This Saturday, September 21st, is Museum Day: A “celebration of boundless curiosity” hosted by Smithsonian magazine. Participating museums and cultural institutions will provide free admission. All you need to do is present a Museum Day ticket. Simply pick a museum from the list below, click “get ticket” under the listing, then click the purple “get a ticket” button on the Museum Day webpage to download your free ticket. Each ticket provides general admission for the ticket holder and one guest. Here are some local museums and cultural institutions participating in Museum Day. Learn More>>>
Annapolis/West County
What's Up? Media Party for the Arts: Artists’ Favorites – What’s Up? Media Thursday, September 19th, 5:30 p.m. Join What’s Up? Media for a Party for the Arts celebrating its ninth exhibit, Artists’ Favorites. Meet the artists, vote for your favorite artwork, and enjoy light fare and drinks. Maryland Renaissance Festival - Crownsville Now through Sunday, October 20th Each autumn, the 27-acre village of Revel Grove in Crownsville comes to life with food, entertainment, and merriment during the Maryland Renaissance Festival. Enjoy nine weekends of jousting matches, juggling, handmade crafts, feasting, and more. Annapolis Home and Remodeling Expo – Byzantium Banquet Center, Annapolis Saturday, September 21st, 10 a.m. and Sunday, September 22nd, 12 p.m. The Annapolis Home and Remodeling Expo is the one-stop shop for your homeowner needs! Find a contractor, save with great show specials, and meet with representatives from companies specializing in home improvements and enhancements of all kinds, including kitchens, baths, counters, heating and air, gutters, doors, flooring, and more. Annapolis Out of the Darkness Walk – Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium, Annapolis Saturday, September 21st, 11:30 a.m. Suicide prevention starts with everyday heroes like you. Join the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention as they walk to save lives and bring hope to those affected by suicide. Funds raised at the walk will benefit the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. Be a part of a movement turning hope into action, and creating a culture that’s educated about mental health. Fall Fest 2019 – Homestead Gardens, Davidsonville Now through Sunday, October 27th Homestead Gardens’ annual Fall Festival is back! This family-friendly event takes place on the grounds of Homestead Gardens’ Davidsonville nursery and showroom. Pick the perfect pumpkin at the pumpkin patch, get lost in the two-acre corn maze, check out the jumping pillow and pipe slide, enjoy hay rides and pony rides, and stop by the barnyard to meet the goats, alpacas, and pigs. Finish your day with delicious food and beverages, including the famous Homestead apple cider doughnut. Run for the Light House – Quiet Waters Park, Annapolis Sunday, September 22nd, 8 a.m. Join Friends of the Light House for the 2019 Annapolis Run for the Light House! The run 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. 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. 9/11 Heroes Run – Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium, Annapolis Sunday, September 22nd, 2 p.m. The Annapolis 9/11 Heroes Run unites the community in remembering the sacrifices of the heroes of the September 11th attacks and in the wars that followed. The run includes a 5K and 1-mile Family Fun Run. Proceeds support the Travis Manion Foundation programs assisting veterans and families of fallen service members, and promoting character among today’s youth.
Eastern Shore
Sunfest – Ocean City Thursday, September 19th through Saturday, September 21st The weather is beautiful and there's plenty to do at Ocean City's biggest and best festival. Enjoy four fun-filled days of arts and crafts, delicious food, hayrides, kids’ activities, and musical entertainment. Pull! for The Arc – Pintail Point, Queenstown Friday, September 20th, 8:30 a.m. Come Pull! for The Arc on Maryland’s Eastern Shore. Enjoy local foods, craft beverages, and friendly competition for a great cause. All proceeds benefit The Arc Central Chesapeake Region, proudly serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Anne Arundel, Caroline, Dorchester, Kent, Talbot, and Queen Anne’s counties. Easton Airport Day – Easton Airport Saturday, September 21st, 10 a.m. Easton Airport Day returns for its 11th year. Come see and hear the famous WWII Corsair and Avenger, two A-10 Warthogs, and a mass formation flyover featuring 40 aircrafts. Activities include plane rides, a jet pull contest, a classic car display, and the world-famous rubber chicken drop contest. This year’s event will also showcase the airport’s new Aviation Career Education initiative, which provides students the opportunity to explore careers in the aerospace industry. Groovefest Music Festival – Downtown Cambridge Saturday, September 21st, 5 p.m. This fun open-air street festival in downtown Cambridge will feature earthy, soulful music tapping into the character of downtown Cambridge and our local musical heritage, as well as lots of great BBQ, vendors, and more to enjoy! Dorchester Center for the Arts Showcase – Downtown Cambridge Sunday, September 22nd, 5 p.m. Celebrate the arts during Dorchester Center for the Arts’ 43rd annual Showcase Downtown Cambridge. Enjoy artisan booths, live music, theater and dance performances, delicious food, and interactive art projects at this free outdoor street festival. New this year is the Heritage Village, located on the courthouse grounds, which will celebrate the 350th anniversary of Dorchester County. The village will feature exhibits, live reenactments, and the opening of a 50-year-old time capsule.
Regional
Mermaid's Kiss Oyster Fest – Baltimore Museum of Industry, Baltimore Thursday, September 19th, 6 p.m. Get ready for an experience you won’t forget at Mermaid’s Kiss Oyster Fest! Now in its ninth year, Mermaid’s Kiss is the premier event in Baltimore to eat, drink, and be merry as mermaids–all while supporting large-scale oyster restoration projects in the Chesapeake Bay. Enjoy creative small plates from some of the region’s top chefs, live music by the Pressing Strings, an open bar, and a plethora of local, freshly shucked oysters. Museum Day – Various locations throughout the region Saturday, September 21st Museum Day is an annual celebration of boundless curiosity hosted by Smithsonian magazine. Participating museums and cultural institutions across the country provide free entry to anyone presenting a Museum Day ticket. The Museum Day ticket provides free admission for two people. DogFest – Baltimore Humane Society, Reisterstown Saturday, September 21st, 10 a.m. Come for a doggone great family day including a walk, games, contests, swimming for your dog, demonstrations, and lots of food! Meet rescue groups and adoptable dogs and cats.
