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May 18th, 7-9 a.m.; Susan B. Campbell Park, Annapolis
Celebrate Bike to Work Day with special guests County Executive Steuart Pittman and Annapolis Mayor Gavin Buckley. This pit stop is hosted by Anne Arundel Commuter Crew. Register for Bike to Work Week and select this location to receive a free event t-shirt.
May 18th, 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.; Homestead Gardens, Davidsonville
Save the date for our Feeding Hope event on May 18th at Homestead Gardens in Davidsonville! Feeding Hope was sold out last year, attended by over 200 Anne Arundel County Food Bank supporters who came together to raise over $75,000 for our work throughout our community. Thanks to the generosity of our local business partners and event attendees, these funds are supporting our work to ensure our food-insecure neighbors have access to free, nutritious food.
May 18th, 6:30 p.m.; Annapolis Waterfront, Annapolis
Join your Friends for a fabulous Night Out to support The Light House a homeless prevention support center. The Annapolis Waterfront Hotel provides a spectacular location overlooking the Annapolis Harbor! live music, light fare, full open bar, Pusser's pain-killer station, Incredible Raffle Prizes. Discover the best in Women-Focused Businesses
May 19th through 26th; Downtown Annapolis
The United States Naval Academy Commissioning Week is a celebration for Midshipmen, their families, and the entire town of Annapolis. Woven into the fabric of our historic city, visitors come from all over to celebrate this special honor with graduating Midshipmen.
- May 19th:
- Jewish Baccalaureate Sabbath Service at Miller Chapel
- May 20th:
- US Naval Academy Band Armed Forces Day Concert at Zimmerman Bandstand
- Class of 2024 Ring Dance at Dahlgren Hall
- May 21st:
- Morning Colors at T-Court
- Protestant Holy Communion Service at St. Andrew's Chapel
- Catholic Baccalaureate Mass at Main Chapel
- USNA Band Chapel Walkway Concert at Zimmerman Bandstand
- Protestant Baccalaureate Worship Service at Main Chapel
- May 22nd:
- Morning Colors at T- Court
- Food Trucks at Midshipmen Store Parking Lot
- Yard Patrol Craft Static Displays at Dewey Seawall
- Midshipmen Community Service Awards Ceremony at Memorial Hall
- May 23rd:
- Morning Colors - Silent Drill Team Performance at T-Court
- Yard Patrol Craft Static Displays at Dewey Seawall
- Food Trucks at Hospital Point/ Midshipmen Store Parking Lot
- USMC Family Orientation & Awards Ceremony at Alumni Hall
- Blue Angels Circle & Arrival over the Severn River
- Blue Angels Flight Rehearsal over the Severn River
- Commissioning Week Glee Club Concert at the Main Chapel
- May 24th:
- Graduation Rehearsal at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium
- Morning Colors at T-Court
- Yard Patrol Craft Static Displays at Dewey Seawall
- Food Trucks at Hospital Point/ Midshipmen Store Parking Lot
- Humanities & Social Sciences Division Awards Ceremony at Memorial Hall
- Mathematics & Science Division Awards Ceremony at Mahan Hall Auditorium
- Blue Angels Circle & Arrival over the Severn River
- Noon Meal Formation/Brigade Change of Command Ceremony at T-Court
- USNA Drum and Bugle Corps Concert at Radford Terrace
- Navy & Marine Association Awards Ceremony at Memorial Hall
- 8th & I / BCD Performance at Ingram Field
- USNA Band Concert at Hospital Point
- Blue Angels Flight Demonstration over the Severn River
- Commissioning Week Organ Concert by Monte Maxwell at the Main Chapel
- Graduation Ball at Dahlgren Hall
- May 25th:
- Graduation Rehearsal at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium
- Morning Colors at T-Court
- Yard Patrol Craft Static Displays at Dewey Seawall
- Color Parade at Worden Field
- Prizes & Awards Ceremony & Reception at Alumni Hall
- May 26th:
- Class of 2023 Procession at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium
- Class of 2023 Graduation at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium
- Blue Angels Graduation Fly-Over at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium
- Graduation Photo and Swearing-In Ceremony at Superintendent's Tent Area at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium
May 20th, 7:10 a.m.; St. Michaels High School, St Michaels
This race is one of only two Maryland events recognized in the TOP 100 HALF MARATHONS IN THE USA! Our course is built to help you reach a new PR. The first mile takes you through downtown St. Michaels – one of the most picturesque waterfront towns in the region. Once you pass Talbot Street you will run through waterfront communities and down country lanes as you wind your way back towards the downtown area for the finish line celebration. Strollers are not permitted in the half marathon.
Yoga on the Green: Namaste and Rose
May 20th; Annapolis Town Center
Join us for a free adult only yoga class on the green, while enjoying a glass of Rosé. All fitness levels are welcome. Ages 21 and over, please bring your ID! Please bring your own mat and arrive 15 minutes before class to set up. Enjoy complimentary fresh juice tasting by RASA Juice Shop.
Monthly Clean Up Plastic Free QAC
May 20th, 9 a.m.; Kent Narrows Pier
Monthly clean up of parts of Queen Anne’s County get scheduled by Plastic Free QAC. On May 20th they will meet at the end of the east end of the Kent Narrows Bridge at 9 am. Please join in.
May 20th, 6-7 p.m.; U.S. Naval Academy Chapel, Annapolis
The Naval Academy Band will present a special Armed Forces Day concert at the Naval Academy's Zimmermann Bandstand. Lt. Cmdr. Joel Borrelli-Boudreau will lead the band in an inspiring program of patriotic and popular music in celebration and recognition of the service and sacrifice of active duty U.S. military members and their families.
May 20th, 6:30-10 p.m.; Trident Aircraft Hanger at Easton Airport, Easton
CASA of the Mid-Shore’s Spring Event is back by popular demand with our first in-person fundraiser since 2019! Please save the date for Saturday, May 20, 2023 to join us for a fabulous evening at Easton’s Trident Aircraft Hangar for CASA Royale. Join the fun by decking out in true 007 or Bond Girl attire, choose your favorite cocktail, and play your hand at the Black Jack table. CASA Royale is sure to excite with “no-stakes” gaming, elegant food, martinis (shaken, not stirred), music, and a lively fundraising program to help create brighter futures for vulnerable children. The number of children in need has grown, and we hope to have your support raising needed funds to fulfill our vision of a trained Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA), a safe home, and a promising future for every child under court protection. Please visit www.casamidshore.org/news-events/casa-royale-2023/ or call 410-822-2866 ext. 1 for more information or to make a reservation.
May 21st, 9 a.m.; Quiet Waters Park, Annapolis
THIS YEAR MARKS THE SPCA OF ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY’S 103RD YEAR of serving homeless animals in our community, an achievement we could not attain without you. Join us Sunday, May 21st, as we once again Walk for the Animals plus 5K Fun Run and Car Show!
May 21st, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Crofton Library, Crofton
Enjoy a self-guided tour through eight private gardens within the Crofton community. As you wander through the diverse gardens, from highly pruned and manicured to lush and whimsical, we hope that you will be inspired.
May 24th, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Annapolis
The Blue Angels are always a highlight; tours and events to watch them from the water fill up quickly.