SOUTHERN MARYLAND – Here are the exciting events lined up for Southern Maryland! From Easter events to spring break activities, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Take a look at what’s in store and mark your calendars for an unforgettable time!
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CALVERT COUNTY
Bad Art Night on March 22 (5 pm to 8 pm), located at Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center, 13470 Dowell Rd, Solomons, MD – It’s an outrageous night of BAD ART MAKING for adults at Annmarie Garden. Guests 21+ are invited to be inspired by the works in our galleries and then undertake some unconventional and unorthodox art-making. We’ll have all the supplies you’ll need to have at it. Finished artwork will be displayed for all and then cast your vote for “The Best of the Worst.” Prizes will be awarded! It’s a great night to let loose, get “creative”, and have some fun! Cash bars and lively music will add to the fun. Grab a friend, come with a group, or just come alone and meet new people and join the fun. **Note: It is best to arrive close to 5 pm so you have plenty of time to create your masterpiece. Judging begins at 7:15. $7/person, members free. You must be 21. Reservations not required, just come.
Otter Trot 5k on March 23 (8 am), located at Calvert Marine Museum, 14200 Solomons Island Rd S, Solomons, MD – Get ready for otterly awesome fun! You’re invited to the inaugural CMMS Otter Trot 5K! Whether you’re sprinting, strolling, or just really into otters, this timed race is for you. Secure your spot by 2/29 to guarantee your t-shirt! If you’re not ready for your ottlerly awesome day to end after the race, head into the museum at 10 a.m. for the museum’s Ottermania event and say hello to our beloved North American River Otters Chessie Grace and Calvert. Proceeds from the 2024 Otter Trot 5K will contribute to building a new enclosure for our beloved North American River Otters Chessie Grace and Calvert. $30 Race Fee + $2.80 Sign-Up Fee; Registration price increases to $40 after February 29, 2024.
Breakfast with the Easter Bunny on March 23 (8 am to 11 am), located at Prince Frederick Volunteer Rescue Squad CO. 4, 755 Solomons Island Rd S, Prince Frederick, MD – Join us for a homemade breakfast including scrambled eggs, bacon, potatoes, sausage gravy with biscuits, pancakes, and waffles (with all the fixins)! Admission is by donation! Bring your camera or your phone to snap a pic with the Easter Bunny!
Calvert High School Junior Optimist Easter Egg Hunt on March 23 (9 am), located at Calvert High School, 330 Dorsey Rd, Prince Frederick, MD – Join the Calvert High School Junior Optimist Club for their Annual Easter Egg Hunt. Free event open to children, walking – 12 years of age. Egg hunt for four age groups (walking -2, 3-4, 5-7, 8-12). All hunts are held at the same time: 9 am. Please be on time… the “hunt” goes very, very quickly! Bring your basket to collect the eggs, and your phone/camera to take pictures with the Easter Bunny! Egg hunt held on the Calvert High School stadium field. Please park in the back/student parking lot and follow the signs to the Egg Hunt.
Spring Equinox Sip & Shop Market on March 23 (12 pm to 6 pm), located at Mully’s Brewery, 151 Schooner Ln, Prince Frederick, MD – This outdoor market will feature local vendors, artists, authors, food, ax throwing, and craft beers. Our confirmed vendors are 1019 Crafting, Birdbath Stregoneria, Bitchin’ Witchin’ Wildflowers, Blazed Candles, Casey Julia Designs, Cobb Creative, Crafty Fox, Dad n Daughter Woodwork, Fancy Bows and More, Fire Pit Spice Company, Gnostic Apothecary Co., Healing Stitches, J&M Resin Creations, K’s Odds and Ends, Kitchen Witch (formerly Our Gay Apparel), Moonlight Laser Creations, Matt Hardman Books, Nyimelera, Phoenix Rising Apothecary, Simply Twisted designs by Pam, Southern Maryland Paintball, Sweet Opal’s Crafts, and Woodland Magic. Admission is free.
Visit with The Easter Bunny on March 24 (1 pm to 3 pm), located at Ruddy Duck Brewery & Grill, 13200 Dowell Rd, Dowell, MD – This is a free event. Complimentary Easter eggs and crafts are available for the kids. If you choose to dine with us that day please call to save your seat. 410-394-3825.
CHARLES COUNTY
9 to 5: The Musical on March 22 (8 pm), March 23 (8 pm), and March 24 (3 pm), located at Port Tobacco Players, 508 Charles St, La Plata, MD – The story of three unlikely friends who take control of their office and learn that there is nothing they can’t do, even in a man’s world! Tickets Required.
Easter Egg Hunt & Family Fun Day on March 23 (11 am to 3 pm), located at Graces Event Center, 4045 Renner Rd, Waldorf, MD – Easter Egg hunt, vendors, music, prizes, and fun-filled day. Tickets required.
ST. MARY’S COUNTY
Easter Extravaganza on March 23 (9 am to 6 pm), located at Town Market, 22675 Washington Street, The Bell Bldg Unit 106, Leonardtown, MD – The Easter Bunny will be there and available for pictures. We will have Easter Egg decorating and a raffle for an Easter Basket. We will have vendors there selling all kinds of items for you to purchase. Easter Bunny will be there from 10 am – 4 pm. Mary’s Go Round Petting Zoo will be there from 10 am – 2 pm. Dan D’s Catering will be there serving some of your favorites to eat. See vendors here.
41st Annual Easter Egg Festival on March 23 (11:30 am to 4 pm), located at St. Mary’s County Fairgrounds, 42455 Fairgrounds Rd, Leonardtown, MD – This rain or shine event will be held from 11:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. and is open to the entire community. The Easter Festival has become a staple of the Southern Maryland community every Spring and features egg hunts for ages up to 12, visits with the Easter Bunny, live entertainment, free arts and crafts, face painting, and goods and services for sale by local area vendors. For a $5.00 fee, attendees can participate in the egg hunt, visit with Mr. or Mrs. Bunny, enjoy face painting and crafts, and participate in various bunny-approved activities. Live entertainment and lots of good, local food for purchase will also be a part of the festivities.
Tea & Craft Time with Easter Bunny on March 23 (1 pm), located at The Cottage Boutique, 30155 Three Notch Road, Charlotte Hall, MD – Come have Tea, Sweets & Craft Time. Visit with the Easter Bunny at $15 per person. Call 2402994349 to make reservations.
Hollywood Firehouse Spring Craft Show on March 24 (10 am to 3 pm), located at Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department, 24801 Three Notch Rd, Hollywood, MD – This event is hosted by the Ladies Auxiliary of the Hollywood VFD.
Spring Break – Breakfast with the Animals on March 26 (10:30 am to 11:30 am), located at Historic St. Mary’s City (Godiah Spray Tobacco Plantation), 47755 Old Cove Road, Lexington Park, MD – Share your morning with the Historic St. Mary’s City cows, chickens, and pigs! Help feed the animals and enjoy a guided tour of the outdoor exhibit area. Included with Museum admission. Free for members. 10.00–$10/adults, $9/srs., $6/students, $0/age 5 & under.
Spring Break Activities – Learn to Luceton March 27 (11 am to 11:30 am and 1 pm to 1:30 pm), located at Historic St. Mary’s City, 47414 Old State House Road, St. Mary’s City, MD – In a 17th-century world without zippers, cord would have been an essential component to every type of outfit. Join HSMC staff at the town center to try your hand at cordmaking by using a simple but essential handheld tool; a lucet! Included with Museum admission, which admits you to all indoor & outdoor exhibits throughout the day! Free for members. 10.00–$10/adults, $9/srs., $6/students, $0/age 5 & under.
Spring Break – Make a Monkey’s Fiston March 28 (11 am to 11:30 am and 1 pm to 1:30 pm), located at Historic St. Mary’s City, 47414 Old State House Road, St. Mary’s City, MD – Enjoy spring break with Historic St. Mary’s City on March 28! While making your monkey’s fist, the Maryland Dove crew will inform and demonstrate the traditional purpose of the knot; to serve as a weight at the end of a heaving line. Included with Museum admission, which allows you to visit all indoor & outdoor exhibits throughout the day! Free for members. 10.00–$10/adults, $9/srs., $6/students, $0/age 5 & under.
LIVE MUSIC SCHEDULE BROUGHT TO YOU BY LYNN’S MUSIC LISTINGS
Friday – March 22nd
- 5:00pm – Greg Barrick – Greene Turtle Sports Bar – California MD
- 5:00pm – Nightcap – Mully’s Brewery – Prince Frederick MD
- 5:00pm – Matt Guilherme – Corteau Vineyards – Mechanicsville MD
- 6:00pm – Troll Tribe – Wheel House Beer Garden – North Beach MD
- 6:30pm – Ben Connelly – Ruddy Duck Brewery & Grill – Solomons MD
- 8:00pm – John Luskey – Od Stein Inn – Edgewater MD
- 8:00pm – Mike Mead & Eric Wolf – Phil’s Place – Hughesville MD
- 8:00pm – The Copper Pennies – Hill’s Country Store & Bar – Helen MD
- 8:00pm – Cover Your 6 – Toots Bar – Hollywood MD
- 8:00pm – Wes Ryce – Port Tobacco Marina – Port Tobacco MD
- 8:30pm – Justin Taylor Trio – Action Lounge – Leonardtown MD
- 9:00pm – Doc Lohn & Krys Baker – Betty Russell’s Bar – Valley Lee MD
Saturday – March 23rd
- 2:00pm – Alan Prather – Robin Hill Farm & Vineyards – Brandywine MD
- 2:00pm – Greg Floberg – Corteau Vineyards – Mechanicsville MD
- 2:00pm – Chris Button – JaneMark Winery & Vineyard – Brandywine MD
- 3:00pm – Vicky Roberts Band – Thursday’s Bar & Grill – Owings MD
- 4:00pm – Wes Ryce – The Local – Hollywood MD
- 6:00pm – Sister Midnight – Wheel House Beer Garden – North Beach MD
- 6:00pm – Nightcap – Dockside Restaurant & Sports Bar – Deale MD
- 6:30pm – Rock The Rex – The Rex Theatre – Leonardtown MD
- ————– shallowDeep, The Young Swains, Intentionally Blank,
- ————— Sometime Last Night & Stripped –
- 7:00pm – Ryan Webster – 1936 Bar & Grill – Chesapeake Beach MD
- 7:00pm – The Hyland Brothers – Neptunes Seafood Pub – North Beach MD
- 7:00pm – The JoGo Project – SMC Arts Center – Saint Marys City MD
- 7:00pm – Squid Inc – Social Coffeehouse – Leonardtown MD
- 7:30pm – The Soul Men (Blues Brothers) – The White Rose – Callaway MD
- 8:00pm – Warren Drive – Buckets Bar & Grill – Lusby MD
- 8:00pm – Fast Eddie & the Boys – Betty Russell’s Bar – Valley Lee MD
- 8:00pm – Guilty as Charged – Toots Bar – Hollywood MD
- 8:00pm – Mike Mead & Eric Wolf – O’Gannigans Pub – Prince Frederick MD
- 8:00pm – Sugar Jack – Ollie’s Bar & Grill – La Plata MD
- 8:00pm – HydraFX – The Tavern – Saint Leonard MD
- 8:30pm – Sugar Jack – Ollie’s Bar & Grill – La Plata MD
Sunday – March 24th
- 2:00pm – Shari Flowers-Sweeney – Corteau Winery – Mechanicsville MD
- 3:00pm – John Luskey Duo – Ollie’s Bar & Grill – La Plata MD
- 3:00pm – Mike Mead & Eric Wolf – Toots Bar – Hollywood MD
- 3:00pm – HydraFX Unplugged – The Last Drop – Hollywood MD
- 4:00pm – Synergy – O’Gannigan’s Irish Pub – Prince Frederick MD
Monday – March 25th
- 6:30pm – Open Improv Comedy Jam – The Last Drop – Hollywood MD
- 7:00pm – Karaoke w/Mike Trujillo – Toots Bar – Hollywood MD
Tuesday – March 26th
- 5:00pm – Hyland Brothers – Heritage 485 – Prince Frederick MD
- 6:00pm – Greg Barrick – The Tavern – Saint Leonard MD
Wednesday – March 27th
- 7:00pm – Open Mic w/Steve Nelson – The Tavern – Saint Leonard MD
- 7:00pm – Open Mic w/Mike Trujillo – Toots Bar – Hollywood MD
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