Kent County Maryland Calendar of Events- November 2023


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November 1

MassoniArt presents MARC CASTELLI / LAYING DOWN THE SUN
  • MassoniArt presents MARC CASTELLI / LAYING DOWN THE SUN

  • Wednesday,
  • This event runs October 20 to November 20
  • Location: MassoniArt - Cross Street - MassoniArt - Cross Street Gallery, 113 S Cross Street, Chestertown
  • Collectors’ Previews may be scheduled after October 16
    Artist Talks: Saturday, October 29, 10 am and 1 pm

    Marc Castelli’s annual show at MASSONIART is a Chesapeake tradition. Expect to...

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COLOR SURFACE SPACE & The Abstract Imagination Opening Reception
  • COLOR SURFACE SPACE & The Abstract Imagination Opening Reception

  • Wednesday,   |  Tues., Thurs., Fri., 1:30-5pm, Wed., 4-7pm, Sat., 12-3
  • This event runs October 25 to December 9
  • Location: Kohl Gallery at Washington College - Gibson Center for the Arts Washington College
  • Abstract works the 1960s to the present created by artists working in the mid-Atlantic region. Featuring 4 de Kooning lithographs, works borrowed from the collection of Academy Art Museum, and a selec...

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  • Pottery Classes

  • Wednesday,   |  6:30 P.M.
  • This event runs November 1 to December 6
  • Location: Gallery 203 - 203 Truslow Rd - Gallery 203 - 203 Truslow Rd
  • Pottery Classes starting November 1, 2023 at Gallery 203.

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Relaxing Hour - Time for You!
  • Relaxing Hour - Time for You!

  • Wednesday,   |  2:00 PM
  • Location: Kent County Public Library - Rock Hall Branch - 5746 N. Main Street, Rock Hall
  • Re-focus and de-stress with a relaxing craft, camaraderie, and light refreshments in the cozy Rock Hall branch!

    Join us to create unique wooden coasters for yourself or to give as a gift.

    Adults...

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November 2

WC Film Series/ The Fits
  • WC Film Series/ The Fits

  • Thursday,   |  7pm
  • Location: Washington College - Norman James Theatre, William Smith Hall
  • Please join us for this month's feature in the WC Film Series, The Fits (2015). Each month, we'll feature a film on the theme of self-discovery. Films will come from a variety of time period...

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November 3

First Friday at Twigs & Teacups - Local Author Signs New Novel
  • First Friday at Twigs & Teacups - Local Author Signs New Novel

  • Friday,   |  5:30-7:30
  • Location: Twigs & Teacups - 111 S. Cross Street
  • Come to Twigs & Teacups on November 3 for First Friday and meet local bestselling author Richard LaMotte. He will be signing copies of his new novel, "Follow His Lead," about a scout dog...

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Machinal
  • Machinal

  • Friday,   |  7:30pm
  • This event runs November 3 to November 4
  • Location: Washington College - Gibson Center for the Arts - Decker Theater
  • Washington College's Department of Theatre and Dance presents Machinal by Sophie Treadwell; Directed by Erin Coffman '17; a Perfromance SCE from Julia Stanley.

    Machinal is based on the tr...

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Kent County Histories: A Digital Scholarship in Museum Partnerships Exhibit
  • Kent County Histories: A Digital Scholarship in Museum Partnerships Exhibit

  • Friday,   |  First Fridays - 5pm-8pm, Saturdays - 8am-12pm
  • Location: 210 Cross Street
  • The Museum and Community Partners are sharing a collection of exhibits created by Washington College students for use by Kent County museums. Exhibits include panels, virtual tours, audio clips, and o...

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Garfield Stars
  • Garfield Stars

  • Friday,   |  Seating starts at 7:30 p.m.; Show at 8 p.m.
  • Location: Garfield Center for the Arts - 210 High Street
  • On November 3rd, 2023, join us at 210 High Street for a bit of Broadway and a night with the Garfield Stars. The Garfield Center for the Arts will be reviving the format from our 2022 Gala for Novembe...

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Explore with Your Senses!
  • Explore with Your Senses!

  • Friday,   |  11:00 AM
  • Location: Kent County Public Library - North County Branch - 119 N. Main Street, Building E, Suite 3, Galena
  • Come take a walk through the library as we use our senses to explore multiple activity stations geared toward fun and learning!

    Best suited for kids ages 2+.

    Free event! All are welcome....

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Joe Holt Welcomes Brad Chaires -- "The Young and the Ageless"
  • Joe Holt Welcomes Brad Chaires -- "The Young and the Ageless"

  • Friday,   |  8:00 PM
  • Location: The Mainstay - 5753 N. Main St.
  • Joe Holt, pianist, host, and impresario for The Mainstay’s monthly First Friday series, welcomes Brad Chaires to share the stage with him for his November program. Chaires is a well-known, much ...

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RiverArts Holiday Show
  • RiverArts Holiday Show

  • Friday,
  • This event runs November 3 to December 24
  • Location: Chestertown RiverArts - 315 High Street
  • November 3 - December 24, 2023
    Inspired, creative gifts for everyone on your list. All items are one-of-a-kind, with styles ranging from folk to traditional to abstract to downright whimsical. All cr...

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November 4

Nov 4: Zine in a Blender: A Zine-Making Workshop
  • Nov 4: Zine in a Blender: A Zine-Making Workshop

  • Saturday,   |  2-4 pm
  • Location: Chestertown RiverArts - 315 High St.
  • Instructor: Lindsay Lusby

    In this workshop, we will combine a simple accordion book-folding technique with a mix-and-match flip book structure to create an innovative choose-your-own-adventure zine...

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"Follow His Lead" by Richard LaMotte Book Launch - Reading & Reception
  • "Follow His Lead" by Richard LaMotte Book Launch - Reading & Reception

  • Saturday,   |  5:00 - 6:30 PM
  • Location: Kent Cultural Alliance Raimond Center - - 101 Spring Ave.
  • Bestselling local Author Richard LaMotte (Pure Sea Glass) unveils his debut novel "Follow His Lead."

    Scout dogs saved thousands of lives in Vietnam. The bond between one dog and his hand...

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Revealing the Commodore Collection
  • Revealing the Commodore Collection

  • Saturday,   |  11:00 AM
  • Location: Kent County Public Library - Chestertown Branch - 408 High Street, Chestertown
  • Washington College professor Michelle Johnson shares the story of her new book, A Man’s Mark, inspired by a document from the Commodore Collection. Learn about a variety of teaching tools create...

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November 5

  • Betterton Vol. Fire Co. Fall Designer Purse Bingo

  • Sunday,   |  Doors open at 12pm - Bingo starts at 1pm
  • Location: Betterton Vol. Fire Co. - 2 Howell Point Rd - Betterton Vol. Fire Co. - 2 Howell Point Rd
  • Join us for our Fall Designer Purse Bingo fundraiser!

    Doors open @ 12 & bingo will start @ 1!

    Tickets are limited to 160, so please get them early! New this event for easy ordering - ONLINE...

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GALENA LIONS CLUB CAR SHOW
  • GALENA LIONS CLUB CAR SHOW

  • Sunday,   |  10 AM – 2 PM {Rain Date Sunday Nov. 12}
  • Location: Massey Aerodrome - 33541 Maryland Line Rd., Massey MD 21650
  • Galena Lions Club Car Show Sunday Nov. 5th {Rain Date Sunday Nov. 12} General Public is Welcome. Car Registration: 10 AM to 12 Noon with Judging from 12 to 1:30 PM. Awards: 2 PM. Entry Fee f...

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Paint-Your-Own Holiday Pottery
  • Paint-Your-Own Holiday Pottery

  • Sunday,   |  12 PM - 2 PM
  • Location: Deep Blue at Kitty Knight - 14028 Augustine Herman Highway, Galena, MD 21635
  • Enjoy an afternoon of painting hosted by The Square Rose pottery studio. Paint your own design on your choice of bisque pie plate or porcelain ornament. All supplies will be provided at this location....

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November 7

Brampton Inn Ship-To-Shore Experience with Chester River Packet Co.
  • Brampton Inn Ship-To-Shore Experience with Chester River Packet Co.

  • Tuesday,   |  4:00pm - 6:00pm
  • Location: Chester River Packet - High Street Town Dock, Chestertown MD 21620
  • Brampton Inn invites you to catch the sunset on a 2-hour cruise aboard the Chester River Packet. This immersive experience allows guests to mingle and unwind with a refreshing cocktail while enjoying ...

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One Maryland One Book Discussion of There There by Tommy Orange
  • One Maryland One Book Discussion of There There by Tommy Orange

  • Tuesday,   |  2:00 PM
  • Location: Kent County Public Library - North County Branch - 119 N. Main Street, Building E, Suite 3, Galena
  • Join us for a discussion of the 2023 One Maryland One Book selection, There There by Tommy Orange.

    Free copies of the book are available at all KCPL locations while supplies last. The book is also ...

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Sourdough Bread Making Class
  • Sourdough Bread Making Class

  • Tuesday,   |  10:00am - 1:00pm
  • Location: Modern Stone Age Kitchen - 236 Cannon Street
  • Join Dr. Bill Schindler for a start to finish approach to baking hand-built, real, traditional long-fermented sourdough bread.
    Long, slow fermentation that utilizes wild bacteria and yeasts transfor...

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November 8

Super STEM-ertainment Stations: A Maryland STEM Fest Event
  • Super STEM-ertainment Stations: A Maryland STEM Fest Event

  • Wednesday,   |  5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location: Kent County Public Library - Chestertown Branch - 408 High Street, Chestertown
  • STEM Fest is back with a whole new lineup of activities focused on how STEM creates fun!

    Join us to explore technology guts (What are technology guts? Join us to find out!), watch a movie, play vid...

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Uncorked Creations: Fabric Pumpkins
  • Uncorked Creations: Fabric Pumpkins

  • Wednesday,   |  6-8pm
  • Location: Casa Carmen Wines - 312 Cannon Street Chestertown, MD 21620 - Casa Carmen Wines - 312 Cannon Street Chestertown, MD 21620
  • Join us to make these fun and easy fabric pumpkins to adorn your Thanksgiving table! Enjoy Casa's premium selection of wine and vermouth as you create your pumpkins in their bright and beautiful ...

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November 9

Secrets from the Extrapolations Writers' Room: A Screening and Talkback with Ron Currie, Jr.
  • Secrets from the Extrapolations Writers' Room: A Screening and Talkback with Ron Currie, Jr.

  • Thursday,   |  7 PM ET
  • Location: Rose O'Neill Literary House - 407 Washington Ave.
  • Ron Currie, Jr. is the author of four very well-received novels, and his short fiction and nonfiction have been reprinted in Best American Essays and Best American Nonrequired Reading anthologies. As ...

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November 10

Veteran's Day in Galena
  • Veteran's Day in Galena

  • Friday,   |  9:30 am
  • Location: Galena Veteran's Day - Galena Cemetery, 153 N. Main, Galena, MD 21635
  • Join us in Galena for Veteran's Day, every year we honor a Veteran and this will be the first time we will be honoring a female Veteran, Yoemanette, Emma D. Masten (Darlington)....

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Kent's Got Talent
  • Kent's Got Talent

  • Friday,   |  6-9 pm
  • Location: Garfield Center for the Arts - 210 High St, Chestertown, MD 21620
  • We believe that talent knows no bounds, and so we are showcasing the amazing skills and passions that reside within our vibrant community. All talents are valuable assets to our community, whether we...

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November 11

Pizza & Make a Thing: Character Creation
  • Pizza & Make a Thing: Character Creation

  • Saturday,   |  1:00 PM
  • Location: Kent County Public Library - Chestertown Branch - 408 High Street, Chestertown
  • Whether you're a pro or new to tabletop roleplaying games, join us to create a Dungeons and Dragons 5th Edition player character at this teens-only event. Ask your burning questions to seasoned p...

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Jazz Pianist Dick Durham
  • Jazz Pianist Dick Durham

  • Saturday,   |  8:00 PM
  • Location: The Mainstay - 5753 N. Main St.
  • The Mainstay is excited to welcome back the extraordinary jazz pianist Dick Durham and his group. Durham, one of The Mainstay’s most requested performers, is an annual visitor to the 26-year old...

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Paranormal Investigation
  • Paranormal Investigation

  • Saturday,   |  7 PM - 3 AM
  • This event runs November 11 to January 13
  • Location: Deep Blue at Kitty Knight - 14028 Augustine Herman Highway, Galena, MD 21635
  • November 11 2023 | January 13 2024 | February 3 2024

    Join the Mid-Atlantic Paranormal Project team on an overnight paranormal investigation of the historic Kitty Knight Inn.

    "Overnight&qu...

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November 12

Wreaths Friends and Fun!
  • Wreaths Friends and Fun!

  • Sunday,   |  2:00pm - 4:00pm
  • Location: Brampton Inn - 25227 Chestertown Rd, Chestertown MD 21620
  • Wreath Making Workshop

    Kick off the holiday season by creating a beautiful seasonal wreath with Brampton Inn's resident wreath designer Donna!

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Resonance Concert: Arcadian Trio
  • Resonance Concert: Arcadian Trio

  • Sunday,   |  3:00pm
  • Location: St. Paul's, Kent (Parish Hall) - 7579 Sandy Bottom Road
  • Arcadian Trio: Ukraine: Keep the Music Alive!

    Igor Szwec, violin, Diane Goldsmith, piano & Vivian Barton Dozor, violoncello.

    Music by Barvinsky, Didorenko, Lyatoshynsky, & Prokofiev...

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November 14

Relaxing Hour - Time for You!
  • Relaxing Hour - Time for You!

  • Tuesday,   |  11:00 AM
  • Location: Kent County Public Library - North County Branch - 119 N. Main Street, Building E, Suite 3, Galena
  • Re-focus and de-stress with a relaxing craft, camaraderie, and light refreshments at the North County branch!

    Join us to create a Mondrian-inspired candle holder and enjoy relaxing!

    Adults (ages...

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Thanksgiving with a Twist
  • Thanksgiving with a Twist

  • Tuesday,   |  4:00 PM
  • Location: Kent County Public Library - North County Branch - 119 N. Main Street, Building E, Suite 3, Galena
  • Jump into the culinary scene by making favorite holiday dishes with a twist!

    What's on the menu? Rice Krispie Treat Turkey Legs with Chocolate Gravy and other twisted treats!

    Take home the ...

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November 15

Chorus & Jazz Vocals
  • Chorus & Jazz Vocals

  • Wednesday,   |  7:30pm
  • Location: Washington College - Gibson Center for the Arts - Hotchkiss Recital Hall
  • The Music Department presents the Chorus & Jazz Vocals concert. Chorus directed by Ernie Green. Jazz Combo directed by Josh Mlodzianowski.

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November 16

Girls' Night Out on the River Packet
  • Girls' Night Out on the River Packet

  • Thursday,   |  5:00 - 7:00 pm
  • Location: River Packet - High Street Town Dock
  • Ladies' Night on the Chester River! Gather your friends for a fun evening with food and drinks aboard the River Packet. Reservations are required - click the link for more information and to rese...

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Thanksgiving with a Twist
  • Thanksgiving with a Twist

  • Thursday,   |  4:00 PM
  • Location: Kent County Public Library - North County Branch - 119 N. Main Street, Building E, Suite 3, Galena
  • Jump into the culinary scene by making favorite holiday dishes with a twist!

    What's on the menu? Rice Krispie Treat Turkey Legs with Chocolate Gravy and other twisted treats!

    Take home the ...

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RiverArts Holiday Show Opening Party
  • RiverArts Holiday Show Opening Party

  • Thursday,   |  5-7pm
  • Location: Chestertown RiverArts - 315 High Street
  • Join us for the opening celebration for our annual Holiday Show and Sale! Inspired, creative gifts for everyone on your list. All
    items are one-of-a-kind, with styles ranging from folk to traditional...

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Downtown Chestertown Ladies' Night
  • Downtown Chestertown Ladies' Night

  • Thursday,   |  5 to 7 pm ..or later...
  • Location: Downtown Chestertown
  • Ladies...grab your friends and head downtown for our annual Ladies' Night.. Shopping, food, drink, shopping..FUN!

    Shops open at least until 7pm...

    See you Downtown!...

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Talk by Professor Benjamin Tilghman: Abstractions Pre-Histories: Color, Pattern, and Line in Medieval and Islamic Art:
  • Talk by Professor Benjamin Tilghman: Abstractions Pre-Histories: Color, Pattern, and Line in Medieval and Islamic Art:

  • Thursday,   |  4:30PM
  • Location: Litrenta Lecture Hall - Toll Science Building at Washington College
  • Offered in conjunction with the Kohl Gallery Exhibition, COLOR SURFACE SPACE & The Abstract Imagination, Washington College Art History Professor, Benjamin Tilghman offers a talk entitled "Ab...

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November 17

Romeo & Juliet
  • Romeo & Juliet

  • Friday,   |  7:30pm
  • This event runs November 17 to November 18
  • Location: Washington College - Gibson Center for the Arts - Tawes Theater
  • The Washington College Department of Theatre and Dance presents Romeo & Juliet by William Shakespeare; Directing SCE from Skye Hass.

    Still in Shakespeare's English, this production of Rome...

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Pizza & Make a Thing: Character Creation
  • Pizza & Make a Thing: Character Creation

  • Friday,   |  4:00 PM
  • Location: Kent County Public Library - North County Branch - 119 N. Main Street, Building E, Suite 3, Galena
  • Whether you're a pro or new to tabletop roleplaying games, join us to create a Dungeons and Dragons 5th Edition player character at this teens-only event. Ask your burning questions to seasoned p...

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TGIF Paint Night: Autumn Barn Scene
  • TGIF Paint Night: Autumn Barn Scene

  • Friday,   |  6-8pm
  • Location: Chestertown RiverArts - 315 High Street
  • Adorn your home with this beautiful autumn farm scene. Led by Brenda Foehrkolb, all supplies are included, and the class is styled for adults.

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November 18

  • Emmanuel Church Bazaar

  • Saturday,   |  8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
  • Location: Emmanuel Church Bazaar - 101 North St.
  • Emmanuel Church will again present its annual Bazaar on November 18th. Doors open at 8:30 a.m. Admission free.
    Featuring Elegant Elephants, Botanical Delights, Gourmet Goodies, Knitted Items, Sile...

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Sue Matthews and Robert Redd present "Ellington and Ella"
  • Sue Matthews and Robert Redd present "Ellington and Ella"

  • Saturday,   |  8:00 PM
  • Location: The Mainstay - 5753 N. Main St.
  • Favorites of the Mainstay, vocalist Sue Matthews and pianist Robert Redd present their newest show “Ellington & Ella”, a tribute to two giants of the American Songbook – Duke Ell...

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Recycle bottlecaps, #5 plastics, batteries, toothbrushes, and more
  • Recycle bottlecaps, #5 plastics, batteries, toothbrushes, and more

  • Saturday,   |  9:00 - noon
  • Location: Chestertown Environmental Committee Booth located at the East end of the Farmer's Market
  • The Chestertown Environmental Committee is collecting the following items for recycling at the Farmer’s Market:

    • #5 plastics stackable containers
    • Plastic bottle caps and flip to...

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November 19

Orchestra & Symphonic Band
  • Orchestra & Symphonic Band

  • Sunday,   |  4:00pm
  • Location: Washington College - Gibson Center for the Arts - Hotchkiss Recital Hall
  • The Music Department presents the Orchestra & Symphonic Band concert.
    Orchestra directed by Kimberly McCollum. Symphonic Band directed by Luci Disano....

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Emmanuel UM Church Friends and Family Day
  • Emmanuel UM Church Friends and Family Day

  • Sunday,   |  3:30pm
  • Location: 6698 Church Lane
  • All are invited to worship with us at Emmanuel United Methodist Church for our Annual Friends and Family Day. Our service begins at 3:30pm.

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November 20

Presentation on Medication Organization
  • Presentation on Medication Organization

  • Monday,   |  11:30 - 1:00
  • Location: Chestertown Town Hall - Upstairs, 118 N. Cross St.
  • The event will explain the importance of keeping medications organized and administered correctly. There will be the opportunity for questions and answers from experts, according to Jeanette Jeffrey, ...

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November 23

Thanksgiving Buffet
  • Thanksgiving Buffet

  • Thursday,   |  11 AM - 4 PM
  • Location: Deep Blue at Kitty Knight - 14028 Augustine Herman Highway, Galena, MD 21635
  • Our buffet will feature Melitota Farms turkey, baked ham, Maryland crab cakes and traditional accompaniments featuring Red Acres Hydroponics produce, a raw bar including Delaware Bay oysters & shr...

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November 24

Opt Outside on Black Friday with the River Packet!
  • Opt Outside on Black Friday with the River Packet!

  • Friday,   |  1:00 - 3:00 pm
  • Location: River Packet - High Street Town Dock
  • Take a break from your holiday shopping to join the "Opt Outside on Black Friday" luncheon cruise aboard the River Packet!

    Reservations are required ahead of the cruise. Click the link f...

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Kent County Holiday Parade
  • Kent County Holiday Parade

  • Friday,   |  5:30 pm
  • Location: Downtown Chestertown
  • Kick off the Holiday Season with our traditional Kent County Holiday Parade.

    Friday, November 24 at 5:30.

    Santa will be in his house after the parade greeting everyone!...

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Chestertown Vol. Fire Co. Holiday Craft Show & Sale
  • Chestertown Vol. Fire Co. Holiday Craft Show & Sale

  • Friday,   |  10am - 4pm
  • This event runs November 24 to November 25
  • Location: Chestertown Vol. Fire Co. - 211 Maple Ave
  • Annual Holiday Craft Show & Sale!
    Hosting well over 30+ Artisans from around the area that specialize in one-of-a-kind & handcrafted items! Come find that JUST RIGHT present!
    After all that ...

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November 25

Santa
  • Santa

  • Saturday,   |  10 am to Noon
  • Location: Downtown Chestertown
  • Santa will be in his house greeting everyone from 10 am to Noon

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SHOP SMALL ROCK HALL FOR THE HOLIDAYS!
  • SHOP SMALL ROCK HALL FOR THE HOLIDAYS!

  • Saturday,
  • This event runs November 25 to December 24
  • Location: Downtown Main Street and Community of Rock Hall
  • Shop Small Rock Hall! Kick off your holiday shopping on Small Business Saturday, November 25th 10 am - 5 pm. Enjoy a festive atmosphere on Downtown Main Street, complimentary gift wrapping with purcha...

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November 28

First Year Reading
  • First Year Reading

  • Tuesday,   |  6 PM ET
  • Location: Rose O'Neill Literary House - 407 Washington Ave. - Rose O'Neill Literary House - 407 Washington Ave.
  • Come hear original creative works by members of the class of 2027!

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November 30

Jazz Combo
  • Jazz Combo

  • Thursday,   |  7:30pm
  • Location: Washington College - Gibson Center for the Arts - Hotchkiss
  • The Music Department presents the Jazz Combo. Directed by Josh Mlodzianowski.

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