Annual Annapolis Film Festival
March 23rd through 26th; Downtown Annapolis
Our four-day festival attracts local film lovers and welcomes visitors to its home of Annapolis, Maryland each year. Situated along the shores of the Chesapeake Bay, Annapolis is home to an impressive historic district, the United States Naval Academy, and the Capital of Maryland.
March 24th, 5:30 p.m.; Bay Ridge Wine and Spirits, Annapolis
Join Bay Ridge Wine & Spirits and the SPCA of Anne Arundel County for wine tasting as you enjoy an informal tour of our “Dog-Themed Wines” WITH YOUR DOG!
March 25th; Westin Annapolis Hotel
This black-tie event will include fine cuisine, a phenomenal live auction, along with several incredible raffles. Dance the night away to the tunes of Sly 45 at the party of the year. Proceeds from the Bosom Buddies Ball will help promote breast cancer awareness, encourage early detection, support treatment, and celebrate healing.
Annapolis Runs for Love 5K/1 Mile Fun Run
March 25th, 8 a.m.; Annapolis High School
Annapolis Runs for Love is a 5K/1 mile fun run that will be held on Saturday, March 25th 2023. This is a community event hosted by the One Love Club of Annapolis High School to benefit the One Love Foundation and the YWCA of Annapolis and Anne Arundel County. This year's event is sponsored by Dr. Mairead O'Reilly and About Smiles Dentistry. The One Love Foundation was created in memory of Baltimore native, Yeardley Love who was murdered by her ex-boyfriend during her senior year at University Of Virginia. Yeardley’s family created the One Love Foundation as a way to educate our youth on healthy relationships so as to put an end to domestic violence. Yeardley’s death was avoidable if the people in her life had truly understood the unhealthy and increasingly dangerous relationship behaviors they were seeing. We want to change this. Register here: https://www.pinwheel.us/register/index/2023annapolisrunsforlove
17th Annual Tim Kern Memorial Clay Shoot
March 25th, 9 a.m.; Hopkins Hunting and Sporting Clays, Kennedyville
Come on out rain or shine for a fun time. Clay shoot starts 9am sharp. After party starts at 12pm. Food, 50/50, raffles etc. We welcome all participants for this event. All proceeds benefit Tim Kern Memorial Fund. A scholarship is given every year to a local graduating high school student who has participated in sports and is furthering their education/career entering a college or trade school.
March 25th, 9 a.m.; Eastern Shore Performance Center, Stevensville
Rowan’s Run 5K is scheduled for March 25th 2023. Join the 5th Annual Rowan’s Run 5k (well actually it’s 3.21 mile run/walk). Start time is 9am at Eastern Shore Performance Center ESPC. This run/walk will be conducted locally, as well it is a VIRTUAL WALK/RUN for those that wish to participate but are not on the Eastern Shore. For the kids 10 and under ONE MILE FUN RUN for the littles and young adults to participate in at 8:30am! Strollers are welcomed (no registration required). All mileage counts even if on a treadmill!
March 25th, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Washington Monument
Rediscover the joy of kite-flying back on the Washington Monument grounds, at featured parks, and at home! The Blossom Kite Festival is a long-standing DC tradition encouraging attendees of all ages to fly kites among the cherry blossom trees. The iconic outdoor event is fun, free, and open to the public. The 2022 Blossom Kite Festival featured both virtual and in-person options so you could fly your kite from your favorite neighborhood park or anywhere across the globe. We were thrilled to have so many people join us in flying a kite!
March 25th, 10:30 a.m. Homestead Gardens, Davidsonville
The annual Davidsonville Green Expo, hosted by Homestead Gardens, features vendors and exhibitors who offer sustainable choices and information about environmentally-friendly products, lawn and garden techniques, agricultural practices, energy use, recycling, transportation options, and land use and conservation. An annual event since it was founded by DACA in 2010, The Davidsonville Green Expo raises awareness about environmental issues and highlights environmentally-friendly products, services and ideas. The event, which has been hosted by Homestead Gardens since 2019, enables visitors to learn about living more sustainably.
Appraisal Road Show Community Fundraiser
March 25th, 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Eastport Democratic Club, Annapolis
Check your home for vintage objects you’ve wondered about and bring them to the Eastport Democratic Club (a nonpartisan venue) on March 25, 2023, for expert appraiser Todd Peenstra to assess. ECA will donate the proceeds to local nonprofits. For more than two decades, Peenstra has worked with world-renowned collectors and everyday owners throughout the U.S. and Europe. You’ll walk away knowing your object’s value for insurance purposes, estate planning, potential sale or to satisfy your curiosity.
National Cherry Blossom Festival Opening Ceremony
March 25th, 5 to 6:30 p.m.; The Warner Theatre, Washington D.C.
The National Cherry Blossom Festival’s signature Opening Ceremony is an artistic celebration of the 1912 gift of trees from Tokyo to Washington, DC, and an annual tribute to the longstanding friendship between Japan and the United States. This unique, one-time-only performance will feature special performances from acclaimed artists with ties to both countries.
23rd Annual Casey Cares Hollywood Gala
March 25th, 6:30 to 11 p.m.; American Visionary Art Museum, Baltimore
Join us for an evening of Old Hollywood glitz and glamour to support Casey Cares Foundation’s programs for critically ill children. Guests will enjoy premium open bar, cocktail hour and seated dinner, live music, silent & live auctions and more! Purchase your tickets and sponsorship package by going to CaseyCares.org.
Prelude to our 50th Season Gala - Live Arts Maryland
March 25th, 7 p.m.; Live Arts Studio, Annapolis
Prelude to Our 50th Season gala. This black-tie event features a program of arias and musical theatre songs performed by some of Live Arts Maryland’s most beloved soloists and guest artists, as well as a live auction, hors d’oeuvres and dessert by Main & Market, cocktails and other surprises!
Get Pumped for Pets 5K, 10K, or 15K Race
March 26th; Terrapin Nature Park, Stevensville
The 13th Annual Get Pumped For Pets! 5K, 10K, and 15K race along the beautiful Cross-Island Trail on Kent Island. This 100% charity event raises money for shelter animals in need on Maryland’s eastern shore. Get Pumped for Pets, Inc. (GPFP) is a 501 (c) (3) organization whose mission is to raise money and provide funding for homeless animals through local animal rescue organizations. It is the “Make a Wish Foundation” for animal shelters on Maryland’s Eastern Shore.
Quiet Waters Annual Wedding Expo
March 26th, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Quiet Waters Park, Annapolis
Quiet Waters Park would like to formally invite you to their Annual Wedding Expo on Sunday, March 26th, 2023. Admission is free with registration for all attendees! This a great opportunity to meet with vendors of all kinds for your upcoming wedding/event!
Historic Inns of Annapolis Annual Wedding Fair
March 26th, 12 to 3 p.m.; Governor Calvert House, Annapolis
Planning your wedding? The 250-year-old Historic Inns of Annapolis welcomes you to the only Downtown Annapolis Bridal Show. See the Governor Calvert House, the Historic Inns of Annapolis' premier wedding venue, transformed into a garden-like atmosphere. From whimsical to elegant settings, create a unique look for your wedding to make it the best. Meet spectacular local wedding professionals who can make your wedding unforgettable. Find new ideas and receive expert advice while tasting cakes and gourmet food from the Calvert House. Don't miss this amazing opportunity; see new trends and discover all that the most popular wedding venue in Annapolis has to offer to make your wedding history here!
