Holiday to Remember is the theme for the 2026 Festival of Trees, presented by Friends of Hospice

Where:  The Gold Room of The Tidewater Inn Saturday, November 28 to Tuesday, December 1, 2026.

Cost:  $10/ Person, Children 6-12, $5, Under 5, Free

Dates:  Saturday, November 28 10am to  8pm; Sunday, November 29 11am to 8pm; Monday, November 3o 10am to 8pm; Tuesday, December 1 10am to 6pm

In a magical holiday setting, fifty beautifully decorated trees sponsored by individuals and businesses will be on display and for sale.

In addition, holiday entertainment will be performed by local artists, groups, and musicians, along with the sale of festive gifts.

Click here for a full schedule.

Help feed your neighbors with Talbot Parks and Rec, Talbot Skate Rink.

Bring one non-perishable food item to the Talbot Skate Rink November 7th and 21st between 6 and 8pm for $3 off admission.

Donations may include canned soup, beans, fruit, veggies, chicken, and tuna, as well as rice, oatmeal, cereal, and protein bars.  Please do not bring opened or broken containers.

Gather ‘Round Community Dance

We are working with Carpe Diem Arts to hold a community dance at the Talbot County Community Center. The dance is a family friendly event for beginners and experienced dancers alike. The dance is $5 per person. Kids 3 & under are free.

When: October 17th 4:30-6:30
Where: Talbot Community Center Gymnasium
Music: Steve & Ali Quillen
Dance Calling: Rebecca Anger
Presented by: Carpe Diem Arts and Talbot County Parks and Recreation
Decorations Provided by Family Affair Farm

This weekend will be joined by Lawrence Burney @truelaurels to discuss his book ‘No Sense in Wishing’. And to kick off the event we will be honored by a performance from the Friends in Faith Gospel Group.

Join us for this FREE community event. – RESCHEDULED FOR OCTOBER 28, 2026.

Suicidal crises can be temporary, but access to lethal means can turn a temporary crisis into a permanent outcome.

Join For All Seasons’ Lauren K. Weber, Chief Strategy Officer, and Lesa Mulcahy, Chief Clinical Officer, for an introduction to Counseling on Access to Lethal Means (CALM), an evidence-informed approach to reducing suicide risk by creating time, space, and safety when it matters most.

This FREE Lunch & Learn will explore why lethal means safety is an important part of suicide prevention and how compassionate, respectful conversations can help create meaningful layers of safety for someone experiencing a suicidal crisis. Participants will learn practical approaches for talking with individuals at risk about firearms, medications, and other lethal means while preserving dignity, autonomy, and personal choice.

During this session, you will:
– Gain a better understanding of CALM and the role of lethal means safety in suicide prevention
– Learn how to recognize opportunities for a CALM conversation with someone who may be at risk
– Explore practical, compassionate ways to talk about firearms, medications, and other lethal means
– Learn strategies for creating time and distance from lethal means during periods of crisis
– Build greater confidence in having these conversations while respecting dignity, autonomy, and personal choice
– Enjoy a free lunch while learning practical strategies that can help create an important layer of safety when someone is experiencing a suicidal crisis. Whether you work directly with individuals at risk or simply want to be better prepared to support someone you care about, this session will provide knowledge and tools you can put into practice.

Date & Time:
NEW DATE: 🗓️ Wednesday, October 28, 2026
⏰ 12-1:30 PM

Location:
📍 For All Seasons’ Center for Learning – 111 E Dover St, Easton, MD 21601

Who Should Attend?
Mental health professionals, healthcare providers, educators, first responders, community leaders, caregivers, and other caring adults who support individuals who may be at risk for suicide.

Additional Details:
✅ FREE event
✅ Lunch provided

Limited seating! https://CALMLandL.eventbrite.com
Should you have any questions, please contact centerforlearning@forallseasonsinc.org

Meet us at Rails to Trails, at the Dover St. & August St. entrance in Easton, for the Chesapeake Multicultural Resource Center’s Hispanic Heritage Month Block Party. We bring the community together for a high-energy afternoon of music, dancing, food, vendors, piñatas, a raffle, and more. Come celebrate “Many Cultures, One Heart / Varias Culturas, Un Corazón” with family-friendly fun in the sun. No tickets needed — just show up ready to eat, dance, and join the party!

Come have a SPOOKtacular time at Talbot County Community Center! This family fun event includes ice skating, trick-or-treating, face painting, photo opportunities, bounce houses, and more! Don’t miss your chance to show off your fun costume! This is an event for all ages! No pre-registration required. Pay at door.

Save the Date!  Saturday, September 26, 11am – 2pm at Moton Park in Easton

Family Friendly Fun!

• Live Performer
• Face Painting
• Dunk Tank
• Foam Machine
• Live DJ
• Tons of Raffle Prizes

On Saturday, September 26th, the Talbot County Community will come together once again to honor the life and legacy of Frederick Douglass. This year’s celebration marks the 15th anniversary of Frederick Douglass Day and the statue of Douglass outside the County Courthouse. See below for a schedule of events:

10am- Frederick Douglass Day Parade from Easton Elementary to Talbot County Courthouse

10:30am- Welcome Ceremony at Talbot County Courthouse

11am- Marketplace at West and Dover Street

11:30am- Children’s Village at Talbot County Free Library front lawn

1pm- Entertainment Stage at West and Dover Street

1pm- Frederick Douglass Lecture by Damon Root, senior editor at Reason magazine

3pm- Harriette Lowery speech at BAAM Center

3pm- Walking tour of “The Hill” neighborhood with Yvonne Freeman

Carve out some time for Easton’s Fall Kickoff on October 2nd and 3rd! Shop, dine, and stroll the giant pumpkin trail in downtown Easton on Friday and Saturday. Our local shops and galleries are open and ready to help you stock up for the fall season.

Bear Me Into Freedom is a tribute to Talbot County’s native son, Frederick Douglass, made more poignant during America’s Semiquincentennial. Douglass dedicated his life to promoting the ideals of the Declaration of Independence—that all men are created equal and have the inalienable rights of Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness. His fiery oratory and compelling prose advanced American towards the fulfillment of its founding ideals.
Bear Me Into Freedom is a 60-minute immersive experience, a video installation portraying the odyssey of Frederick Douglass from his birth and enslavement in the Eastern Shore’s Talbot County to his life’s work championing abolition, emancipation, and equal rights, and his triumphal return to the county as an elder statesman having become one of the most consequential figures of the 19th century. It tells his story using his words.

Showings: Saturday, August 8th at 10:30am and 1:30pm
Location: Talbot Historical Society, in the Neall House at
29 S. Washington St., Easton, MD 21601
Tickets and Reservations: $10 per person.
Contact THS @ kaylaw@talbothistory.org or call 410-822-0773 to make a reservation.

Take to the skies Friday, August 7th for The Rocketeer at 8:30 pm at the Easton Airport!

Bring a chair and a blanket for cinema under the stars! Our movie nights are free for all ages. Come and enjoy this thrilling adventure at 29051 Corkran Road!

For a complete list of this season’s Outdoor Movie Nights, click here.

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

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.

Mark your calendar for August 1, at 7pm.  For this Summer Sing Choir Festival with music from Bernstein, Copland, Sondheim, Pasek and Paul, and more.

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

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

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.

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!

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!

Exciting summer reading for kids and teens starts on Saturday, June 6th, from 10 am – 2 pm at the Chesapeake Children’s Book Festival at the Talbot County Free Library, 100 W Dover St, in Easton, MD!

Over 20 authors and illustrators will give readings of their books with crafts, displays, and giveaways throughout the day. For a complete schedule, list of authors, and sponsors, click here.

Counting down the days till summer break? We are too! We are excited for this years Summer Enrichment Program which will include trips to Ocean City, Orioles games, and plenty of other activities to keep your kids busy while making memories they won’t soon forget. Go to https://linktr.ee/baam.inc and look for ‘2026 Summer Enrichment Program’ to register today!

 Jun. 22nd – Aug. 7th

9AM – 4PM

Grades 1-12

The Talbot Thrive Rolling Rodeo is a one day event which guides youth using bikes, skateboards and scooters through a play obstacle course. Along the way, riders are faced with decisions about safe practice, using hand signals, riding with traffic, and obeying traffic laws. There is a free helmet giveaway program as well as a bike fixit station. Parents and youth are encouraged to attend – bring your bikes (scooters and skateboards) and/or use one of the bike we will have on loan – especially balance bikes for the youngest of users. New bikes will also be raffled off!