Details:

We meet Wednesdays at Idlewild Park in Easton at 6pm and Saturdays at the Board of Education Parking lot at 7am.  Runners and walkers of all levels are encouraged to join.

We are excited to invite you to our free weekly Running and Walking Club sponsored by Talbot Thrive, the Town of Easton Parks and Recreation Department, University of Maryland Shore Regional Health, YMCA of the Chesapeake, Coastal Run, Easton Utilities and Run Unleashed for Talbot Humane. This community-driven initiative is designed to bring people together in a fun and supportive environment to improve our physical and mental health.

If you are interested in joining, click on the link or email heather@talbotthrive.org

The St. Michaels Police Department is hosting National Night Out 2026 at the Bay Hundred Community Pool!

Bring the family for a fun-filled community event at the pool!

Talbot County Parks & Rec is hosting a Community Yard Sale on September 19th! 

This is the perfect opportunity to clean out some items you no longer have a need for and sell them at this community-wide yard sale!  Set time starts at 5:30am and the sale runs 6:30am to noon.

$10 Registration and $5 table rental, if needed.

Doggie Dip Day at the Pool!

Celebrate the end of summer with your pup at our annual Doggie Dip Day! For one last hurrah before the pool closes, we’re opening the gates just for the dogs—two hours of splashing, playing, and tail-wagging fun.

Important Info:

• All dogs must be current on vaccinations
• Well-behaved, socialized dogs only.
• Owners (18+) must accompany their dogs at all times. No more than 2 dogs per human.
• Life jackets encouraged for all dogs.
• Humans are welcome to attend, but no swimming for people.
• Dogs must wear a collar with proper ID at all times.

The Talbot County Fair is Thursday, July 9th through Saturday, July 11th. Lots of Fun, Food, entertainment, and More!! For more information, click here!

Come celebrate the new playground at Home Run Baker park in Trappe.  This will be a fun-filled afternoon of yard games, bubbles, crafts, refreshments from Mama Maria’s, and community partners, such as the Talbot Historical Society, Talbot Free Library and Talbot 250.

Celebrate Easton’s 250th birthday at the Independence Day Carnival June 24 – July 4, 2026

The Talbot County Health Department is hosting a Community Baby Shower on Saturday, June 20 from 10 am – 1 pm.

This is a free event for parents-t0-be.  Enjoy food, prizes, and giveways while you connect with supportive organizations, get helpful information, and celebrate new beginnings.  Best of all, free baby items will be available while supplies last.

The Inn at Perry Cabin is hosting FREE weekly open-air movie nights on the Linden Lawn.  Movies begin just after sunset.  Bring a blanket or lawn chair.  Concessions are available for purchase.  In the event of rain, screenings will be held the following evening.   Visit this link for the full schedule of movies.

Young residents between the ages of 6 and 18 are challenged to read a biography of Talbot’s own Frederick Douglass and write what they learned on an entry form to turn into the library.  Winners can receive exciting gift card prizes!  The challenge runs June 1 – September 1 and an award reception will be held on Saturday, September 26th.

This reading challenge is sponsored by the Frederic Douglass Honor Society.  Register in person at the Talbot County Free Library.

Check out the awesome lineup of concerts held at Muskrat Park on Thursday evenings from 6 pm – 7:30.  Bring your blanket or chairs and enjoy a beautiful evening in the park!

Talbot Family Network’s June Conversations on Race program will explore how theater can reflect contemporary conversations about race, identity, and community dialogue through a partnership with local Mid-Shore theatre company, the Groove Factory.

The event will take place on Monday, June 22, 2026, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Talbot County Free Library’s Easton meeting room. A light dinner and refreshments will be provided.

The program, titled “Dialogue on Race: The Dramatic Irony of Racial Discussion,” will feature performers and creative team members connected to the recent production of “53% Of,” a contemporary play examining complicity, identity, and the tensions surrounding race and political discourse in America.

The evening will include a 40-minute live performance of excerpts from the production, presented in an intimate, in-the-round style designed to encourage audience connection and engagement.

Written by New York City-based playwright Steph Del Rosso, “53% Of” examines the social and political divisions that shape conversations about race, privilege, and accountability. The production recently concluded a run as part of the Groove Factory’s 2026 theatrical season..

Following the performance, participants will engage in a facilitated community discussion about the role theater can play in examining difficult social issues and creating opportunities for reflection and dialogue.

“Conversations on Race has always been about creating thoughtful, respectful spaces where people can engage honestly with challenging topics,” said Nancy Andrew, executive director of Talbot Family Network. “Theater invites audiences to experience new perspectives and emotions in a personal way.”

The Groove Factory is a Mid-Shore nonprofit performing arts organization dedicated to creating inclusive opportunities for artistic collaboration, performance, and community engagement.

“Theater has the power to hold a mirror up to society while also creating space for empathy and conversation,” said Cecile Davis, creative director for the Groove Factory. “This discussion allows us to move beyond performance and into community engagement, where art can help people examine assumptions, ask questions, and connect with one another in meaningful ways.”

 

“53% Of challenges audiences to examine the stories we tell ourselves about race, innocence, and responsibility,” E.T. Wilford, artistic director for the Groove Factory, and director of this production. “Our hope is that these conversations continue beyond the stage and encourage people to engage more openly and honestly with one another.”

The Conversations on Race series is held monthly from September through June, with each session designed to stand alone while contributing to an ongoing community dialogue about race, equity, and inclusion.

The event is free and open to the public. Advance registration is required at bit.ly/june26convo, with seating limited.

Talbot Family Network serves as Talbot County’s Local Management Board, established by the state of Maryland to improve coordination of services for children and families. The organization identifies local priorities, directs resources, and promotes collaboration among agencies and community partners. More information is available at https://healthytalbot.org/about/talbot-family-network/.

Join the Academy Art Museum for its 16th annual Juneteenth celebration on June 20th—a wonderful, daylong event celebrating the voices, history, and lived experiences of Easton’s historic Hill Community, one of the oldest free African American neighborhoods in the United States. This year’s program focuses on connection, featuring highlights like guided tours of the Hill led by local community members, a teen essay showcase in partnership with Shore Lit, fun hands-on art activities for children, a lecture by the inspiring artist Tawny Chatmon, and so much more.

On Saturday, June 13, 2026, from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. on South Harrison and East Dover Streets in Easton, all are welcome to join our community at this free community festival celebrating pride in Delmarva. There will be vendors, live performances, and joy!

The St. Michaels Community Center is hosting a Father Daughter Dance on June 12th from 5 –  8 pm.

Learn the art of waterbath canning jellies and jams in June!

Be a part of a special event to help uplift our youth and families at the Queen Anne’s County Family YMCA!

Featuring special guest from Australia, Matt Runnalls, world renowned Mind & Behavior Specialist and Mental Health Advocate.

Enjoy fun activities, such as live music, a gaga ball pit, art, resources, and food trucks!

Come to the Easton Library Lobby on May 19th for office hours with Talbot County Parks and Rec!

Learn about Talbot County Parks & Rec and register in person.  Meet the Program Coordinator, Ellie Kilmon and share things you would like to see at Talbot County Parks & Rec.

The series is pleased to welcome Collins & Vocke as the NEW featured performers. Together Sarah Collins and Jonathon Vocke bring a fresh take to both Irish and Old-Time music, pairing traditional fiddle melodies with two-fingered banjo. Drawing inspiration from the Celtic traditions that Sarah grew up with in Boston and the old-time and folk scene that Jonathan calls home in Baltimore, this duo explores the space at the intersection of these musical styles. The music they create together is first and foremost about groove, and plays with the balance of lightness, sensitivity, and grounding.

Talbot Family Network will host its March Conversations on Race program, titled “Dialogue on Race Through History: Legacy, Landscape, and the Lives We Remember,” on Monday, March 23, 2026, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum at 215 N. Talbot St., St. Michaels, Md. A light dinner and refreshments will be provided.

This month’s conversation will explore the region’s history through the lens of Frederick Douglass and the broader landscape of enslavement that shaped Talbot County. While Douglass’ life story is extraordinary, his experiences offer a powerful window into the realities faced by many people who lived and labored in the region, including countless individuals whose names and stories were never recorded.

The session will also connect to the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum’s exhibition Bear Me Into Freedom: The Talbot County of Frederick Douglass, which examines Douglass’ early life on Maryland’s Eastern Shore and the historical landscape that influenced his journey. Opened this month, Bear Me Into Freedom is inspired by local photographer and historian Jeff McGuiness’ book of the same name.

“Frederick Douglass’ story begins here in Talbot County, and it provides an opportunity to reflect not only on his remarkable life but also on the broader history of this place,” said Talbot Family Network Executive Director  Nancy Andrew. “These conversations help our community explore how the past continues to shape our understanding of identity, belonging, and shared responsibility today.”

Participants will consider how communities remember history, whose stories are preserved, whose are lost, and what it means to live alongside that legacy today. The discussion is designed to encourage thoughtful dialogue and reflect on the connections between local history and present-day community life.

“History is not just something we study in textbooks. It lives in the places around us and in the stories we choose to remember,” said Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum Vice President, Learning & Innovation Jill Ferris. “Frederick Douglass’ experiences here on the Eastern Shore help illuminate a larger story about the people and landscapes that shaped his life, and the many voices that remain part of that history.”

The event is free and open to the public. Advance registration is required, and seating is limited. Registration is available at bit.ly/march26convo.

The Conversations on Race series is held monthly from September through May, typically on the last Monday of each month. Each session is designed to stand alone while contributing to an ongoing community dialogue about race, equity, and inclusion. Partners for the 2025–26 series include ShoreRivers, Shore Lit, Talbot County Free Library, and additional community organizations.

Talbot Family Network serves as Talbot County’s Local Management Board, established by the state of Maryland to improve coordination of services for children and families. The organization identifies local priorities, directs resources, and promotes collaboration among agencies and community partners. More information is available at www.healthytalbot.org/about/talbot-family-network.

More about the exhibit is at www.cbmm.org/bear-me-into-freedom/.

(Photo courtesy CBMM)

Join us for the grand opening of the St. Michaels Library Branch at 106 Fremont St., St. Michaels!

Celebrate our reopening with a ribbon cutting ceremony, refreshments, music by the St. Michaels Middle-High School Band, STEM activities, performances by Cascading Carlos, and family-fun activities for all ages!

Tours of the new facility will also be held throughout the day.

This book group, co-sponsored by Talbot Family Network and the Talbot County Free Library, is open to any interested community members. Attend a single session or be part of the whole series.

January 2026 Title
American Nations: A History of the Eleven Rival Regional Cultures of North America

The Talbot Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Book Group chooses materials designed to get people thinking and talking about perspectives outside of their lived experiences. Please join us to explore wide-ranging ideas and voices in order to build the skills and vocabulary to help foster a community that serves us all.

For more info: https://tcfl.org/bookclub/

Talbot Family Network will launch the January installment of its Conversations on Race series with a new community partnership and an interactive program focused on language, power, and equity.

The event will take place on Monday, January 26, 2026, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Fello’s Port Street Commons, located at 480 Port Street in Easton. A light dinner and refreshments will be provided.

For January, Talbot Family Network is partnering with Shore Lit to present a 90-minute facilitated program centered on Critical Language Awareness and Linguistic Justice. The session will explore how language shapes perceptions, reinforces bias, and influences a sense of belonging, with an emphasis on listening, reflection, and dialogue.

The program is being designed and facilitated by Shore Lit Founder and Director Kerry Folan, who will incorporate audio storytelling and guided discussion to examine how oral prejudice and assumptions about language affect individuals and communities. The format is intended to encourage shared learning in an accessible, welcoming environment.

“Conversations on Race creates space for our community to engage with complex issues in thoughtful and meaningful ways,” said Nancy Andrew, executive director of Talbot Family Network. “This partnership with Shore Lit allows us to explore race through the lens of language, which is central to how we connect, include, and understand one another.”

“Our conversations about race often focus on visual signifiers and perceptions. But there are also relationships among race, language, and power,” said Folan. “This conversation draws on my training as a professor of writing and literature and invites people to reflect on their own experiences with language, considering the often invisible power structures inherent within and the impact of linguistic hierarchies on our perceptions of race.”

The event is free and open to the public, with advanced registration required and seating limited. Registration is available at bit.ly/jan26convo.

The Conversations on Race series is held monthly from September through May, typically on the last Monday of each month. Each session stands on its own while contributing to a broader community dialogue on race, equity, and inclusion. Partners for the 2025–26 series include Shore Lit, the Water’s Edge Museum, the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, and others.

Shore Lit is a nonprofit literary organization based on Maryland’s Eastern Shore that promotes reading, creative writing, and literary engagement across the region. Through free author talks, youth writing workshops, and literacy programs, Shore Lit amplifies diverse voices and creates experiences of joy and connection around storytelling. Its programs serve readers and writers across ages and backgrounds throughout the Mid-Shore, with more at www.shorelit.org.

Talbot Family Network serves as Talbot County’s Local Management Board, established by the state of Maryland to improve coordination of services for children and families. TFN identifies local priorities, targets resources, and fosters collaboration across agencies and communities. More information is available at www.healthytalbot.org/about/talbot-family-network/.

Rescheduled for Friday, December 12, 2025!
Join For All Seasons for an evening with Frosty and a magical holiday village. Enjoy FREE activities including professional photos with Frosty, juggling with Cascading Carlos, Frosty’s Winter Wonderland on the big screen, cocoa, sweet treats, and more than 50 inflatables.

We’re also supporting neighbors facing food insecurity. If you’re able, please bring non-perishable food items to benefit Anchor Church’s community distribution.

Thanks to our generous sponsors, this event is free and open to all. Pre-register for your photo with Frosty and find suggested food donation items at ForAllSeasonsFrosty.org. Parking is available at The Country School.

Improv for Humans – A Free Community Workshop
Join Improv Easton – Talbot County’s favorite (and only!) improv troupe – for a free, beginner-friendly improv workshop designed for real people—no stage experience needed! “Improv for Humans” is a high-fun, low-stress event that uses playful games to build confidence, creativity, and connection. Come solo or bring a friend!
Free to attend – just bring yourself

For All Seasons is bringing back the popular family event, Frosty’s Holiday Village, on Friday, December 6th, 5:30 PM – 8 PM at Anchor Church (620 Goldsborough St., Easton, MD 21601). The event will have FREE activities, including – professional photos with Frosty and friends, holiday crafts, complimentary cocoa, cider, and winter treats, entertainment from Cascading Carlos the Juggler, and a continuous showing of “Frosty’s Winter Wonderland” on the big screen. This year, the event is adding 20 new inflatables and a second movie!

Pre-register for your family photo with Frosty NOW!:
https://forallseasonsinc.lpages.co/holiday-village-2024/

We hope to see you there!