The Easton EDC is reaching out to the community to find interested participants in our new Chesapeake Fire & Ice venue, The Children’s Icehouse! The festival, planned for February 16 and 17, 2024, is in its fourth year and attracting thousands of participants. To make the event even more fun and inclusive for our families, event organizers are creating an indoor space for activities. The Children’s Icehouse will be full of interactive activities for the kids (and a place for grownups to get warm too!).

Interested partners should reach out to Deena Kilmon, Director of Strategic Initiatives, Easton EDC at 410-690-7348 or email [email protected]. Non-profit and commercial organizations are encouraged to inquire about participating in the event.

This incredible festival downtown will feature dozens of ice sculptures spread throughout Easton’s historic district. Friday night will kick off with live ice carvings, music, and restaurant specials. The celebration will feature free live music and fire performances, outdoor ice skating, and the unveiling of the weekend’s ice sculptures with a free self-guided tour and light display.

Details: https://discovereaston.com/fireandice/

Easton EDC is excited to announce the launch of our first holiday ornament sale! Perfect for gift-giving or a keepsake, the beautiful full-color enameled ornament depicts the iconic Easton courthouse featuring the Frederick Douglass statue.

Retailers offering the ornament for sale include The Hummingbird Inn, The Mercantile, Studio B Gallery, The Academy Art Museum, and An Optical Galleria.

For more information on the ornament sale, to be a retail location, or for volume purchases please reach out to the Easton EDC, Deena Kilmon, Director of Strategic Initiatives, [email protected] or call 410-690-7348. 

The Fall Kickoff weekend begins with the First Friday Gallery Walk on Friday, October 6.  Gallery talks, live music, the art of fire juggling, and more will start the weekend off with a festive and creative flair! Friday night’s outdoor fun  will begin with live music and  carving demonstrations of giant pumpkins by the artists at Icelab. Carvings will be at approximately 3:00, 4:00, 5:00, and 6:00 PM throughout the downtown area.

New this year, a tablescaping competition will be held throughout the town. Featuring gorgeous displays of china, linens, and other artistic elements, these tables are works of art! Come see the fantastical designs featuring the theme, “Autumn on the Chesapeake.” Featured designers include Set the Table for Me, Hummingbird Inn, The Tidewater Inn, Legal Assets/Welcome Home, Dwelling and Design, Sanctuary Interiors, Agave Arts & Juicing Co, Modern Bulldog and more! Check DiscoverEaston.com/fallkickoff for a map of all of the sites.

In conjunction with this event, everyone is invited to celebrate with the Trippe Gallery!  The month of October marks their 10th anniversary. There will be a special reception on October 6th from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.  Throughout October, the gallery will be featuring works based on a theme of “10” to commemorate the anniversary.

Image courtesy Troika Gallery/John Storck

Troika Gallery will also open a new exhibit featuring the work of Bill Storck. This popular maritime artist has sold hundreds of paintings over the years, and his work just keeps getting better. Storck strives to integrate the water, the wind, the sky and sailing vessels into carefully balanced images. Meet the artists at a reception on Friday from 4-6 pm.

Children are welcome to join in the fun by enjoying the art of fire juggling by Cascading Carlos, who will be performing from 5-7 in Thompson park following the live pumpkin carving. Families are also welcome to bring the kiddos to the Academy Art museum for free pumpkin paintings, a free bicycle helmet safety check by Talbot Thrive, and the last outdoor movie night of the season, “A Nightmare Before Christmas.” All children’s activities are free.

In conjunction with the festival, retailers and restaurants will be hosting a variety of tasting events, sales, and live music performances.  Visitors will be provided with a Pumpkin Trail map featuring all of the locations of the giant pumpkins! Maps will be available online at our festival site or picked up at the Easton Visitor’s Center, 11 S. Harrison Street, Easton MD.

Fall Kickoff Weekend is made possible by the generous support of signature sponsor Preston Automotive Group, Bay Country Security, and Safehouse LLC, Soistman Dental, the Town of Easton, and the Easton Economic Development Corporation.  For details on all of the activities, please visit: www.discovereaston.com or email welcome@discovereaston.com

Easton Economic Development Corporation is excited to announce the return of the two-day, spectacular Fall Kickoff Weekend  on Friday, October 6 – Saturday, October 7, 2023. Giant, professionally carved pumpkins will line the downtown shopping district creating a pumpkin trail throughout town.  This year’s events also feature live music, a designer tablescaping contest, retail and food specials, and lots of activities for the kids.

Friday night will kick off with live carvings of giant pumpkins by the artists at Icelab. Carvings will be at approximately 3:00, 4:00, 5:00, and 6:00 PM. Outdoor live music will enhance the night between 4-7 PM on Harrison Street during First Friday Gallery Walk. Join the party as the Trippe Gallery celebrates ten years, and more! Featured events are on our event website, https://discovereaston.com/fallkickoff/.

In conjunction with the festival, retailers and restaurants will be hosting a variety of tasting events, sales, and live music performances.  Visitors will be provided with a Pumpkin Trail map featuring all of the locations of the giant pumpkins! Maps will be available online at our festival site or picked up at the Easton Visitor’s Center, 11 S. Harrison Street, Easton MD.

Fall Kickoff Weekend is made possible by the generous support of signature sponsor Preston Automotive Group, Bay Country Security, and Safehouse LLC, the Town of Easton, and the Easton Economic Development Corporation.  For details on all of the activities, please visit: www.discovereaston.com or email [email protected]

The Easton Economic Development Corporation is excited to announce the dates of these family-friendly events in Easton, MD.

2023 Summer Outdoor Movie Nights

Families are invited to come early, bring a picnic, and enjoy a free art project sponsored by The 911 Day of Service Project/Americorps. Please note: Movies begin around 8:00 PM (when it is fully dark outside)

September 15 – Hispanic Heritage night (Movie will be in Spanish) – Thompson Park

October 6 – Academy Art Museum, The Nightmare Before Christmas

discovereaston.com/easton-community-movie-nights

Vonda Shepard at the Avalon Theatre, September 22

Shepard has sold over twelve million albums, has won two Golden Globes, two Emmy Awards and two Screen Actors Guild awards. She also holds the Billboard prize for selling the most TV soundtracks in history. She continues to tour the world, playing her original material and the faves from her days on “Ally McBeal” as well as new songs from her ninth solo album, “Red Light, Green Light” (released in September 2022).

https://discovereaston.com/music/vonda-shepard/

Frederick Douglass Day September 23

History buffs as well as anyone looking to enjoy a day-long celebration of community, with emphasis on the legacy of Frederick Douglass, will certainly enjoy this day. Parade, arts and crafts, lectures, cook signings, live music,  interactive activities for children and adults.

Schedule: https://frederickdouglasshonorsociety.com/FrederickDouglassDay.html

Chesapeake Film Festival Sept 30-Oct 1

Join Easton for the live 2023 Chesapeake Film Festival which kicks off September 30 at the historic Avalon Theatre, followed by a second day at the spectacular Ebenezer Theater. The film festival has almost a two-decade record of innovative and unique offerings, something for everyone!

Schedule: https://chesapeakefilmfestival.com/

Fall Kick Off Weekend – October 6&7

This annual spectacular celebration of fall in Easton, MD will have you walking the streets in awe – the Giant Pumpkin trail features dozens of larger-than-life pumpkins, hundreds of pounds of total creative fun! Live carvings by ICELAB are the star of the show! Featuring live outdoor music, food and shopping specials, Easton’s awesome brewfest, tablescaping competition, art displays.

Event website: https://discovereaston.com/fallkickoff/

Easton’s Airport Day – Celebrating 80 years!

Easton Airport will host the 14th annual Easton Airport Day on Saturday, October 14. The annual event is a fun-filled gathering that offers a unique opportunity to visit the community airfield and see what flying is all about.

Formation flyovers highlight the event with “Warbirds” flying patterns over the skies of Talbot County. The world-famous Rubber Chicken Drop Contest will return to delight the crowd as pilots attempt to hit the bed of a pickup truck while flying over the airport. Food vendors will be on site.

https://eastonairport.com/ead/

Candyland October 21 & 22

Kids of all ages will have a blast with a life-size version of Candyland! This amazing fun-filled day is all for the young and the young at heart. Kid’s activities, arts & crafts marketplace, food.
Schedule: talbotcountywomensclub.org

Academy Art Museum Craft Show October 28 & 29

The Academy Art Museum’s 26th Annual Craft Show will feature over 60 artists from across the United States.. With nearly a third of the participants exhibiting for the first time, we the incredible variety of art is sure to be a treat for everyone to enjoy. This is truly a show by artists for artists.

https://academyartmuseum.org/events/craft-show/

Waterfowl Festival, November 10-12

For three days every November, between 18,000 and 20,000 visitors discover the best of local wildlife, nature, art, heritage, food, and fun at the Waterfowl Festival. While strolling along the lovely streets of Easton, MD, visitors can discover the town and a tradition that has been going strong for generations. Tickets are on sale now.

https://waterfowlfestival.org/the-festival/