Summer is the designated time for adventuring, vacationing, and making memories, but that can come with some obstacles. Making the most of every summer isn’t always easy when you’re trying to stay out of the heat and stay within your budget. Luckily for you, some things in life really are free, including most of these outdoor movies! With Maryland’s hot and humid days transitioning into warm and pleasant nights, an outdoor movie is the perfect way to spend a relaxing and memorable summer evening. If summer heat and summer spending have you and your wallet drained, skip the theater and save some money with these fun and affordable outdoor movie nights! Learn More>>>
Annapolis and West County
Food Truck Gathering – Westfield Annapolis Mall Friday, July 12th, 5 p.m. Join The Gathering Food Truck Festival for its first event in Annapolis. Baltimore's fan favorites will be on site serving up all the best eats you can find in one place at one time. There will be live music, an expanded kids’ zone, local vendors, and a bar featuring craft beer, wine, and mixed cocktails,. Chesapeake Stand Up Challenge – Annapolis Harbor Saturday, July 13th, 8 a.m. Grab your paddle and head to the Annapolis Harbor for the 2019 Chesapeake Stand Up Challenge, hosted by East of Maui Surf Shop and the Eastport Yacht Club. Paddlers will have the option to participate in three different courses: a 7-mile challenge for more advanced paddlers, a 3-mile challenge suitable for recreational paddlers, and a 1-mile fun-race. Hop(e), Skip & Jump 5K and Fun Run/Walk – Kinder Farm Park, Millersville Saturday, July 13th, 8 a.m. Join Anne Arundel Recreation and Parks for the annual Hop(e), Skip & Jump 5K and Fun Run/Walk at Kinder Farm Park. Certified by USATF, the 5K race course is a combination of paved roadways and off-road trails around the park. The Fun Run/Walk is a one-mile course with scenic views of the amazing farm animals who reside at the park, and is appropriate for all ages and abilities. All proceeds go to Recreation Deeds for Special Needs, a local non-profit dedicated to making recreation and leisure opportunities accessible to all Anne Arundel County residents. Nextival – Anne Arundel County Fairgrounds, Crownsville Saturday, July 13th, 11 a.m. Head over to the Anne Arundel County Fairgrounds for Nextival 2019. For the second year in a row, Nextival is offering attendees the option to camp on festival grounds on Saturday night. This family-friendly event will feature kids’ entertainment, helicopter rides, vendors, over 20 hand-picked food trucks, and 15 great bands. Annapolis Harbour Center Family Fun Day – Annapolis Harbour Center Saturday, July 13th, 11 a.m. Join Annapolis Harbour and the PA Dutch Market for a day of savings and a day of fun! Enjoy music, a bouncy house, face painting, balloon art, and more. Sample some homemade ice cream or smoked BBQ from the PA Dutch Market and stroll the Center for great summer deals from retailers.
Eastern Shore
Claws for a Cause – Fisherman’s Crab Deck, Grasonville Thursday, July 11th, 5:30 p.m. Head to Fisherman’s Crab Deck in Grasonville for Claws for a Cause. Hosted by University of Maryland Memorial Hospital Foundation, this annual event benefits the UM Shore Emergency Center at Queenstown. Bring your appetite and enjoy steamed crabs, fried chicken, pork barbeque, assorted sides, and a cash bar. Talbot County Fair – Talbot Agriculture & Education Center, Easton Thursday, July 11th through Saturday, July 13th, 10 a.m. The fair has something for everyone! Enjoy great food, animal shows, contests, youth painting lessons, and amusement rides. New this year, the fair is putting an emphasis on fine arts. Local artists will be designing, painting, and displaying fair- and summer-themed Adirondack chairs, which will be auctioned off to benefit the fair’s scholarship fund. Tuckahoe Steam and Gas Association Annual Show – Tuckahoe Steam and Gas Association, Easton Thursday, July 11th through Sunday, July 14th Join Tuckahoe Steam and Gas for its annual show. Tractors, steam engines, antique cars, and more are on display daily. Demonstrations of antique machinery and early craft techniques happen throughout the show grounds. Don’t miss the large flea market and crafts! Movie Night: Night at the Museum – Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, St. Michaels Friday, July 12th, 8:30 p.m. The Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum is offering guests and their families the chance to watch classic movies on its waterfront campus. This weekend, enjoy Night at the Museum starring Ben Stiller. Guests should bring their own blankets, chairs, and picnic baskets. Ice cream will be available for purchase. Seating is first come, first served. Paddlepalooza – Chesapeake Bay Environmental Center, Grasonville Saturday, July 13th, 9 a.m. Join the Chesapeake Bay Environmental Center (CBEC) for a fun day on the water during Paddlepalooza. This 3-mile, safety-supported paddle through the waters of Cabin Creek, Kent Narrows, and Marshy Creek will give you a new perspective of the CBEC. After the paddle, enjoy entertainment, food, and cold beer at the Lakeside Pavilion. All registered participants will receive an event T-shirt and a bottomless beer cup. All proceeds benefit CBEC’s Environmental Education Kayaking Programs. Tilghman Island Crab Fest – Tilghman Volunteer Fir Company, Tilghman Saturday, July 13th, 11 a.m. The Tilghman Island Volunteer Fire Company will host its summer Crab Fest on Saturday, July 13th. The festival will be held at the fire department and adjacent Kronsburg Park. Enjoy steamed crabs, crab cakes, stripped clams, steamed shrimp, barbecue chicken, hot dogs, french fries, beer and sodas, and much more. The event features live music, craft vendors, nautical artisans, a crab race, and plenty of games and activities for kids to enjoy. Taste of Cambridge – Downtown Cambridge Saturday, July 13th, 5 p.m. Taste of Cambridge returns to Downtown Cambridge. This annual street festival will feature live music from local musicians, a crab cook-off and crab picking contest, and a designated kids’ zone with games, competitions, and crafts. Vote for your favorite dish in six different categories during the crab cook-off. Plein Air Easton – Talbot County Sunday, July 14th through Saturday, July 20th Plein Air Easton, the largest and most prestigious juried plein air painting competition in the United States, returns Sunday, July 14th through Sunday, July 21st. Now in its 15th year, the festival will feature 58 competing artists painting throughout Talbot County. Events include special exhibits, demos, workshops, lectures and talks, and an arts marketplace. Enjoy and experience art from some of the most accomplished artists in the county.
Regional
Hamilton – The Hippodrome Theatre, Baltimore Thursday, July 11th, 8 p.m.; Friday, July 12th, 8 p.m.; Saturday, July 13th, 2 p.m. & 8 p.m.; Sunday, July 14th, 1 p.m. & 7 p.m. Hamilton is the story of America's Founding Father Alexander Hamilton, an immigrant from the West Indies who became George Washington's right-hand man during the Revolutionary War and was the new nation’s first Treasury Secretary. Featuring a score that blends hip-hop, jazz, blues, rap, R&B, and Broadway, Hamilton is the story of America then, as told by America now. Backstreet Boys – Capital One Arena, D.C. Friday, July 12th, 8 p.m. In support of their newest album, DNA, the Backstreet Boys announced their biggest arena tour in 18 years: the DNA World Tour. This weekend, the Backstreet Boys are bringing their tour to Capital One Arena.