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11/01/2024

In just 4 more weeks the Grand Illumination will brighten your holiday spirits once again on December 1st!

What event are you wishing to see or attend this Holiday Season? 🎀❄️

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10/30/2024

Big news! The Banneker-Douglass-Tubman Museum is unveiling its new name on November 1st, featuring keynote speaker Nikki Giovanni. Nikki will share powerful words in reflection, celebration, and inspiration for the museum's new name. ✨

Celebrate Maryland's 160th Emancipation Day with us! 🙌💖

📅 Date: Nov 1, 2024
🕛 Time: 12 PM
📺 Live on Banneker-Douglass-Tubman Museum & YouTube

10/29/2024

Holiday lights, , and a friend? 🤩

Get cozy with us in this winter season and catch the dazzling Lights On The Bay from November 24, 2024 - January 1, 2025 ❄️ ⛄️

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10/26/2024

Today is 🎃

Comment '🎃' if you have seen this
in downtown Annapolis

📸: Jarvin Photography

10/25/2024

We took very serious this year at the visitor's center! 👻🧙‍♀️🎃🧛‍♀️

Don't be afraid, cast your vote for us at this link: https://bit.ly/WestStreetVote2024

Vote us as your favorite scarecrow, #15 Vincent Anne Polis and favorite haunted decorations, Historic Hauntings

10/21/2024

Reminder that there are just a few more weeks until looks like this again for the holiday season! 🎄🦀⭐️🎀

Share this with someone you need to bring to Annapolis this winter! ❄️

📸: Jarvin Hernandez Bob Peterson

10/18/2024

We love the B2C side of Visit Annapolis, however, today we want to give a special goodbye to an incredible colleague! Brandi Hunter McKeating

Brandi has been the face behind our social media accounts since June of 2020! As she starts her new adventure, we can't help but to reflect on the amazing impact she's had on building our social media community for Visit Annapolis and Anne Arundel County. Her creativity, passion, and dedication will be missed.💙

Congratulations and see you around! 🎉

10/17/2024

Did you know you can race across the iconic ? 🏅

Well, only for one day! If you're looking for reasons to join the Bay Bridge Run presented by Corrigan Sports on November 10, 2024, check the link below!

https://bit.ly/5ReasonstoJointheBayBridgeRun

📸: Jay Fleming, Photographer

10/15/2024

Pups and humans love , how could we not? Downtown Annapolis Partnership 🐾🎃

📸: Jarvin Photography

10/14/2024

It's !

In our very own , is an area with evidence of Indigenous American activity for at least 10k years. Find out what you don't know below:

🏕️ Ancient Villages: Site of large Indigenous villages and gatherings.
🦪 Natures Diet: Archaeological findings show a diet rich in oysters, fish, crabs, and freshwater shellfish.
🌾 Local Flora: Eatable water plants like tuckahoe and wild rice still grow in the shallow waters today.
🌿 Explore the Trails: Walk 19 miles of scenic trails.
🛶 Paddle the Marshes: Kayak across 2,000 acres of stunning tidal freshwater marsh.
📍 Location: Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary, .
🏺 Cultural Heritage: Numerous Indigenous artifacts have been found here, hinting at the area's rich history.

10/10/2024

Calling all bakers and cake decorators! Enter The Great Annapolis Gingerbread Houses contest! ❄

We are thrilled that the Gingerbread Houses will be showcased again at the Annapolis Visitors Center at 26 West Street from Sunday, November 24th thru December 1st. Winners will be announced at the Annapolis Chocolate Binge Festival on Sunday, December 1st.

10/10/2024

Wishing the United States Naval Academy a Happy Navy Birthday! 💙⚓🌊🎉

📸: Jarvin Photography

10/09/2024

The Great Annapolis Pumpkins are shining gourd-geously all over Downtown Annapolis! Downtown Annapolis Partnership

Don't miss your chance at snapping a photo or two and earning a chance to win some hauntingly fun prizes! Learn more about where the pumpkins are located: https://www.visitannapolis.org/events/annual-events-and-festivals/great-annapolis-pumpkins/

10/04/2024

Discovering 1,000 lb pumpkins in a historic 18th-century waterfront town is a rare treat! The Great Annapolis Pumpkins event kicks off after the first weekend in October! They arrive the week of October 7th!🎃

Spotted a pumpkin? Snap a photo and enter the contest for a chance to win prizes from local businesses! Don’t forget to use to participate. Stay tuned for all the fun at the Great Carving!

📸: Photography

10/03/2024

The Annapolis Powerboat Show begins today at ! 🌟 We hope you’ve got your tickets, because it’s time for an amazing show! ⛵️🌊

10/02/2024

has arrived, and we are here for it!

Thanks Washingtonian for the shout-out to our Annapolis Ghost Tours & Crawls haunted Tavern Tour.

It's a highlight! 👻

Tours that are more chilling than cheesy

09/26/2024

Fall-ing into adventure! Who else can’t get enough of pumpkin spice treats, beautiful fall colors, cozy wine tastings, and fun days at the farm? 🍷🍁

📷: Anne Morrison

We want to hear from you! What’s your favorite ? Share in the comments.

09/20/2024

Are you ready for the Annapolis Baygrass Music Festival? It's going to be another epic festival weekend in !

Sandy Point State Park once again hosts the Annapolis Baygrass Festival, supporting live music and conservation on the shores of the Chesapeake Bay!

09/19/2024

Are you ready for the Annapolis Boat Shows? Thanks to HAVEN Lifestyles for this great feature about one of our city's most beloved annual traditions!

https://havenlifestyles.com/two-major-annapolis-boat-shows-set-to-drop-anchor-in-october/

09/17/2024

Spend your weekend dancing the night away under the Chesapeake Bay moon at Annapolis Baygrass Festival 🎸🏖

https://www.visitannapolis.org/events/annual-events-and-festivals/annapolis-baygrass-music-festival/

09/14/2024

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09/13/2024

The Annapolis Songwriters Festival and Maryland Seafood Festival are at the top of the Washington Post's Top Things to Do in D.C. this weekend! ✨

Maryland Seafood Festival

https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2024/09/12/best-things-to-do-dc/

09/12/2024

Good eats, fresh from the !

Support local at the 58th annual Maryland Seafood Festival this weekend on the shores of Sandy Point State Park. Eat your fill of crabs, crab cakes, and oysters while enjoying live music, performers, seafood-eating contests, and more!

Tickets are still available at: https://abceventsinc.ticketspice.com/2024-maryland-seafood-festival

Photos by Jay Fleming, Photographer (photo 1) and Treeolowphoto (photo 2)

09/12/2024

How would you spend a day in Maryland's state capital? Northern Virginia Magazine has a few ideas...

What to do in Annapolis, Maryland. Banneker-Douglass Museum. Naval Academy. Wilma Lee skipjack. Annapolis waterfront