Quiet Waters Park - Nestled between the South River and Harness Creek, Quiet Waters Park in Annapolis offers a wide variety of family activities. Visitors can walk, jog, or bike on over 6 miles of paved trails winding through hardwood forests and past grassy fields, play at the large, multi-level children´s playground, enjoy the vistas of the South River Promenade and Scenic Overlook, or picnic among 340 acres of beautiful park land. Boating opportunities are available. The park´s Visitor Center includes formal gardens, art galleries, and public restrooms.
For more information...Anne Arundel County Fair - The annual fair features carnival rides, livestock and poultry shows and vendors. It also includes live music performances by regional folk and country-western singers, a senior citizens talent show, cutest kid and pie-eating competitions and a Fair Ambassador Contest for boys and girls
Maryland Renaissance Festival - Held on weekends during a two-month period, the festival offers Renaissance art, theater, food, games, crafts, dancing and music. Featured is a jousting tournament that includes participants from all over North America. Mailing address: PO Box 315, Crownsville, Md. 21032.
First Night Annapolis - This alcohol-free, all-arts New Year's Eve celebration offers theatrical, dance and music performances, poetry and crafts workshops, face painting, comedy and storytelling. Events are held throughout downtown and historic Annapolis.