Events on Maryland’s Eastern Shore

Find upcoming events on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, including festivals, live music, arts and culture, food and drink events, and seasonal celebrations. This local events calendar highlights what’s happening in Easton, St. Michaels, Oxford, Chestertown, and nearby Eastern Shore towns, making it easy for visitors and residents to plan their time in the area.

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  • Sail on the Skipjack Nathan (June 17th)

    Nathan sails from May through October. Each sail is two hours long and generally includes an oyster dredging demonstration. Sails are unique depending on wind, weather, captain and crew. Advance reservations are recommended and accepted online use the link below, until midnight of the day before the sail. We carry up to 20 passengers per […]

    $40
  • Murder Mystery Dinner Cruise (June 17th)

    Take a relaxing 3-hour cruise and live show on one of the most exciting attractions offered on Maryland’s Eastern Shore! The boat offers a fully enclosed lower deck with heating and air conditioning, as well as a covered upper deck with a great view of the river. Catered by Suicide Bridge Restaurant and features local […]

    $85
  • Father’s Day Riverboat Cruise

    Take a relaxing 3-hour cruise on one of the most exciting attractions offered on Maryland’s Eastern Shore! The boat offers a fully enclosed lower deck with heating and air conditioning, as well as a covered upper deck with a great view of the river. Catered by Suicide Bridge Restaurant and features local seafood and Eastern […]

    $80
  • St. Michaels Ghost Walk – Spirits of Rowdy Women

    The walk begins in front of the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum and makes its way through around the St. Michaels harbor and around St. Michaels historic downtown. Visit an old cemetery and hear stories about St. Mary’s Square where ghosts of unremembered dead once haunted a school that was on the Square.  Visit the Victoriana […]

    $25
  • Sail on the Skipjack Nathan (July 1st)

    Nathan sails from May through October. Each sail is two hours long and generally includes an oyster dredging demonstration. Sails are unique depending on wind, weather, captain and crew. Advance reservations are recommended and accepted online use the link below, until midnight of the day before the sail. We carry up to 20 passengers per […]

    $40
  • Special 4th of July Fireworks Cruise

    Saturday July 2, 2022 8 PM to 10 PM, $150 per person plus tax and gratuity. Join us for the ultimate Independence Day celebration and Sail Selina the Ultimate St Michaels 4th of July Fireworks Boat Tour! Watch in awe as the stunning St. Michaels 4th of July fireworks reflect over the serene Miles River, […]

    $150
  • Fireworks Near You 2023

    Add a little extra sparkle and excitement to your vacation with the local area's fireworks!  

    Free
  • Berlin Fireworks

    Fireworks start at dusk. Bring lawn chairs, blankets and enjoy. Heron Park is open for viewing. Event Deta

    Free
  • July 4th Holiday Dinner Cruise

    Take a relaxing 3-hour cruise and dinner on one of the most exciting attractions offered on Maryland’s Eastern Shore! Followed by a beautiful display of fireworks!! The boat offers a fully enclosed lower deck with heating and air conditioning, as well as a covered upper deck with a great view of the river. Catered by […]

    $90
  • All You Can Eat July 4th Holiday Crab Cruise on the River Queen

    Cruise on one of the most exciting attractions offered on Maryland’s Eastern Shore… The Choptank Riverboat Company’s the Choptank River Queen paddle-wheeler. Ticket includes all you can eat Crabs, Maryland Crab Soup, Fried Chicken, Clam Strips, Corn on the Cob, Cole Slaw, Dessert, Non-Alcoholic Beverages. Followed by the fireworks around 9:45pm

    $90
  • 4th of July Parade & Fireworks

    Join this patriotic salute to our nation with marching bands, fire engines old and new, cars and vans, service clubs, and scouts! ROUTE: The parade kicks off at Amos Garrett and West Street. We'll head down West Street, the wrong way around Church Circle, and down Main Street. Anywhere along the parade route will provide a good view of […]

    Parking fee
  • 4th of July & fireworks in Cambridge

    Celebrate Independence Day on the Cambridge waterfront with fireworks over the Choptank River!  The best fireworks viewing is at Gerry Boyle Park at Great Marsh, 1 Somerset Ave. in Cambridge, MD. And at Long Wharf Park, High and Water Streets in Cambridge. Fireworks generally start at dusk, around 9:15pm. Bring your own chairs or blankets […]

    Free