Don’t have anything planned for the weekend? Check out these family-friendly events in the Chesapeake, including building a fairy garden and a festival all about sharks!
Talbot County Fair
July 10-11, 4-8 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday | Easton, MD
County fair season is here in Talbot County, with this annual fair featuring rides and inflatables, animal shows, watermelon-eating contests and more. Children’s day at the fair is July 9!
Free | talbotcountyfair.org
SHARKFEST!
July 11, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | Solomons, MD
This flagship event at the Calvert Marine Museum is all about sharks! Attendees can see sharks in their natural environment from the Corbin Nature Pavillion, search for fossils and take part in other fun shark-themed activities. It’s a great opportunity to learn about Maryland’s new state shark, the megalodon!
Included with museum admission | calvertmarinemuseum.com
Family Fairy Garden Workshop
July 11, noon-2 p.m. | Severn, MD
Get creative and build a fairy garden for your home at this workshop hosted by Beaver Creek Cottage Gardens!
$55.20 | tinyurl.com/FamilyFairyGardenWorkshop
