Begin each morning at the Country Inn & Suites with our free, hot breakfast before heading to a fun local event. There’s always something going on, including free concerts at Annapolis Towne Centre and art festivals showcasing local artists. Don’t miss out on lighthearted performances of Shakespeare's most famous works starting in August, and come back in December for a number of exciting holiday celebrations.
Upcoming Events:
- Lights on the Bay
When: November 17, 2018-January 1, 2019, 5:00 - 10:00 p.m. (weather permitting)
Where: Sandy Point State Park, 1100 East College Parkway, Annapolis
Admission: Cars - $15; Buses - $50
- State House by Candlelight
When: December 1, 2018, 5:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Where: Maryland State House
Admission: Free
- Midnight Madness Holiday Shopping
When: Thursdays, December 2018 – December 6 and 13, 6:00 - 12:00 p.m.; December 20, 6:00 - 11:00 p.m.
Where: Downtown Annapolis
Admission: Free
- Holiday Candlelight Stroll
When: Select Fridays and Saturdays, December 2018 – December 1, 7, 14-15 and 21-22, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Where: Tours depart from the Information Booth at City Dock, Annapolis
Admission: Adults - $21; children ages 3-11 - $12; children 2 and under - free
- Illuminated London Town
When: Fridays and Saturdays, December 2018 – December 7-22, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Where: Historic London Town & Gardens
- Jolly Express Cruise
When: Fridays-Sundays, December 2018 (except Saturday, December 8) – December 1-31, 6:00 p.m., 7:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.
Where: Tours depart from the Information Booth at City Dock, Annapolis
Admission: Adults - $23; children under 12 - $13
- Chocolate Binge Festival
When: December 2, 2018, noon - 5:00 p.m.
Where: First block of West Street in downtown Annapolis
Admission: $5.00 cash donations appreciated
- Annual Eastport Yacht Club Lights Parade
When: December 8, 2018, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Where: Annapolis Harbor and Spa Creek
Admission: Free
- Parade of Lights Cruise
When: December 8, 2018, 4:45 - 8:00 p.m.
Where: Begins and ends at the Severn Inn (1993 Baltimore Annapolis Blvd, Annapolis)
Admission: $145 (all-inclusive)
- 2018 Military Bowl
The Military Bowl® presented by Northrop Grumman, benefiting the USO, will match a team from the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) against an opponent from the American Athletic Conference (AAC).
When: Monday, December 31, 2018, starts at noon
Where: Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium (550 Taylor Avenue, Annapolis)
Call for Tickets: +1 (888) 841-2787
- City of Annapolis New Year’s Eve Celebration
When: December 31, 2018, 3:00 - 5:15 p.m. (kid-friendly activities); 8:00 p.m. - midnight for all
Where: Weems Whelan Fields behind Maryland Hall (801 Chase Street, Annapolis) and Susan Campbell Park (City Dock, Annapolis)
Admission: Free
- The Polar Bear Plunge
When: January 25-27, 2019
Where: Sandy Point State Park
- African-American Heritage Tour (Reservations and Photo ID Required)
When: February 17, 2019, 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.
Where: Tour departs from the Information Booth at City Dock, Annapolis
Admission: Adults - $18; children ages 3-11 - $10; children 2 and under - free
- Annapolis Restaurant Week
When: February 25-March 2, 2019
Where: Participating restaurants in Historic and Greater Annapolis
