29th Annual Native American Festival
September 18th - 19th, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.; 214 Middle Street, Vienna
Join the Nause-Waiwash Band of Indians for their Native American Festival on September 18-19 from 10am to 4pm. The festival features traditional dancers, singers, drumming, crafts, artists’ demonstrations, authentic Native food, a large silent auction and more. This event is organized by the Nause Waiwash Band of Indians, made up of descendants of local Nanticoke Indians. They pride themselves in preserving their history, enhancing our culture and maintaining their traditions through education; now and for generations to come.
September 17th, 6 - 10 p.m.; Maryland Zoo, Baltimore
Join us for a “roaring” good time at the 21st Annual Casey Cares Gala, taking place on Friday, September 17, 2021 at the Maryland Zoo in Baltimore. Stroll among the exhibits as you enjoy heavy hors d'oeuvres, open premium bar, live music, silent & live auctions and more! Proceeds will benefit our programs for critically ill children and their families in Maryland, Florida, Washington, DC and six other states. For more information and to purchase tickets, call 443-568-0064 or visit https://www.caseycares.org/events/gala.
BSO Presents Toy Story in Concert
September 17th, 8 - 10 p.m.; Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall, Baltimore
Walt Disney’s Toy Story was the first entirely computer-generated animation feature film and has become a perennial family favorite. Follow the adventures of Woody, an old-fashioned pull-string cowboy doll, and Buzz Lightyear, an astronaut action figure, as the Orchestra performs the score live.
September 15th through 19th; Anne Arundel County Fairgrounds, Crownsville
Opening ceremony for the 2021 Anne Arundel County Fair was held on September 15th to kick off the Fair. Now you can enjoy live concerts Friday and Saturday nights and all of the fun fair festivities that you look forward to every year!
September 18th through 19th; Carroll County Farm Museum, Westminster
The Maryland Wine Festival® returns to the Carroll County Farm Museum for the 37th annual celebration of Maryland wine. Wine enthusiasts are invited to enjoy the beautiful grounds of the Farm Museum while exploring delicious, local wine, shopping from juried artisans, and dancing to live music! All passes to the 2021 Maryland Wine Festival® include admission to the Farm Museum’s festival grounds. Enjoy the living history of this 143-acre historic farm while taking in the festival’s sights, sounds, and tastes! Pass holders may shop the juried artisan vendors, purchase food from hand-picked eateries, purchase glasses and bottles of wine from our retail shop, and enjoy live music. Stroll the grounds of this great venue and celebrate Maryland wine with us this September.
September 18th; Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum
The Elf Classic Yacht Race returns to the Chesapeake Bay on Saturday, Sept.18, 2021, with the traditional yacht race taking place again this year on the Miles River in St. Michaels, Md. The annual race is jointly sponsored by the Classic Yacht Restoration Guild and the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, with proceeds benefitting both organizations.
September 18th, 12 - 2 p.m.; South Annapolis Yacht Centre
Sail for Epilepsy and Epilepsy Foundation of Maryland at the East Coast Expedition: Annapolis. This will be a family fun-educational and entertaining day with lots of surprises in store for everyone. Learn how to tie sailboat knots, have a photo opp with Captain Phil, practice your flag making, learn about the constellations and so much more.
September 18th, Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge, Cambridge
At IRONMAN Maryland, race day does not make us individuals that are competing against ourselves. When we toe the line, we become a team of athletes that join forces to overcome whatever challenges race day brings. We are allies that stick by each other and offer words of encouragement. And most of all, we are a community of finishers who are grateful to experience the comradery of Crabby Nation year after year.
September 18th; Annapolis
Based out of Annapolis, MD, we host an annual sailing regatta each September to raise funds and awareness of participating local non-profit hospices. This year Hospice Cup celebrates 40 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.
Annapolis Out of Darkness Walk to Fight Suicide
September 18th; Navy Marine Corps Stadium
We plan to host the Annapolis Out of the Darkness Walk at the Navy Stadium. However, the date and location will not be confirmed until the end of February as we are waiting for the football schedule to be finalized. We also expect some permit delays due to COVID-19 restrictions/changes. Please register today and we will update you about the date and location as soon as we receive the final OK. Thank you for understanding!
Maryland Corn Maze - American Roadtrip
September 18th; MD Corn Maze, Gambrills
'Maze' Across America in our 8 acre corn maze then stay and play on the farm all day! One admission includes unlimited play, hayrides, petting zoo, getting lost in the maze and tons of Fall farm fun!
Banneker Douglass Museum Reopening Block Party
September 18th, 1 - 5 p.m.; Banneker- Douglass Museum, Annapolis
We are back! Come join us on Saturday, September 18th for a Grand Re-Opening Block Party! BDM has been closed since March of 2020 and we are re-opening with a brand new exhibit; Freedom Bound: Runaways of the Chesapeake, which explores resistance and freedom from the past, present, and future. Enjoy music, food, shop local Black-owned businesses and much more! This event is FREE to the public. Register here
September 19th, 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.; Chesapeake College, Wye Mills
Our 17th year and still going strong! Ride the beautiful back roads of Talbot and Queen Anne’s Counties in support of ShoreRivers’ work for clean waterways. Register before September 1 to guarantee an event t-shirt! Riders are also encouraged to join teams and create their own fundraising pages to boost support for their participation from others.
Annapolis Run for the Lighthouse
September 19th, 8 - 11 a.m.; Quiet Waters Park
The annual Annapolis Run for The Light House provides scenic Half-Marathon, 5K, and 1.25 mile walk 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. This year's race will be both in-person and virtual so anyone can participate!
September 19th, 2 p.m.; Navy Marine Corps Stadium
The 2021 Annapolis 9/11 Heroes Run is scheduled for 2 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 19, at the Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium. Participants can register at: 911heroesrun.org/Annapolis Hosted by the Travis Manion Foundation (TMF), the Annapolis 9/11 Heroes Run includes a 5K and 1M Family Fun Run along with a 5K GORUCK division that unites the community in remembering the sacrifices of the heroes of the September 11th attacks and in the wars since. Proceeds support TMF programs that empower veterans and families of the fallen to develop character in future generations and create thriving communities.
