Don’t have anything planned for the weekend? Check out these family-friendly events in the Chesapeake, including an October art festival and a pumpkin trail!

Easton’s Fall Kickoff

Oct. 2-3, 5-9 p.m. Friday; 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday | Easton

Take an autumn stroll through Downtown Easton and explore the pumpkin trail, which features giant carved pumpkin statues created by local artists.

Free | discovereaston.com

Mid-Atlantic Small Craft Festival

Oct. 2-4, 10 a.m. Friday-3 p.m. Sunday | St. Michaels

Sailboats, kayaks, canoes and more will take to the waters at this annual event hosted by the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum. Guests will be able to vote for their favorite boat! 

Included with museum admission | cbmm.org

ARToberfest

Oct. 3, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | Stevensville

Discover Queen Anne’s County’s vibrant arts community at this annual art festival in Historic Stevensville, which features a vendor fair hosted by local artisans and live music. There will also be plenty of fun children’s activities! 

Free | qac.org