May Day, usually celebrated on the first day of May, is an ancient northern hemisphere spring festival. For a May Day bash at the William Paca House, we’ll first listen to Little Gray Rabbit’s May Day, and then we’ll do crafts and other activities to jubilantly celebrate the spring. 10:00-11:15 a.m. Reservations required. Cost: $8 per child for HA Members and Volunteers, $10 per child for Non-Members

May Day, usually celebrated on the first day of May, is an ancient northern hemisphere spring festival. For a May Day bash at the William Paca House, we’ll first listen to Little Gray Rabbit’s May Day, and then we’ll do crafts and other activities to jubilantly celebrate the spring. 10:00-11:15 a.m. Reservations required. Cost: $8 per child for HA Members and Volunteers, $10 per child for Non-Members

Grab your favorite dockside seat in America’s Sailing Capital to watch some 130 crews compete in midweek races that involve sailing around several marks in the Chesapeake Bay before heading back to Spa Creek for a finish in front of the Annapolis Yacht Club. Grab your seat at Annapolis City Dock or the Spa Creek Bridge for the best views. Every Wednesday evening through August 31. 6:15-8:00.

Dinner speaker Steven Parker will discuss "DNA and Unknown Parentage: An Adoption Case Study," demonstrating how to use DNA in conjunction with traditional genealogy to chip away at the brick wall of unknown parentage cases. Registration ends on April 27, 2017

Just in time for Mother’s Day, Annapolis Green's sale kicks off the Composting Council’s International Compost Awareness Week, May 7-13.  Funds raised benefit Annapolis Green’s mission to connect, inform, and inspire Annapolis residents, organizations, and businesses to care for the environment, live more responsibly and create a more beautiful and thriving community. And the sale helps the Providence Center continue working with individuals with disabilities so they may enjoy increased self-determination and lead a more independent, valuable, and functioning role in society.

The Muddy Creek Artists Guild’s 9th Annual Spring Art Show and Sale will feature the artwork of more than 50 South County artists including original paintings, photography, jewelry, pottery, textiles, glass and mixed media. The show is free to the public and everyone is welcome to browse the show and shop for unique artworks and gift items. The Spring Show always features all new work by the Muddy Creek artists. There are special events planned throughout the show, including live music. In addition to enjoying the artwork presented by Guild...

Just in time for Mother’s Day, Annapolis Green's sale kicks off the Composting Council’s International Compost Awareness Week, May 7-13.  Funds raised benefit Annapolis Green’s mission to connect, inform, and inspire Annapolis residents, organizations, and businesses to care for the environment, live more responsibly and create a more beautiful and thriving community. And the sale helps the Providence Center continue working with individuals with disabilities so they may enjoy increased self-determination and lead a more independent, valuable, and functioning role in society.

The Muddy Creek Artists Guild’s 9th Annual Spring Art Show and Sale will feature the artwork of more than 50 South County artists including original paintings, photography, jewelry, pottery, textiles, glass and mixed media. The show is free to the public and everyone is welcome to browse the show and shop for unique artworks and gift items. The Spring Show always features all new work by the Muddy Creek artists. There are special events planned throughout the show, including live music. In addition to enjoying the artwork presented by Guild...

The Friends of the Rising Sun Inn is hosting the Tipple and Toast Benefit Evening at the Historic Baldwin Hall to raise money to support the ongoing preservation projects at the pre-Revolutionary Rising Sun Inn located on the famed Washington Rochambeau Revolutionary Route, Generals Highway, in Crownsville, Maryland. Admission is $35 per person and features hors d’oeuvres, a buffet dinner, wine bar, the Annapolis Town Crier, historical interpreter Diana Rey, music by harpist Jan Holland, and a concert by the Annapolis Chorale’s Women’s Cantori. Also included with the admission ticket, is docent-led...

Enjoy live entertainment and the works of 100 local and regional artists as you stroll along the first block of West and Calvert Streets next to Whitmore parking garage. Local restaurants set up outside cafes that are perfect for people watching and an afternoon bite to eat. Free parking for the family-friendly event is available at the state parking garage on the corner of Calvert and Bladen Streets. Event is free.

The Muddy Creek Artists Guild’s 9th Annual Spring Art Show and Sale will feature the artwork of more than 50 South County artists including original paintings, photography, jewelry, pottery, textiles, glass and mixed media. The show is free to the public and everyone is welcome to browse the show and shop for unique artworks and gift items. The Spring Show always features all new work by the Muddy Creek artists. There are special events planned throughout the show, including live music. In addition to enjoying the artwork presented by Guild...

CALLING ALL MUSICIANS - BRING YOUR ACOUSTIC INSTRUMENTS. MIXED BUSINESS  will lead an interactive JAM SESSION followed by a LIVE PERFORMANCE. You'll hear folk and bluegrass "mixed with" rock and blues and combinations of vintage and modern instruments. Come and play or come to listen and relax! Food and beverages are available for purchase (cash only). Overflow parking at Shady Side ballfield with shuttles available to transport to Museum. Bring your own Lawn Chairs and Blankets. Please no outside food or beverages Adults: $5; Under 12: Free  

Sure, early Marylanders didn’t have Minecraft and Pokémon, but they did have plenty of other games. Whether sitting around with friends in a tavern over a board game, or breaking a sweat with an intense sport, or casually tossing a ball around, you and your children now have the chance to experience fun the colonial way. Fee for participating children: $6 for members (Family Membership and higher); $8 for non-members. (No fee for accompanying adults.) Register for all four sessions and get the fourth session half off!

Celebrate National Public Gardens Day with reduced admission for pre-registered visitors at Historic London Town and Gardens.

A tradition for over 40 years, the William Paca Garden Plant Sale provides an opportunity to take home a piece of history. HA volunteers raise over 8,000 plants – perennials, annuals, trees, vines and vegetable starts – that represent the best of the old and the new. From heirloom tomatoes to Thomas Jefferson’s favorite snail vine, from native trillium to the newly developed coneflower “Butterfly Kisses”, you will find something here to delight. Staff and volunteers are on-hand to answer your gardening questions. Proceeds go to support the programs of...

Explore Annapolis – a Museum without Walls – on this new architectural tour that connects the city’s most notable homes and buildings to its history. Join a professional architect on a two-hour walking tour. Learn about some of the most notable 17th- and 18th-century architecture in Annapolis. An unforgettable narrative and leisurely trek awaits. Highlights of the tour include the Shiplap House, Patrick Creagh House, Maryland State House, Hammond-Harwood House and Chase-Lloyd House. Admission: $22/Adults; $14/Children; 2 and under free Tour departs from Information Booth at City Dock

Described at “the least challenging athletic event ever conceived” by Runner’s World Magazine, the .05k (yes, point-zero-5k) extreme sports event is a grueling test of mental and physical toughness. Some competitors have taken as long as five minutes to complete the course that begins on the Annapolis side of the Spa Creek Bridge. Registration begins at 11:00 a.m. in the parking lot at 318 6th Street in Eastport. The awards ceremony and trophy presentation take place around 12:10 p.m. Proceeds benefit local charitable organizations. Admission: $20 for runners; free for...

A tradition for over 40 years, the William Paca Garden Plant Sale provides an opportunity to take home a piece of history. HA volunteers raise over 8,000 plants – perennials, annuals, trees, vines and vegetable starts – that represent the best of the old and the new. From heirloom tomatoes to Thomas Jefferson’s favorite snail vine, from native trillium to the newly developed coneflower “Butterfly Kisses”, you will find something here to delight. Staff and volunteers are on-hand to answer your gardening questions. Proceeds go to support the programs of...

Is it possible to plant a rainbow? We will explore all the beautiful colors of the rainbow by reading the book Planting a Rainbow. Children will get to make fun crafts, sing songs, and explore the William Paca Garden. 10:00-11:15 a.m. Reservations required. Cost: $8 per child for HA Members and Volunteers, $10 per child for Non-Members

Is it possible to plant a rainbow? We will explore all the beautiful colors of the rainbow by reading the book Planting a Rainbow. Children will get to make fun crafts, sing songs, and explore the William Paca Garden. 10:00-11:15 a.m. Reservations required. Cost: $8 per child for HA Members and Volunteers, $10 per child for Non-Members

No where else in the area will you meet so many eco-minded people from all aspects of our environmental and business community. Come join in and see what all the buzz is about!

A rare opportunity to step beyond a classic guided house tour awaits. Visitors will peek behind closed doors, explore unique features in the extensive grounds, and discover hidden details and stories. This experience transcends the content of the standard house tours and is ideal for those who love the William Paca House and are intrigued to delve deeper into its rich history. Reservations required. Cost: $20 for HA Members and Volunteers, $25 for Non-Members

The Musical Autist, along with Anne Arundel County Public School’s Performing and Visual Arts Magnet Program (“PVA”), is hosting this concert.  The event will feature Musical Autist musicians, students from PVA, AACC faculty, and professional musicians…a community of artists joining arms to celebrate the magic of music and its power.  For Musical Autist performers, it is an opportunity for them to stand In The Light and be accepted as artists, rather than being defined by their disability. $15/person; General Admission. Proceeds from the concert benefit The Musical Autist nonprofit and Studio...

Explore your family roots at the Galesville Community Center. Learn about your genealogy, trace your family roots, celebrate your family tree, and celebrate your heritage. These workshops are fun for the whole family! Space is limited so reserve your seat today. Contact: Gertrude Makell 410-703-0610 Workshops are made possible by Four Rivers Heritage Area.  

Join the Women's Day Conference Committee at Asbury United Methodist Church of Annapolis as they kick off the Conference weekend with possibly the oldest African American Tradition in America - The Singing and Praying Bands of the Delmarva. Led by Reverend Jerry Colbert of John Wesley United Methodist Church of Annapolis, this sacred tradition continues in the Chesapeake region.  Once practiced by thousands the numbers of participants are between 40 - 50 members. Come out and witness this tradition of musical ministry, no instruments, only a Capella, created hundreds of years...

Get ready to meet the scientists at SERC’s annual festival of ecology! Wade in the river for fish, hold blue crabs and oysters on the docks and go behind the scenes of the green Mathias Lab. Parking and registration details coming soon! Pre-registration Required. Event Cost: $10 per car for on-site parking.

Have you ever stood with your child under a majestic tree and admired its beauty? Have you and your child shared the fun of hunting for leaf shapes or going on a nature treasure hunt? Research shows that experiences like these help children build lasting connections to the natural world and to the adults with whom they share these adventures. Come join the fun of outdoor adventures with our new Tot Time monthly family program! Activities are ongoing, so come when you can and leave when you must. Included with general...

Please join us for a royal swashbuckling adventure at the historic James Brice House. The afternoon will entertain young princesses and pirates with crafts, games, music, and–of course–a tea party! You never know who just might stop by. Princess or pirate, which will you be? Come dressed as your favorite to our tea party. Reservations required. Exclusive early-bird registration for Family Circle Members until March 25. Please call 410.267.7619 to register. Cost: $15 per child for HA Members and Volunteers, $20 per child for Non-Members

The Rotary Club of South Anne Arundel County is excited to present their 2017 Quacks for Backpacks event!  Races will take place throughout the day. $10 Adopt-a-Duck's are available prior to the race and on Race Day for your chance to win! 100% of the proceeds benefit the Bountiful Backpack Program

Family Day at the Annapolis Maritime Museum! As the weather warms, families can get up close and personal with the birds and boats of the Bay and enjoy a sweet treat to beat the heat. Featured activities includes: Scales and Tales Birds of Prey presentation by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources Boat tours from the U.S. Coast Guard and Annapolis City Fire Boat Story time featuring the authors of “Connor the Courageous Cutter” book. The Museum’s education team has also designed several interactive stations: BOAT BUILDING Design a boat...

The Mitchell Gallery is pleased to present this juried, multi-media biennial exhibition of artists who live or work in Anne Arundel County. Works created in diverse media within the last two years will be on display and features both two-and three-dimensional artwork. Christopher With, educator (retired) National Gallery of Art and current president of The Washington Print Club, is the exhibition juror. Cash prizes for Best in Show, Best Two-Dimensional and Best Three-Dimensional. For information, go to themitchellgallery.org. March 15 Artist Entry Deadline. Call 410-626-2556 for information. May 23 Artists Reception from 5 to...

The workshop will cover how to plan for nuisance flooding and flood events, discuss professional perspectives on flood mitigation and adaptation, and share tools and resources that you can use in your own community. The full program is available online. Local planners, emergency management personnel, historic preservation organizations and interested citizens are encouraged to attend. The deadline to register is May 18, 2017. Registration fee of $20 is payable at the door and will cover a light breakfast, lunch and coffee for the day.

Building off the success of their presentations in 2016, Visit Annapolis & Anne Arundel County has asked the Symmetry Agency to help create a monthly series that highlights specific, educational topics for their partners. Senator John C. Astle Conference Room. Event is free. May 25 –  Google Adwords with speaker Ben Isenberg

Explore Annapolis – a Museum without Walls – on this new architectural tour that connects the city’s most notable homes and buildings to its history. Join a professional architect on a two-hour walking tour. Learn about some of the most notable 17th- and 18th-century architecture in Annapolis. An unforgettable narrative and leisurely trek awaits. Highlights of the tour include the Shiplap House, Patrick Creagh House, Maryland State House, Hammond-Harwood House and Chase-Lloyd House. Admission: $22/Adults; $14/Children; 2 and under free Tour departs from Information Booth at City Dock

Would you join Miss Spider for tea? Together we’ll read Miss Spider’s Tea Party and hear what happens when guests are afraid of the host of the party. Then, we’ll do crafts, sing songs, and play games fit for the fanciest of tea parties. 10:00-11:15 a.m. Reservations required. Cost: $8 per child for HA Members and Volunteers, $10 per child for Non-Members

The Deale Area Historical Society invites you to attend a special Memorial Day Remembrance in honor of generations of local veterans. Find the event flier here. The event will take place at the Cedar Grove United Methodist Church Veterans Memorial. Rain or shine.

The parade will follow the traditional route with staging at Amos Garrett Blvd. It will proceed down West Street to Church Circle and down Main Street to City Dock. It will be followed by an annual Memorial Day Ceremony at Susan Campbell Park. It’s an excellent opportunity to pay our respects to the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.

Would you join Miss Spider for tea? Together we’ll read Miss Spider’s Tea Party and hear what happens when guests are afraid of the host of the party. Then, we’ll do crafts, sing songs, and play games fit for the fanciest of tea parties. 10:00-11:15 a.m. Reservations required. Cost: $8 per child for HA Members and Volunteers, $10 per child for Non-Members

The first block of West Street (from Church Circle to Calvert Street), located in the heart of the Arts District, will be closed to traffic on Wednesday evenings and filled with cafe tables reminiscent of the open air cafes in France, Spain and Italy. Visitors and area residents are invited to dine, stroll and shop along West Street while enjoying live music beneath a canopy of lights.

Former Historic Annapolis curator Alexandra Deutsch, now Director of Collections and Interpretation for the Maryland Historical Society and author of A Woman of Two Worlds: Elizabeth Patterson Bonaparte, will speak about one of Maryland’s most intriguing women and the imperial legacy she forged for her son, grandsons, and future generations of Bonaparte descendants. In this richly-illustrated lecture, Deutsch will highlight little-known stories and never-before-seen objects discovered while researching the book, which will be available for purchase and signing by the author. The book is complemented by the exhibition Woman of Two Worlds:...

Enjoy this once-a-year opportunity to explore a selection of handpicked private gardens in Annapolis. Hidden away from public view, they provide helpful insights to gardeners of all skill levels and to individuals who appreciate the simple, elegant beauties of nature. Garden enthusiasts enter intimate and charming outdoor spaces featuring gardens both large and small which range from formal old boxwood to informal perennial, from secret retreats to quiet oases on busy streets. A new selection of gardens is featured each year in the fundraiser to benefit the historic Hammond-Harwood House....

Enjoy live entertainment and the works of 100 local and regional artists as you stroll along the first block of West and Calvert Streets next to Whitmore parking garage. Local restaurants set up outside cafes that are perfect for people watching and an afternoon bite to eat. Free parking for the family-friendly event is available at the state parking garage on the corner of Calvert and Bladen Streets.

Meet the Artists' Reception celebrates the Galesville Heritage Society's Local Artists' Show and Sale Meet opening Sunday, May 21, from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM.  The Show and Sale will continue through the Museum's open season, which is every Sunday from now until early November, with the times also being 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Local artists that will have their work on display and for sale, include: Rick Casali, Laura Dixon, Roxanne Weidele, Elsie Whitman,Carolyn Councell, and Christina Marie Slayton. The first four artists are from Galesville. Light refreshments will be served. For more information, please call Diane Nowak-Waring, Board member, at 301-261-9986.