Wharves of Choptank Visitor & Heritage Center

Wharves of Choptank Visitor & Heritage Center The Wharves of Choptank Visitor & Heritage Center opened its doors in 2017. Make this your first sto

09/19/2024

Fall Fun at JZ Farms in Federalsburg! 🍂

Get ready for an unforgettable fall season at JZ Farms!
Starting today, September 19th, and running through November 10th, we have a fantastic lineup of activities for the whole family.

🌽 Corn Mazes: Challenge yourself with our 10-acre corn maze or enjoy the kiddie maze for the little ones. For an extra thrill, try our flashlight maze on Fridays and Saturdays in October from 10am-8pm. Don’t forget to bring your flashlight!
Pumpkin Patch: Pick your perfect pumpkin from our U-Pick pumpkin patch. We also have a variety of fall outdoor decor available.

🌻 U-Pick Wildflowers: New this year! Come pick beautiful wildflowers to brighten up your home.

🐄 Farm Fun: Enjoy over 20 activities including jumping pillows, corn bins, farm animals, tire playground, and Farmersville—a collection of 12 playhouses.

🎨 Paintball: For an additional fee, try out our exciting paintball attraction.
Hours:
Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays: 10am-5pm
Fridays and Saturdays in October: 10am-8pm

🎟️ Admission: $12 per person at the gate (2 and under are free). Please note, no online tickets for day passes—only season passes available.

👢 Tips: Wear proper footwear as we are a working farm. Bringing a wagon from home can help transport your pumpkins from the field to your car.

09/19/2024

🎨 Meet the Maryland State Arts Council at The Foundry! 🎨

🗓️ October 18, 2024 ⏰ 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM 📍 The Foundry Art Gallery, Denton, MD

Join us for an exciting afternoon at The Foundry! Connect with representatives from the Maryland State Arts Council (MSAC) and discover their incredible work, funding opportunities, and the important role of art in mental health. Enjoy a social hour with refreshments created by the fabulous Tammy Rose, free for all attendees. This is a wonderful opportunity to network with Maryland’s arts community before our Mental Health Art Show later in the evening. We hope to see you there! 🎉
https://carolinearts.org/events/meet-the-maryland-state-arts-council-at-the-foundry/

09/19/2024

🎭✨ Join us for the Annual Literary Event: Night of Knights! ✨🎭
📅 Saturday, November 2, 2024 📍 Caroline Country Club

Matinee: 11:45 AM - 3:00 PM
Evening: 5:45 PM - 9:00 PM
Calling all lords and ladies! Embark on a quest through the legendary tales of King Arthur and His Knights. Enjoy a royal feast, dramatic readings, and a scholarly deep dive into the legends. Plus, don’t miss our exciting silent auction! 🏰🛡️

Dress in your finest medieval attire and be part of this magical event. Tickets are just $50—available to all! 🎟️

Seats are limited, so get yours before October 24th HERE: https://carolinearts.org/events/king-arthur/

09/18/2024

Just a reminder that the Outstanding Dreams Alpaca Farm is hosting their annual Alpaca Farm Festival this weekend!!! You do not want to miss it!

09/18/2024

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09/13/2024

🍂 Get Ready for Fall Fest! 🍂 Mark your calendars for October 30, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the corner of 3rd and Market St. in Denton, MD! Downtown Denton Main Street is hosting the ultimate Fall Fest, featuring delicious eats from local food trucks, unique goods from local vendors, and the best of our Denton Mainstreet Farmer’s Market.

Don’t forget to dress up for the fun-filled costume contest with prizes for the top winners in each category. Whether you're a ghost, goblin, or superhero, we want to see your best!

With free admission, it’s the perfect way to celebrate the season and enjoy a fantastic evening with the community. See you there! 🎃👻🍁

09/13/2024

🍉 **Free Watermelons at Town Hall!** 🍉

Watermelons are now available at Town Hall! It's first come, first serve, so swing by and grab yours while they last!

📍 113 S Main St, Greensboro, MD

09/12/2024

Cruise In Friday night on Market St.

09/11/2024
09/06/2024

We are so sorry this has to be CANCELLED....THIS MEANS ALL THE BUILDINGS MENTIONED ( WEBB and STILL) will not be opened for the Public.

09/05/2024

September is International Underground Railroad Month. Discover the routes, safe houses, and unique places that aided freedom seekers on their daring journey along the Underground Railroad. Plan your visit to Caroline County, Maryland today.

https://visitcaroline.org/undergroundrailroadmonth/

08/30/2024

River City Cruise Co.

08/29/2024

We have quite a few things ahead this fall for you!
Join us for a Meet & Greet with new member and Chamber Partner BBSI at the Wharves of Choptank Visitor & Heritage Center from 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM on September 26th!
Light refreshments, great networking and amazing location!
RSVP/Register here: https://www.carolinechamber.org/events/details/bbsi-meet-greet-4258

Look for our upcoming events all this week!

08/28/2024
08/21/2024

DENTON — Colorful and community-driven art banners are back for the second year in the Denton Artsway on Market Street. They are 60 inches tall and 24 inches wide, and

08/15/2024

Come party with us before the fireworks!Caroline Summerfest

08/15/2024

Join us for the 35th Annual End-of-Summer Celebration in Downtown Denton on Friday & Saturday, August 16th & 17th, from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM!

Enjoy a fantastic time with family and friends while exploring our vibrant street festivities. Plus, we've got you covered with free supervised parking and air-conditioned, handicapped-accessible DCT county buses. Catch the shuttle from the Health and Public Services Building parking lot!

Don’t miss out on the fun—see you there!

visit https://carolinesummerfest.com/ for more information.

08/15/2024

🎆 1 more day until we pack the streets of Denton! See you there!


Photo Credits: Mickey Pullen

Caroline County, MD Tourism Caroline County Government Caroline County Council of Arts, Inc. Caroline County Recreation and Parks

08/14/2024

🌙2 days until we dance the night away!
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Can't wait for you to join us!
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Photo Credits: Mickey Pullen


Caroline County Recreation and Parks Caroline County, MD Tourism Caroline County Council of Arts, Inc. Caroline County Government Mike Hines & The Look

08/08/2024

Our annual Hobby Fair is quickly approaching!

Have a hobby you'd like to share? Give Dicky Wheatley a call at 443-786-1614 .

In any case, mark your calendars and plan to enjoy a free, family friendly local event!

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3 Crouse Park Lane
Denton, MD
21629

Opening Hours

Wednesday 9:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 9:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 9:30am - 4:30pm

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Completed in June 2017, the Wharves of Choptank Visitor and Heritage Center has been 15 year’s in the making.

The visitor center welcomes travelers to Caroline County and should be your first stop to discovering what Caroline County has to offer.

The visitor center offers a great place for travelers to stop, strech their legs, find information on Caroline County and its towns, and take in the views of the Choptank River.