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Lotus & Water Lily Festival

Kenilworth Park & Aquatic Gardens 1550 Anacostia Ave. NE, Washington, DC, United States

The 2024 Lotus and Water Lily Festival at Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens takes place this weekend and continues through next! Experience the annual blooming of lotus and water lily flowers, enjoy music and dance performances, arts and crafts, ranger-led tours, and more. The festival will feature extended, nighttime hours on Thursday, Friday and both Saturdays. This year’s Lotus and […]

River Days Festival – Annapolis Maritime Museum Park

This summer the Anne Arundel County Executive’s Office will host five River Days festivals at different waterfront locations throughout the county. Each festival will feature fun activities for all ages, including water activities, environmental educators, boat rides, live music, food trucks, games, crafts, face painting, county agencies, and more. Registration to the festivals is free and […]

River Days Festival – West River Center

This summer the Anne Arundel County Executive’s Office will host five River Days festivals at different waterfront locations throughout the county. Each festival will feature fun activities for all ages, including water activities, environmental educators, boat rides, live music, food trucks, games, crafts, face painting, county agencies, and more. Registration to the festivals is free and […]

River Days Festival – Quiet Waters Park

This summer the Anne Arundel County Executive’s Office will host five River Days festivals at different waterfront locations throughout the county. Each festival will feature fun activities for all ages, including water activities, environmental educators, boat rides, live music, food trucks, games, crafts, face painting, county agencies, and more. Registration to the festivals is free and […]

River Days Festival – Fort Smallwood Park

This summer the Anne Arundel County Executive’s Office will host five River Days festivals at different waterfront locations throughout the county. Each festival will feature fun activities for all ages, including water activities, environmental educators, boat rides, live music, food trucks, games, crafts, face painting, county agencies, and more. Registration to the festivals is free and […]

ShoreRivers 20th Annual Ride for Clean Rivers

ShoreRivers will host its 20th Ride for Clean Rivers—a chance for cyclists to ride the beautiful back roads of Talbot and Queen Anne’s counties in support of the organization’s work for thriving rivers cherished by all Eastern Shore communities. Riders of all ages and levels are welcome to register for fully supported Metric Century (62-mile), 35-mile, […]

Swim & Paddle the South River

This 5 Mile event celebrates the awesomeness of outdoor recreation on the South River and supports the efforts of Live Water Foundation and Arundel Rivers Federation! We are a gathering of novice and experienced swimmers & paddlers celebrating the efforts of these organizations and the impact they have on inclusive water access and sustainable rivers. […]

Maryland Outdoor Recreation Summit

ABOUT THE SUMMIT The Maryland Outdoor Recreation Summit is a space to come together and have exciting conversations on the importance of outdoor recreation to Maryland’s environment, workforce, quality of life and economy! WHO SHOULD ATTEND? Outdoor industry enthusiasts including non-profits, community organizations, private businesses, university students, and public decision makers. WHY ATTEND? Make new […]

Cox Creek Open House 2024

Cox Creek Dredged Material Containment Facility 1000 Kembo Road, Curtis Bay, MD, United States

The Maryland Port Administration is pleased to offer the public the opportunity to explore Cox Creek, only accessible a few times a year, including during our Open House! Cox Creek is an active dredged material placement site that is undergoing expansion and the site also includes 126 acres of preserved wetlands. The open house event will include birding […]

Maryland Youth-Only Trout Fishing Day

Organized by Maryland Department of Natural Resources. A trout fishing opportunity just for youth anglers! Only individuals 15 and younger may fish in certain put-and-take trout areas from 6:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. on March 22, one week before the traditional season opening. The areas that will be open only to youth on this day […]

Maryland Fly Fishing & Collectible Tackle Show

West Village Commons 404 Emerson Drive, Towson, MD, United States

One of the east coast’s premier shows, the Maryland Fly Fishing and Collectible Tackle Show brings together fishing enthusiasts throughout the mid-Atlantic region with high-quality fly-fishing dealers for a day of tackle review, sales, demonstrations, seminars, clinics, and conversation. Plus, a number of collectible fly-fishing tackle dealers on hand, offering a unique selection of vintage […]

Maryland Trout Fishing Opening Day

Assessed and organized by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources. Maryland’s trout season officially opens March 29 at 6:30 a.m. Thousands of hatchery-raised brown, golden, and rainbow trout will be stocked in areas closed to fishing across the state in the weeks leading up to the event. Click here for full details, rules, regs, and […]