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.

Summer is coming, and it’s the perfect season to spend time at our Bay, one of the most beautiful in the world. We will read Chesapeake Bay Walk and learn what we might see in the nearby waters. We’ll also make crafts, sing songs, and play games perfect for a day by the shore. 10:00-11:15 a.m. Reservations required. Cost: $8 per child for HA Members and Volunteers, $10 per child for Non-Members

Protecting Your Photos and Ink jet Documents from the 1980s to Now with Maria Day In the 1980s many new technologies allowed us to print photos faster and cheaper! Archivists and conservators are finding that some of the printing methods used to print them are vulnerable to fade or sensitive to water damage. This Pop Up Heritage talk is for you if you are thinking about how to preserve photographs and digitally-printed documents created in the past 30 years. Maria Day serves as the Director of Special Collections and Conservation...

Summer is coming, and it’s the perfect season to spend time at our Bay, one of the most beautiful in the world. We will read Chesapeake Bay Walk and learn what we might see in the nearby waters. We’ll also make crafts, sing songs, and play games perfect for a day by the shore. 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.

Your children will learn about the danger of the Atlantic, the thrill of maritime life, and the connection that Maryland had with the rest of the world in colonial days. 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!

The West and Rhode Riverkeeper will sponsor a concert of local musical groups Hat Trix and the Second Act Band at Discovery Village in Shady Side onFriday, June 9, from 6 to 9 p.m. The musicians will perform on a stage with a backdrop of the full moon rising over the West River and the Chesapeake Bay. Bring your picnic basket and lawn chairs and enjoy some beer or wine provided by Riverkeeper volunteers for a modest fee. Admission of $10 per person helps the Riverkeeper protect and preserve the...

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.

Chesapeake Children's Museum is celebrating 25 years!  If you have never brought your children, come see what you've been missing.  If you've come before, you'll be amazed by the recent Museum Makeover including a refreshed nature trail. The creek has had work done, too, with major phragmites removal thanks to a federal grant managed by the Spa Creek Conservancy. There will be an Open House with $1 admission Saturday and Sunday, June 10 and 11, 10 am to 4 pm.  And a WYRE Radio Reunion and grown up party 5-10...

The Annapolis Arts, Crafts and Wine Festival is a two-day outdoor celebration of the arts, conveniently located at the Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium. It features live music, samplings from more than 25 Maryland wineries and activities for the whole family. The event is a short distance from the many restaurants, shops and other attractions of downtown Annapolis. Admission: Adult (age 21 and up) unlimited wine tasting, $35; Under age 12, free

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

The Annapolis Arts, Crafts and Wine Festival is a two-day outdoor celebration of the arts, conveniently located at the Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium. It features live music, samplings from more than 25 Maryland wineries and activities for the whole family. The event is a short distance from the many restaurants, shops and other attractions of downtown Annapolis. Admission: Adult (age 21 and up) unlimited wine tasting, $35; Under age 12, free

Chesapeake Children's Museum is celebrating 25 years!  If you have never brought your children, come see what you've been missing.  If you've come before, you'll be amazed by the recent Museum Makeover including a refreshed nature trail. The creek has had work done, too, with major phragmites removal thanks to a federal grant managed by the Spa Creek Conservancy. There will be an Open House with $1 admission Saturday and Sunday, June 10 and 11, 10 am to 4 pm.  And a WYRE Radio Reunion and grown up party 5-10...

The 12th annual Eastport Home and Garden Tour takes participants on an entertaining walk through well-appointed, sometimes historic, and always comfortable homes and gardens owned by Eastport residents. Owners will open their homes for you to enjoy many different styles of architecture, decorating and gardening. Proceeds benefit Eastport’s non-profit organizations. Admission: $20 until June 1: $25 thereafter

The Reference and Research Departments Explored Featuring Archivists Nate Miller, Rachel Frazier, Jen Hafner and Chris Haley Come meet the archivists who help connect you to our collections. Reference and Research Archivists provide access to our records and help to educate the community about the treasures that lie within the MSA. Learn about the background and daily duties of the professionals who use the records of the archives to answer genealogical and historical mysteries. The Maryland State Archives is continuing its Brown Bag Lunch and Learn Speakers Series this summer...

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.

Annapolis business owners and residents are invited to participate in the upcoming Weather It Together Open House and Community Forum. 5:30 pm - Open House & Reception; 6 pm - Public Presentation    

June 15-Eastport Oyster Boys The Tides & Tunes Summer Concerts Series offers ten weeks of popular music from rock to folk to jazz with the incomparable backdrop of the Chesapeake Bay. Concerts are free; however, donations are requested. Food and spirits are available. The concerts are sponsored and supported by the popular Annapolis radio station WRNR.  

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...

Join living history sailors to try your hand at knots and seamanship. Learn how sailors lived day to day, and experience the art and science of navigation. Free costume rentals are available for children. Admission: Free, included with general admission

Created as a way to expose local music to a larger audience, Eastport a Rockin’ has drawn attendees from throughout the neighborhood and across the region for more than 20 years and is known as the local music festival of the summer. Some 35 bands are expected to perform on 3-4 stages, keeping local, original music a key component of Eastport a Rockin’. Up and coming local bands with a wide range of styles will display their talents alongside longtime favorites. Over the years, Eastport a Rockin’ has featured such...

Join living history sailors to try your hand at knots and seamanship. Learn how sailors lived day to day, and experience the art and science of navigation. Free costume rentals are available for children. Admission: Free, included with general admission.

Join the Paca Girlfriends for a night of food, fine wine, friendship, flowers and fun you won’t want to miss! Experience the charm of the William Paca House and indulge in culinary creations donated by the area’s premier chefs. Stroll through the reconstructed 18th-century pleasure garden, filled with beautiful rose bushes, holly, summer blooms, an endearing fish-shaped pond and other garden features – all while sipping a signature Pacatini. Proceeds benefit Historic Annapolis’s educational programs and activities.

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.

Charles Zimmermann: "One of the most popular and best known citizens of Annapolis“ (The Evening Capital, 1908) This experience will be an adventure back to America’s Gilded Age focusing on the life of Charles Zimmermann. Discover why he earned the admiration and respect of the body of Midshipmen. Learn the connections he had through historic events with Grover Cleveland, Theodore Roosevelt, and Woodrow Wilson. This new multimedia presentation features recently gathered items from the archival collections throughout the Annapolis-New York City-Washington D.C. area. A highlight of the presentation will include...

June 22-The Shatners The Tides & Tunes Summer Concerts Series offers ten weeks of popular music from rock to folk to jazz with the incomparable backdrop of the Chesapeake Bay. Concerts are free; however, donations are requested. Food and spirits are available. The concerts are sponsored and supported by the popular Annapolis radio station WRNR.  

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

As a smart and wily STEAM detective, campers learn about Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math throughout history. By exploring wide-ranging topics such as medicine and hygiene, archaeology, forensics, sustainability, cooking, and art, campers come into Mysteries of History: STEAM Detectives as normal kids and leave with a keener eye, more discerning critical-thinking skills, and a lot of fun under their belts. This camp offers children the opportunity to explore the past in an engaging, interactive, and incredibly fun way! Make new friends, experience new things, and have a memorable...

This interactive tour takes children on a journey through the museum, exploring the collection of Peale paintings and making connections to their own lives. The tour will also highlight different aspects of Charles Willson Peale's life including his discovery of a mastodon skeleton and the founding of one of the nation's first museums. Children will then have the opportunity to create a portrait and paint a dinosaur like Peale. Program is 90 minutes long and includes the cost of a craft. $15 per family.  

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.

June 28: Jason Morton of Chesapeake Sons (www.reverbnation.com/chesapeakesons) In conjunction with Naptownmusic, MTPA is celebrating local performers and artists this summer with Artists in the Park. This FREE series offers families a chance to enjoy good music and good food in the great outdoors. Guests should bring a chair or blanket to enjoy the music!  

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 June 29 – Facebook with speaker Darin Gilliam

June 29-The Corsicans The Tides & Tunes Summer Concerts Series offers ten weeks of popular music from rock to folk to jazz with the incomparable backdrop of the Chesapeake Bay. Concerts are free; however, donations are requested. Food and spirits are available. The concerts are sponsored and supported by the popular Annapolis radio station WRNR.  

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.