Bello Machre 2024 Charity Golf Tournament
September 11th, 8:30 a.m.; Queenstown Harbor Golf Course, Queenstown
Our 40th annual golf tournament is a great way to support people with developmental disabilities while enjoying a wonderful day of golf. Join us as we raise funds FORE people with developmental disabilities across Maryland!
Anne Arundel County Fairgrounds
September 11th through 15th; Anne Arundel County Fairgrounds, Crownsville
Bring the whole family for carnival rides, music, vendors, and a variety of food. Enjoy our many attractions: the petting zoo, pig races, pony rides, exhibits, and much, much more. Enjoy Friday and Saturday night concerts and a livestock auction!
Be a Lifeline- Recognizing and Responding to those at Risk of Suicide
September 11th, 6:30 p.m.; Avalon Theatre, Easton
This session is designed to help you look after people – your family, neighbors, co-workers, and importantly, yourself too. Dr. Jeff Thompson, a research psychologist at Columbia University Medical Center and retired NYPD detective, will: Discuss key risk factors and warning signs, Clarify and separate common myths from facts, Provide practical tips for everyone, regardless of background
Annapolis Songwriters Festival
September 12th through 15th; Rams Head and other Various Locations in Annapolis
The Annapolis Songwriters Festival brings our love for music to the bay! The festival, which is modeled after the hugely successful Key West Songwriters Festival, has its own world-renowned watering holes and intimate theater settings, making our historic capital on the bay the perfect location for live music enthusiasts to get acquainted with the faces, voices, and stories behind the song. Lee Brice, Citizen Cope, JJ Grey and Mofro, Marc Cohn and so many other songwriters will be at Rams Head and various other locations in Annapolis on September 12th through 15th. Find a full schedule and get tickets at annapolissongwritersfestival.com
September 12th; Garfield Center for the Arts, Chestertown
The 17th annual Chesapeake Film Festival (“CFF”) comes to Chestertown, MD, on Sept. 12 with an engaging and timely lineup of environmental short films. The mini festival in Chestertown heralds the grand, three-day celebration of independent filmmaking at CFF 2024 in Easton September 27-29. The theme of the Chestertown Festival, Fragile Rivers/Fertile Land, pays homage to the abundant waterways and farmland that grace the Mid-Atlantic region. Six films have been carefully selected to show how residents, who have threatened these environmental treasures in the past, are now working to restore our rivers and minimize agricultural runoff.
September 13th, 8:30 p.m.; Thompson Park, Easton
The Easton Economic Development Corporation is thrilled to announce the return of Outdoor Movie Nights. Friends and Families are invited to come early, bring a picnic blanket or chair, and enjoy free screenings of entertaining and exciting films with everyone in their community. This month, enjoy Puss In Boots: The Last Wish (in Spanish with English subtitles)
September 14th, 9 to 10:30 a.m.; St. Anne's School, Annapolis
At St. Anne’s School, we know that children learn best through play. In our research-based, Reggio-inspired Program for Young Children, students take an active role in their own learning. Rather than instruction being solely predetermined by teachers, the interests of the children steer the studies. In this way, our educators view themselves as learning facilitators whose primary role is to provide explorations of students’ interests through project-based learning and through many different modalities, one of which is messy play. At the MESStival, a FREE event devoted entirely to all things messy, you can see our Program for Young Children in action and chat with our early childhood educators while your child enjoys a morning of slimy, bubbly, gooey, artsy, and FUN hands-on activities. Say “Yes!” to the mess and join us. We’ll even take care of the clean up!
Maryland Corn Maze Opening Day
September 14th; MD Corn Maze, Gambrills
Maryland Corn Maze's Taylor Swift themed maze is opening for the fall on September 14th. The maze will be open Saturdays and Sundays through November 3rd.
34th Annual Kunta Kinte Heritage Festival
September 14th; Navy Marine Corps Memorial Stadium, Annapolis
The Kunta Kinte Heritage Festival is thrilled to announce its 34th annual celebration, and we are excited to host the festival at a new venue: the Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium (Blue Lot) in Annapolis. This year’s festival promises to be a vibrant and unforgettable experience for attendees of all ages.
September 14th; Downtown Annapolis
Hospice Cup is America’s largest charity regatta in numbers and dollars, and began in 1981 as an informal race among a small group of people interested in sailing and hospice care. Since then, the race has evolved into Hospice Cup, Inc is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to raising funds for and awareness of hospice care in our region. Based out of Annapolis, MD, they host an annual sailing regatta each September to raise funds and awareness of participating local non-profit hospices. This year Hospice Cup celebrates 43 years of raising sails, funds, and awareness for hospice care. Participating hospices use funds raised through Hospice Cup to continue to offer quality end-of-life care to patients, their families, and friends.
September 14th through 15th; Sandy Point State Park, Annapolis
The Maryland Seafood Festival hosts loads of seafood vendors, local shopping and vendor options, a fantastic beverage selection with lots of local craft beer and kids activities. The Crab Soup Cook-off will again occur on-site on Saturday and tickets are available in advance. We are excited to be including many of the local restaurants in the festival. Once you are done enjoying the festival, please wander around downtown Annapolis (DTA) and take advantage of the many establishments within walking distance.
September 14th; Idlewild Park, Easton
The Walk to End Alzheimer's is the largest event to raise funds and awareness for the care, support, and research efforts of the Alzheimer's Association. It's held annually in more than 600 communities nationwide, and we are excited to get the Easton community involved in this amazing event.
September 14th, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Tawes Garden, Annapolis
The event offers an opportunity to explore this special urban garden to gain inspiration and knowledge about incorporating native plants into the landscape. Representatives from local groups supporting native plants and sustainable gardening will be there to answer questions. A self-guided QR-based tour describes the different geographic areas represented in the garden.
September 14th, 10 a.m.; Downtown Chestertown
Come to the Chestertown Arts & Entertainment District’s ART WALK. Dozens of artists and artisans will be selling works at galleries, storefronts, at a Pop-Up Gallery. Live music will also be happening throughout town. For information email hester@kentculture.org or call the Kent Cultural Alliance at 410-778-3700
September 14th, 5 p.m.; Hammond Harwood House, Annapolis
Before Ballet Theatre of Maryland kicks off its performances in residence at Maryland Hall for the Arts, the company will open its season with Ballet in the Garden at the historic Hammond Harwood House on September 14th at 5 pm. This unique performance features smaller classical works in a charming garden setting and includes a complimentary glass of wine.
BSO Fusion- And I Love Her: The Beatles Reimagined
September 14th, 8 p.m.; Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall, Baltimore
A musical tribute to the Beatles, the women that influenced them, and the kaleidoscopic characters they created, from "Michelle" and "Eleanor Rigby" to "Blackbird" and "Lucy in the Sky With Diamonds." Each song is witnessed through Steve Hackman’s unique and imaginative musical lens, elevating the masterful craftsmanship and explosive creativity of the original.
Annapolis Run for The Light House
September 15th, 8 a.m.; Quiet Waters Park, Annapolis
The 15th annual Annapolis Run for The Light House provides scenic half-marathon and 5K routes along the trails of Quiet Waters Park and through the beautiful Chesapeake Bay-front community of Hillsmere Shores. This race event is unlike any other in the greater Annapolis area! All proceeds from the Run for The Light House will benefit The Light House in Annapolis, a well-known public charity working to end the cycle of homelessness and poverty.
September 15th, 8 a.m.; Sandy Point State Park, Annapolis
Paddling any part of the Chesapeake Bay waters is a thrilling experience and launching from Sandy Point State Park is no different. With a beautiful sandy beach on the Western Shore of the Chesapeake Bay, you are provided with expansive views overlooking the iconic Bay Bridge. This race will bring together all levels of paddlers to share in a day of camaraderie and fellowship. Each race will present a different experience and challenge, the bay’s shifting conditions add to the fun as racers can experience anything from flat water glides to gusty winds and unpredictable swell and tides from the wind and current.
September 15th, 8 a.m.; Chesapeake College, Wye Mills
Save the date for our 20th Ride for Clean Rivers and your chance to ride the beautiful back roads of Talbot and Queen Anne’s counties in support of ShoreRivers’ work for clean waterways. This is a great way to bring summer to a close while also supporting a great cause.
September 14th through 15th, 21st through 22nd, 28th through 29th, October 5th through 6th, 12th through 13th, 19th through 20th; Maryland Renaissance Festival Fairgrounds, Annapolis
Unique among most festivals, including renaissance festivals, the Maryland Renaissance Festival utilizes a storyline and progresses each year forward in the timeline of Henry VIII, through all his reign and all six of his wives. This season the year is 1536, and as ever, the King’s love life is the source of gossip. The royal story is played out in stage shows and in improvisations throughout the festival grounds.
September 18th, 5:30 p.m.; Pusser's Caribbean Grille, Annapolis
Green Drinks is a get-together for people who care about the Environment. Meeting casually is the best way to get to know one another and pull together locally for our planet.
Music and Movement on the Green with Busch Library
September 19th, 9:30 a.m.; Annapolis Town Center
Bring a chair or blanket to join Busch Library for some musical fun with the whole family! Sing, chant, play instruments and dance while exploring sounds, rhythms and patterns that make up our language.
Raising the Curtain: Season Opening Celebration
September 19th, 6:30 p.m.; Byzantium Banquet Center, Annapolis
Sip crafted cocktails, feast on tropical cuisine, enjoy performances, and experience Annapolis Opera’s season-opening like never before! Explore the opera world through wonderful music, dine on tropical cuisine, and celebrate opera as we raise the curtain on the season in a night you won’t forget!
Haven Ministries Annual Golf Tournament
September 20th, 7:30 a.m.; Prospect Bay Country Club, Grasonville
Registration and Sponsorships open! Our annual golf tournament is presented by Construction Services & Supply to benefit Haven Ministries. Enjoy a great day of golf while supporting Haven Ministries to provide HOPE through Shelter, Clothing, Food and Support to those in need in Queen Anne's County.
September 20th; Homestead Gardens, Davidsonville
Get your listening ears ready for a fun night of Music Bingo at Homestead Gardens on Friday, September 20th. The music bingo FUNdraiser benefits Girls on the Run of the Greater Chesapeake's scholarship fund by increasing program access and bringing confidence to more girls! Bring your family and friends to test your knowledge of song titles from various music genres and the chance to win fun prizes! Plus, you can check out Homestead Garden's new Beer Garden and grab pizza from a family-run pizza truck.
FINAL Annapolis Town Center Summer Concert
September 20th, 6 p.m.; Annapolis Town Center
Join for the last concert of the summer, from 6pm-8pm for family friendly live music at the Boathouse Pavilion in the East Village (located next to P.F. Chang’s). A performance line up you don’t want to miss: Lower Case Blues
September 21st; Kent Island Fire Department, Chester
Come together for the 45th Annual Chesterwye Gala - Featuring a surf & turf plated dinner, dancing, and auction! Hosted on Saturday, September 21st at the Kent Island Fire Department, Chester, MD. Festivities kick off at 5pm
September 21st and 22nd; Sandy Point State Park
The Annapolis Baygrass Music Festival is a conservation-focused musical event where just by having fun you're helping to Save the Chesapeake Bay. Baygrass blends the finest progressive bluegrass music with a gorgeous beachfront venue and a core mission to protect and restore the Bay. You'll enjoy 14 top touring bands on 2 stages over 2 days, delicious local food, microbrews, wines, craft cocktails/mocktails, workshops, craft vendors, and fun activities for all ages
September 21st; Boatyard Bar and Grill, Annapolis
Boatyard owner, Dick Franyo is on the Board of the Annapolis Maritime Museum and had a vision for a fund/fun raiser with a Jimmy Buffett/Parrot Head theme. Dick is a Parrot Head and looked hard at the Jimmy Buffett's model of selling a lifestyle/entertainment/escapism venue when he started the Boatyard. He felt that this event could be different than other local musical fundraisers and that Parrot Heads would be enthusiastic supporters.This event raises over $100,000 net of expenses for the Annapolis Maritime Museum
September 21st; Crofton Country Club
Greater Crofton Chamber of Commerce is hosting their Festival on the Green again this fall! Get ready for a day for the whole family to enjoy.
September 21st; Virtual Event
GiGi’s Playhouse is the ONLY international network of Down Syndrome Achievement Centers created to provide FREE, life-changing therapeutic and educational programs for all ages of development and for the unique needs of individuals with Down syndrome. Join a team of experienced educators and therapists from across the GiGi’s Playhouse Network to learn how to teach individuals with Down syndrome the way they learn best. Since 2003, we have been working nonstop to empower individuals with Down syndrome to reach their full potential and move toward independence.
Navy Football Home Game vs Memphis
September 21st, 3:30 p.m.; Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium, Annapolis
Saturday is the third of three-consecutive home games for the Mids. It's the first time Navy has opened the season playing three-straight home games since 1988 when the Mids opened up against James Madison, Delaware and Temple.
Naptown Philharmonic Concert - A New Chapter Begins
September 21st; Maryland Hall, Annapolis
A New Chapter Begins for the Naptown Philharmonic Orchestra on September 21 as Music Director/Conductor Anna Binneweg picks up the baton to kick off the 2024-2025 season with a concert to honor Hispanic Heritage Month, Unity and Resilience. The concert will showcase the rich musical repertoire of Latin America along with other, well-known compositions.
September 22nd, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; West Street, Annapolis
Get ready for this year’s Oktoberfest, where we welcome RAR Brewing and Chessie's Wharf as our beer garden sponsor! Enjoy a cold beer, great food from a variety local restaurants and food trucks, PLUS get a head start on holiday shopping! Family friendly, there's something for everyone.
GiGi's Playhouse Golf Tournament
September 23rd, 8 a.m.; Queenstown Harbor Golf Course
GiGi’s Playhouse is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with a mission to change the way the world views Down syndrome. We provide educational, therapeutic-based and career development programs for individuals with Down syndrome, their families and the community, always free of charge.
