Thanksgiving is a national United States holiday that takes place every third Thursday of November, this year on November 24th. The first Thanksgiving dates back to 1621, when the Plymouth colonists and the Wampanoag shared an autumn feast. Then, for more than two centuries, Thanksgiving was celebrated on different days by the US colonies and…
Nov
03
2022
As Thanksgiving nears, you might already be starting to reflect on everything you’re grateful for this year. If your health is on that list, you may want to pay forward your good fortune by joining the 3rd Annual Turkey Lerky Trot. The charity run raises funds to support those suffering from poor mental health, specifically…
Nov
03
2022
You’ve probably heard of Frederick Douglass before. He was a groundbreaking abolitionist and academic who escaped slavery in the American South and went on to write and speak in powerful, history-changing ways. However, did you know that a big part of Frederick Douglass’s story happened right in Annapolis? The Walking Tour: Lost History of Fredrick…
Oct
13
2022
Let’s cut to the chase, Halloween is peaking its head around the corner. Well, it’s a headless horseman head! With that, there is nothing more exciting than decorating for Halloween. Here are some DIY decorations you can make to get in the spooky spirit! Delightful Devilish Handsoap- Buy some hand soap from the Dollar Store,…
Oct
13
2022
If you’re into haunting plotlines and creepy works of art, succumb to the call of the FrightReads Book Fest. As you can probably guess from its name, this book festival highlights all things Halloween- and horror-related, from young adult fantasy novels to bone-chilling graphic art books. On Saturday, October 1st, the festival returns to the…
Oct
13
2022
The Black Pearl Yacht Party is well worth the drive to Baltimore’s Inner Harbor this Halloween. You won’t find a bigger wave-top bash anywhere else this October—nor will you be able to enjoy the same caliber of DJ at your average All Hallow’s Eve shindig. Baltimore’s top DJs spin top 40 hits into the wee…
Sep
13
2022
It’s the last weeks of summer! This means school is starting back up soon. Perhaps, some children are already back in school. But, as always, going back to school is a big transition. No matter the age of your kids, going back to school can cause mixed feelings of excitement and anxiety. For young kids,…
Sep
13
2022
Every month this summer, Annapolis has hosted a starlit movie night right in the heart of town. As summer winds to a close, Movies Under the Stars will hold one more special screening on Wednesday, September 24th—just a few days after fall makes its grand debut. September’s film is Grease, a nod to the iconic…
Sep
13
2022
The Mitchellville-Bowie chapter of the NCNW exists to support and invest in the community, and every year it puts on a special fundraiser in order to pour into that mission: a seafood festival! The MB NCNW Grab & Go Crab Feast is returning to Bowie on Saturday, September 17th with a social-distancing twist. Instead of…
Aug
09
2022
August is the last full month of Summer, so make it a celebration! Make every day a holiday! August is not filled with annual celebratory days. No Labor Day, Memorial Day, or 4th of July long weekend to party with your friends and family. But no fret! There are plenty of holidays and reasons to…