Every Thurs 3:30pm-5:30pm - Kent Island Farmers Market at Cult Classic Brewery, 1169 Shopping Center Rd., Stevensville; Variety of foods, herbs, pet treats, and much more; Rain or shine; Call 410-643-3283; https://kifm830.wixsite.com/kifm/; On Facebook at kentislandfarmersmarket; dianebedline@gmail.com.

 

Every Sat 8am-12pm - Chestertown Farmers Market on High St. in downtown Chestertown; Fresh vegetables, fruits, eggs, herbs, breads, soaps, plants, flowers, beef, pork, chicken, lamb, seafood, cheese, wine, chocolates, honey, butter, baked goods, berries, jam, pet treats, alpaca & wool products, artisans, crafters, and more; www.chestertownfarmersmarket.org.

 

Every Sat 8am-12pm - Easton Farmers Market at 100 N. Harrison St., municipal parking lot, Easton; Rain or shine; www.facebook.com/eastonmarylandfarmersmarket.

 

Every Sat 8am-12pm - RiverArts Farmer’s Market Spot available at Chestertown Farmers Market on High St. in downtown Chestertown; Set up 6:30am; $10 cash paid to market manager; Artists handle own setup, breakdown and sales (note: RiverArts cannot provide credit card services); You may borrow up to 2 tables, a tent, and/or table cloths from the studio for your week; For details, visit www.ctownra.org.

 

Every Sun 9am-1pm - Centreville Farmers Market at 101 Lawyers Row, Centreville; Call 410-708-0151; centrevillefarmersmkt@gmail.com.

 

Through Dec. 6th - QAC Historical Society Exhibit “The Life and Work of Thomas McKenney”; Group tours and exhibit viewings also by appointment; 124 S. Commerce St., Centreville; Call 443-994-7505; qachsociety@gmail.com.

 

Through Dec. 7th - Medicare Open Enrollment; Compare plans and find options; Get help with drug costs; Call 1-800-MEDICARE; www.medicare.gov.

 

Through Dec. 10th - Toys for Tots Drop Off at Crumpton Vol. Fire Dept., 300 Third St., Crumpton; Drop off during any of their events; If not during event time, call 667-319-4766 and leave a message or text.

 

Through Dec. 10th - Striped bass season in the Chesapeake Bay will allow anglers to keep one striped bass measuring 19-24 inches, per day; Details on the regulations can be found at www.news.maryland.gov/dnr/

 

Through Dec. 13th - “Home” Exhibit at Kent Cultural Alliance, 101 Spring Ave., Chestertown; Featuring resident artists Claudio Beorchia, Peter Bruun & Rachel Seburn; www.kentculture.org.

 

Wed, Nov. 12th - Mobile Library, Slugfest, and Polymer Clay Earrings at QAC Public Libraries in Centreville and Stevensville; Nov. 13th Mobile Library, Good Vibes Book Discussion, Slugfest; Nov. 14th Closed Terrariums, Slugfest; Nov. 15th Brush Free Art, Slugfest; Nov. 17th Slugfest, Dungeons & Dragons; Nov. 18th Slugfest, Chess Club; Nov. 19th Social Services, Turkey Tales, Slugfest; Nov. 20th Winter Pruning, Slugfest, Read to Rover, Family Law Clinic; Call 410-758-0980 or 410-643-8161; www.qaclibrary.org.

 

Wed, Nov. 12th - Clay Studio at RiverArts, 343 High St., Chestertown; Nov. 13th Plain Air Painting, Clay Studio, Handbuilding, Beginner Plus Wheel; Nov. 14th Holiday Show & Sale, Clay Studio, Artist Gallery; Nov. 15th Blacksmithing Class, KidSpot, Clay Studio; Nov. 16th Clay Studio; Nov. 19th Clay Studio, Board Meeting; Nov. 20th Plein Air Painting, Clay Studio, Photography; Every 1st & 3rd Thurs. Photography Club; Every Sat. KidSpot 9am-12pm; Every Tues.-Sun. Open Studio; Every 2nd & 4th Tues. Tapestry; Call 410-778-6300; www.ctownra.org.

 

Wed, Nov. 12th 7:30pm - “Unstoppable” celebrating Broadway’s leading ladies at Hotchkiss Hall, Washington College, 300 Washington Ave., Chestertown; Free admission; Call 410-810-5046; mnelson4@washcoll.edu.

 

Wed, Nov. 12th 7pm - Open Mic Night at The Mainstay, 5753 N. Main St., Rock Hall; Admission is free; www.mainstayrockhall.org.

 

Thurs, Nov. 13th 5pm-7pm - Meet and Mingle with members of the Veteran and Military Support Alliance at The Inn at the Chesapeake Bay Beach Club, 500 Marina Club Rd., Stevensville; Learn about the mission to support local Veterans, military members, as well as their families and caregivers; RSVP to events@vamsa.us.

 

Thurs, Nov. 13th 5:30pm-7:30pm - Pub Nights Featuring Bob & Laura Taylor at The Mainstay, N. 5753 Main St., Rock Hall; The Back Deck Sessions, live music on the rear deck, cocktail hour; No admission charge; Call 410-639-9133; www.mainstayrockhall.org.

 

Thurs, Nov. 13th 10am-2pm - MVA On Wheels & Online at 848 High St., Chestertown; By Appointment Only; For an appointment, a list of Motor Vehicle Administration services offered on the bus or to verify the bus schedule call 410-768-7000; www.mva.maryland.gov/

 

Thurs, Nov. 13th 5pm-7pm - Ladies Night Out in downtown Chestertown; Shops open later; Shop, eat and drink with friends; www.downtownchestertown.org.

 

Thurs, Nov. 13th - Book Sale Member Preview Night, Storytime at Kent County Public Library, 408 High St., Chestertown; Nov. 14th Friends of KCPL Fall Book Sale; Nov. 15th Ask A Master Gardener; Nov. 17th KCPL Board of Trustees; Nov. 18th Storytime; Nov. 19th Crafting Smorgasbord; Nov. 20th Storytime; Nov. 24th Storytime; Get your library card for free movies, ebooks, online classes, and much more; Board members needed; Call 410-778-3636; www.kentcountylibrary.org.

 

Thurs, Nov. 13th 5:30pm-7:30pm - Members Only Preview Night for Much More Than Just A Used Book Sale at the Kent County Public Library, 408 High St., Chestertown; Shop mint condition and gently used dvds, video games, books, journals, puzzles, and more; Most items $2 or less; Benefits the Library; www.friendsofthekcpl.org.

 

Fri-Sun, Nov. 14th-16th - Waterfowl Festival in Easton; Vendors, art, Dock Dogs competitions, goose and duck calling contests, musicians, food, and so much more; Nov. 13th Premier Night & Decoy Auction at Tidewater Inn, Easton; Details and ticket info at www.waterfowlfestival.org.

 

Fri, Nov. 14th - Half-Day Art Club, Artist Talk & Macrosculpture at Academy Art Museum, 114 N. Washington St., Easton; Nov. 15th Macrosculpture Demo; Nov. 16th Field Sketching Workshop, Artist Talk; Nov. 18th Alla Prima Portrait, Free Artist Demonstration: Kelly Irvine Abstract Painting in Colorfield Expressionism; Homeschool Mini Sessions; Piano, Guitar, & Voice Lessons; Call 410-822-2787; www.academyartmuseum.org.

 

Fri, Nov. 14th 8am - Guided Birding Tour at Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge, 2145 Key Wallace Dr., Cambridge; Expert birder Terry Allen; Tour via personal vehicle, stopping at various spots; Tours last 3-4 hours; Binoculars & field guides are highly recommended; Free; Call 410-228-2677; www.fws.gov/refuge/blackwater.

 

Thurs, Nov. 14th 7pm - Town of Betterton Mayor and Council Meeting at Bettertown Town Hall.

 

Thurs, Nov. 14th 8am - University of MD Extension Harvest Breakfast in the Caroline Center at Chesapeake College, 1000 College Cir., Wye Mills; Doors open 7:30am; Tickets & sponsorships at https://2025qacharvestbreakfast.eventbrite.com; Call 410-758-0166; cwelch13@umd.edu.

 

Fri, Nov. 14th - Botanical Art Sampler at Adkins Arboretum, 12610 Eveland Rd., Ridgely; Nov. 15th Soup n’ Walk Nature’s Harvest; Nov. 16th Fall Nature Journaling Autumn Leaves & Berries; Nov. 18th Book Club; Nov. 22nd Art Reception for Irene Pantelis & Rhonda Luckey; Call 410-634-2847; www.adkinsarboretum.org.

 

Fri, Nov. 14th 5pm-7pm - Annual Holiday Show & Sale at RiverArts, 200B High St., Chestertown; Unique, handcrafted works by local artists and artisans; Fine art, pottery, jewelry, textiles, ornaments and much more; Runs through Dec. 22nd; Call 410-778-6300; info@chestertownriverarts.org; www.ctownra.org.

 

Fri-Sun, Nov. 14th-16th - Much More Than Just A Used Book Sale at the Kent County Public Library, 408 High St., Chestertown; Shop mint condition and gently used dvds, video games, books, journals, puzzles, and more; Most items $2 or less; Fri. 10am-8pm, Sat. & Sun. 10am-3pm; Sun. $5 box sale and specials; Benefits the Library; www.friendsofthekcpl.org.

 

Sat., Nov. 15th 1pm - Purse Bash at Rock Hall Vol. Fire Co., 21500 Rock Hall Ave., Rock Hall; Doors open 12pm; $25/pp; Lite fare menu; Other chances to win purses, raffles and 50/50; Must be 18 to purchase a ticket, enter event and claim prizes; For tickets call 443-480-2785 or 410-708-6519.

 

Sat, Nov. 15th 7pm-10pm - “The Ramblers” at Millington VFW Post #652, 30922 River Rd.; Dances 1st and 3rd Saturdays each month; All are welcome; Find us on Facebook; Call 410-928-3234; vfwpost652@gmail.com.

 

Mon, Nov. 17th 6pm - Town of Galena Park & Tree Committee Meeting at 101 S. Main St., Galena; Call 410-648-5151; www.townofgalena.com.

 

Mon, Nov. 17th-24th - Fall Membership Drive for WKHS 90.5 Student public radio; Celebrating 50 years of dedicated students, distinctive programming, and music diversity; 25301 Lambs Meadow Rd., Worton; Donate at www.wkhsradio.org; Call 410-778-4249 or 410-778-8100; www.wkhsradio.org.

 

Tues, Nov. 18th 6pm-8:30pm - 206 Tuesdays at Six Open Mic at QAC Centre for the Arts, 206 S. Commerce St., Centreville; Free; All welcome; Acoustic musicians, writers, poets, etc.; RSVP to 410-758-2520; www.queenannescountyarts.com.

 

Tues, Nov. 18th 6pm - Chevrolet Corvette Fans “No” Club Corvette Enthusiasts meet at Procolino’s, Kent Plaza, Chestertown, every third Tues. of the month at 6pm, March through November, weather permitting; No dues, rules, regs, by-laws, officers, agenda; A social gathering of like-minded Corvette enthusiasts; m.waal@breezeline.net.

 

Wed, Nov. 19th 7:30pm - Horizons, A Chorus Concert at Hotchkiss Hall, Washington College, 300 Washington Ave., Chestertown; Free admission; Call 410-810-5046; mnelson4@washcoll.edu.

 

Thurs, Nov. 20th 7:30pm - Jazz Combo at Hotchkiss Hall, Washington College, 300 Washington Ave., Chestertown; Call 410-810-5046; mnelson4@washcoll.edu.

 

Thurs, Nov. 20th 12pm-1pm - Lunch & Lore Session at Bordley History Center, 301 High St., Chestertown; Special Guest Airlee Johnson; Brown-bag drop in gatherings on alternate Thursdays through Dec. 18th; Presented by The Historical Society of Kent Co.; All are welcome; Call 410-778-3499.

 

Thurs, Nov. 20th 5:30pm - Paper Trails: Stories and Storage Tips from the Library Project at Bordley History Center, 301 High St., Chestertown; www.kentcountyhistory.org.

 

Sat, Nov. 22nd 8pm - SOLD OUT A Night At The Opry on the Chesapeake at The Mainstay, N. 5753 Main St., Rock Hall; Ticket $20/pp; Call 410-639-9133; www.mainstayrockhall.org.

 

Sat, Nov. 22nd - Eastern Shore Sea Glass & Coastal Arts Festival Holiday Edition at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, 213 N. Talbot St., St. Michaels; Call 410-745-4941; www.cbmm.org.

 

Sun, Nov. 23rd 2pm - Catalyst Quartet at the Ebenezer Theater at the Prager Family Center for the Arts,17 S. Washington St., Easton; Grammy Award winners; Presented by Chesapeake Music; Tickets at www.chesapeakemusic.org.

 

Sun, Nov. 23rd 4pm - Opera on the Chesapeake at The Mainstay, N. 5753 Main St., Rock Hall; Ticket $20/pp; Call 410-639-9133; www.mainstayrockhall.org.

 

Sun, Nov. 23rd 4pm - Opera on the Chesapeake at The Mainstay, N. 5753 Main St., Rock Hall; Ticket $20/pp; Call 410-639-9133; www.mainstayrockhall.org.

 

Sun, Nov. 23rd 8am - Guided Birding Tour at Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge, 2145 Key Wallace Dr., Cambridge; Expert birder Terry Allen; Tour via personal vehicle, stopping at various spots; Tours last 3-4 hours; Binoculars & field guides are highly recommended; Free; Call 410-228-2677; www.fws.gov/refuge/blackwater.

 

Sun, Nov. 23rd 4pm - Symphonic Band Concert at Hotchkiss Hall, Washington College, 300 Washington Ave., Chestertown; Call 410-810-5046; mnelson4@washcoll.edu.

 

Mon, Nov 24th 7pm - Town of Galena Planning & Zoning Meeting at 101 S. Main St., Galena; Call 410-648-5151; www.townofgalena.com.

 

Wed, Nov. 26th 7:30pm - Open Mic with Ford Schumann at Garfield Center for the Arts, 210 High St., Chestertown; Call 856-534-4430; schumannford@gmail.com.

 

Fri, Nov. 28th 5:30pm-8pm - Hometown Holiday in downtown Chestertown; Santa and Mrs. Claus arrive on a firetruck; Parade, Holiday music and fun; www.mainstreetchestertown.org.

 

Sat-Sun, Nov. 29th-Jan. 11th - Spark! Places of Inspiration Exhibit at Kennard African American Cultural Heritage Center, 410 Little Kidwell Ave., Centreville; www.mdhumanities.org/programs/museum-on-main-street/spark or www.kennardheritage.com.

 

Sun, Nov. 29th 8am - Guided Birding Tour at Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge, 2145 Key Wallace Dr., Cambridge; Expert birder Ron Ketter; Tour via personal vehicle, stopping at various spots; Tours last 3-4 hours; Binoculars & field guides are highly recommended; Free; Call 410-228-2677; www.fws.gov/refuge/blackwater.

 

Sat, Nov. 29th - Shop Small Saturday; Small Business Saturday; Shop local and support small businesses in your community.

 

Sat, Nov. 29th 9am-3pm - Chestertown A&E Holiday Art Walk in downtown Chestertown; Live music; Call 410-778-3700; www.chestertown.gov/ae-district.

 

Mon, Dec. 1st 7pm - Live Playwrights’ Society at Garfield Center for the Arts, 210 High St., Chestertown; Call 410-810-2060; www.garfieldcenter.org.

 

Mon, Dec. 1st 7pm - Town of Galena Mayor & Council Meeting at 101 S. Main St., Galena; Call 410-648-5151; www.townofgalena.com.

 

Mon, Dec. 1st 7:30pm - Steel Band Concert at Decker Auditorium, Washington College, 300 Washington Ave., Chestertown; Call 410-810-5046; mnelson4@washcoll.edu.

 

Wed, Dec. 3rd 12pm - RH Senior’s Lunch Group meets at 21273 Sharp St., Rock Hall; Open to all seniors; Meets 1st Wed Monthly; Call 410-810-2074.

 

Wed, Dec. 3rd 6:30pm-9pm - Town of Centreville Christmas Tree Lighting at the Courthouse Green, downtown Centreville; www.townofcentreville.org.

 

Fri, Dec. 5th 6pm-8pm - Members & Guest Holiday Gathering at Wrights Chance, 119 S. Commerce St., Centreville; Fun, food, holiday parade, and more; QAC Historical Society; www.qachistoricalsociety.org.

 

Fri-Sun, Dec. 5th-21st - “Rodgers & Hammerstien’s Cinderella” at Garfield Center for the Arts, 210 High St., Chestertown; Fri & Sat 7pm, Sun 2pm; Call 410-810-2060; www.garfieldcenter.org.

 

Fri, Dec. 5th 5pm-7pm & Sat, Dec. 6th 9am-12pm - Join The Republicans of Kent at the Farmers Market in front of 227 High St.; Kent Republican Headquarters, 302 Park Row, Chestertown; Register to vote; Change party affiliation; Volunteers welcome; Call 410-924-4442; www.gopofkent.com; www.kentcountyrcc.com

 

Fri-Sun, Dec. 5th-7th - Festival of Trees at the Towers Family Historical Museum, 26299 Sennett Rd., Denton; Sat 12pm-5pm, Sun 12pm-3pm; Decorated trees, crafts, refreshments, photos with Santa; Benefits Compass hospice, supportive care and grief services; To donate or sponsor call 443-262-4106; sbaird@compassregionalhospice.org; www.compassregionalhospice.org.

 

Fri & Sat, Dec. 5th & 6th - Dickens of a Weekend in downtown Chestertown; Victorian holiday extravaganza; Beers & bonfires,carriage rides, music and drama, Father Christmas, fire pits, Heritage Village, London Row food & gift vendors, Devils Brigade, O’McPub Band, tarot card and palm readings, 13 Unmerry Monsters Talk, Tiny Tim’s activities and petting zoo, Holiday Home Tour, Victorian Tea, Run Like The Dickens 5K, Main Stage Live Performances & Strolling Entertainment; Details & full schedule available at www.dickenschestertown.org.

 

Fri, Dec. 5th 5pm-7:30pm - Frosty’s Holiday Village at Anchor Church, 620 Goldsborough St., Easton; Free activities, professional photos, holiday crafts & treats; Parking available at The Country School; Register at https://forallseasonsinc.org/event/frostys-holiday-village-2/

 

Fri, Dec. 5th 5pm-7pm - First Friday Celebration in Downtown Chestertown; Extended shopping hours and specials; www.downtownchestertown.org.

 

Fri, Dec. 5th 6pm-9pm - Preview Party for Festival of Trees at the Towers Family Historical Museum, 26299 Sennett Rd., Denton; $60/pp; Advanced tickets required; Call 443-262-4106; sbaird@compassregionalhospice.org; Purchase tickets online at www.compassregionalhospice.org.

 

Fri, Dec. 5th 6:30pm-10pm - Town of Centreville Christmas Parade at the Courthouse Green, downtown Centreville; www.townofcentreville.org.

 

Fri, Dec. 5th 8pm - First Friday with Joe Holt, Sharon Sable & Shawn Qaissaunee at The Mainstay, N. 5753 Main St., Rock Hall; Ticket $20/advance, $25/door; Call 410-639-9133; www.mainstayrockhall.org.

 

Sat & Sun, Dec. 6th & 7th 11am-3pm - Yuletide Festival at Mount Harmon, 600 Mount Harmon Rd., Earleville; $10/pp, $5/FOMH members; Call 410-275-8819; www.mountharmon.org.

 

Sat & Sun, Dec. 6th & 7th 11am-3pm - Holiday Train Show at 3 Third Ave., Betterton; Free admission, family friendly; Largest train art display in Kent County; Sponsored by Mayor & Council and Betterton Community Dev.; Donations appreciated; Call 410-348-5522.

 

Sat, Dec. 6th 1pm-2:30pm - DASH Freedom to Dream Academy at Sumner Hall, 206 S. Queen St., Chestertown; Monthly program designed to inspire imagination, creativity, and a love of reading; Elementary age; Register at www.sumnerhall.org/dash.

 

Sat, Dec. 6th 5pm-8pm - Annual Winter Festival at Galena Town Hall, 101 S. Main Street, Galena; Tree Lighting, pictures with Santa, refreshments; Rick’s Rollin’ Restaurant onsite; For complete details, find on Facebook.

 

Sat, Dec. 6th - Crab Basket Tree Lighting Ceremony in Rock Hall; Santa arrives by boat at the Bulkhead at 6pm and travels by fire truck to Main Street to light the basket trees at 7pm; Holiday music; Bring your camera for photos with Santa; Free hot chocolate; Cookie walk at Raum Chapel; www.rockhallmd.com.

 

Sat, Dec. 6th 10am-2pm - QAC Historical Society historic museum houses, Tucker House and Wright’s Chance, open to the public; Free admission; Donations appreciated; Houses are not ADA compliant; Tucker House, 124 S. Commerce St., Centreville; Wright’s Chance, 119 S. Commerce St., Centreville; Call 443-994-7505; qachsociety@gmail.com.

 

Sat, Dec. 6th 4:30pm-6pm - Historic Stevensville Holiday Lights Annual Christmas Tree Lighting, 109 Cockey Lane, Stevensville; www.facebook.com/historicstevensville.

 

Sat, Dec. 6th 5pm-6pm - Queenstown Christmas Tree Lighting & Cookie Walk at Town Square, 7013 Main St., Queenstown; www.queenstown-md.com.

 

Sat, Dec. 6th 12pm-6pm - QAC Watermen’s Association Crab Basket Tree Lighting Event and Vendor Fair at The Crab Deck, 3032 Kent Narrows Way South, Grasonville; Selfies with Santa, artisans and crafters, kids activities, face painting, food trucks, and more.

 

Sun, Dec. 7th 3pm - QA’s Chorale Holiday Concert “A Classic Christmas” at Todd Performing Arts Center at Chesapeake College, 1000 College Cir, Wye Mills; For details, visit www.qachorale.org.

 

Sun, Dec. 7th 10am-2pm - Massey Open Hangar Party & Fly-In at Massey Aerodrome, 33541 Maryland Line Rd., Massey; Rain or shine; Airport, air museum and hangars open; Antique and show cars; Optional to bring a covered dish to share; Call 410-928-5270; www.masseyaero.org.

 

Thurs-Sun, Dec. 11th-14th - 39th Annual Christmas in St. Michaels; Family friendly events all weekend; Holiday meals, music, shopping, tour of homes & lighted boat parade; For tickets visit www.christmasinstmichaels.org/events.

 

Thurs, Dec. 11th 5pm - Gingerbread House Preview Cocktail Party at St. Michaels Community Center, 103 Railroad Ave, St. Michaels; Limited $75 tickets available for advanced purchase online at www.christmasinstmichaels.org.

 

Fri & Sat, Dec. 12th & 13th - A Celtic Christmas Concert with Chester River Chorale at Presbyterian Church, 905 Gateway Dr., Chestertown; Fri. 7:30pm, Sat. 4pm; Reserve tickets at www.chesterriverchorale.org/performances/chester-river-holiday-2025.

 

Sun, Dec. 14th 8am - Guided Birding Tour at Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge, 2145 Key Wallace Dr., Cambridge; Expert birder Terry Allen; Tour via personal vehicle, stopping at various spots; Tours last 3-4 hours; Binoculars & field guides are highly recommended; Free; Call 410-228-2677; www.fws.gov/refuge/blackwater.

 

Sun, Dec. 14th 5pm-6pm - Hanukkah Menorah Lighting at Fountain Park in downtown Chestertown; www.mainstreetchestertown.org.

 

Sun, Dec. 14th 7:30am-10:30am - All You Can Eat Breakfast at Crumpton Vol. Fire Dept., 300 Third St., Crumpton; Held 2nd Sunday of each month; $12/adult, $6/ages 6-12, ages 5 & under free; Call 410-778-6100.

 

Fri-Sun, Dec. 18th-20th - “A Christmas Carol” at Church Hill Theatre, 103 Walnut St., Church Hill;  Fri’s & Sat’s 7:30pm, Sun’s 2pm; $25/adults, $20/members, $15/students; For tickets call 410-556-6003; www.churchhilltheatre.org.

 

Sat, Dec. 27th 8am - Guided Birding Tour at Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge, 2145 Key Wallace Dr., Cambridge; Expert birder Ron Ketter; Tour via personal vehicle, stopping at various spots; Tours last 3-4 hours; Binoculars & field guides are highly recommended; Free; Call 410-228-2677; www.fws.gov/refuge/blackwater.