SOUTHERN MARYLAND — As summer winds down, the region is packed with ways to enjoy the season’s final stretch. Music fans can head to Waldorf for the Mixtape Concert Series with Dru Hill, and explore ancient discoveries at the Calvert Marine Museum’s Fossil Field Experience. Kids can saddle up for Barn Day in Hollywood, complete with riding lessons, crafts, and campfire fun. From concerts to science to time on the farm, it’s a weekend full of opportunities to enjoy the last bits of summer.
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THINGS TO DO IN CALVERT COUNTY
ACLT’s Annual Sip & Save on Sept. 6 (1 to 5 p.m.), located at American Chestnut Land Trust, 676 Double Oak Rd., Prince Frederick, MD – Sample beers from across the Chesapeake watershed with six tastings and a souvenir glass, enjoy live music by the 2-4-U Band, fresh flower bouquets, raffles, yard games, and catered lunch available for purchase. Proceeds support ACLT’s land conservation mission. $20 admission.
Woodlands Exploration on Sept. 6 (11 a.m. to noon), located at North Beach Nature Center, 9404 Dayton Avenue, North Beach, MD – Explore the Woodland Trail with a scavenger hunt, roll logs, and discover forest secrets through a nature-themed game. Old clothes and water bottle encouraged. Free admission.
Storytime at the Farm featuring The Party Bug on Sept. 7 (3 to 5 p.m.), located at Mrs. Moo’s Corner, 3915 Hallowing Point Rd., Prince Frederick, MD – Gather at the farm for storytime with author Bobbi Baker, reading The Party Bug, plus fun activities for kids. Free admission.
Chesapeake Grille and Deli Fundraiser on Sept. 9 (11 a.m. to 9 p.m.), located at Chesapeake Grille and Deli, 10092 Southern Maryland Boulevard, Dunkirk, MD – No cook Tuesday, come in or order out, proceeds will benefit the Humane Society of Calvert County.
Chesapeake Bay Detachment Private Drinking Water Well Sampling Open House on Sept.10 (5 to 7 p.m.), located at Beach Elementary School Cafeteria, 7900 Old Bayside Road, Chesapeake Beach, MD – The U.S. Navy, in partnership with state and county agencies, will provide information on PFAS testing in private drinking water wells near NRL-CBD and offer residents the opportunity to schedule free well sampling. Free admission.
4th Annual One More Light Suicide & Mental Health Awareness Walk on Sept. 6 (6 to 8 p.m.), located at Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church, 225 Alexander Lane, Solomons, MD – Join this meaningful walk to honor lives lost, support loved ones, and raise awareness for suicide prevention and mental health. The evening includes wellness resources, memorial tributes, and opportunities for remembrance and connection. Free admission.
Fossil Field Experience on Sept. 6 (9 a.m. to noon), with Calvert Marine Museum at Cove Point, 3500 Lighthouse Boulevard, Lusby, MD – Explore fossils at Cove Point and learn where to find them, how to identify them, and what they reveal about the past. Open to adults and children ages 8+ with an accompanying adult. $25 per person, preregistration required.
Mr. C’s Inaugural Charity Golf Tournament on Sept. 8 (check-in 7:30 a.m., shotgun start 8:30 a.m.), located at Chesapeake Hills Golf Course, 11352 HG Trueman Road, Lusby, MD – Hosted by Mr. C’s Cigar Lounge, this first annual tournament benefits the Patuxent High School Athletic Program. Enjoy 18 holes of golf, on-course contests, a catered lunch, raffles, prizes, and the unique experience of a mobile cigar lounge on the course. Sponsorships available. Registration required.
Humane Society Fundraiser at Chesapeake Market and Grille on Sept. 9 (11 a.m.), located at Chesapeake Market and Grille, 10092 Southern Maryland Blvd., Dunkirk, MD – Enjoy lunch or dinner while supporting the Humane Society of Calvert County, with a portion of proceeds benefiting their programs.
Free Quit Tobacco Classes on Sept. 11 (6 p.m.), located at Calvert County Health Department, 975 Solomons Island Road, Prince Frederick, MD – An eight-week program offering group support, nicotine replacement therapy guidance, and strategies to manage cravings and triggers. Medication aids provided free if not covered by insurance. Classes available in person or online. Free admission; registration required.
For more Calvert County events, visit the Calvert County Maryland website.
THINGS TO DO IN CHARLES COUNTY
The Shops at Waldorf Center Classics Car Show on Sept. 6 (10 a.m. to 3 p.m.), located at The Shops at Waldorf Center, 2952 Festival Way, Waldorf, MD – Roll in for a day of classic cars, live music, raffles, and food vendors with DMV Rod’s & Classic’s Car Club. All cars are welcome and 100 trophies will be awarded. Free admission. Rain date: September 13.
Community Litter Cleanup – Keep La Plata Beautiful on Sept. 6 (9 to 11 a.m.), located at Town of La Plata, La Plata, MD – Join the Litter Bees for a monthly cleanup at rotating locations around town. Bags and safety vests provided; bring water, gloves, and comfortable walking shoes.
General Smallwood’s Historic Home and Kitchen Tour on Sept. 6 (1 to 5 p.m.), located at Smallwood State Park, 2750 Sweden Point Rd, Marbury, MD – Explore the retreat home of Revolutionary War General William Smallwood and step inside the historic kitchen during this docent-led open house. Smallwood State Park also features a boardwalk, hiking trails, picnic areas, a large playground, and boating access to Mattawoman Creek. $3 per vehicle for Maryland residents / $5 for non-residents.
The Mixtape Concert Series: Dru Hill on Sept. 6 (6 p.m.), located at Regency Furniture Stadium, 11765 St. Linus Dr., Waldorf, MD – Legendary R&B group Dru Hill headlines the finale of The Mixtape Concert Series, bringing hits and high energy to the stadium stage for a night of unforgettable music. Tickets required.
2nd Annual Outdoor Extravaganza on Sept. 6 (doors open at noon), located at Village Green Pavilion, 100 Walter Thomas Rd., Indian Head, MD – Presented by IH Volunteer Fire Department and Indian Head Moose Lodge 1712, this event features AR raffles (for the first 500 tickets sold), side raffles, food, beverages, and more. $60 per ticket / 3 for $150.
The 3rd Annual White Affair ft. Push Play on Sept. 6 (8 p.m. to midnight, located at Graces Event Center, 4045 Renner Road, Waldorf, MD – An evening of elegance and live Go-Go music featuring Push Play with D. Floyd and GoGo Mickey, plus DJ Supa Dan. Dress to impress in fly & sexy all white. Ages 25+. Food and drinks available for purchase. $30 early bird / $40 advance / $60 tables (seats 8).
Sip & Soul Line Dance on Sept. 6 (2 to 6 p.m.), located at Pure Elegance Event Space, 2290 Old Washington Rd, Suite 101, Waldorf, MD – Enjoy an afternoon of line dancing with DJ Worm and a live instructor, plus drinks, music, and fun. Free shot, fan, and parking included. $20 per person.
Happy Grandparents Day at Imagining With Me on Sept. 7 (11 a.m. to 4 p.m.), located at 11110 Mall Circle, Waldorf, MD – Celebrate Grandparents Day with free refreshments, arts and crafts, and special activities to create lasting memories. Grandparents receive free entry. Free admission.
Loteria Night: A Celebration of Hispanic Heritage on Sept. 10 (6:30 to 8:30 p.m.), located at Davis Community Center, 2498 Davis Road, Waldorf, MD – Celebrate Hispanic Heritage with a fun evening of Loteria, a traditional Mexican game of chance similar to Bingo but full of colorful images and cultural charm. This free, family-friendly event includes light refreshments while supplies last and modest prizes for winners. Free admission, registration required.
Teen Film Club on Sept. 11 (6 to 7:30 p.m.), located at Waldorf West Branch, Charles County Public Library, 10405 O’Donnell Place, Waldorf, MD – Teens can learn and actively participate in the filmmaking process in a fun, collaborative setting. Free admission.
For more Charles County events, visit the Charles County Maryland website.
THINGS TO DO ST. MARY’S COUNTY
3rd Annual Fall Festival Opening Weekend on Sept. 5–7 (10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily), located at Tettimer’s Produce Stand at Rolling Acres Farm, Port Republic, MD – Celebrate fall with family fun including a petting zoo, corn mazes, giant racing slides, pedal-kart track, hay maze, pumpkin patch, barrel cart rides, seasonal produce, and more. $12 per person / $10 per person for families of 4+.
Pitch Card Game The Ridge Lions Club Fundraiser on Sept. 5 (6 to 9:30 pm), located at Knights of Columbus Hall, 16441 Three Notch Road, Ridge, MD – Beginners, as well as seasoned players, of all ages are welcome. The $10 entrance fee per person allows you to play all night, and you are guaranteed to go home with at least one prize. There will be door prizes, a 50/50 raffle, a food basket raffle, and more. Food will be available for purchase, but dessert and beverage are free. All proceeds go to helping those in need in our community.
Kids Barn Day on Sept. 6 (10 a.m. to 2 p.m.), located at Free Rein Equine, Hollywood, MD – A full day of riding lessons, horse care workshops, arts and crafts, equestrian games, and more for ages 4–12. Pizza lunch, snack, and water included. Pony rides and apple feeding available for younger children by appointment. $65 per rider, registration required.
Southern Maryland Scale Modelers’ Weekly Modeling Session on Sept. 6 (11:30 a.m.), located at St. Mary’s Regional Airport Terminal, 44200 Airport Rd., California, MD – Join fellow hobbyists for a relaxed gathering to build and share scale models ranging from aircraft and ships to Gundam and sci-fi kits. Free admission.
Public Auction at MVFD on Sept. 6 (9 a.m.), located at Mechanicsville Volunteer Fire Department, 28165 Hills Club Road, Mechanicsville, MD – The Amish community and MVFD team up for a public consignment auction featuring farm equipment, furniture, crafts, tools, sporting items, and more. Plenty of food and refreshments available. Consignments accepted Sept. 3–5 (8 a.m. to 7 p.m.). Free admission.
Family Roller Skate on Sept. 7 (2 to 5 p.m.), located at Leonard Hall Recreation Center, 23150 Leonard Hall Drive, Leonardtown, MD – The indoor arena provides the perfect space for users of all abilities to join in the fun with music and fun! Entrance fee can be paid in advance online.
Therapeutic Motions Private Sessions on Sept. 8 (12:45 and 1:45 p.m.), located at Northern Senior Activity Center, 29655 Charlotte Hall Road, Charlotte Hall, MD – Led by Judi Lyons, these holistic sessions blend gentle movement, yoga, and energy techniques to ease chronic tension, restore mobility, and support overall wellness. Double sessions are available for deeper integration. Please note: no session on Oct. 13. $50 per session; advance registration required.
Crochet for Beginners on Sept.10 (1:30 p.m.), located at Loffler Senior Activity Center, 21905 Chancellors Run Road, Great Mills, MD – Join Terry for a five-week beginner crochet course covering the slip knot, chain stitch, single and double crochet through a simple project. All beginner supplies are provided. $5 per session; advance registration required.
Live Concert: Care Net SoMD Concert for Life on Sept. 11 (6:30 to 8:30 p.m., food trucks 4:30 to 6 p.m.), located at The White Rose, 21030 Point Lookout Rd., Callaway, MD – Enjoy live performances by Jason Lovins Band and Bethany Yeh, plus food trucks before the show, all in support of women and children in the community. Tickets required.
SOUTHERN MARYLAND LIVE MUSIC SCHEDULE BROUGHT TO YOU BY LYNN’S MUSIC LISTINGS
Friday – September 5th
5:00pm – Funkzilla Unplugged – Sunset Creek @ Vera’s – Lusby MD
5:00pm – Mike Mead – Greene Turtle Sports Bar – La Plata MD
5:00pm – Richard Hayward – Greene Turtle Sports Bar – California MD
5:00pm – Loose Change – Happy Harbor Restaurant – Deale MD
5:30pm – Bradley Turner – Running Hare Vineyard – Prince Frederick MD
5:30pm – Byron Ciotter – Port of Leonardtown Winery – Leonardtown MD
6:00pm – Wes Ryce & Donald Quade – Southern Trail – Mechanicsville MD
6:00pm – South Creek – PTR Waterfront – Port Tobacco MD
6:00pm – Levi Stephens – Antoinette’s Garden – Leonardtown MD
6:00pm – GrooveSpan Trio – Town Square – Leonardtown MD
6:00pm – 3 of a Kind – Wheel House Beer Garden – North Beach MD
6:00pm – Rayon Walker – Dockside Restaurant & Sports Bar – Deale MD
6:00pm – Glamour Kitty – The TIKI Bar – Solomons MD
6:30pm – Ben Connelly – Bugeye Grill – Solomons MD
6:30pm – James Cornett – Blue Fish Pub – Solomons MD
7:00pm – Pork Donut – Swan Point Country Club – Swan Point MD
7:00pm – Steve Potter Band – La Plata Public Library – La Plata MD
7:00pm – 5 South – Brudergarten Beer Garden – Leonardtown MD
7:00pm – Justin Myles – Ruddy Duck Brewery & Grill – Solomons MD
9:00pm – Monkey Business – American Legion Post #255 – Ridge MD
8:00pm – Smoke Signals – Toots Bar – Hollywood MD
8:00pm – FMsix (Fleetwood Mac) – The Rex Theatre – Leonardtown MD
8:30pm – HydraFX – Ollie’s Bar & Grill – La Plata MD
9:00pm – Center Point- Twisted Bar & Grill – Hollywood MD
Saturday – September 6th
12:30pm – Fran Scuderi – Running Hare Vineyard – Prince Frederick MD
1:00pm – Joseph Norris – Xella Winery & Vineyard – Laurel Grove MD
2:00pm – Mike Mead – Corteau Vineyards – Mechanicsville MD
2:00pm – Hyland Brothers – Ketch 22 Restaurant – North Beach MD
2:00pm – Hot Ice – Port of Leonardtown Winery – Leonardtown MD
2:00pm – Kevin Lee – Robin Hill Farm & Vineyard – Brandywine MD
2:00pm – Joe’s Garage Band – The Rex Theatre – Leonardtown MD
3:00pm – Girl Crush – Apehangers Bar & Grill – Bel Alton MD
5:30pm – Dust on the Bottle – Running Hare Winery – Prince Frederick MD
5:30pm – 4th Wall Break – PTR Waterfront – Port Tobacco MD
6:00pm – Nightcap – Dockside Restaurant & Sports Bar – Deale MD
6:00pm – Chris Dean – Southern Trail Distillery – Mechanicsville MD
6:00pm – Jason Bishop – Happy Harbor Restaurant – Deale MD
6:00pm – Byron Ciotter – 7th District Waterfront Bar & Grill – Bushwood MD
6:00pm – Ferro & Friends – Wheel House Beer Garden – North Beach MD
6:00pm – John Luskey – Rod ‘N’ Reel Resort – Chesapeake Beach MD
6:00pm – Dru Hill – Regency Furniture Stadium – Waldorf MD
6:00pm – Drivetrain – Blue Fish Pub – Solomons MD
6:00pm – HydraFX – The TIKI Bar – Solomons MD
6:30pm – Monkey Business – Bugeye Grill – Solomons MD
6:30pm – Funkzilla Unplugged – Cryer’s Back Road Inn – Leonardtown MD
7:00pm – Landover Hillbillies – Pax River Ale House – Lexington Park MD
7:00pm – Red Jam – Prince Georges Co. Fairgounds – Upper Marlboro MD
7:00pm – Shane Graham – The Brass Tap – California MD
8:00pm – Southbound 4 – Buckets Bar & Grill – Lusby MD
8:00pm – Jack Allen – The Taphouse 1637 – California MD
8:00pm – Maryland Monroe – Toots Bar – Hollywood MD
8:30pm – Social – Ollie’s Bar & Grill – La Plata MD
9:00pm – Dagenhart – Coconut Joe’s Bar & Grill- Edgewater MD
9:00pm – South Creek – Huntt’s Tavern – Pomfret MD
9:00pm – Rattlesnake Pete – Twisted Bar & Grill – Hollywood MD
Sunday – September 7th
11:00am – Lissie Deere & Rick Humphries – Pier 450 – Ridge MD
1:00pm – Elena Barrett – Running Hare Vineyard – Prince Frederick MD
2:00pm – Squid Inc. – Rod ‘N’ Reel Resort – Chesapeake Beach MD
2:00pm – Joey Tippett & Stu Geisbert – Back Road Inn – Leonardtown MD
2:00pm – David Sparrow – Port of Leonardtown Winery – Leonardtown MD
2:00pm – John Cain – Robin Hill Farm & Vineyard – Brandywine MD
3:00pm – Ryan Forrester – The Pier – Solomons MD
3:00pm – John Luskey – Wheel House Beer Garden – North Beach MD
3:00pm – Monkey Business – PTR Waterfront – Port Tobacco MD
3:00pm – Nightcap – The TIKI Bar – Solomons MD
3:00pm – Copper Pennies – Apehangers Bar & Grill – Bel Alton MD
3:00pm – Stars in Bars – Toots Bar – Hollywood MD
3:00pm – Greg Barrick – Dockside Restaurant & Sports Bar – Deale MD
4:00pm – Levi Stephens – Happy Harbor Restaurant – Deale MD
5:30pm – Funkzilla Unplugged – Bugeye Grill – Solomons MD
Monday – September 8th
7:00pm – Open Mic w/ Will Benthal – Toots Bar – Hollywood MD
Tuesday – September 9th
5:00pm – John Luskey – Heritage 485 – Prince Frederick MD
6:30pm – Open Mic w/Mike Trujillo – Twisted Bar & Grill – Hollywood MD
Wednesday – September 10th
5:00pm – John Luskey – The Boathouse @ Anchored Inn – Deale MD
6:00pm – Hyland Brothers – Brick Wood Fired Bistro – Prince Frederick MD
6:30pm – Dagenhart – Wild Bill’s – Ocean City MD
7:00pm – Open Mic w/Steve Nelson – The Tavern – Saint Leonard MD
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