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Come and test your skills in an 8-ball billiards tournament designed just for seniors. Prizes to the top winners!

Join us at the oldest state-supported marine lab on the East Coast to learn about innovative research being pioneered by Chesapeake Biological Lab (CBL) scientists. As a part of the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science (UMCES), CBL faculty and graduate students are developing new approaches to solving the environmental management problems facing Calvert County, our nation, and the world. Each talk will be presented by an UMCES scientist and will inform the public about a featured research effort: September 25, 2018 Chesapeake Bay at the Forefront of Addressing Climate Change October 2, 2018 Can Seaweed Clean Up The Mess Left By Your Cell Phone? October 9, 2018 Are Biofuels Worth the Costs in Brazil? October 16, 2018 Are Sunscreens Killing Our Coral Reefs? October 23, 2018 High-Tech in the High Sea: Innovative Technology Helps Scientists Study the Bering Sea Food Web Learn more at: http://bit.ly/Science4Citizens

A: Mini Pizza, B: Teddy Bear, C: Milk and Cookies, D: Grinch Popcorn. Enjoy a great video story book, crafts and games

A: Mini Pizza, B: Teddy Bear, C: Milk and Cookies, D: Grinch Popcorn. Enjoy a great video story book, crafts and games

It’s never too early to start your child exercising, so join us for a variety of movement activities and games geared toward your little one. A: Wheel of Fitness, B: Hula Hoop Games & Relays, C: Parachute & Gator Games. Bring a water bottle.

Live, local musicians every Thursday night, May-Oct.

As the largest of all Union prisoner of war camps, the Point Lookout facility housed over 52,000 Confederate soldiers from 1863 - 1865.  At times, over 20,000 were crammed into a 20 acre pen existing only in tents.  This presentation provides an overview of the camp:  why it was built, what it was like to be housed there, and why these conditions were permitted to exist. Speaker: Bradley M. Gottfried, Ph.D.

The Calvert Community Resource Fair is an annual event hosted by several local agencies and non-profit organizations. The mission is to share resources that may be helpful to members of our community experiencing homelessness and those at risk of homelessness. This event is free and family-friendly. There will be health screenings, fun activities for kids and giveaways such as gas and grocery cards.

Come dressed in your scariest, cutest, funniest or most original costume for our costume judging contest. Check-in from 11-11:30 a.m. for all ages, infant to adult. Prizes will be given to the winners of each category. There will also be a craft area for pumpkin painting and decorating, however, you must bring your own pumpkin! A moon bounce and games will be available for the kids to enjoy as well. Eric Energy will perform his Halloween Spark Attack at 12:30 p.m. Pizza will be available for purchase while supplies last.

Come join us in decorating a tiny pumpkin for the fall holidays. We will provide everything you need. This is for children ages 6-9. Please referenced Activity # 110701 to register.

The Maritime Performance Series presents LOW LILY! This string and vocal trio explores the roots and branches of American folk music with traditional influences and modern inspiration that weaves together a unique brand of acoustic music. Liz Simmons (vocals and guitar), Flynn Cohen (vocals, guitar, and mandolin), and Lissa Schneckenburger (vocals and fiddle) are masterful players with deep relationships to traditional music styles ranging from bluegrass, to Irish, Scottish, New England, and Old Time Appalachian sounds. Combine this with stellar composition skills and inventive arrangements, and get music that is rooted yet contemporary. Tickets are $20 online, $25 at the door.

The Friends of Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum (JPPM) will host the 3rd Annual JPPM 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, October 20 at Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum. Onsite registration starts at 7 a.m. and the race will start at 8 a.m. for runners and 8:15 a.m. for walkers. All monies raised will benefit the construction of new education station inside the Exhibit Show Barn. For more information, www.jefpat.org or call 410-586-8501.

Come explore the fossils of Calvert Cliffs with a trained museum educator. For ages 8 and up. Cost is $20 and includes museum admission. Space is limited; preregistration required. Call 410-326-2042, ext. 41 to register.

Join the Friends of St. Leonard Creek Saturday, October 20th, from 10am-12:30pm for a FREE community paddle! Canoes will be provided or you can bring your own kayak/canoe. Trip launches from the the Boat Ramp at the end of Wagner Street in St. Leonard Shores in St. Leonard, MD. For more information please contact Taylor Roswall at troswall@acltweb.org. Registration is required: http://bit.ly/stleonardcreekpaddle. Don’t miss out on a chance to explore St. Leonard Creek’s beautiful scenery with your friends and family. Space is limited.

What could be better than a local beer tasting at one of the most beautiful places in Calvert County? Come out for a great Fall afternoon of local food, live music and some of the best beers in the region. Entry is free. Tasting tickets will be available online and at the door. Proceeds support ACLT's mission to care for the land, wildlife and waterways. For more info, visit http://acltweb.org

Parks & Recreation's Northern District and the Town of Chesapeake Beach will host an event for the whole family to enjoy. They'll be face painting, balloon animals, a deejay, inflatables and a trick or treat trail sponsored by many local businesses. Be sure to wear your favorite costume!

Let’s play bingo using Halloween picture themed bingo cards. Great prizes and fun!

Join us at the oldest state-supported marine lab on the East Coast to learn about innovative research being pioneered by Chesapeake Biological Lab (CBL) scientists. As a part of the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science (UMCES), CBL faculty and graduate students are developing new approaches to solving the environmental management problems facing Calvert County, our nation, and the world. Each talk will be presented by an UMCES scientist and will inform the public about a featured research effort: September 25, 2018 Chesapeake Bay at the Forefront of Addressing Climate Change October 2, 2018 Can Seaweed Clean Up The Mess Left By Your Cell Phone? October 9, 2018 Are Biofuels Worth the Costs in Brazil? October 16, 2018 Are Sunscreens Killing Our Coral Reefs? October 23, 2018 High-Tech in the High Sea: Innovative Technology Helps Scientists Study the Bering Sea Food Web Learn more at: http://bit.ly/Science4Citizens

A: Mini Pizza, B: Teddy Bear, C: Milk and Cookies, D: Grinch Popcorn. Enjoy a great video story book, crafts and games

A: Mini Pizza, B: Teddy Bear, C: Milk and Cookies, D: Grinch Popcorn. Enjoy a great video story book, crafts and games

BRING A PUMPKIN for each family member or work on one together. We will supply the paint and decorations for your work of art. Prizes awarded to the winners. Pizza will also be provided.

Live, local musicians every Thursday night, May-Oct.

Dress in costume for some exercise, a short run and fun in the outdoors! Prizes will be awarded for the run.

Calling all lil’ monsters to celebrate Halloween with games, crafts, costume contest and snacks. Come dressed in costume.

Young children will enjoy a wide variety of carnival games and arts and crafts activities. The brave souls who dare to venture into the haunted barn are in for a spooktacular time. At the Halloween Festival, there is indeed something for everyone!

ooking for something SPOOKtackular to do for Halloween? More than 70 community organizations and businesses will decorate booths, don costumes, and hand out candy and treats to all the children. Some free activities will be provided and devilishly delicious food vendors will be present. Admission of $2 per person will benefit local charities including the Holiday Food Basket Program and the Annmarie Scholarship Fund. Parking is free and will be located in the field adjacent to the garden—follow signs. Dress the whole family and enjoy a day of trick-or-treating, art activities, lunch and more.

Every year the Ruddy Duck Brewery & Grill throws the BEST Halloween party in town! We will have the most incredible decorations and monsters, thanks to Skip Smith's decor! Our always entertaining audience driven Costume Contest starts at 10pm! Drink Specials and incredible live music!

Ever wonder what’s happening in all that nature around you? Well then, bring out your cameras and binoculars and don’t miss out on ACLT’s annual Fall Colors Guided Hike, Sunday, October 28 from 1-3 p.m. An expert Master Naturalist will guide you along ACLT trails (TBA) and teach you about the wildlife and ecosystems of Parkers Creek Preserve. Registration is required via email to info@acltweb.org. No fee included. For more information, visit our website acltweb.org

Halloween Party and Costume Parade, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. (Ages 1-13) The Optimist Club of Calvert (Prince Frederick) is hosting our annual Halloween Party and Parade for children ages 1-13 on Sunday, October 28th. Join us for an afternoon of fun and games, crafts, treats and a special Halloween Parade! Goody bags and medals for all plus trophies awarded for First, Second and Third place costume winners in five age categories. The parade will begin at 2:00 p.m.; please register onsite by 1:45 p.m. to participate in the costume parade. This free event will be held from 1:00—3:00 pm in the Main Building of the Calvert County Fairgrounds in Prince Frederick.

8th Annual Kid's Halloween Party at the Ruddy Duck Brewery & Grill Join us for free crafts in our private dining room! Costume Contest at 3pm. All kids and costumes are welcome! Everyone gets a goodie to take home (candy or candy-free, your choice Mom!!)

It’s almost Halloween and to celebrate we will be making all sorts of spooky treats. Spiders, ghosts, Frankenstein and more!

A: Mini Pizza, B: Teddy Bear, C: Milk and Cookies, D: Grinch Popcorn. Enjoy a great video story book, crafts and games

A: Mini Pizza, B: Teddy Bear, C: Milk and Cookies, D: Grinch Popcorn. Enjoy a great video story book, crafts and games