Things to Do in Anne Arundel County — Annapolis & Severna Park
Anne Arundel County means Annapolis nights — waterfront bars, a real live-music calendar, and dock-side dinners you can walk between. Beyond downtown, the county has its own breweries and distilleries, festivals from spring through fall, and the trail-and-paddle scene around the Bay for a daytime move before the evening one. A short drive for a different kind of night out.
The next 48 events, 20 free. Ranked highest: Crofton Lantern Parade at Anne Arundel County Public Library, Maryland Corn Maze and The Legend of Sleepy Hollow at The Colonial Players of Annapolis.
Thu, Nov 5· 4:00pm-9:00pm
Weekday Stein Time
📍 Forward Brewing
Get a 20oz stein for the price of a 16oz during weekday happy hour windows at Forward Brewing.
Thu, Nov 5· 12:30 PM - 1:15 PM
Open Meditation
📍 Wellsview
A self-guided meditation and stretching session held Thursday afternoons at Wellsview Studio in Annapolis.
Thu, Nov 5· 3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Circuit 30
📍 Pip Moyer Recreation Center
A fitness class at Pip Moyer Recreation Center's Studio A.
Thu, Nov 5· 5:00pm-6:15pm
THE ARTHUR WHEELER BOTTLING EXPERIENCE
📍 The Free State Distillery, Inc
Guests participate in a hands-on bottling experience at Arthur Wheeler Spirits Company, learning about the distillery's process while bottling their own spirits.
Thu, Nov 5· 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Mahjong Free Play
📍 Anne Arundel County Public Library - Mountain Road Library
An open play session of American-style mahjong for experienced players at Mountain Road Library.
Thu, Nov 5· 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Crofton Lantern Parade
📍 Anne Arundel County Public Library - Crofton Library
Explore traditions of Festivals of Light from around the world through STEM activities, create a paper lantern, and join a library lantern parade.
Thu, Nov 5· 5:30pm-9:00pm
Mahjong Game Night
📍 Hysteria Taphouse
A free mahjong game night where players gather to enjoy the traditional tile game at Hysteria Taphouse.
Thu, Nov 5· 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
No Pressure Watercolor
📍 Anne Arundel County Public Library - Riviera Beach Library
A relaxing evening of mindful watercolor painting exploration at Riviera Beach Library with no experience necessary.
Thu, Nov 5· 3pm-7pm
Happy Hour Mon - Friday 3 - 7 pm
📍 Middleton Tavern
Weekday happy hour special in the Bar and Lounge featuring discounted drinks and specials.
Thu, Nov 5· 6:00 PM - 7:45 PM
BYOD Family Movie Night - Hoppers
📍 Anne Arundel County Public Library - Mountain Road Library
A family-friendly movie night featuring the PG-rated film Hoppers at the library.
Thu, Nov 5· 8:00 PM - 9:30 PM
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
📍 The Colonial Players of Annapolis
An inventive theatrical adaptation of Washington Irving's classic ghost story featuring humor, suspense, and autumnal magic.
Thu, Nov 5· 7:00pm-8:00pm
Thursday Night Trivia
📍 Forward Brewing
Weekly trivia night at Forward Brewing's taproom every Thursday evening.
Thu, Nov 5· 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Light your Intention, with Christalene Visionary Intuitive
📍 The Blended Essentials
An evening of intention-setting and intuitive guidance where participants create their own intentional diffuser.
Thu, Nov 5· 6pm-9pm
Donald Wolcott - Piano Every Thursday
📍 Middleton Tavern
Live piano music by Donald Wolcott in the downstairs lounge, a weekly Thursday evening performance.
Fri, Nov 6· 3:00pm-4:00pm
Powwow Dance
📍 Anne Arundel County Public Library
Story Tapestries presents an engaging powwow dance performance featuring traditional Native American dance and cultural celebration.
Fri, Nov 6· Evening
The Blue Rhythm Boys
📍 49 West Coffeehouse, Winebar & Gallery
An evening of Hot Jazz, Blues, Western Swing and more featuring Tom Mitchell and Jim Stephanson.
Fri, Nov 6· 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Disney's Frozen the Broadway Musical
📍 Children's Theatre of Annapolis (CTA)
CTA's production of the Broadway musical featuring Anna, Elsa, and Olaf with beloved songs from the film plus new stage music.
Fri, Nov 6· 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
SWIB Annual Giving Thanks Luncheon
📍 Severna Park Community Center
Annual luncheon hosted by the Successful Women in Business Committee featuring catered lunch, book swap, and networking.
Fri, Nov 6· 7:30pm
Annapolis Symphony Orchestra Presents: Forces of Nature
📍 Maryland Hall
The Annapolis Symphony Orchestra performs a concert featuring emerging composer Luke Soneral's 'An Overture: The Mouse and Its Shadow,' Reinaldo Moya's ocean-inspired violin concerto 'Vestido de Mar,'
Fri, Nov 6· 7:00pm-10:00pm
Karaoke
📍 Club 164
Join Club 164 for a fun karaoke night where guests can sing their favorite songs. Enjoy an evening of music and entertainment with fellow karaoke enthusiasts.
Fri, Nov 6· 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Glow Night @ Skyzone
📍 Skyzone Crofton-Gambrills
A weekly glow-in-the-dark trampoline park experience with lasers, music, and blacklight effects.
Fri, Nov 6· 1:00pm
MD STEM Festival - The Strength of a Spider Web!
📍 Chesapeake Children's Museum
An interactive STEM learning event exploring the science and engineering behind spider webs through hands-on demonstrations and activities.
Fri, Nov 6· 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Bird Watching
📍 Fort Smallwood Park
Join Park Ranger Brandon for a guided bird-watching walk through Fort Smallwood Park to observe over 275 bird species.
Sat, Nov 7· 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Living History: First Maryland Regiment Occupies London Town
📍 London Town Foundation, Inc.
Join members of the First Maryland Regiment to learn about Maryland soldiers and camp followers from the Revolutionary War.
Sat, Nov 7· 2:00pm-3:00pm
MAIN TOUR: EXCEPTIONAL SPIRITS TOGETHER
📍 The Free State Distillery, Inc
A guided tour of Arthur Wheeler Spirits Company showcasing the distillery's process and products, lasting one hour.
Sat, Nov 7· All Day
Maryland Corn Maze
📍 Maryland Corn Maze
An 8-acre corn maze with farm activities including petting farm, pony rides, hay rides, and seasonal treats.
Sat, Nov 7· 9:00am-12:00pm
Wood Shop Workday
📍 Anne Arundel County Rec & Parks
A hands-on woodworking workday at Kinder Farm Park where participants can learn and practice woodcraft skills in a community setting.
Sat, Nov 7· Evening
Under The Canopy with Larissa, Cameron Mae & Daphne Eckman
📍 49 West Coffeehouse, Winebar & Gallery
An evening performance featuring Larissa, Cameron Mae, and Daphne Eckman at 49 West Coffeehouse.
Sat, Nov 7· 10:30 AM
Meet the Author: Valerie Tripp, An American Girl Doll Author of Meet Felicity, Meet Samantha, & More
📍 Museum of Historic Annapolis
Meet beloved American Girl author Valerie Tripp at the Museum of Historic Annapolis for a discussion of her creative process, Q&A, and book signing.
Sat, Nov 7· 6:30pm-8:30pm
Paint Your Pet Night
📍 Hysteria Taphouse
A creative painting event where guests paint portraits of their pets while enjoying drinks, with proceeds benefiting Operation Paws for Home Rescue.
Sat, Nov 7· 2:00pm-3:00pm
Powwow Dance
📍 Anne Arundel County Public Library
Story Tapestries presents an engaging powwow dance performance featuring traditional Native American dance and cultural celebration.
Sat, Nov 7· 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Kinder Farmhouse Museum
📍 Kinder Farm Park
The Kinder Farmhouse Museum opens to the public for visitors to explore the historic farm structures and learn about local history.
Sun, Nov 8· 4pm-8pm
Mike Scoglio Duo
📍 Galway Bay Irish Restaurant and Pub
Traditional Irish music duo performance at Galway Bay Irish Restaurant and Pub.
Sun, Nov 8· 1:00pm-4:00pm
Blacksmith Shop Workday
📍 Anne Arundel County Rec & Parks
A hands-on blacksmith workshop at Kinder Farm Park where participants can learn traditional blacksmithing techniques and craftsmanship.
Sun, Nov 8· 11:00am-8:00pm
Sunday Pitchers
📍 Forward Brewing
All-day pitcher promotion on Sundays with $3 off 32oz pitchers at Forward Brewing.
Mon, Nov 9· 7pm-8:30pm
Trivia Every Monday 7-8pm
📍 Middleton Tavern
Monday night trivia event with extended happy hour and prizes available to participants.
Mon, Nov 9· 7:00pm-10:00pm
Chesapeake Forge Blacksmith Guild Meeting
📍 Anne Arundel County Rec & Parks
An evening meeting of the Chesapeake Forge Blacksmith Guild at Kinder Farm Park for blacksmithing enthusiasts and practitioners to gather and share skills.
Tue, Nov 10· 7:30pm
Pub Quiz
📍 Galway Bay Irish Restaurant and Pub
Weekly trivia night at Galway Bay with registration beginning at 7pm.
Tue, Nov 10· 6:00pm-8:30pm
Sip & Learn with Jay Fleming
📍 Forward Brewing
Educational beer tasting event featuring Jay Fleming discussing blue catfish with a drink and donation included.
Tue, Nov 10· 6:00pm-7:00pm
Tuesday Night Bike Club
📍 Forward Brewing
Weekly 10-mile bike ride departing from and returning to Forward Brewing.
Wed, Nov 11
Unified Jazz Ensemble
📍 Reynolds Tavern and 1747 Pub
Live jazz performance by the Unified Jazz Ensemble at Reynolds Tavern and 1747 Pub.
Wed, Nov 11· 6:00pm-7:00pm
Run Club
📍 Forward Brewing
Weekly 5-kilometer running group departing from and returning to Forward Brewing.
Wed, Nov 11· 7:30pm
Classical Night
📍 49 West Coffeehouse, Winebar & Gallery
Join us for classical night featuring performances by Davonne D'Neil, Black Assets and Tyler Moonlight, performing their whole album To Be Determined.
Wed, Nov 11· 10pm-1:30am
November Entertainment
📍 Middleton Tavern
Late-night entertainment event held every Wednesday evening at Middleton Tavern.
Wed, Nov 11· 11:30am-8pm
Every Wednesday Crab Cake Sandwich and a Pint $25.00
📍 Middleton Tavern
Weekly Wednesday food and drink special featuring a crab cake sandwich with pint, plus a burger and pint option.
Wed, Nov 11· 7:00pm
United States Naval Academy Veterans Day Performance
📍 Maryland Hall
The Naval Academy Band performs a free public concert in honor of Veterans Day, celebrating military service and patriotic music.
Wed, Nov 11· 8pm
Irish Trad Music Session
📍 Galway Bay Irish Restaurant and Pub
Traditional Irish music session at Galway Bay Irish Restaurant and Pub.
Fri, Nov 13· 7:00pm-10:00pm
Open Mic Night
📍 Club 164
An open mic night where performers can take the stage to showcase their talents. A great opportunity for artists and musicians to share their work with the community.
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