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Wednesday-Sunday, Sept. 28-Oct. 2
Saturday, Oct. 1
Maker's Market
9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center
Saturdays, Oct. 8, 15, 22, 29
Farmers Market
7:30 a.m.-noon
Calvert County Fairgrounds
Saturdays, Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Live Music at the Westlawn Inn
7:30-10 p.m.
The Westlawn Inn
Sunday, Oct. 2
Cardboard Day of Play
Noon-4 p.m.
Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center
Mondays, Oct. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
Monday Memories Tour
Tuesdays, Oct. 4, 11, 18, 25
CBL Science for Citizens
7-8 p.m.
Chesapeake Biological Laboratory
Tuesdays, Oct. 4, 11, 18, 25
Farmers Market
3-7 p.m.
Calvert Memorial Hospital Parking Lot
Thursday, Oct. 6
Paleontology, the Environment and Maritime History Talk with Dr. Ralph Eshelman
7-8:30 p.m.
Calvert Marine Museum
Thursdays, Oct. 6, 13, 20, 27
Farmers Market
3-6:30 p.m.
Solomons Riverwalk
Friday, Oct. 7
Farmers Market, Classic Car Cruise-In & Art Fair
6-9 p.m.
North Beach Waterfront
Sunday, Oct. 9
DuckFest
1-6 p.m.
Ruddy Duck Brewery & Grill
Friday, Oct. 14
Tim and Savannah Finch with The Eastman String Band
7-9 p.m.
Calvert Marine Museum
Saturday, Oct. 15
1st Annual JPPM 5k Run/Walk
7-11 a.m.
Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum
Saturday, Oct. 15
ACLT Guided Canoe Trip on Parkers Creek
1-4 p.m.
American Chestnut Land Trust
Friday, Oct. 21
Memories of Country - Fall/Winter Music Series
7-11 p.m.
Chesapeake Beach Resort & Spa
Friday, Oct. 28
Split 2nd - Fall/Winter Music Series
7-11 p.m.
Chesapeake Beach Resort & Spa
Saturday, Oct. 29
Hound of the Town
Noon-2 p.m.
North Beach Waterfront
Saturday, Oct.29
Boo Bash
3-5 p.m.
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Autumn Events Spice Up the Season
Autumn is a favorite time of the year in Calvert County as we welcome the harvest of fresh fall produce along with the bountiful crab and oyster season. The calendar is bursting with events featuring fun for all ages. Here is a quick sampling:
Chili in the Garden
 This annual bash, held Saturday, Oct. 1, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center, will include public chili tasting, live music, a classic car show, the Maker's Market, family activities, beer and wine, and much more - all set amidst the backdrop of beautiful Annmarie Garden. 410-326-4640; info@annmariegarden.org
Calvert County Farm Festival  Celebrate local agriculture with the 2016 Calvert County Farm Festival. Get to know the rural community by spending the day on six working farms Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 15 and 16, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The event, held rain or shine, is a great family outing with hay rides, petting zoos, wine tastings, corn mazes and more. 410-535-4583; info@ecalvert.com
Harvest Taste of Solomons
 Each fall the seaside town of Solomons rolls out the red carpet for foodies and hosts the Harvest Taste of Solomons. On Saturday, Oct. 22, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., come sample the fare from area restaurants for just $4 per ticket. Once you've had your fill, visit the bustling businesses up and down the tiny island and revel in the relaxing waterside setting.
 trick-or-treating extravaganza, Halloween in the Garden on Saturday, Oct. 29, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Come celebrate the change in the season by participating in this beloved Southern Maryland family tradition.
For the 17th year, youngsters and their families are invited to parade down the garden's wooded path collecting treats and small gifts from more than 70 booths. It's a wonderful opportunity to enjoy nature's beautiful fall colors. Don't miss the Scarecrows in the Garden exhibit featuring fun and funky handmade scarecrows. New this year are sales booths offering a variety of handmade crafts and other products.
410-326-4640; info@annmariegarden.org
Farmers Markets
 Calvert County's five farmers markets are winding down for the season's end in November, but there is still farm-fresh fare to be found with a little fall flare. Now in season are tomatoes, melons, corn, beans, cabbage, cucumbers, peppers, squash, potatoes, pumpkins (of course) and much more. Visit online for farmers market locations and a handy harvest guide showing all the tasty treats available this fall. 410-535-4583; info@ecalvert.com
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Appreciating the Patuxent River
Each fall the Calvert Marine Museum in Solomons hosts a
 celebration of Maryland's largest and longest river. Patuxent River Appreciation Days is a two-day event that brings the community together in celebration of the river's rich influence on the region's quality of life.
Free boat rides, live music, a parade and more are part of the event on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 8-9, from 10 a.m.to 5 p.m. Don't miss the arts and crafts show with more than 30 artists,
 live music on two stages, good food, toy boat building, exhibits, demonstrations, displays and educational activities about green products, recycling, oyster farming, native plants, wildlife, restoration efforts, live animals and more. Celebrate the "Bounty of the Patuxent" on Saturday from noon to 4 p.m. with local wine tasting and local produce. The parade, a mile-long pageant of fun, starts Sunday at 2 p.m. Join us as we celebrate the recreational, cultural and historical impact of the state's great river.
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'Tis the Season for Seafood
For seafood lovers, Southern Maryland is the place to be in the fall. The largest and fattest blue crabs come from local waters  in September and October, and the long-awaited oyster harvest season begins Oct. 1.
The best way to satisfy your crustacean craving or mollusk mania is at one of Calvert County's outstanding restaurants featuring locally sourced seafood. Nothing beats relaxing at a waterside café and sampling county culinary creations along with beer and wine made just  minutes away.
For you aspiring chefs, we have a real bonus. We've cajoled local restaurateurs into sharing some of their favorite recipes. But please, keep these to yourself. They include some truly great oyster and crab dishes, along with recipes for rockfish, grouper and even a few autumn-themed side dishes and drinks. It's enough to dazzle any dinner party. Happy eating!
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Calvert Library offers complimentary or reduced-price passes to more than 20 participating community partners, including museums, wineries, parks and more. All you need is a library card!
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