A list of our favorite events around Annapolis, Eastern Shore and beyond for the month of March. Event dates may be subject to change.
St. Patrick’s Day Weekend in Annapolis
Celebrate the luck of the Irish in the heart of historic Annapolis with a weekend full of events. The 10th Annual St. Patrick’s Hooley will take place on Saturday, March 8th at 5 p.m. at the U.S. Naval Academy Alumni Foundation’s Fluegel Hall. At the Hooley, enjoy live Irish music, traditional Irish fare, and more to honor the parade’s Grand Marshals. The weekend continues with a jam-packed day on March 9th featuring Shamrock the Dock festival with performing bands We’re Not Handsome, Galway Guild, and Dublin5 (pictured) at Susan Campbell Park from 12 to 6 p.m. The much-anticipated St. Patrick’s Day Parade starts at 1 p.m. from West Street down to Main Street. Full details and tickets at stpatricksweekend.com.
Naptown Brass Band Mardi Gras Celebration
On March 4th at Rams Head On Stage in Annapolis, Naptown Brass Band will have their Mardi Gras Celebration! Experience the spirit of Mardi Gras with the high-energy New Orleans-style street band. Get ready for a dynamic performance and an unforgettable night preserving the rich New Orleans tradition. Get your tickets at ramsheadonstage.com.
GiGi’s “Seas” the Day Gala
GiGi’s Playhouse’s “Seas” the Day Gala fundraiser is the perfect opportunity to honor children and adults with Down Syndrome, promoting greater acceptance for all. This can’t miss event will be at The Atreeum at Soaring Timbers in Annapolis on March 21st from 7 to 11 p.m. Enjoy dinner, drinks, music, dancing, live and silent auctions, a wine pull, and more. Get tickets at gigisplayhouse.org.
Black Tie & Diamonds
The Rotary Club of Annapolis’ Annual Black Tie and Diamonds will be held on March 1st at the Graduate Annapolis Hotel. This year, the gala will benefit Marshall Hope Corporation. The night will be full of fun with a surf and turf dinner, open bar, music, dancing, and live and silent auctions. Marshall Hope Corporation spreads hope in the Annapolis Community by providing essential resources and services to vulnerable and under-served families. Be sure to get tickets for the event at annapolisrotary.org/black-tie-diamonds.
Annapolis Sock Burning & Oyster Roast
Celebrate the spring equinox and the beginning of boating season each March by burning those nasty winter socks at the Annapolis Oyster Roast & Sock Burning. In a tradition dating back to the late-1970s, the festival will be held at Annapolis Maritime Museum on March 22nd from 12 to 4 p.m. Annapolitans relieve themselves of the necessities of winter as the “Burn Your Socks” is recited while enjoying raw and roasted oysters, live music, and cocktails. Get general admission tickets at amaritime.org.
Annapolis Running Festival
The Third Annual Annapolis Running Festival will be back in our capital city on March 22nd, starting and finishing at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium. The festival, organized by Corrigan Sports, will give runners the opportunity to compete in a half-marathon, 10K, 5K, and the Chessie Challenge, all raising money for the Annapolis Police Foundation. The Annapolis Police Foundation supports Annapolis police officers in need and outreach programs in the community. Sign up at runsignup.com/Race/MD/Annapolis/AnnapolisRunningFestival.
Bubbles & Bingo: A Black-Tie Affair
Hospice of the Chesapeake’s Bubbles & Bingo fundraiser will be held at the Atreeum at Soaring Timbers in Annapolis on March 29th. This new event is the dressiest, most delicious bingo you will ever experience. Enjoy cocktails, champagne, and a gourmet dining experience. After dinner, try your luck with five bingo games called by local celebrities. All proceeds will support the organization’s hospice, supportive, and grief care programs and services provided to patients and families in the Anne Arundel, Calvert, Charles, and Prince George’s counties. Get your tickets at hospicechespeake.org.
Annapolis Film Festival
The Annapolis Film Festival will be taking over our town March 27th through 30th. The festival brings together a diverse cross-section of our community and beyond for a shared cinema experience that enlightens, entertains, and inspires, sparking conversation and connection within our community. Check the schedule at annapolisfilmfestival.com for a full list of films, venues, showtimes, and parties.
Photo by Scott Marder
Made in Baltimore
Baltimore Classical Guitar Society’s Made in Baltimore performance will be on March 2nd at 3 p.m. at Linehan Concert Hall at UMBC. Made in Baltimore commissioning projects pair young composers with local guitarists to premiere new works for the guitar, either solo or in ensemble. This year, the awardees are Zhishu Chang, Zac Fick-Cambria, Jack McGrath, and Antonio Sanz Escallon, who will write ensemble works inspired by Charm City and play them at the performance. Get tickets to the concert at bcgs.org.
Arundel Rivers on the Half Shell
Celebrate 25 years of healing our rivers at the 2025 Arundel Rivers on the Half Shell party! Arundel Rivers has been protecting, preserving, and restoring the South, West, and Rhode rivers for 25 years and the best way to celebrate is at the biggest fundraiser of the year. On March 8th, join Arundel Rivers at Camp Letts in Edgewater for a night of fun on the waterfront. Get tickets and find more information at arundelrivers.org.
Maryland Home & Garden + Craft Show
The highly anticipated Spring Maryland Home & Garden + Craft Show is back at the Timonium Fairgrounds for two-weekends this March. On March 1st and 2nd and March 7th through 9th, roam the Cow Palace and Exhibit Hall to meet over 450 home project experts, view the Maryland Orchid Society Show and sale, wander through seven lush gardens created by local landscapers, and support local artists in the Craft Hall. The show will have experts from bathroom to garden to kitchen and more, with special presentations by HGTV hosts landscape expert Chris Lambdin and Unsellable Houses stars Leslie Daivs and Lyndsay Lamb (pictured). Find more information at mdhomeandgarden.com.
Upper Shore Youth Environmental Action Summit
ShoreRiver’s Annual Upper Shore Youth Environmental Action Summit gathers hundreds of students from across Maryland to engage with top experts in green career fields. On March 20th, from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Chesapeake College, enjoy the free summit, connect with other students, and learn how they can get involved with groups driving meaningful environmental action. Find more information at shorerivers.org.
Chefs for Habitat
On March 8th, join Habitat for Humanity at their gourmet gala to raise funds toward building homes for hardworking families in need. This year, Chefs for Habitat will be a Kentucky Derby themed gala at Wicomico Youth & Civic Center featuring local celebrity chefs. The night will offer signature small plates from the area’s hottest chefs, music, dancing, and a silent auction. Get tickets at chefsforhabitat.org.
Photo by Discover Easton
Easton’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Every year, there are a couple parades we look forward to, and one is just around the corner! Wear your green and line the streets of Downtown Easton on March 17th at 5:30 p.m. Enjoy lively bands and decorated golf carts. Stick around after the parade for a town favorite, the St. Patrick’s Day Potato Race hosted by the Talbot County Young Professionals. The parade will start on West Dover Street, continue down Dover Street, up Harrison Street, down Goldsborough, down Washington Street, through Federal Street, and down North West Street back to Dover. Find more information at discovereaston.com.
St. Michaels ChocolateFest
Indulge in sweet bliss at the 7th Annual St. Michaels ChocolateFest. Get ready to treat your taste buds on March 8th by celebrating all things chocolate in the charming town of St. Michaels. Talented local chefs will craft chocolate-inspired dishes and desserts. From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. businesses and restaurants will participate in The Chocolate Crawl, and so much more will be going on while you sip and savor through town. Whether you’re a devoted chocoholic or simply looking for a fun and delicious way to spend your Saturday, St. Michaels ChocolateFest promises a fun experience. Find more information at stmichaelsmd.org.
Taste of St. Michaels
On March 29th, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., crawl around St. Michaels to enjoy participating award-winning restaurants and experience the finest flavors the town has to offer. The Tasting Crawl will allow you to eat your way around town and indulge in exquisite, Chesapeake Bay-inspired tastings. Each venue will have a tasting selection featuring both food and drinks ranging from $1–5 per sampling. Get more information at stmichaelsmd.org.
Photo by Matthias Kabel
Harlem Globetrotters
Harlem Globetrotters’ 2025 World Tour is making a pit stop at the Wicomico Civic Center in Salisbury on March 5th at 7 p.m. Get ready for high-flying fun and your chance to witness the world record-breaking trick-shots of basketball. The Globetrotters will be taking on their rivals, the Washington Generals in an action-packed game. Get tickets and more information at wicomicociviccenter.org.
