Easton, Maryland, “the 8th Best Small Town in America” is an arts and cultural center with a population 16,500+ individuals who love living in a small town that offers the best of many worlds: access to large metropolitan areas like Baltimore, Annapolis, Washington, and Wilmington; good health care from a strong local hospital and medical community; casual and gourmet dining; shopping for all budgets from collectibles to fine antiques; eclectic art galleries; several public golf courses; the splendid Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries in their backyard for sailing, canoeing, kayaking, and crabbing; an historic Town Center with Colonial and Victorian architecture; and an active local community that welcomes new ideas and enthusiasm.
Maryland State Park Passports and Trail Guides available online at http://shopdnr.com from The Maryland Department of Natural Resources.
Be prepared for Winter/Spring travel and Bay Bridge conditions.
- Do not use mobile devices while driving.
- Do not tailgate. Leave 3 seconds between you and the car in front of you.
- Avoid distractions and sightseeing when crossing the bridge.
- Follow overhead lane signals and obey speed limits.
- Make sure headlights, taillights, brake lights and blinkers are all properly functioning.
- Plan ahead – call 1.877.BAYSPAN for real-time traffic conditions.
- Visit baybridge.com for live traffic cams.
- Make sure your E-ZPass Maryland account is up-to-date by visiting ezpassmd.com.
Events
April 2024
Talbot Historical Society Museum – Approximately 1000 vintage photos tell the fascinating story of Talbot County and its people. Award-winning formal gardens are open daily. New Exhibit “Talbot People” Photographer, Steve Lingeman, featuring more than 200 individuals and families being photographed and interviewed. Exhibit Wednesdays through Saturday, 10 AM – 3 PM. The Denton Extended Museum and Hill Research Center, 25 S. Washington Street, Easton. 410-822-0773.
Academy Art Museum – Permanent Collection contains more than 1,000 pieces including core holdings of European and American works on paper. Academy Art Museum, 106 South Street, Easton. Tue & Wed 10 AM – 4 PM; Thurs 10 AM – 6 PM; Fri 10 AM – 7 PM; Sat & Sun 10 AM – 4 PM. 410-822-2787.
Amish Country Farmers Market every Thursday through Saturday – indoor market offering fresh produce, meats, dairy products, furniture, handcrafted items, and indoor and take away dining and more! Thurs 9 AM – 6 PM; Fri 9 AM – 7 PM & Sat 9 AM – 3 PM. Easton Plaza, 101 Marlboro Avenue, Easton. 410-822-8989.
First Friday Art Walk – 5 – 8 PM. Come out and enjoy the extended hours of the galleries and have an artistic adventure! New exhibits, gallery owners serving lite bites and refreshments, meet artists or special guests. Easton town center.
Easton Farmers’ Market – Saturday 8 AM – 1 PM. Beginning April 20 – mid-December 14. 100 Block of North Harrison Street, Easton. 410-924-7279. https://avalonfoundation.org/easton-farmers-market.
St. Michaels Farmers Market – Saturday 8:30 – 11:30 AM Beginning April 13 – Nov 23. 206 S. Talbot Street, St. Michaels.
Classic Motor Museum – Celebrate the American love affair with cars! Displays of classic cars, motorcycles and other motorized things that move. Saturday Cars & Coffee 9 – 11 AM, 102 E. Marengo Street, St. Michaels. 410-745-8979.
St. Michaels Museum at St. Mary’s Square – Three 19th century buildings filled with art, artifacts and photographs preserve the legacy of a waterfront town formed in the years after the Revolutionary War. 201 E. Chestnut Street, St. Michaels. 410-745-9561.
Water’s Edge Museum – Featuring 170 historic paintings, lithographs, books, artifacts and furniture – all original works and items representing the founding Black families of Maryland. 101 Mill Street, Oxford.
The Oxford Museum – Reflects Oxford’s evolution from its colonial roots to becoming one of the premier destinations on the East Coast for recreational sailors. 101 S. Morris Street, Oxford. Admission is free with special programs free to Museum Members. Museum hours Friday through Monday 10 AM – 4 PM. 410-226-0191.
John Wesley Church & Nellie Brooks Leatherberry African American Museum – Cemetery outside this 1875 church building predates the Civil War. The museum hosts rotating exhibits on African American history and culture. 4957 Evergreen Road, Oxford.
Rural Life Museum of Trappe – For centuries the Trappe area has exemplified farm life, Pictures, documents and artifacts that show how generations of farmers have lived and worked. 29241 Backtown Road, Trappe. 410-253-9985.
Easton Carriage Tours – 105 Brewers Lane, Easton, (behind Provident State Bank on Harrison Street). Sign up sheet with availability times posted on site and online. Easton Carriage Tours. E-mail: jess@tcarriage.com
Historic Walking Tours – Third Saturday of the month. Guided tours of Historic Easton 11 AM & Noon, viewing many of the earliest Federal buildings where you hear the stories of the transformation and growth as war, fire, and railroads impacted the town. Noon tour will focus on the Ebenezer Methodist Episcopal Church, Market House and Bullitt House and discuss how architecture related to spiritual, civic, and daily life. Tours begin at and are conducted by the Talbot Historical Society Museum, 25 S. Washington Street, Easton. Tour groups are limited to 10 individuals per tour. Advanced reservation required. Tours are free. 410-822-0773. E-mail: kaylaw@talbothistory.org
St. Michaels Second Saturday Art Night Out – Art galleries are alive with special events for the launch of their monthly Second Saturday “Art Night Out” celebrations. Enjoy a walking tour of six fine art galleries, all centrally located on Talbot Street, St. Michaels.
Cambridge Second Saturday and Art Walk – Features an Art Walk with free art gallery receptions and specials in the independently owned shops and great dining. Shops and galleries are open all day and into the evening with The Art Walk starting at 5 PM. Live music is offered at several restaurants later in the evening. Downtown Cambridge.
Chesapeake Ghost Tours – Most Friday & Saturday Nights. Ghost Walks & Bus Tours. Step into the mystical landscape of the Eastern Shore. Experience the history and the “mystery” of Chesapeake Country. The spirits of watermen, pirates, seafood barons, slaves, politicians, witches, and murderers lurk in the shadows…haunting the towns, waterways and farms. Let our storytellers enchant as you enter the Chesapeake spirit world. A different tour every weekend including Berlin, Ocean City, St. Michaels, Cambridge, Easton, Salisbury, Pocomoke Forest, Princess Anne, Snow Hill, Denton and Crisfield. Advance ticket purchase required. Tickets $20 adults/$18 for children 8 to 12 years of age, free for children under 8 years of age. 443-735-0771.
Old Wye Mill & Mill Shop – 10 AM -2 PM. Every Wednesday through the month of April. Stone ground flours, honey, jams, and maple syrup with a few gift items. During the months of May through October, 10 AM – 3 PM, on Wednesdays through Saturdays, and on Sundays from 1 – 3 PM. The Mill’s grinds flour/cornmeal on the first and third Saturdays of each month. The Old Wye Mill is America’s oldest operating gristmill, built in 1682. The Mill operated continuously through the American Revolution and Civil War, even providing flour for Washington’s Continental Army. The Mill is proud to provide experiential education through demonstrations. Wye Mill. 410-827-3850.
Apr 2: Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain – Avalon Theatre, 40 E. Dover Street, Easton. 410-822-0345.
Apr 3: Lecture with Steve Lingeman – Talbot Historical Society Museum, The Denton Extended Museum and Hill Research Center, 25 S. Washington Street, Easton. 410-822-0773.
Apr 4: Okan – 8 PM. Avalon Theatre, Stoltz Listening Room, 2nd Floor, 40 E. Dover Street, Easton. 410-822-0345.
Apr 4: The Emperor Of The Moon by Aphra Behn – 4 PM. Chesapeake College, Todd Performing Arts Center, Cadby Theatre. Wye Mills. Admission $10 students/$15 adults.
Apr 5: Dinner and a Movie – The Big Easy – 6 PM. Eat Larry Paz’s favous Shrimp and Grits. Oxford Community Center, 200 Oxford Road, Oxford. Cost $25.00 per person. Movie Only is Free and begins at 7 PM. Tickets available online.
Apr 5 & 6: The Emperor Of The Moon by Aphra Behn – 7 PM. Chesapeake College, Todd Performing Arts Center, Cadby Theatre. Wye Mills. Admission $10 students/$15 adults.
Apr 5: Crack the Sky – 8 PM. Avalon Theatre, 40 E. Dover Street, Easton. 410-822-0345.
Apr 6: Bluesapalooza 2 featuring Saved by Zero – Avalon Theatre, 40 E. Dover Street, Easton. 410-822-0345.
Apr 7: James Maddock – Avalon Theatre, Stoltz Listening Room, 2nd Floor, 40 E. Dover Street, Easton. 410-822-0345.
Apr 11: French Wine 101 – 6 – 8 PM. 6 PM Tasting & Presentation; 7 PM Questions & Answers; 7:30 PM Wine Market: shop glassware, books, accessories & art. 1st in a four class education series. Sample five wines as you learn about regional details including history, terroir, classifications, varietals and more. Wardroom Wine Director, Anthony Austin. Prager Family Center for the Arts, Ebenezer Theater, 17 South Washington, Easton. Tickets $125 per class/$450 for series of four classes. 720-560-6358.
Apr 11: Zachary Lucky – Avalon Theatre, 40 E. Dover Street, Easton. 410-822-0345.
Apr 11: Phenomenal Cabaret And Comedy Night – 7-9 PM. Join us for an evening of comedy, music, food, and fun. Chesapeake College, Todd Performing Arts Center, Wye Mills. Donations requested at door.
Apr 12: Chatham County Line – Avalon Theatre, Stoltz Listening Room, 2nd Floor, 40 E. Dover Street, Easton. 410-822-0345.
Apr 12 & 13: The Emperor Of The Moon by Aphra Behn – 7 PM. Chesapeake College, Todd Performing Arts Center, Cadby Theatre. Wye Mills. Admission $10 students/$15 adults.
Apr 13: St. Michaels Farmers Market – Saturday 8:30 – 11:30 AM. 206 S. Talbot Street, St. Michaels.
Apr 13: Eastern Shore Arts Festival – 10 AM – 8 PM. Join us for a celebration of the arts featuring artist of all ages from across the Eastern Shore. The festival will feature performances, an art gallery, workshops, and crafts for kids. Chesapeake College, Todd Performing Arts Center, & Cadby Theatre. Wye Mills.
Apr 13: 11th Chesapeake International Chamber Music Competition for Young Professional – 11 AM – 6 PM.Featuring Amara Trio, Hesper Quartet, Kodak Quartet, Pulse, and Trio Menil. Prager Family Center for the Arts, Ebenezer Theater, 17 South Washington, Easton. 720-560-6358.
Apr 13: Stand Up Comedy with Comedian Andy Haynes – Avalon Theatre, 40 E. Dover Street, Easton. 410-822-0345.
Apr 17: The Heart Collectors – 8 PM. Avalon Theatre, Stoltz Listening Room, 2nd Floor, 40 E. Dover Street, Easton. 410-822-0345.
Apr 18 – 28: Tred Avon Players present The Boys from Syracuse – Oxford Community Center, 200 Oxford Road, Oxford. Admission. Tickets available online.
Apr 18: Allison De Groot & Tatiana Hargreaves – Avalon Theatre, Stoltz Listening Room, 2nd Floor, 40 E. Dover Street, Easton. 410-822-0345.
Apr 19: Steep Canyon Rangers – Avalon Theatre, 40 E. Dover Street, Easton. 410-822-0345.
Apr 20: Easton Farmers’ Market Opening Day – Saturday 8 AM – 1 PM. 100 Block of North Harrison Street, Easton. 410-924-7279. https://avalonfoundation.org/easton-farmers-market.
Apr 20: Historic Walking Tours – Third Saturday of the month. Guided tours of Historic Easton 11 AM & Noon, viewing many of the earliest Federal buildings where you hear the stories of the transformation and growth as war, fire, and railroads impacted the town. Noon tour, guided by Prof. Mike Olmert, will focus on the Ebenezer Methodist Episcopal Church, Market House and Bullitt House and discuss how architecture related to spiritual, civic, and daily life. Tours begin at and are conducted by the Talbot Historical Society Museum, 25 S. Washington Street, Easton. Tour groups are limited to 10 individuals per tour. Advanced reservation required. Tours are free. 410-822-0773. E-mail: kaylaw@talbothistory.org
Apr 20: Eastern Shore Community Rowers Information Session – 8:30 – 9:30 AM. Come meet the coaches, learn about the club, and how you can give it a try! Ages 18 and above. All levels of proficiency from novices to competitive rowers. 770 Port Street, Easton. Chloe Tong e-mail: director@escrowers.org 410-924-6621.
Apr 20 & 21: Eastern Shore Sea Glass & Coastal Arts Festival – 2 PM. Bringing artisans who will exhibit and sell coastal and sea glass related jewelry, art, and more. Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, 213 North Talbot St., St. Michaels. 410-745-2916.
Apr 20: Robyn Hitchcock – Avalon Theatre, 40 E. Dover Street, Easton. 410-822-0345.
Apr 20: Beatrice Rana – 7:30 PM. Prager Family Center for the Arts, Ebenezer Theater, 17 South Washington, Easton. 720-560-6358.
Apr 24: Spy Nights: A Writers Series, Laura Oliver – Avalon Theatre, 40 E. Dover Street, Easton. 410-822-0345.
Apr 25: Burgundy “The Heart of Pinot and Chardonnay”- 6 – 8 PM. Wardroom Wine Director, Anthony Austin. Prager Family Center for the Arts, Ebenezer Theater, 17 South Washington, Easton. Tickets $125 per class/$450 for series of four classes. 720-560-6358.
Apr 25: Games Night – 6-8 PM. We’re filling the performing arts center with table-top games. Come prepared to play! Chesapeake College, Todd Performing Arts Center, Wye Mills.
Apr 26: Hidalgo – 7:30 PM. Movie Nights at Prager Family Center for the Arts, Ebenezer Theater, 17 South Washington, Easton. Concessions include Roma Pizza, popcorn, candy, and selections from the bar. 720-560-6358.
Apr 26: Nadjah Nicole – Avalon Theatre, 40 E. Dover Street, Easton. 410-822-0345.
Apr 27: Chesapeake Cycling Club’s C3 Tri-County Classic – Distances 23, 38, 64, or 102 miles. Talbot Country Community Center, 10028 Ocean Gateway, Easton.
Apr 27: Benedictine‘s Bourbon Street Masquerade Spring Gala – 6 PM. It’s a special evening of community and philanthropy and one we hope you will always remember!Trident Aircraft Hangar at the Easton Airport. Admission charge. Email: caroline.bauerle@benschool.org 410-634-2292.
Apr 27: Chicone Village Day at Handsell – 10 AM – 5 PM. Featuring Daniel Firehawk Abbott, Chicone Dwelling House and Garden, Talks and Demonstrations by The Pocomoke Indian Nation, Nause-Waiwash Band of Indians, Nanticoke Tribe of Delaware, Unique Artifact Exhibits, Other Special displays & Handsell House Tours. 4837 Indiantown Road, Vienna. Admission $5, children 12 and under free.
Apr 27: Peacherine Ragtime Society Orchestra – 7 – 9 PM. Chesapeake College, Todd Performing Arts Center, Wye Mills. Admission $15 students/$25 adults.
Apr 27: The Gin Game – 7:30 PM. Written by D. L. Coburn, this winner of the 1978 Pulitzer Prize for Drama uses a card game as a metaphor for life. Starring Janet Luby and David Elias, directed by Rick Wade. Prager Family Center for the Arts, Ebenezer Theater, 17 South Washington, Easton. 720-560-6358.
Apr 28: The Gin Game – 2 PM. Written by D. L. Coburn, this winner of the 1978 Pulitzer Prize for Drama uses a card game as a metaphor for life. Starring Janet Luby and David Elias, directed by Rick Wade. Prager Family Center for the Arts, Ebenezer Theater, 17 South Washington, Easton. 720-560-6358.
Apr 28: Mari Black, Irish Celtic – Avalon Theatre, 40 E. Dover Street, Easton. 410-822-0345.
May 2024
May 2: Cristina Vane – 8 PM. Avalon Theatre, Stoltz Listening Room, 2nd Floor, 40 E. Dover Street, Easton. 410-822-0345.
May 3 & 4: Easton’s May Day Flower Celebration – Town Center will be decked out in flowers, bows, and bouquets for a lovely spring celebration. discovereaston.com
May 3: Yarn – “Turn Off The News” – 8 PM. Avalon Theatre, 40 E. Dover Street, Easton. 410-822-0345.
May 4: Season Opening Old Wye Mill – 10 AM – Colonial cooking demonstration by Maryland 1st Regiment Reenactment group, bake sale and tasting of jams, stone-ground and modern mill-ground flours. Wye Mill. 410-827-3850.
May 4: Eastern Shore Community Rowers Information Session – 8:30 – 9:30 AM. Come meet the coaches, learn about the club, and how you can give it a try! Ages 18 and above. All levels of proficiency from novices to competitive rowers. 770 Port Street, Easton. Chloe Tong e-mail: director@escrowers.org 410-924-6621.
May 4: 24th Annual Multicultural Festival – 10 AM – 2 PM. Live music, entertainment, activities for kids & food from around the world. Idlewild Park, Easton. Additional info E-mail: suzy@avalonfoundation.org
May 4: Madeleine Peyroux – Avalon Theatre, 40 E. Dover Street, Easton. 410-822-0345.
May 4: Cyrus Chestnut Trio – 7:30 PM. Jazz Pianist. Prager Family Center for the Arts, Ebenezer Theater, 17 South Washington, Easton. 720-560-6358.
May 5: The Kennedys – Avalon Theatre, Stoltz Listening Room, 2nd Floor, 40 E. Dover Street, Easton. 410-822-0345.
May 5: Mid-Atlantic Symphony Orchestra – 3 PM. Chesapeake College, Todd Performing Arts Center, Wye Mills. Admission $55.
May 8: Willy Porter – 8 PM. Avalon Theatre, Stoltz Listening Room, 2nd Floor, 40 E. Dover Street, Easton. 410-822-0345.
May 9: Champagne “A World of Romance” – 6 – 8 PM. Wardroom Wine Director, Anthony Austin. Prager Family Center for the Arts, Ebenezer Theater, 17 South Washington, Easton. Tickets $125 per class/$450 for series of four classes. 720-560-6358.
May 9: Murder Mystery Night: “Trained To Kill” – 6 PM & 7:30 PM. Chesapeake College, Todd Performing Arts Center, Wye Mills. Admission $25 includes pasta dinner.
May 11: Maryland House & Garden Pilgrimage – 10 AM – 5 PM. Talbot County properties. Advance ticket purchase $40 & $45 day of the event. Sponsored by Talbot County Garden Club. mhgp.org
May 11: Dar Williams with guest Heather Maloney – Avalon Theatre, 40 E. Dover Street, Easton. 410-822-0345.
May 15: Minor Gold – Avalon Theatre, 40 E. Dover Street, Easton. 410-822-0345.
May 13 – 18: Learn to Row Clinics – 5:30 – 7:30 PM Mon-Thurs, Sat 8:30 – 10:30 AM. Ages 18 and above. No prior experience needed, learn the basics of crew sweep rowing in one week! Eastern Shore Community Rowers. Admission $400 for 10 hours of lessons. 770 Port Street, Easton. Chloe Tong e-mail: director@escrowers.org 410-924-6621.
May 17 – 19: 40th Anniversary Oxford Fine Arts – Prestigious juried exhibit draws a wide selection of regional collectors as well as from major cities along the Eastern Seaboard. Oxford Community Center, 200 Oxford Road, Oxford.
May 17: Julian Brezon – Avalon Theatre, 40 E. Dover Street, Easton. 410-822-0345.
May 18: Chesapeake Cycling Club’s C3 Tri-County Classic Spring Cycling Event – Distances 23, 36, 65, or 100 miles. Talbot County Community Center, 10028 Ocean Gateway, Easton. Supporting Wounded Warriors. Register Ridec3.org
May 18: Mary Fahl – Avalon Theatre, Stoltz Listening Room, 2nd Floor, 40 E. Dover Street, Easton. 410-822-0345.
May 20 – 25: Learn to Row Clinics – 5:30 – 7:30 PM Mon-Thurs, Sat 8:30 – 10:30 AM. Ages 18 and above. No prior experience needed, learn the basics of crew sweep rowing in one week! Eastern Shore Community Rowers. Admission $400 for 10 hours of lessons. 770 Port Street, Easton. Chloe Tong e-mail: director@escrowers.org 410-924-6621.
May 23: Bordeaux “The Land of Grand Chateaux” – 6 – 8 PM. Wardroom Wine Director, Anthony Austin. Prager Family Center for the Arts, Ebenezer Theater, 17 South Washington, Easton. Tickets $125 per class/$450 for series of four classes. 720-560-6358.
June 2024
Jun 6: Mutlu – Avalon Theatre, 40 E. Dover Street, Stoltz Listening Room, 2nd Floor, Easton. 410-822-0345.
Jun 6: Southside Johnny & The Asbury Jukes – Avalon Theatre, 40 E. Dover Street, Easton. 410-822-0345.
Jun 7: Southside Johnny & The Asbury Jukes – 8 PM. Avalon Theatre, 40 E. Dover Street, Easton. 410-822-0345.
Jun 14 – 16: Antique & Classic Boat Festival and Coastal Arts Fair – Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, 213 North Talbot St., St. Michaels. 410-745-2916.
Jun 20: The Brothers Comatose – Avalon Theatre, 40 E. Dover Street, Easton. 410-822-0345.
July 2024
Jul 5: Big Band Night – Bring lawn chairs and picnic blankets for an evening of music. Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, 213 North Talbot St., St. Michaels. 410-745-2916.
Jul 12 – 21: 20th Plein Air Easton – The largest outdoor art competition in the nation.
August 2024
Aug 11: Watermen’s Appreciation Day – 2 – 9 PM. Annual celebration of the men and women who make their living on the Chesapeake Bay and their heritage. Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, 213 North Talbot St., St. Michaels. 410-745-2916.
Aug 12: Charity Boat Auction – Noon to 5 PM. Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, 213 North Talbot St., St. Michaels. 410-745-2916.
Aug 15 – 25: Tred Avon Players present The Hallelujah Girls – Oxford Community Center, 200 Oxford Road, Oxford. Admission. Tickets available online.
September 2024
October 2024
Oct 4 – 6: Mid-Atlantic Small Craft Festival – Welcoming one of the nation’s largest gatherings of small boat enthusiasts and unique watercraft. Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, 213 North Talbot St., St. Michaels. 410-745-2916.
Oct 23 – Nov 3: Tred Avon Players present Blithe Spirit – Oxford Community Center, 200 Oxford Road, Oxford. Admission. Tickets available online.
Oct 26 & 27: 27th Annual Craft Show – 10 AM – 4 PM. The Academy Art Museum, 106 South Street, Easton.
Oct 26: OysterFest – 10 AM – 4 PM. Sip, slurp, and savor, oysters! Live music, retriever demonstrations and more. Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, 213 North Talbot St., St. Michaels. 410-745-2916.
November 2024
Nov 8-10: 53rd Annual Waterfowl Festival – The best of local wildlife, nature, art, heritage, food and fun.
Nov 23: Holiday Edition Eastern Shore Sea Glass & Coastal Arts Festival- Bringing artisans who will exhibit and sell coastal and sea glass related jewelry, art, and more. Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, 213 North Talbot St., St. Michaels. 410-745-2916.