Join us as we welcome 2017 in at the City Dock in Downtwon Annapolis. There’s family-friendly entertainment beginning in the afternoon, an early-bird fireworks display for those who want to be tucked in before midnight, partying on the Dock, and a midnight fireworks spectacular. Kick off the New Year in style, and it's all free! [...]
The Annual Eastport Yacht Club Lights Parade will light up the water of Annapolis Harbor, bringing it alive with festively illuminated boats. This event is sure to amaze both children and adults. Gather at your favorite viewing spots along the waterfront to view the spectacle and make a night of it by coming to Downtown [...]
The whole family can enjoy the Lights on the Bay along the shore of the Chesapeake Bay, and this year marks the 20th anniversary of Lights on the Bay, held from November 21 through January 1. Weather permitting, the electric wonderland will be on full display nightly from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at Sandy Point [...]
Don't miss the Eleventh Hour on December 15th where select stores in downtown Annapolis will remain open until 11pm, giving everyone an excuse to get out and shop well into the night. The City of Annapolis will offer FREE 3-hour valet parking, free Circulator buses and discounted garage parking during the annual event.
Don't miss Midnight Madness on December 8th where select stores in downtown Annapolis will remain open until midnight, giving everyone an excuse to get out and shop well into the night. The beautiful old streets of Annapolis will be alive with music from choirs, musicians, and carolers, and some Downtown merchants will offer complimentary refreshments [...]
Don’t miss Midnight Madness on December 1st and 8th where select stores in downtown Annapolis will remain open until midnight, giving everyone an excuse to get out and shop well into the night. The beautiful old streets of Annapolis will be alive with music from choirs, musicians, and carolers, and some Downtown merchants will offer [...]
Watermark Presents the “Queen of All Food Drives” During Eastport Yacht Club Lights Parade Bring a donation…party with the Queen! Annapolis’ favorite boat, Watermark’s Harbor Queen is excited to host “The Queen of All Food Drives” during the Annual Eastport Yacht Club Lights Parade on Saturday, December 10from 5:30-8:30 p.m. The holiday food drive benefits [...]
The annual Maritime Republic of Eastport’s Tug o’ War charitable event is billed as the longest International Tug of War over water in the world. It features a 1700-foot rope, 450 tuggers and 1000 spectators in a festival like atmosphere. Tugging begins promptly (more or less) at the crack o' noon.
The Oyster Festival will have demonstrations showing the vital role oysters play in maintaining the health of the Chesapeake Bay. Seafood lovers are invited to feast on raw and fried oysters, oyster stew, fried oyster roll sushi, cream of crab soup, Maryland crab soup, and much more. Hamburgers and hotdogs will also be available. Enjoy [...]
There will be live animals, children’s crafts, tram tours ($), scientific demonstrations and behind-the-scenes research tours of the U.S.G.S. Patuxent Wildlife Research Center at this wildlife festival. See where endangered Whooping Cranes and Sea Ducks are raised and studied. Free. Refreshments are available for purchase. Tours are limited; tickets are available on a first come [...]
