This Sunday, November 11th, is dedicated to honoring and thanking all military personnel who have served and protected the United States. Here are a few Veterans Day ceremonies, celebrations, and events happening throughout the day.
10th Annual John Ripley Memorial 5K
Veterans Ceremony
Veterans Day Brunch
Veterans Day Concert
Annapolis
USSbrSioux City Commissioning Week – United States Naval Academy
Now throughbrSaturday, November 17th
Thebrnew USS Sioux City is one of the Navy’s newest warships. It was built inbrMarinette, Wisconsin and is a Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) that will operate inbrwaters close to the shore. The vessel also has a helicopter pad, a ramp forbrsmall boats and can be used by small assault forces. Celebrate thebrcommissioning of the PCU Sioux City with various festivities throughout thebrweek.
Ice RinkbrOpening Day – Quiet Waters Park
Friday, Novemberbr9th, 1–9 p.m.
Grabbryour ice skates and join Quiet Waters Park for the opening day of its icebrrink. Skates, helmets, and walkers are available for rent, and a varietybrof food items served by Caliente Grill can be enjoyed in the Café.
BountifulbrHarvest 2018 – Akerson Tower at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium
Friday, Novemberbr9th, 6 p.m.
JoinbrFriends of the Light House for its annual Bountiful Harvest. VIP ticket holdersbrwill receive early entry at 6 p.m. and advanced access to delicious foodbrprovided by top local chefs, a preview of auction items, and a swag bag. Allbrguests will enjoy live music, an open bar, delicious food, and a live auction.brFunds raised will support the Light House Shelter.
2018brVeterans Classic – Navy Alumni Hall
Friday, Novemberbr9th, 6 p.m.
ThebrNavy and University of Maryland men's basketball teams with square off on thebrcourt for the first time since 1985 during the 2018 Veterans Classic. The Terpsbrand Midshipmen will play at 8:30 p.m. following Providence vs. Wichita State atbr6 p.m.
St.brAndrew’s Day School Turkey Trot – Saint Andrew’s Day School, Edgewater
Saturday, Novemberbr10th, 8–10 a.m.
JoinbrSaint Andrew's Day School for its 5th Annual Turkey Trot and 1 Mile FunbrRun. The course runs through the lovely Gingervillebrneighborhood. Proceeds from the race benefit the Saint Andrew's Day Schoolbrsports programs.
AnnapolisbrRunning Classic – Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium
Saturday, Novemberbr10th, 7:30 a.m.
ThebrAnnapolis Running Classic offers both a Half Marathon and 10K with beautifulbrviews of the state capital. After the race, enjoy delicious soup, craft beers,brfresh oyster, live music, and more.
Eastern Shore
WaterfowlbrFestival – Downtown Easton
Friday, Novemberbr9th through Sunday, November 11th
Thebr48th Annual Waterfowl Festival is a community-wide, three-day event thatbrpromotes wildlife conservation, the art of sporting culture, and life onbrMaryland’s Eastern Shore. Experience wildlife art; buy, sell, and trade antiquebrdecoys and hunting artifacts; and watch dock dogs, retriever, fishing, andbrbirds of prey demonstrations. New this year is the “Beer Wetland”, which willbrfeature local craft beers and food in a fun atmosphere.
GoosebumpbrJump – Betterton Beach, Betterton
Saturday, Novemberbr10th, 9 a.m.–1 p.m.
Joinbrthe Kent Center for its 12th annual Goosebump Jump. Make a team, gatherbrsupport, and ready your costumes for a quick dip in the Bay for a goodbrcause. Proceeds from this event will provide flexible and accessiblebrtransportation options to promote community inclusion and independence.
StormbrWarriors 5K Run-Walk – Ocean City Boardwalk
Saturday, Novemberbr10th, 9 a.m.
Visitorsbrand residents are invited to celebrate and support history at the Ocean CitybrLife-Saving Station Museum’s Storm Warriors 5K run and walk. All proceeds frombrthe event will go to the Life-Saving Station Museum for exhibits, artifactbrcollection and building upkeep.
AnnualbrModel Boat Show – Oxford Community Center
Friday, Novemberbr10th, 12–4 p.m.
ThebrModel Boat Show returns for its sixth year. This free event is open to thebrpublic, and features model builders from throughout the region, model-makingbrdemonstrations, and kids’ activities.
Brewbr& Oyster Brawl – Tidewater Inn, Easton
Saturday, Novemberbr10th, 3–6 p.m.
Joinbrthe Tidewater Inn in downtown Easton during the Waterfowl Festival for the 7thbrAnnual Brew & Oyster Brawl. Enjoy live music by Mule Train, a stationedbrmenu featuring oysters every which way, and an open beer and wine bar.
Western Shore
MarylandbrIrish Festival – Maryland State Fairgrounds
Friday, Novemberbr9th, 6–11 p.m.
Thebr45th annual Maryland Irish Festival returns to the Timonium Fairgrounds. Enjoybrtraditional Irish food and drinks, performances by internationally-recognizedbrmusical groups, children’s activities, cultural exhibits from Ireland, festivebrcontests, various vendors, and more.
Vine Arts – ThebrVineyards at Dodon
Saturday, Novemberbr10th, 12:30–4 p.m.
Wine,brfood, art... what more could you need? Join The Arc Central Chesapeake Region forbrits second annual Vine Arts. Enjoy great food, Dodon wine, and a pop-up gallerybrwhere you can purchase art from talented local artists. At the end of the day,brbid on a live plein air piece painted at the event!
