Summer is now in full swing and it’s time to get out and enjoy all the fun and adventure that awaits in Calvert County, Md.
Friday, July 1 (5-8 p.m.)
First Free Friday
Calvert Marine Museum
14200 Solomons Island Road, Solomons
410-326-2042 • The Calvert Marine Museum
The first Friday of every month features our First Free Friday program. The museum is open free to the public from 5 to 8 p.m. with special entertainment and activities each month. The Drum Point Lighthouse will be open and 30-minute cruises are available on the “Wm. B. Tennison.” The 257th Army Band will perform on the outdoor stage at 6:30 p.m. Bring lawn chairs.
Saturday, July 2 (9 a.m.-noon)
Maker’s Market
Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center
410-326-4640 • Annmariearts
Annmarie Garden hosts Maker’s Market on the first Saturday of the month, featuring vendors selling fresh produce, handmade crafts and products.
Saturday, July 2 (9 a.m.-5 p.m.)
Fairy & Gnome Home Festival and Tour
Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center
410-326-4640 • Annmariearts
If you loved the fairy house exhibit last summer, you will love our first annual Fairy & Gnome Home Festival and Tour. Some activities include fabulous fairy, gnome and garden artists and vendors, dress-up tours of the fairy house exhibit, fantasy face painting, magical music, fairy and gnome obstacle course for kids and fairytale story times. Build your own fairy or gnome house.
Sunday, July 3 (Dusk)
Fireworks at Chesapeake Beach
Chesapeake Beach
410-257-2230 • 301-855-0043
Spend the day playing at the water park then join family, neighbors and friends at the special fireworks display on the beach at sunset. The Chesapeake Beach Water Park will be open until 10 p.m. for this event.
Monday, July 4 (Dusk)
Fireworks at Solomons
Solomons Riverwalk, Solomons
Solomons Island - The Official Solomons Maryland Visitors Guide
A public fireworks display held at the Solomons Riverwalk.
Monday, July 4 (8 p.m.)
Fireworks Cruise
“Wm. B. Tennison” at the Calvert Marine Museum
14200 Solomons Island Road, Solomons
410-326-2042, ext. 41 • The Calvert Marine Museum
Come aboard for the best view in town and heavy hors d’oeuvres. Preregistration is required.
Wednesday, July 6 (12:30-2:30 p.m.)
Back-to-Back Tours – Point Farm and Maryland Archaeological Conservation Laboratory
Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum
10515 Mackall Road, St. Leonard
410-586-8501 • Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum -Maryland State Museum of Archaeology
On the first Wednesday of every month enjoy guided tours of the Maryland Archaeological Conservation Laboratory and Point Farm’s house and gardens. Discover state-of-the-art science and local history and lore.
Thursdays, July 7, 14, 21 and 28 (10-11:30 a.m.)
Summer Fun Days Children’s Programs
Chesapeake Beach Railway Museum
4155 Mears Avenue, Chesapeake Beach
410-257-3892 • Chesapeake Beach Railway Museum
Free children’s programs, crafts, games and exploration of the museum and its history.
Saturday, July 9 (10 a.m.-5 p.m.)
SHARKFEST!
Calvert Marine Museum
14200 Solomons Island Road, Solomons
410-326-2042 • The Calvert Marine Museum
This year features the incredible work of underwater shark photographer Nick Caloyianis who, along with his daring diving partner Clarita Berger, will share their experiences diving with sharks around the world. Experience the shark cage used for their underwater photography and get your picture taken as a shark hunter. See incredible video from Shark Week. The day will include fish face painting, marine games, shark crafts, displays by the Fossil Club and shark mural painting.
Thursday, July 14 (7:30 p.m.)
Bay Breeze Concert Series – The Dixie Ramblers
Chesapeake Beach Railway Museum
4155 Mears Avenue, Chesapeake Beach
410-257-3892 • Chesapeake Beach Railway Museum
The ever popular bluegrass band, The Dixie Ramblers, never fails to entertain devoted fans. All concerts are outdoors on the museum porch starting at 7:30 p.m. and are free. This series of concerts is made possible with the cooperation of the Calvert County Board of County Commissioners and financial assistance from HELP Associates, Inc., the Town of Chesapeake Beach and generous memberships.
Friday, July 15 (7 p.m.)
Campfire on the Beach
5th Street & Bay Avenue on the Boardwalk, North Beach
301-855-6681 • 410-257-9618 • The Official Site of Town of North Beach, MD
Come to the beach for a campfire while we roast marshmallows and tell children’s stories.
Saturday, July 16 (9 a.m.-2 p.m.)
Fossil Field Experience
Calvert Marine Museum
14200 Solomons Island Road, Solomons
410-326-2042 • The Calvert Marine Museum
This program is designed for adults and children eight and older who want to learn more about fossils, where to find them, how to identify them and what they tell us about the past. Space is limited and registration is required.
Saturday, July 16 (Dusk)
Movie on the Beach
5th Street and Bay Avenue on the Boardwalk, North Beach
301-855-6681 • 410-257-9618 • The Official Site of Town of North Beach, MD
Bring your family, chairs and a blanket and enjoy a movie on the beach.
Friday, July 22 (7 p.m.)
Maritime Performance Series – DRAMTREEO
Calvert Marine Museum
14200 Solomons Island Road, Solomons
410-326-2042 • The Calvert Marine Museum
An acoustic folk group based in Norfolk, Virginia, DRAMTREEO features the traditional music of North America, the British Isles and the seven seas, in an eclectic mixture of songs reflecting the joys and sorrows, hard work and hard luck, high spirits and low humor of ordinary people. Concert begins in the auditorium at 7 p.m. $10 per person to be paid at the door. Wine, beer and light refreshments will be available for purchase.
Saturday, July 23 (10 a.m.-2 p.m.)
Colonial Family Days: Colonial Arts & Crafts
Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum
10515 Mackall Road, St. Leonard
Discover how colonists acquired beautiful colors using natural plant materials to dye wool. Learn basket making and quilling (paper filigree). Your one-of-a-kind creations are yours to keep. Advanced registration required.
Saturday, July 23 (6 p.m.)
Rock ‘n’ Roll on the Beach Featuring The Hubcaps
5th Street & Bay Avenue on the Boardwalk, North Beach
301-855-6681 • 410-257-9618 • The Official Site of Town of North Beach, MD
Premium seating available for $20 per seat. Contact Stacy at 301-855-6681.
Saturday, July 23 (5 p.m.)
St. Leonard Volunteer Fire Department Concert Series – Firehouse Rock Festival
St. Leonard Volunteer Fire Department
200 Calvert Beach Road, St. Leonard
410-586-1713 • Welcome to Saint Leonard Volunteer Fire Dept.
Bring your blanket or your chair. General admission is $15 in advance and $20 at the door. For more information, visit Welcome to Saint Leonard Volunteer Fire Dept.. Sponsored by Bayside Toyota.
Saturday, July 23 (6:30-8:30 p.m.)
Sunset in the Tropics
“Wm. B. Tennison” at the Calvert Marine Museum
14200 Solomons Island Road, Solomons
Listen to Key West music and enjoy tropical cuisine. Parrot Heads are welcomed. Adults $30 and preregistration is required.
Friday, July 1 (5-8 p.m.)
First Free Friday
Calvert Marine Museum
14200 Solomons Island Road, Solomons
410-326-2042 • The Calvert Marine Museum
The first Friday of every month features our First Free Friday program. The museum is open free to the public from 5 to 8 p.m. with special entertainment and activities each month. The Drum Point Lighthouse will be open and 30-minute cruises are available on the “Wm. B. Tennison.” The 257th Army Band will perform on the outdoor stage at 6:30 p.m. Bring lawn chairs.
Saturday, July 2 (9 a.m.-noon)
Maker’s Market
Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center
410-326-4640 • Annmariearts
Annmarie Garden hosts Maker’s Market on the first Saturday of the month, featuring vendors selling fresh produce, handmade crafts and products.
Saturday, July 2 (9 a.m.-5 p.m.)
Fairy & Gnome Home Festival and Tour
Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center
410-326-4640 • Annmariearts
If you loved the fairy house exhibit last summer, you will love our first annual Fairy & Gnome Home Festival and Tour. Some activities include fabulous fairy, gnome and garden artists and vendors, dress-up tours of the fairy house exhibit, fantasy face painting, magical music, fairy and gnome obstacle course for kids and fairytale story times. Build your own fairy or gnome house.
Sunday, July 3 (Dusk)
Fireworks at Chesapeake Beach
Chesapeake Beach
410-257-2230 • 301-855-0043
Spend the day playing at the water park then join family, neighbors and friends at the special fireworks display on the beach at sunset. The Chesapeake Beach Water Park will be open until 10 p.m. for this event.
Monday, July 4 (Dusk)
Fireworks at Solomons
Solomons Riverwalk, Solomons
Solomons Island - The Official Solomons Maryland Visitors Guide
A public fireworks display held at the Solomons Riverwalk.
Monday, July 4 (8 p.m.)
Fireworks Cruise
“Wm. B. Tennison” at the Calvert Marine Museum
14200 Solomons Island Road, Solomons
410-326-2042, ext. 41 • The Calvert Marine Museum
Come aboard for the best view in town and heavy hors d’oeuvres. Preregistration is required.
Wednesday, July 6 (12:30-2:30 p.m.)
Back-to-Back Tours – Point Farm and Maryland Archaeological Conservation Laboratory
Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum
10515 Mackall Road, St. Leonard
410-586-8501 • Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum -Maryland State Museum of Archaeology
On the first Wednesday of every month enjoy guided tours of the Maryland Archaeological Conservation Laboratory and Point Farm’s house and gardens. Discover state-of-the-art science and local history and lore.
Thursdays, July 7, 14, 21 and 28 (10-11:30 a.m.)
Summer Fun Days Children’s Programs
Chesapeake Beach Railway Museum
4155 Mears Avenue, Chesapeake Beach
410-257-3892 • Chesapeake Beach Railway Museum
Free children’s programs, crafts, games and exploration of the museum and its history.
Saturday, July 9 (10 a.m.-5 p.m.)
SHARKFEST!
Calvert Marine Museum
14200 Solomons Island Road, Solomons
410-326-2042 • The Calvert Marine Museum
This year features the incredible work of underwater shark photographer Nick Caloyianis who, along with his daring diving partner Clarita Berger, will share their experiences diving with sharks around the world. Experience the shark cage used for their underwater photography and get your picture taken as a shark hunter. See incredible video from Shark Week. The day will include fish face painting, marine games, shark crafts, displays by the Fossil Club and shark mural painting.
Thursday, July 14 (7:30 p.m.)
Bay Breeze Concert Series – The Dixie Ramblers
Chesapeake Beach Railway Museum
4155 Mears Avenue, Chesapeake Beach
410-257-3892 • Chesapeake Beach Railway Museum
The ever popular bluegrass band, The Dixie Ramblers, never fails to entertain devoted fans. All concerts are outdoors on the museum porch starting at 7:30 p.m. and are free. This series of concerts is made possible with the cooperation of the Calvert County Board of County Commissioners and financial assistance from HELP Associates, Inc., the Town of Chesapeake Beach and generous memberships.
Friday, July 15 (7 p.m.)
Campfire on the Beach
5th Street & Bay Avenue on the Boardwalk, North Beach
301-855-6681 • 410-257-9618 • The Official Site of Town of North Beach, MD
Come to the beach for a campfire while we roast marshmallows and tell children’s stories.
Saturday, July 16 (9 a.m.-2 p.m.)
Fossil Field Experience
Calvert Marine Museum
14200 Solomons Island Road, Solomons
410-326-2042 • The Calvert Marine Museum
This program is designed for adults and children eight and older who want to learn more about fossils, where to find them, how to identify them and what they tell us about the past. Space is limited and registration is required.
Saturday, July 16 (Dusk)
Movie on the Beach
5th Street and Bay Avenue on the Boardwalk, North Beach
301-855-6681 • 410-257-9618 • The Official Site of Town of North Beach, MD
Bring your family, chairs and a blanket and enjoy a movie on the beach.
Friday, July 22 (7 p.m.)
Maritime Performance Series – DRAMTREEO
Calvert Marine Museum
14200 Solomons Island Road, Solomons
410-326-2042 • The Calvert Marine Museum
An acoustic folk group based in Norfolk, Virginia, DRAMTREEO features the traditional music of North America, the British Isles and the seven seas, in an eclectic mixture of songs reflecting the joys and sorrows, hard work and hard luck, high spirits and low humor of ordinary people. Concert begins in the auditorium at 7 p.m. $10 per person to be paid at the door. Wine, beer and light refreshments will be available for purchase.
Saturday, July 23 (10 a.m.-2 p.m.)
Colonial Family Days: Colonial Arts & Crafts
Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum
10515 Mackall Road, St. Leonard
Discover how colonists acquired beautiful colors using natural plant materials to dye wool. Learn basket making and quilling (paper filigree). Your one-of-a-kind creations are yours to keep. Advanced registration required.
Saturday, July 23 (6 p.m.)
Rock ‘n’ Roll on the Beach Featuring The Hubcaps
5th Street & Bay Avenue on the Boardwalk, North Beach
301-855-6681 • 410-257-9618 • The Official Site of Town of North Beach, MD
Premium seating available for $20 per seat. Contact Stacy at 301-855-6681.
Saturday, July 23 (5 p.m.)
St. Leonard Volunteer Fire Department Concert Series – Firehouse Rock Festival
St. Leonard Volunteer Fire Department
200 Calvert Beach Road, St. Leonard
410-586-1713 • Welcome to Saint Leonard Volunteer Fire Dept.
Bring your blanket or your chair. General admission is $15 in advance and $20 at the door. For more information, visit Welcome to Saint Leonard Volunteer Fire Dept.. Sponsored by Bayside Toyota.
Saturday, July 23 (6:30-8:30 p.m.)
Sunset in the Tropics
“Wm. B. Tennison” at the Calvert Marine Museum
14200 Solomons Island Road, Solomons
Listen to Key West music and enjoy tropical cuisine. Parrot Heads are welcomed. Adults $30 and preregistration is required.