5 Things To Know This Week in Maryland

Things to know, do, and try in Maryland the week of July 13

1. TO KNOW: St. Michaels is one of Maryland’s favorite small towns—complete with Chesapeake charm, waterfront views, fantastic restaurants, and relaxing resorts. A day trip or weekend could include several gourmet meals, happy hour on island time, a crab feast, learning all about the Chesapeake Bay, and a relaxing stay in a spa and resort. Read More. 

2. TO READ: Learn how to identify freshwater algae mats, which can pose health risks to pets. These mats, which can be green, yellow, brown, or black, grow in rivers, lakes, and ponds. Though not all mats are toxic, some contain dangerous toxins that can harm animals. Take the Quiz.  

3. TO DO: The best events for the week:

• READING LOLITA IN TEHRAN – Movie Screening
• Kent County Fair begins July 16
• Tides and Tunes Waterside Concert

4. TO TRY: Guided canoe trips with the Natural History Society of Maryland, where you can immerse yourself in the stunning history and natural beauty of the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries. Learn More. 

5. TO PLAN: Don’t miss the 2025 Lotus & Water Lily Festival to be held July 18-20, at Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens, featuring three days of art, wellness, music, and cultural expression surrounded by the peak bloom of lotuses and water lilies. Read more.

For the weekend:
Insectival July 19. What’s an INSECTIVAL? It’s an insect festival! Join us for a day of buggy fun as we explore and get creative with the world of insects. Enjoy activities for all ages, meet community groups who love bugs, and have fun roaming the garden, galleries, and indoor classrooms as you explore and have fun with insects! 

Whispering Woods Pow Wow July 19. The pow-wow is an opportunity for the public to interact with American Indian dancers, singers, drummers, artists, and craftspeople.  Also, this event is an attempt by Pow Wow to educate the public about American Indians, past and present, through the arts.

See more in the Calendar