BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Armed Forces Directory - ECPv6.16.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Armed Forces Directory X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.armedforcesdirectory.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Armed Forces Directory REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260725T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260725T200000 DTSTAMP:20260722T135817 CREATED:20260720T202134Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T202135Z UID:10007438-1785009600-1785009600@www.armedforcesdirectory.org SUMMARY:Public Star Party DESCRIPTION:July 4\, 2026 | 12:00 PM – 4:00 PMWilliam Paca House & Garden186 Prince George StreetAnnapolis\, MD 21401 \n \n \n \n Join Historic Annapolis for our Fourth of July Festival! Experience a full day of history\, celebration\, and family-friendly fun as we celebrate the 250th anniversary of American independence!  \nOne ticket gives you access to three sites: the William Paca House and Garden\, Hogshead Trades Museum\, and the Museum of Historic Annapolis.   \nWilliam Paca House and Garden: \nVisitors can enjoy 30-minute guided tours of the William Paca House\, featuring the Annapolis Living Historians. Hear what William Paca and his contemporaries might have thought about the bold decision to declare independence.  \nThe festivities continue in the Paca Garden with face painting\, refreshments and patriotic crafts for all ages. Cool off in our Colonial Beer Garden and enjoy live music from Peter Brice and the New Century Irish-Arts Company.   \nGet hands-on at the Revolutionary Trades Showcase\, where we highlight the everyday skills that helped fuel independence. Try printing pamphlets that spread revolutionary ideas\, learn about healing herbs\, sew stars\, and practice writing colonial-style letters. Have your silhouette created in the Summer House for a unique keepsake!  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register! URL:https://www.armedforcesdirectory.org/event/public-star-party/ LOCATION:HAL Astronomical Viewing Site\, Alpha Ridge Park 11685 Old Frederick Road\, Marriottsville\, MD\, 21104\, United States CATEGORIES:Aberdeen Proving Ground ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.armedforcesdirectory.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Screenshot-2026-07-20-Star-Party.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Howard County Recreation & Parks":MAILTO:ask@howardcountymd.gov END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260730T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260730T190000 DTSTAMP:20260722T135818 CREATED:20260721T155314Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260721T155315Z UID:10007440-1785429000-1785438000@www.armedforcesdirectory.org SUMMARY:2026 SUMMER SOCIAL DESCRIPTION:July 4\, 2026 | 12:00 PM – 4:00 PMWilliam Paca House & Garden186 Prince George StreetAnnapolis\, MD 21401 \n \n \n \n Join Historic Annapolis for our Fourth of July Festival! Experience a full day of history\, celebration\, and family-friendly fun as we celebrate the 250th anniversary of American independence!  \nOne ticket gives you access to three sites: the William Paca House and Garden\, Hogshead Trades Museum\, and the Museum of Historic Annapolis.   \nWilliam Paca House and Garden: \nVisitors can enjoy 30-minute guided tours of the William Paca House\, featuring the Annapolis Living Historians. Hear what William Paca and his contemporaries might have thought about the bold decision to declare independence.  \nThe festivities continue in the Paca Garden with face painting\, refreshments and patriotic crafts for all ages. Cool off in our Colonial Beer Garden and enjoy live music from Peter Brice and the New Century Irish-Arts Company.   \nGet hands-on at the Revolutionary Trades Showcase\, where we highlight the everyday skills that helped fuel independence. Try printing pamphlets that spread revolutionary ideas\, learn about healing herbs\, sew stars\, and practice writing colonial-style letters. Have your silhouette created in the Summer House for a unique keepsake!  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register! URL:https://www.armedforcesdirectory.org/event/2026-summer-social/ LOCATION:Frisco & The Reckless Shepherd\, 8895 McGaw Road\, Columbia\, Maryland\, 21045\, United States CATEGORIES:Fort Meade ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.armedforcesdirectory.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Screenshot-2026-07-21-Summer-Social.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Howard County Chamber":MAILTO:info@howardchamber.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260801T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260801T210000 DTSTAMP:20260722T135818 CREATED:20260721T195154Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260721T195156Z UID:10007443-1785607200-1785618000@www.armedforcesdirectory.org SUMMARY:Candlelight Groove: Symphony & Soul DESCRIPTION:July 4\, 2026 | 12:00 PM – 4:00 PMWilliam Paca House & Garden186 Prince George StreetAnnapolis\, MD 21401 \n \n \n \n Join Historic Annapolis for our Fourth of July Festival! Experience a full day of history\, celebration\, and family-friendly fun as we celebrate the 250th anniversary of American independence!  \nOne ticket gives you access to three sites: the William Paca House and Garden\, Hogshead Trades Museum\, and the Museum of Historic Annapolis.   \nWilliam Paca House and Garden: \nVisitors can enjoy 30-minute guided tours of the William Paca House\, featuring the Annapolis Living Historians. Hear what William Paca and his contemporaries might have thought about the bold decision to declare independence.  \nThe festivities continue in the Paca Garden with face painting\, refreshments and patriotic crafts for all ages. Cool off in our Colonial Beer Garden and enjoy live music from Peter Brice and the New Century Irish-Arts Company.   \nGet hands-on at the Revolutionary Trades Showcase\, where we highlight the everyday skills that helped fuel independence. Try printing pamphlets that spread revolutionary ideas\, learn about healing herbs\, sew stars\, and practice writing colonial-style letters. Have your silhouette created in the Summer House for a unique keepsake!  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register! URL:https://www.armedforcesdirectory.org/event/candlelight-groove-symphony-soul/ LOCATION:Gwynns Falls/Leakin Park\, 1920 Eagle Drive\, Gwynn Oak\, Maryland\, 21207\, United States CATEGORIES:Aberdeen Proving Ground,Fort Meade ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.armedforcesdirectory.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Screenshot-2026-07-21-Symphony-Soul.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260801T210000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260801T230000 DTSTAMP:20260722T135818 CREATED:20260722T173522Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260722T173523Z UID:10007446-1785618000-1785625200@www.armedforcesdirectory.org SUMMARY:Monsters Inc. - Wine Bin Summer Movie Nights DESCRIPTION:July 4\, 2026 | 12:00 PM – 4:00 PMWilliam Paca House & Garden186 Prince George StreetAnnapolis\, MD 21401 \n \n \n \n Join Historic Annapolis for our Fourth of July Festival! Experience a full day of history\, celebration\, and family-friendly fun as we celebrate the 250th anniversary of American independence!  \nOne ticket gives you access to three sites: the William Paca House and Garden\, Hogshead Trades Museum\, and the Museum of Historic Annapolis.   \nWilliam Paca House and Garden: \nVisitors can enjoy 30-minute guided tours of the William Paca House\, featuring the Annapolis Living Historians. Hear what William Paca and his contemporaries might have thought about the bold decision to declare independence.  \nThe festivities continue in the Paca Garden with face painting\, refreshments and patriotic crafts for all ages. Cool off in our Colonial Beer Garden and enjoy live music from Peter Brice and the New Century Irish-Arts Company.   \nGet hands-on at the Revolutionary Trades Showcase\, where we highlight the everyday skills that helped fuel independence. Try printing pamphlets that spread revolutionary ideas\, learn about healing herbs\, sew stars\, and practice writing colonial-style letters. Have your silhouette created in the Summer House for a unique keepsake!  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register! URL:https://www.armedforcesdirectory.org/event/monsters-inc-wine-bin-summer-movie-nights/ LOCATION:The Wine Bin\, 8390 Main St\, Ellicott City\, MD\, 21043\, United States CATEGORIES:Fort Meade ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.armedforcesdirectory.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Screenshot-2026-07-22-Monsters-Inc.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260802T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260802T170000 DTSTAMP:20260722T135818 CREATED:20260722T143541Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260722T143542Z UID:10007444-1785668400-1785690000@www.armedforcesdirectory.org SUMMARY:First Sunday Arts Festival DESCRIPTION:July 4\, 2026 | 12:00 PM – 4:00 PMWilliam Paca House & Garden186 Prince George StreetAnnapolis\, MD 21401 \n \n \n \n Join Historic Annapolis for our Fourth of July Festival! Experience a full day of history\, celebration\, and family-friendly fun as we celebrate the 250th anniversary of American independence!  \nOne ticket gives you access to three sites: the William Paca House and Garden\, Hogshead Trades Museum\, and the Museum of Historic Annapolis.   \nWilliam Paca House and Garden: \nVisitors can enjoy 30-minute guided tours of the William Paca House\, featuring the Annapolis Living Historians. Hear what William Paca and his contemporaries might have thought about the bold decision to declare independence.  \nThe festivities continue in the Paca Garden with face painting\, refreshments and patriotic crafts for all ages. Cool off in our Colonial Beer Garden and enjoy live music from Peter Brice and the New Century Irish-Arts Company.   \nGet hands-on at the Revolutionary Trades Showcase\, where we highlight the everyday skills that helped fuel independence. Try printing pamphlets that spread revolutionary ideas\, learn about healing herbs\, sew stars\, and practice writing colonial-style letters. Have your silhouette created in the Summer House for a unique keepsake!  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register! URL:https://www.armedforcesdirectory.org/event/first-sunday-arts-festival/ LOCATION:53 West Street\, 53 West Street\, Annapolis\, Maryland\, 21401\, United States CATEGORIES:Fort Meade ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.armedforcesdirectory.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Screenshot-2026-07-21-First-Sundays-Arts-Fest.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="INNER WEST STREET ASSOCIATION":MAILTO:hello@innerweststreetannapolis.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260804T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260804T200000 DTSTAMP:20260722T135818 CREATED:20260721T175025Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260721T175027Z UID:10007442-1785862800-1785873600@www.armedforcesdirectory.org SUMMARY:2026 National Night Out DESCRIPTION:July 4\, 2026 | 12:00 PM – 4:00 PMWilliam Paca House & Garden186 Prince George StreetAnnapolis\, MD 21401 \n \n \n \n Join Historic Annapolis for our Fourth of July Festival! Experience a full day of history\, celebration\, and family-friendly fun as we celebrate the 250th anniversary of American independence!  \nOne ticket gives you access to three sites: the William Paca House and Garden\, Hogshead Trades Museum\, and the Museum of Historic Annapolis.   \nWilliam Paca House and Garden: \nVisitors can enjoy 30-minute guided tours of the William Paca House\, featuring the Annapolis Living Historians. Hear what William Paca and his contemporaries might have thought about the bold decision to declare independence.  \nThe festivities continue in the Paca Garden with face painting\, refreshments and patriotic crafts for all ages. Cool off in our Colonial Beer Garden and enjoy live music from Peter Brice and the New Century Irish-Arts Company.   \nGet hands-on at the Revolutionary Trades Showcase\, where we highlight the everyday skills that helped fuel independence. Try printing pamphlets that spread revolutionary ideas\, learn about healing herbs\, sew stars\, and practice writing colonial-style letters. Have your silhouette created in the Summer House for a unique keepsake!  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register! URL:https://www.armedforcesdirectory.org/event/2026-national-night-out/ LOCATION:Color Burst Park\, 6000 Merriweather Drive\, Columbia\, MD\, 21044 CATEGORIES:Fort Meade ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.armedforcesdirectory.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Screenshot-2026-07-21-National-Night-Out.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260807T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260807T200000 DTSTAMP:20260722T135818 CREATED:20260617T150515Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T150533Z UID:10007416-1786122000-1786132800@www.armedforcesdirectory.org SUMMARY:Rotary Club of Annapolis Crab Feast DESCRIPTION:July 4\, 2026 | 12:00 PM – 4:00 PMWilliam Paca House & Garden186 Prince George StreetAnnapolis\, MD 21401 \n \n \n \n Join Historic Annapolis for our Fourth of July Festival! Experience a full day of history\, celebration\, and family-friendly fun as we celebrate the 250th anniversary of American independence!  \nOne ticket gives you access to three sites: the William Paca House and Garden\, Hogshead Trades Museum\, and the Museum of Historic Annapolis.   \nWilliam Paca House and Garden: \nVisitors can enjoy 30-minute guided tours of the William Paca House\, featuring the Annapolis Living Historians. Hear what William Paca and his contemporaries might have thought about the bold decision to declare independence.  \nThe festivities continue in the Paca Garden with face painting\, refreshments and patriotic crafts for all ages. Cool off in our Colonial Beer Garden and enjoy live music from Peter Brice and the New Century Irish-Arts Company.   \nGet hands-on at the Revolutionary Trades Showcase\, where we highlight the everyday skills that helped fuel independence. Try printing pamphlets that spread revolutionary ideas\, learn about healing herbs\, sew stars\, and practice writing colonial-style letters. Have your silhouette created in the Summer House for a unique keepsake!  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register! URL:https://www.armedforcesdirectory.org/event/rotary-club-of-annapolis-crab-feast/ LOCATION:Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium\, 550 Taylor Ave\, Annapolis\, MD\, 21401 CATEGORIES:Fort Meade ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.armedforcesdirectory.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Screenshot-2026-06-16-crab-feast.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260808T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260815T220000 DTSTAMP:20260722T135818 CREATED:20260722T173454Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260722T173456Z UID:10007445-1786176000-1786831200@www.armedforcesdirectory.org SUMMARY:80th Annual Howard County Fair DESCRIPTION:July 4\, 2026 | 12:00 PM – 4:00 PMWilliam Paca House & Garden186 Prince George StreetAnnapolis\, MD 21401 \n \n \n \n Join Historic Annapolis for our Fourth of July Festival! Experience a full day of history\, celebration\, and family-friendly fun as we celebrate the 250th anniversary of American independence!  \nOne ticket gives you access to three sites: the William Paca House and Garden\, Hogshead Trades Museum\, and the Museum of Historic Annapolis.   \nWilliam Paca House and Garden: \nVisitors can enjoy 30-minute guided tours of the William Paca House\, featuring the Annapolis Living Historians. Hear what William Paca and his contemporaries might have thought about the bold decision to declare independence.  \nThe festivities continue in the Paca Garden with face painting\, refreshments and patriotic crafts for all ages. Cool off in our Colonial Beer Garden and enjoy live music from Peter Brice and the New Century Irish-Arts Company.   \nGet hands-on at the Revolutionary Trades Showcase\, where we highlight the everyday skills that helped fuel independence. Try printing pamphlets that spread revolutionary ideas\, learn about healing herbs\, sew stars\, and practice writing colonial-style letters. Have your silhouette created in the Summer House for a unique keepsake!  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register! URL:https://www.armedforcesdirectory.org/event/80th-annual-howard-county-fair/ LOCATION:Howard County Fairgrounds\, 2210 Fairgrounds Road\, West Friendship\, MD\, 21794 CATEGORIES:Fort Meade ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.armedforcesdirectory.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Screenshot-2026-07-22-Howard-County-Fair.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="HOWARD COUNTY FAIR ASSOCIATION":MAILTO:info@HowardCountyFairMD.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260829T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261025T235959 DTSTAMP:20260722T135818 CREATED:20260616T183303Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T183329Z UID:10007417-1787961600-1792972799@www.armedforcesdirectory.org SUMMARY:Maryland Renaissance Festival DESCRIPTION:July 4\, 2026 | 12:00 PM – 4:00 PMWilliam Paca House & Garden186 Prince George StreetAnnapolis\, MD 21401 \n \n \n \n Join Historic Annapolis for our Fourth of July Festival! Experience a full day of history\, celebration\, and family-friendly fun as we celebrate the 250th anniversary of American independence!  \nOne ticket gives you access to three sites: the William Paca House and Garden\, Hogshead Trades Museum\, and the Museum of Historic Annapolis.   \nWilliam Paca House and Garden: \nVisitors can enjoy 30-minute guided tours of the William Paca House\, featuring the Annapolis Living Historians. Hear what William Paca and his contemporaries might have thought about the bold decision to declare independence.  \nThe festivities continue in the Paca Garden with face painting\, refreshments and patriotic crafts for all ages. Cool off in our Colonial Beer Garden and enjoy live music from Peter Brice and the New Century Irish-Arts Company.   \nGet hands-on at the Revolutionary Trades Showcase\, where we highlight the everyday skills that helped fuel independence. Try printing pamphlets that spread revolutionary ideas\, learn about healing herbs\, sew stars\, and practice writing colonial-style letters. Have your silhouette created in the Summer House for a unique keepsake!  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register! URL:https://www.armedforcesdirectory.org/event/maryland-renaissance-festival/ LOCATION:Maryland Renaissance Festival\, 1821 Crownsville Rd\, Annapolis\, MD\, 21401\, United States CATEGORIES:Fort Meade ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.armedforcesdirectory.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Screenshot-2026-06-16-Renaissance-Fest.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Maryland Renaissance Festival":MAILTO:info@rennfest.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T193000 DTSTAMP:20260722T135818 CREATED:20260519T193759Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T193800Z UID:10007395-1789819200-1789846200@www.armedforcesdirectory.org SUMMARY:Oktoberfest DESCRIPTION:July 4\, 2026 | 12:00 PM – 4:00 PMWilliam Paca House & Garden186 Prince George StreetAnnapolis\, MD 21401 \n \n \n \n Join Historic Annapolis for our Fourth of July Festival! Experience a full day of history\, celebration\, and family-friendly fun as we celebrate the 250th anniversary of American independence!  \nOne ticket gives you access to three sites: the William Paca House and Garden\, Hogshead Trades Museum\, and the Museum of Historic Annapolis.   \nWilliam Paca House and Garden: \nVisitors can enjoy 30-minute guided tours of the William Paca House\, featuring the Annapolis Living Historians. Hear what William Paca and his contemporaries might have thought about the bold decision to declare independence.  \nThe festivities continue in the Paca Garden with face painting\, refreshments and patriotic crafts for all ages. Cool off in our Colonial Beer Garden and enjoy live music from Peter Brice and the New Century Irish-Arts Company.   \nGet hands-on at the Revolutionary Trades Showcase\, where we highlight the everyday skills that helped fuel independence. Try printing pamphlets that spread revolutionary ideas\, learn about healing herbs\, sew stars\, and practice writing colonial-style letters. Have your silhouette created in the Summer House for a unique keepsake!  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register! URL:https://www.armedforcesdirectory.org/event/oktoberfest/ LOCATION:Aberdeen Festival Park\, 60 N. Parke St\, Aberdeen\, MD\, 21001 CATEGORIES:Aberdeen Proving Ground ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.armedforcesdirectory.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/marion-botella-Oktoberfest.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="City of Aberdeen Maryland":MAILTO:cityadmin@aberdeenmd.gov END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR