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
March 2025
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. 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. Friday & Sunday 11 AM – 3 PM; Saturday 9 AM- 4 PM. 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.
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 – 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.
Mar 1: Newmyer Flyer Tribute to Simon and Garfundel (Full Band) – Avalon Theatre, 40 E. Dover Street, Easton. 410-822-0345.
Mar 5: The Steel Wheels – 7 PM. Avalon Theatre, 40 E. Dover Street, Easton. 410-822-0345.
Mar 6: Joyous Evening of Klezmer The Seth Kibel Trio – 7 PM. Temple B’nai Israel, 7199 Tristan Drive, Easton. Free Admission. Pre-registration is requested. bnaiisraeleaston.org/event/Klezmer 410-822-0553.
Mar 7: Phil Dutton & The Alligators Mardi Gras – Avalon Theatre, 40 E. Dover Street, Easton. 410-822-0345.
Mar 7: Movie Night – Waking Ned Devine – 7:30 PM. The Ebenezer Theater, Prager Family Center for the Arts, 17 South Washington Street, Easton. 720-560-6358.
Mar 8: Swamp Donkey Dance Floor Open – Avalon Theatre, 40 E. Dover Street, Easton. 410-822-0345.
Mar 8: Opening Reception with Artist Elizabeth Casqueiro Exhibit Places We Inhabit – 5-7 PM. Zach Gallery, Prager Family Center for the Arts, 17 South Washington Street, Easton. 720-560-6358.
Mar 13: French Wine 101, first of the Wine Education & Tasting Lecture Series with Anthony Austin – 6 PM. The Ebenezer Theater, Prager Family Center for the Arts, 17 South Washington Street, Easton. 720-560-6358.
Mar 14: Ye Vagabonds – Irish/Celtic – Avalon Theatre, 40 E. Dover Street, Easton. 410-822-0345.
Mar 14: St. Patrick’s Day Celebration – 6 PM. Live music by Paddy-O Players, traditional Irish dinner, cash bar. Oxford Community Center, Oxford Road, Oxford. Admission $25.
Mar 15: The Met LIVE in HD, Fidelio – Avalon Theatre, 40 E. Dover Street, Easton. 410-822-0345.
Mar 15: Stand Up Comedy Leclerc Andre – Avalon Theatre, 40 E. Dover Street, Easton. 410-822-0345.
Mar 16: The Mastersingers of Archmere Academy Concert, Lenten Concert ‘From Darkness to Light‘ – 3 PM. Under the direction of David Lfkovits, the program explores a journey through reflection, remembrance, prayer and ultimately the triumph of light and joy. Saints Peter & Paul Church, Washington Street, Easton. Admission Free, Free-Will Offering appreciated.
Mar 17: Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade – 5:30 PM Parade, Potato Races, Washington Street, begin immediately following the parade. Easton. discovereaston.com/st-patricks-day
Mar 20: Max Johnson 3 – Avalon Theatre, 40 E. Dover Street, Easton. 410-822-0345.
Mar 21: Ward Hayden & The Outliers – Avalon Theatre, 40 E. Dover Street, Easton. 410-822-0345.
Mar 22: The Amish Outlaws Dance Floor Open! – 7 PM. Avalon Theatre, 40 E. Dover Street, Easton. 410-822-0345.
Mar 22: Chesapeake Music Interlude Concert – 4 PM. Salvador Flores, saxophone and Andre Kosinski, piano. The Ebenezer Theater, Prager Family Center for the Arts, 17 South Washington Street, Easton. 720-560-6358.
Mar 23:Mid-Atlantic Symphony Orchestra Concerto Competition – 3PM. Chesapeake College, Todd Hall for Performing Arts , Wye Mills
Mar 27: George Porter & Runnin Pardners – Dance Floor Open – Avalon Theatre, 40 E. Dover Street, Easton. 410-822-0345.
Mar 28: Minor Gold – Avalon Theatre, 40 E. Dover Street, Easton. 410-822-0345.
Mar 29 & 30: An Evening with Graham Nash – Avalon Theatre, 40 E. Dover Street, Easton. 410-822-0345.
April 2025
Vintage Family Farms Upick Tulips – First three weeks of April. Open daily from 10 AM – 6 PM. Flowertainment experience with rabbit and pig snuggles, upick or dig tulips and food trucks. Family games, a mud kitchen, horse and carriage rides and a wagon experience as well.
Apr: 2 Vintage Family Farms – Tulip Fun Johnny’s Tavern, East New Market.
Apr 4: Tom Rush with Matt Nakoa – 7 PM. Avalon Theatre, 40 E. Dover Street, Easton. 410-822-0345.
Apr 4: Vintage Family Farms – Tequila and Tulips at Corah’s Corner, St. Michaels.
Apr: 5 Willy Porter – Avalon Theatre, 40 E. Dover Street, Easton. 410-822-0345.
Apr 12: The Jersey Tenors – Avalon Theatre, 40 E. Dover Street, Easton. 410-822-0345.
Apr 12 & 13: Eastern Shore Sea Glass & Coastal Arts Festival – Sat. 10 AM-5 PM; Sun 10 AM – 4 PM. 15th year celebrating all things sea glass, with nearly 100 exhibitors, fun for the whole family with fantastic shopping, great food and drinks, live music on two stages, and more. Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum grounds. Tickets available online cbmm.org/seaglassfestival
Apr 13: Vintage Family Farms – Yoga in the Tulips with Coastal Retreat & Paint and Picnic with Joanne Gelles.
Apr 15: Vintage Family Farms – Blooms and Bouquets Ladies Auxiliary of the Cordova Volunteer Firehouse, Cordova.
Apr 25: Missy Raines and Allegheny – Avalon Theatre, 40 E. Dover Street, Easton. 410-822-0345.
Apr 25 & 26: Easton Choral Arts Society present “Creation” – Christ Church, Harrison Street, Easton. Tickets available online eastonchoralarts.com Admission $25 adults; students are admitted free. 774-291-2916.
Apr 26: 12th Annual Chicone Village Day – 10 AM – 5 PM. Handsell Historic Site, 4837 Indiantown Road, Vienna. Admission $5 Adults; children under 12 free.
Apr 26: Jim Brickman Hits Live – 7 PM. Avalon Theatre, 40 E. Dover Street, Easton. 410-822-0345.
Apr 26: A Celebration to Transform Lives Benedictine Annual Spring Gala – 6 PM. Trident Aircraft Hangar, Easton Airport, Easton. 410-443-8451.
May 2025
May 1: Alania Stacey & Madeleine Kelson – Avalon Theatre, 40 E. Dover Street, Easton. 410-822-0345.
May 2: Fran Lebowitz – Avalon Theatre, 40 E. Dover Street, Easton. 410-822-0345.
May 3: 25th Annual Multicultural Festival – 10 AM – 2 PM. Joyful celebration of culture, community, and togetherness. Festival features live music & performances; exhibitors & craft vendors; delicious food from local vendors; kids’ crafts & fun activities; and opportunities to learn about local services and organizations. Idlewild Park, Aurora & Washington Sts., Easton. Rain location Easton Middle School. Sponsored by Avalon Foundation.
May 3: Stand Up Comedy Rahmein Mostafavi – Avalon Theatre, 40 E. Dover Street, Easton. 410-822-0345.
May 4: The Boneshakers – Avalon Theatre, 40 E. Dover Street, Easton. 410-822-0345.
May 8: Madeleine Peyroux – Avalon Theatre, 40 E. Dover Street, Easton. 410-822-0345.
May 10: Antje Duvekot with Seth Glier – Avalon Theatre, 40 E. Dover Street, Easton. 410-822-0345.
May 10: Stradivari Nights (Gabriela Montero Season III) – 7:30 PM. James Ehnes, violin and Orion Weiss, piano. The Ebenezer Theater, Prager Family Center for the Arts, 17 South Washington Street, Easton. 720-560-6358. https://monteroprager.com
May 17: CASA of the Mid-Shore’s Voices of Hope Gala – 6 PM. Celebrate 35 incredible years of making a difference for local children. Evening includes a full bar, gourmet cuisine, live music and exciting surprises for everyone. Easton Airport, Trident Aircraft Hagar, 9220 Joe Marsh Lane, Easton. Contact CASA 410-822-2866 Ext 3, Colleen Ryan E-mail: cr@casamidshore.org
May 17: The Met LIVE in HD, Salome – Avalon Theatre, 40 E. Dover Street, Easton. 410-822-0345.
May 22: The Heart Collectors – Avalon Theatre, 40 E. Dover Street, Easton. 410-822-0345.
May 24: Richard Shindell – Avalon Theatre, 40 E. Dover Street, Easton. 410-822-0345.
May 30: The Martin Sexton Abbey Road Show – Avalon Theatre, 40 E. Dover Street, Easton. 410-822-0345.
May 31: BeauSoleil avec Michael Doucet – 8 PM. Avalon Theatre, 40 E. Dover Street, Easton. 410-822-0345.
May 31: The Met LIVE in HD, Il Barbiere Di Siviglia – Avalon Theatre, 40 E. Dover Street, Easton. 410-822-0345.
June 2025
Jun 6: Joe Baione Trio – Avalon Theatre, 40 E. Dover Street, Easton. 410-822-0345.
Jun 7: Karla Bonoff – Avalon Theatre, 40 E. Dover Street, Easton. 410-822-0345.
Jun 13: Southside Johnny & The Asbury Jukes Celebrates 50 Years – 8 PM. Avalon Theatre, 40 E. Dover Street, Easton. 410-822-0345.
Jun 14: Callum Toner – Avalon Theatre, 40 E. Dover Street, Easton. 410-822-0345.
Jun 21: Tony Furtado – Avalon Theatre, 40 E. Dover Street, Easton. 410-822-0345.
Jun 26: Bettye La Vette – Avalon Theatre, 40 E. Dover Street, Easton. 410-822-0345.
Jun 27: Seamus Kennedy – Avalon Theatre, 40 E. Dover Street, Easton. 410-822-0345.
July 2025
Plein Air Easton
August 2025
September 2025
Labor Day Weekend “Jazz Experience” – Avalon Theatre, 40 E. Dover Street, Easton. 410-822-0345.
October 2025
Tilghman Island Day
Oct 24-26: Academy Art Museum 28th Annual Craft Show – Academy Art Museum, 106 South Street, Easton. Admission.
Oct 25: Oyster Fest – Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, St. Michaels.
November 2025
Waterfowl Festival