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Hello Annapolis! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning. In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: A new mural downtown, a full moon paddle, and vintage toys + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Art brings life downtown: Henley Beall finished a new mural supporting businesses blocked by City Dock construction. The mural will remain three years, guiding pedestrians and boosting foot traffic at Annapolis’ lower dock -- read the full story.
Festival weekend kicks off: Annapolis Baygrass will launch its weekend September 18 with a Friday night party at Maryland Hall, featuring two Jammy Buffet sets, opener Cumberland Honey, merch, ticket giveaways, and free parking -- get all the details.
Nautical style meets function: Annapolis-based Weems & Plath introduced the Endurance Weather Center, a customizable station for boats or homes that unites clock, barometer, and comfortmeter, with Slide-n-Lock mounting and brass or chrome finishes -- see the full details.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Freshen up your nest: Annapolis Bay Area Furnishings is an easy local fix when your couch has more miles than your car or your dining chairs wobble like skiffs on City Dock. Pop in, browse without the pressure, and find pieces that actually suit your space and style.
Brunch with a purpose: Light House Bistro is the rare spot where your blueberry pancakes and crab dip pair with feel-good impact. It’s a social enterprise of The Light House, giving hands-on training and living-wage jobs to neighbors rebuilding stability, so plan a brunch this week that tastes good and does good.
Little pirates, big smiles: Pirate Adventures on the Chesapeake transforms a regular afternoon into a swashbuckling quest with water cannon battles, treasure hunts, face paint and costumes. Line it up this week for birthdays, entertaining visiting family, or just giving your kids a story they'll tell at bedtime for weeks.
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04 — Our recommendations
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05 — The event calendar Fun for the famOur favorite upcoming kid and family-friendly events. All events are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
✂ Crafternoon - Art To Wear @ The Chesapeake Children's Museum | Wednesday (7/22) at 1:00 PM – Channel your inner PTA tie-dye captain at this crafternoon, turning T-shirts into wearable art with permanent dye, fabric markers, gems, and more. A limited stash of tees is provided, so consider reviving that beloved concert relic from the drawer.
🐾 Creek Critters Nature Walk @ Chesapeake Children's Museum | Thursday (7/23) at 10:30 AM – Swap errands for a guided amble through woodlands and wetlands to Spa Creek, where the locals have feathers, not boat shoes. It is short, scenic, and unhurried, with binoculars provided in limited supply, so curiosity is rewarded, and readers may be handy.
🎶 2026 Goshen Summer Concert Series @ Goshen Farm | Friday (7/24) at 6:30 PM – Free Friday nights at Goshen Farm are back, with Broadneck breezes, a picnic blanket, and music you do not have to shout over. Two local bands, family friendly, bring chairs, snacks and drinks, and that neighbor who tells the same story every summer.
🎸 Pop Punk Camp @ School of Rock (Arnold) | Monday (7/27) at 9:00 AM – Sign the kids up for School of Rock's Pop Punk Camp, featuring Green Day, Paramore, Blink-182, and more, all building to a live set. Ages 7 to 18 with prior lessons, and pack lunch, snacks, water, and ear protection for whoever forgot they are not 17.
🇬 GhanaFest DMV - Weekend @ Anne Arundel County Fairgrounds (Crownsville) | Friday (8/14) at 6:00 PM – Skip the Beltway loop and take a mini trip to Ghana instead. Expect highlife rhythms, kente colors, and enough jollof to restart the friendly wars, all with a big Akwaaba. No passport, just good vibes, great food, and neighbors you haven't met yet.
🚚 Hello Kitty Cafe Truck East @ Annapolis Mall | Saturday (8/22) at 10:00 AM – If you’ve been looking for an excuse to indulge your inner nine-year-old, the Hello Kitty Cafe Truck is back at Annapolis Mall by the AMC entrance. Expect pink pastries, cute merch, and lines, while supplies last. Bring the kids, or pretend you did.
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07 — Annapolis report Weather forecastToday — High: 87°F — Low: 69°F — Precip: 51%
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible. Later: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Tomorrow — High: 81°F — Low: 68°F — Precip: 2%
Sunny, with a high near 81. North wind around 12 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 68. This house is wildThis reimagined Eastport century home pairs historic craftsmanship with polished updates, from the hand-carved fireplace mantel and artisan ironwork to dentil molding and wide lintels. A 2022 designer kitchen, new screened porch, and private garden bring fresh appeal, while the detached garage, guest suite, and six off-street parking spaces add rare convenience.
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