October 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. 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.
Oct 3: Wine Education Series – Tuscany Wines 101 – 6 – 8 PM. Presentation and Tasting; Questions & Answers; Wine Market to shop glassware, books, accessories and art. Pre-orders available for wine & cheese. Led by Wardroom Wine Director, Anthony Austin, guests will sample five wines as they learn about regional details. The Ebenezer Theater at Prager Family Center for the Arts, 17 South Washington Street, Easton. 720-560-6358
Oct 4 & 5: Easton’s Fall Kick Off – Giant pumpkin trail, live music, fall shopping & dining, family friendly fun. Discover Easton.
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 4: Anthony “Turk” Canon with special guest J. Castro – 7 PM. Avalon Theatre, 40 E. Dover Street, Easton. 410-822-0345.
Oct 5: Peter Bradley Adams – 7 PM. Americana. Avalon Theatre, 40 E. Dover Street, Stoltz Listening Room, 2nd floor, Easton. 410-822-0345.
Oct 8: Rock and Roll – Avalon Theatre, 40 E. Dover Street, Easton. 410-822-0345.
Oct 11: Stand Up Comedy with Umar Kahn – Avalon Theatre, 40 E. Dover Street, Easton. 410-822-0345.
Oct 12: Easton Beer Fest – Noon – 4 PM. Brewers, wineries, and distillers along with live music, games, food, vendors, and more! Easton VF Dept., 315 Leonard Rieck Drive, Easton. Admission.
Oct 12: 14th Annual Easton Airport Day – 9:15 AM – 2 PM. Annual event is a fun-filled gathering that offers a unique opportunity to visit the community airfield and see what flying is all about. Featuring formation flyovers & Rubber Chicken Drop Contest. 29137 Newman Road, Easton. 410-770-8056.
Oct 12: Concert In The Gardens – Mid-Shore Community Band – 2 PM.
A variety of pieces ranging from march classics, favorite movie themes, and spooky tunes perfect for the autumnal season. Talbot Historical Society Museum Gardens, entrance between 25 and 29 S. Washington Street, Easton. Bring your lawn chairs….Free. 410-822-0773.
Oct 12: Horn Point Laboratory OPEN HOUSE – 11 AM – 4 PM. Hands on exhibits, food vendors, games, activities, scavenger hunt & free tee shirts for kids. 2020 Horns Point Road, Cambridge. Free admission. 410-221-8408.
Oct 12: Rebecca Frazier – Avalon Theatre, 40 E. Dover Street, Easton. 410-822-0345.
Oct 13: Alaina Stacey and Madeline Kelson – Avalon Theatre, 40 E. Dover Street, Easton. 410-822-0345.
Oct 14: David Sedaris – Avalon Theatre, 40 E. Dover Street, Easton. 410-822-0345.
Oct 16: Spy Nights: A Writers Series Al From & Craig Fuller – 6 PM. Avalon Theatre, 40 E. Dover Street, Stoltz Listening Room, 2nd floor, Easton. 410-822-0345.
Oct 17: Tray Wellington – Banjo Bluegrass – 7 PM. Avalon Theatre, 40 E. Dover Street, Stoltz Listening Room, 2nd floor, Easton. 410-822-0345.
Oct 17: Wine Education Series – Sicily Wines – 6 – 8 PM. Presentation and Tasting; Questions & Answers; Wine Market to shop glassware, books, accessories and art. Pre-orders available for wine & cheese. Led by Wardroom Wine Director, Anthony Austin, guests will sample five wines as they learn about regional details. The Ebenezer Theater at Prager Family Center for the Arts, 17 South Washington Street, Easton. 720-560-6358
Oct 18: Sink or Swim Presents Dancing Dream ABBA Tribute Band – 7 PM. Avalon Theatre, 40 E. Dover Street, Easton. 410-822-0345.
Oct 18: Big Jake – 7:30 PM. Concessions include featured specials, Roma Pizza, popcorn, and selections from our bar. The Ebenezer Theater at Prager Family Center for the Arts, 17 South Washington Street, Easton. 720-560-6358
Oct 19: Historic Walking Tours – 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. 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
Oct 19: The Met: Live in HD Grounded by Jeanine Tesori – 1 PM. Avalon Theatre, 40 E. Dover Street, Easton. 410-822-0345.
Oct 19: Both Sides Now – The Music of Joni Mitchell & Leonard Cohen – 7 PM. Avalon Theatre, 40 E. Dover Street, Easton. 410-822-0345.
Oct 20: Rakish & Nate Sabat-Irish/Celtic – 7 PM. Avalon Theatre, 40 E. Dover Street, Stoltz Listening Room, 2nd floor, Easton. 410-822-0345.
Oct 21: Tilghman Island Day Seafood Festival – 10 AM – 7 PM. Local seafood – oysters, crabs, and much more! Live music by Bird Dog & The Road Kings, (noon-4 PM). Benefit Tilghman Volunteer Fire Company, 5979 Tilghman Island Road, Tilghman, 21671. Admission. E-mail: tivfc@hotmail.com
Oct 23: A Date With History Lecture Series: Baseball on Maryland’s Eastern Shore 1866-1950 with Marty Payne – 1 PM. Talbot Country Free Library, 100 W. Dover Street, Easton. Event sponsored by Talbot Historical Society. Free admission. Advanced reservation required. 410-822-0773 Email: kaylaw@talbothistory.org
Oct 23 – Nov 3: Tred Avon Players present Blithe Spirit – Oxford Community Center, 200 Oxford Road, Oxford. Admission. Tickets available online.
Oct 25: Preview Event 27th Annual Craft Show – 5:30 – 9 PM. The Academy Art Museum, 106 South Street, Easton. Admission charge.
Oct 26 & 27: 27th Annual Craft Show – Sat. 10 AM – 5 PM, Sun. 10 AM – 4 PM. The Academy Art Museum, 106 South Street, Easton. Admission charge.
Oct 26: 27th Annual Craft Show Marketplace – Waterfowl Festival Building, 40 South Harrison 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.
Oct 28: Birdies For Benedictine Charity Golf Tournament – 10 AM registration; 11:30 AM shotgun start. Talbot Country Club, 6142 Country Club Dr., Easton. Supporting children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities so they can achieve their greatest potential. Registration and sponsorships available online. 410-634-2292 Caroline Bauerle.
Oct 29: Speaker Series with Author Dr. Mariel Buque – Break the Cycle of the Inter-generational Trauma – 6:30 – 8:30 PM. Dr. Buque will present on the critical topic. Chesapeake College, Todd Performing Arts Center, 1000 College Circle, Wye Mills 21679. Free admission, community welcome. Sponsored by For All Seasons
November 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. 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.
Nov 1: First Friday Gallery 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.
Nov 1: The Reagan Years – 80’s Dance Party – Avalon Theatre, 40 E. Dover Street, Easton. 410-822-0345.
Nov 2: Marigold Marketplace – 10 AM – 3 PM. Handmade wares from local artists. It is a collection of their art in every shape and form, from candles and paintings to ceramics and jewelry. Talbot Historical Society Museum Gardens, entrance between 25 and 29 S. Washington Street, Easton. Free. 410-822-0773.
Nov 2: Brain Damage A Tribute to Pink Floyd – 7 PM. Avalon Theatre, 40 E. Dover Street, Easton. 410-822-0345.
Nov 7: Hot Toddies with Hannah Gill – Avalon Theatre, 40 E. Dover Street, Easton. 410-822-0345.
Nov 8-10: 53rd Annual Waterfowl Festival – The best of local wildlife, nature, art, heritage, food and fun.
Nov 8: Antje Duvekot Alt Americana – Avalon Theatre, 40 E. Dover Street, Easton. 410-822-0345.
Nov 9: Stand Up with Justin Schlegal (2 shows) – Avalon Theatre, 40 E. Dover Street, Easton. 410-822-0345.
Nov 12: Brain Damage A Tribute To Pink Floyd – 7 PM. Avalon Theatre, 40 E. Dover Street, Easton. 410-822-0345.
Nov 16: Historic Walking Tours – Guided tours of Historic Easton 11 AM, 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. 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
Nov 16: Pressing Strings – 7 PM. Avalon Theatre, 40 E. Dover Street, Easton. 410-822-0345.
Nov 17: Darlingside – 7 PM. Avalon Theatre, 40 E. Dover Street, Easton. 410-822-0345.
Nov 20: Spy Nights with Jeff McGuiness & Lance Morris – Avalon Theatre, 40 E. Dover Street, Easton. 410-822-0345.
Nov 21: Julian Velard – Avalon Theatre, 40 E. Dover Street, Easton. 410-822-0345.
Nov 22: Sammy Miller and The Congregation, 100 Years of Jazz! – 7 PM. Avalon Theatre, 40 E. Dover Street, Easton. 410-822-0345.
Nov 23: Julie Williams – Avalon Theatre, 40 E. Dover Street, Stoltz Listening Room, 2nd floor, Easton. 410-822-0345
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.
Nov 23: Salad Days, A Decade of Punk in DC – Film Documentary – Avalon Theatre, 40 E. Dover Street, Easton. 410-822-0345.
Nov 23: Dancing Through the Decades: 80s Night! – 7 – 11 PM. Enjoy a live 80s band, arcade games, costume contest, big hair contest, tasty bites, signature cocktails, and a silent auction, (bidding starts October 1). Benefit homeless families and individuals at Talbot Interfaith Shelter. Elks Lodge, 502 Dutchman’s Lane, Easton. 410-690-3120. Admission.
Nov 29: Josh Christina and The Revivals “Piano Rock Through the Ages” – Avalon Theatre, 40 E. Dover Street, Easton. 410-822-0345.
Nov 30 – Dec 3: Festival of Trees – Easton
Nov 30: Shop Small Saturday – Come out and enjoy the shops of Easton.
Nov 30: The Seldom Scene – Avalon Theatre, 40 E. Dover Street, Easton. 410-822-0345.
Nov 30: Carols by Candlelight – Easton
December 2024
Dec 6: 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.
Dec 6: Easton Choral Arts Presents “Gloria!” Holiday Concert – 7:30 PM. Christ Church, 111 S. Harrison Street, Easton. Admission $25, (students free with advance registration). Tickets available online.
Dec 7: Easton Holiday Parade
Dec 8: Easton Choral Arts Presents “Gloria!” Holiday Concert – 4 PM. Christ Church, 111 S. Harrison Street, Easton. Admission $25, (students free with advance registration). Tickets available online.
Dec 31: First Night Talbot – Easton
January 2025
February 2025
Feb 14 & 15: Chesapeake Fire & Ice – Easton Town Center