Events
August 2026
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 “We the People of Talbot County”. 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 – Noon year round. From local produce growers to watermen, from bakers to crafters and local artisans, the Market provides an entire meal, home decor and unique gift items in a friendly and festive environment. Live music beginning at 10 AM. 114 North Harrison Street, Easton. 410-924-7279. https://avalonfoundation.org/farmers-market.
St. Michaels Farmers Market – Saturday 8:30 – 11:30 AM Beginning April – Nov 22. 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.
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.
Skipjack Nathan of Dorchester – 10 AM – Noon. Catch the Wind, Dredge the Bay, Savor the Story. Saturday public sails departing Long Wharf, Cambrige. 410-228-7141.
Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum explores and preserves the history, environment, and culture of the entire Chesapeake Bay region, and makes this resource accessible to all. Our members and guests enjoy transformative experiences as they encounter Chesapeake Bay history firsthand through real people, real work, original artifacts and exhibitions, visual arts, and Chesapeake artifacts.
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.
Historic Sycamore Cottage & The Women’s Hall of History – Step back in time and live history like never before. Saturdays 1 PM. 417 High Street, Cambridge. Admission: $5, children under 10 admitted free. Sponsored by The Cambridge Woman’s Club.
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. Route 662, Wye Mills. 410-827-3850.
Pickering Creek Audubon Center – A 450 acre natural area and wildlife sanctuary. Over five miles of walking trails through forest, meadow, wetlands, and shoreline are open to explore year round, dawn to dusk, free of charge. 11450 Audubon Lane, Easton. 410-822-4903.
Aug 28: Ward Hayden & The Outliers High Lonesome Country – Avalon Theatre, 40 E. Dover Street, Easton. 410-822-7299
Aug 28: Outdoor Summer Concert – Motown and More – 7 PM. Harrison Street in front of the Tidewater Inn, Easton. No Rain Venue.
Aug 29: The Hill Community Walking Tour – 9 AM. Tour Guide Yvonne Freeman. Talbot Historical Society, 25 S. Washington Street, Easton. Reservations 410-822-0773. E-mail: kaylaw@talbothistory.org
Aug 29: The Kennedys Alt Pop – Avalon Theatre, 40 E. Dover Street, Easton. 410-822-7299
Aug 29: 2026 Free Summer Adventure Movie Series – National Treasure- 2 PM. Talbot County Free Library, 100 W. Dover Street, Easton. Free admission. Refreshments will be served. Presented by the Talbot County Free Library and the Chesapeake Film Festival.
September 2026
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 “We the People of Talbot County”. 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 – Noon year round. From local produce growers to watermen, from bakers to crafters and local artisans, the Market provides an entire meal, home decor and unique gift items in a friendly and festive environment. Live music beginning at 10 AM. 114 North Harrison Street, Easton. 410-924-7279. https://avalonfoundation.org/farmers-market.
St. Michaels Farmers Market – Saturday 8:30 – 11:30 AM Beginning April – Nov 22. 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.
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.
Skipjack Nathan of Dorchester – 10 AM – Noon. Catch the Wind, Dredge the Bay, Savor the Story. Saturday public sails departing Long Wharf, Cambrige. 410-228-7141.
Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum explores and preserves the history, environment, and culture of the entire Chesapeake Bay region, and makes this resource accessible to all. Our members and guests enjoy transformative experiences as they encounter Chesapeake Bay history firsthand through real people, real work, original artifacts and exhibitions, visual arts, and Chesapeake artifacts.
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.
Historic Sycamore Cottage & The Women’s Hall of History – Step back in time and live history like never before. Saturdays 1 PM. 417 High Street, Cambridge. Admission: $5, children under 10 admitted free. Sponsored by The Cambridge Woman’s Club.
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. Route 662, Wye Mills. 410-827-3850.
Pickering Creek Audubon Center – A 450 acre natural area and wildlife sanctuary. Over five miles of walking trails through forest, meadow, wetlands, and shoreline are open to explore year round, dawn to dusk, free of charge. 11450 Audubon Lane, Easton. 410-822-4903.
Sep 3: Danah Denice Chanteuse – Avalon Theatre, 40 E. Dover Street, Easton. 410-822-7299
Sep 4: Outdoor Movie Night Transformers One – Movies start when it’s dark. Idlewild Park, Washington & Idlewild, Easton. Bring a chair and blanket. Sponsored by Preston Automotive Group. Discovereaston.com
Sep 10: Calder Gardens and Bartram’s Gardens Bus Trip – 7:30 AM. Advanced Reservation Required. Adkins Arboretum, 12610 Eveland Road, Ridgely, MD 21660-1317. 410-634-2847.
Sep 11: Outdoor Movie Night Coco – (In Spanish with English Subtitles) Movies start when it’s dark. Moton Park, 501 Port Street, Easton. Bring a chair and blanket. Discovereaston.com
Sep 11: Omari Banks Folk Reggae with Rock & Blues – Avalon Theatre, 40 E. Dover Street, Easton. 410-822-7299
Sep 12: Historic Walking Tours – 11 AM & Noon. Discover the rich past of Easton by exploring its historic buildings and cultural landscape as they have evolved over the past 250 years. You will learn about the people, stories, and events that shaped the town and county from the mid-eighteenth century to the present day. Talbot Historical Society, the Lawrence Denton Extended Museum and Catherine Valliant Hill Research Center, 25 S. Washington Street, Easton. Reservations 410-822-0773 or email: kaylaw@talbothistory.org Free admission/limited availability
Sep 12: Bear Me Into Freedom: Frederick Douglass and the Struggle for America’s Promise Screen Film – 10:30 AM & 1:30 PM. Talbot Historical Society, Neall House, 29 S Washington Street, Easton. Tickets & Reservations: $10 per person. E-mail: kaylaw@talbothistory.org
Sep 12: Rooted Wisdom: Nature’s Role Guided Walk – 1 PM. This guided tour explores the lives of freedom seekers through the Arboretum’s restored landscape beginning with a screening of the film Rooted Wisdom: Nature’s Role in the Underground Railroad. Advanced Reservation Required. Adkins Arboretum, 12610 Eveland Road, Ridgely, MD 21660-1317. 410-634-2847.
Sep 12: 30th Chestertown Jazz Festival – Noon to 6 PM. Wilmer Park, Chestertown, beautiful waterfront lawns on the scenic Chester River. Tickets available through The Garfield Center for the Arts. Bring your own lawn-chairs or blankets for seating.
Sep 13: Book Talk: Elizabeth Evitts Dickinson, Claire McCardell: The Designer Who Set Women Free – 2 PM. Ebenezer Theater, 17 South Washington Street, Easton. Admission FREE.
Sep 13: Sporting Clay Tournament & Crab Feast for Conor’s Project – Pintail Point. Benefit Critchlow Adkins Children’s Centers.
Sep 16: “Reclaiming Our Stories, Reclaiming Ourselves” Speaker Series with Dr. Annie Brewster – 6:30 – 8:30 PM. Ebenezer Theater, 17 South Washington Street, Easton. Sponsored by For All Seasons. Free Admission. 410-822-1018, Ext. 153.
Sep 17: The Ain’t Sisters – Avalon Theatre, 40 E. Dover Street, Easton. 410-822-7299
Sep 19: Soup ‘n Walk: Golden Meadows & Gliding Bluebirds – 11 AM. Meadow walk featuring golden-brown grasses and vibrant yellow and purple flowers. Following guided walk enjoy a delicious, nutritious lunch of Mediterranean minestrone, Waldorf salad, ancient grain bread, carrot cupcake with cream cheese frosting. Advanced Reservation Required. Adkins Arboretum, 12610 Eveland Road, Ridgely, MD 21660-1317. 410-634-2847.
Sep 24: The Wailers – Avalon Theatre, 40 E. Dover Street, Easton. 410-822-7299
Sep 25: Brett Dennen Art Is Life Tour – Avalon Theatre, 40 E. Dover Street, Easton. 410-822-7299
Sep 26: Rhythm & Roots – 1-4 PM. Spend an early-Fall afternoon surrounded by the beauty of nature with Swamp Donkey, an electric newgrass band bringing a bold mix of original songs, unexpected covers, and high-energy sound. Family-friendly event that invites relaxing with friends in the fresh air, sampling local food and beer, and enjoying a great live band. Advanced Reservation Recommended/Limited. Adkins Arboretum, 12610 Eveland Road, Ridgely, MD 21660-1317. 410-634-2847. Admission charge.
Sep 26: Julian Velard – Henry Nilsson Meets Randy Newman – Avalon Theatre, 40 E. Dover Street, Easton. 410-822-7299
October 2026
Oct 2: Shoot For Success – Sporting Clays Tournament – The Point at Pintail, Queenstown, MD. Benefit Talbot County Chamber Foundation. Registration $500 Teams; $150 Individuals. Talbot County Chamber of Commerce.
Oct 2: A Tribute to Carlos Santana and Jimi Hendrix featuring David B. Cole – 6 PM; doors open at 5:30 PM. Presented by Harriet Tubman Museum & Education Center. Avalon Theatre, 40 East Dover St., Easton. Tickets: $40 & $50
Oct 2: Outdoor Movie Night Hotel Transylvania – Movies start when it’s dark. The Academy Art Museum, 106 South Street, Easton. Bring a chair and blanket. Framptom Funeral Home. Discovereaston.com
Oct 3: Kat Parson “The Sweetness in Now” Release Show – Avalon Theatre, 40 E. Dover Street, Easton. 410-822-7299
Oct 8: An Evening with The Del McCoury Band – Avalon Theatre, 40 E. Dover Street, Easton. 410-822-7299
Oct 10: The Jersey Tenors Opera/Rock Mash Up – Avalon Theatre, 40 E. Dover Street, Easton. 410-822-7299
Oct 25: Neko Case with Destroyer Indie – Avalon Theatre, 40 E. Dover Street, Easton. 410-822-7299
Oct 29: Stillhouse Junkes Texas Swing – Avalon Theatre, 40 E. Dover Street, Easton. 410-822-7299
Oct 30: Outdoor Movie Night Nightmare On Elm Street – Movies start when it’s dark. The Ivy Cafe, Dover Street, Easton. Bring a chair and blanket. Discovereaston.com
November 2026
Nov 13 – 15: 55th Annual Waterfowl Festival – Numerous locations throughout Easton.
Nov 20: The Reagan Years, Dance Floor Open – 7 PM. Avalon Theatre, 40 E. Dover Street, Easton. 410-822-7299