Travel back to the 16th century and watch a joust, see a show or eat a turkey leg at the second-largest Renaissance Festival in the nation. Just don't get too close to the flamethrowers or beheaded by King Henry VIII's court!
FallFest at Homestead Gardens has been known for its pumpkin picking, homemade donuts and spiced cider for over three decades. Fall fun for all ages. Saturdays 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Sundays 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Enjoy a variety of autumn-themed activities and entertainment over six weekends at the Greenstreet Gardens Festival. With a five-acre corn maze, pumpkin bowling, cow train, underground slide and more, there's something at Greenstreet Gardens for everyone.
At the country's oldest and largest in-water powerboat exhibition, over 450 powerboats are on display at the Annapolis City Dock. Attendees can purchase supplies from all major powerboat dealers and even try out equipment at the Demo Dock before making a purchase. Thursday (VIP day) hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday [...]
Learn all about regional species, including the endangered whooping crane and sea duck, at the Patuxent Wildlife Festivals. Festival-goers can enjoy live animals, tram rides and research center tours, childrens crafts and more.
View historic, nighttime Annapolis by candlelight while taking a walking tour of private homes which, this year, will focus on historic neighborhoods in the vicinity of Prince George and King George Streets.
Bizarre as it sounds, lots of money is raised for Annapolis charities every year at the longest tug-o'-war over a body of water in the world. Annapolitans face off against the fictional Maritime Republic of Eastport while 100+ spectators join in on the fun in the festival-like atmosphere downtown. Tug of War XX will begin [...]
As always, enjoy live entertainment and the work of over 100 artists outside in the city's Arts District--this time with a holiday twist! Find gifts for family and friends or pick up a souvenir for yourself that's 100% original. Festival can be found next to the Whitmore parking garage on West Street and Calvert.
See thousands of holiday lights and over twinkle at Sandy Point State Park, where over 60 animated and stationary displays sparkle over the Chesapeake Bay. A holiday tradition, proceeds from Lights on the Bay benefit Anne Arundel Medical Center. Admission is $15 per car, $5o per bus. Open nightly November 18 - January 1, weather [...]
A Christmas tradition, the Annapolis Junior Chamber of Commerce will once again light up the Christmas tree at the city's Grand Illumination. Enjoy refreshments, help decorate the tree, shake hands with Santa Claus himself and bring nonperishable food items or new, unwrapped toys for the Chamber's Angel Tree Project.
