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Arts & Times - By Category: Children & Family
Wednesday - September 8
Nature Tales for Tots
Ward Museum, 909 S. Schumaker Drive, Salisbury, Maryland
(Runs through: 09/08/2010)
Saturday - September 11
Outlaw Days
Tuckahoe Equestrian Center - Tuckahoe State Park - Ridgely, Maryland
(Runs through: 09/12/2010)
Outlaw Days is a return to the days of our wild west. Families return yearly to enjoy the western shows in Tuckahoe City- a street of an old western town. You’ll find everything for the young and the young at heart; fun and exciting arena events, pony and wagon rides, horse breeds on display, a parade, drill teams, pan for gold, and the best food you could want eaten at picnic tables under shade trees. Outlaw Days has become an Eastern Shore Tradition! Don’t miss it!
Riverfest in Historic Charlestown
Charlestown, Maryland
(Runs through: 09/11/2010)
Parade, Miss Riverfest contest, carnival, fireworks, 5K run, classic car show, live entertainment, sailing regatta, children's events, golf tournament.
Brandywine Festival of the Arts
Josephine Gardens in Wilmington Delaware's Brandywine Park
(Runs through: 09/12/2010)
The Brandywine Festival of the Arts has been a perennial favorite for 50 years. Typically listed among the top 100 national shows, this event attracts hundreds of visiting artists and craftspeople. Although the show is juried for quality, it is not pretentious.
Wednesday - September 15
The a-Maze-ing Corn Maze
The River Plantation - Queenstown, Maryland
(Runs through: 10/31/2010)
The Be a-Maze-d Fall Festival at , September and October will provide old-fashioned fun for every member of the family. Maze games, petting zoo, pumpkin patch, putting green as well as exciting weekend specials will be like no other experience!
Nature Tales for Tots
Ward Museum, 909 S. Schumaker Drive, Salisbury, Maryland
(Runs through: 09/15/2010)
Saturday - September 18
Ayers Creek Adventures - Paddle for Hope & Family Fun Day
8628 Grey Fox Lane; Berlin, Maryland
(Runs through: 09/18/2010)
Benefitting St Jude Children's Research Hospital. Ayers Creek Adventures is a family owned and operated ecotour business based along scenic Ayers Creek. Offering guided ecotours and canoe and kayak rentals.
Fall Fest/Firefighter Combat Challenge
Downtown Elkton, Maryland
(Runs through: 09/18/2010)
National Firefighter's Combat Challenge, crafters, vendors, games, demonstrations, live entertainment, children's activities, and fun for the whole family.
Corsica Watershed Awareness Day
Bloomfield Farm - Bloomfield Road, Rt. 213, North of Centreville, Maryland
(Runs through: 09/18/2010)
Come out and enjoy an afternoon at beautiful historic Bloomfield Farm. Free event for families includes environmental exhibits, children’s crafts & activities, ecotours/ hayrides, live music, food, tours of the historic farmhouse, free native tree to first 100 families. Sponsored by the Corsica River Conservancy, QAC Parks and Rec and Town of Centreville
Wednesday - September 22
Nature Tales for Tots
Ward Museum, 909 S. Schumaker Drive, Salisbury, Maryland
(Runs through: 09/22/2010)
Thursday - September 23
Sunfest
Inlet Parking Lot - Ocean City, Maryland
(Runs through: 09/26/2010)
Fine arts & crafts, performances on two stages, kids activities, food. Headliners include The Hub Caps & Blood, Seat & Tears.
Saturday - September 25
Cardboard Boat Regatta
Chestertown, Maryland
(Runs through: 09/25/2010)
River tours, boating, sailing, kayaking and Cardboard Boat Regatta on the Chester River. Music by Chester River Runoff, pony rides, hula hoops and family fun. Fish fry, funnel cake, pit beef and ice cream.
Rock Hall FallFest
Rock Hall, Maryland
(Runs through: 09/25/2010)
A celebration of family and community. ON MAIN STREET: A carnival atmosphere... 60 craft vendors... Two stages with continuous music... Clowns, jugglers, & other roving entertainment... Fun Run for kids at 1:30pm... Food, food, food. Around town- Boats on display to reflect Rock hall's unique heritage on the Bay. . AT KID’S KOURT: Clowns, magic shows, mime, kid-made craft, homemade baked goods, Giant Slide and Moon Bounce, goat milking, and pony rides. Visit the nearby Tolchester Beach Revisited Museum. AT THE MAINSTAY:
Peace in our Community - Peace in Our World
Salisbury City Park - Near Ben’s Red Swings - Salisbury, Maryland
(Runs through: 09/25/2010)
Salisbury, in observance of the annual U. N. International Day of Peace, September 21, many different faith & civic groups have been invited to participate in a local celebration. All are invited to join in the celebration, bring a picnic, meet new and old neighbors, enjoy the peace related activities and live music, drum circles and peace walk.
Johnny Appleseed Birthday Weekend
Milburn Orchards, 1495 Appleton Road, Elkton, Maryland
(Runs through: 09/25/2010)
Unlimited Pumpkin Patch activities included and games and crafts extra. Join John Chapman for birthday cake and celebrate fall fun at the orchard.
Sunday - September 26
Rumbleway Farm Day
Rumbleway Farm, 592 McCauley Road, Conowingo, Maryland
(Runs through: 09/26/2010)
Farm Day - food, fun, kids crafts, fishing tournament, hay rides, crafters, cooking demos, etc. Handicap accessible.
Wednesday - September 29
Nature Tales for Tots
Ward Museum, 909 S. Schumaker Drive, Salisbury, Maryland
(Runs through: 09/29/2010)
Saturday - October 2
Chesapeake Celtic Festival
Furnace Town Living Heritage Museum - Snow Hill, Maryland
(Runs through: 10/03/2010)
Activities include Highland Athletics, Genealogists, Musical Groups, Dance Groups, Bagpipes, Storytelling, Comedy, Historic Martial Techniques, Clans, Sheepherding with Collies, Costumed Artisans, Time Capsule, Historic Re-enactments, Cultural Presentations, Whisky and Wine Tastings, Ethnic Foods and Culinary Delights, Historic Specialty Ales, Celtic Marketplace and much more!
Friday - October 8
Olde Princess Anne Days Festival & Juried Art Show
Princess Anne, Maryland
(Runs through: 10/10/2010)
The two day event is a 1812 heritage festival, featuring a tour of the historic Teackle Mansion and garden, craft demos, military encampment, musics, and lots of activities for the kids. Fine artists interested in reflecting the spirit and the natural beauty of Maryland’s Lower Eastern Shore are invited to participate in the show, held in conjunction with Olde Princess Anne Days. The show is limited to original two and three-dimensional art.
Sunday - October 17
Delaware Wine & Beer Festival
Pizzadili Winery - 1683 Peach Basket Road near Felton, Delaware
(Runs through: 10/17/2010)
Festival-goers will have the opportunity to meet Delaware's vintners and brewers and talk about their locations, their products and their processes. Tours of the winery will be available throughout the day, and the retail shop will be open. Festival goers can listen to music, play horseshoes or volleyball and even participate in a "grape stomp." The event will be held rain or shine inside a covered pavilion. Admission tickets will only be sold at the door.
Saturday - October 23
Revolutionary War Reenactment Festival & Bull & Oyster Roas
Mount Harmon Plantation, 600 Mt. Harmon Road, Earleville, Maryland
(Runs through: 10/24/2010)
"The British are coming to Cecil County…..Again." Mount Harmon is hosting a full-scale Revolutionary War Re-enactment and Colonial Festival featuring over 200 re-enactors and an array of colonial craft vendors and activities for our members and the public to enjoy. This year the annual Mount Harmon Plantation Bull and Oyster Roast will be held in conjunction with our Reenactment Festival, giving history and oyster lovers even more to celebrate. Guests can meet the Generals, survey the troops, and enjoy Manor House Tours during the Social Hour.
Halloween Costume Party
Julia A. Purnell Museum - 208 W. Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland
(Runs through: 10/23/2010)
Join the Julia A. Purnell Museum and Furnace Town Living Heritage Museum to celebrate at an outdoor Halloween extravaganza at Furnace Town. There will be live music, refreshments, and costume contests.
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