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Things to do in Annapolis with kids this week, in 22 seconds. Pause wherever you need to 👀

Fri: Not So Spooky Hayride at Hansel Hill Farm
Sat: Art @ the Park at Quiet Waters (Sunday too)
Sun: Anchors + Artisans at Annapolis Town Center
Mon: Library toddler time or the makerspace
Tue: Farmyard Fun or a toddler hike
Wed: Halloween Storytime + Hike at Lake Waterford
Plus the Sailboat Show at City Dock through Sunday.

Times, prices and age ranges are in the carousel pinned on my page. Save this one for Saturday morning.

Hayride or Art @ the Park, which one’s winning at your house? 👇

#AnnapolisMD #ThingsToDoInAnnapolis #AnnapolisEvents #AnneArundelCounty #AnnapolisSailboatShow

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Butternut Squash Hummus. My local library @aacpl periodically has a Mystery Ingredient Challenge event for anyone who wants to participate. On this occasion it was a butternut squash. It was the first time I created hummus with it and wow is it delicious!
In the past we have a zoom gathering to share our creations. This year we will gather at the library to share and talk about our creations. Check back in next month to see what the next mystery ingredient will be.

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🍷 Read Between the Wines: A Salute to Our Veterans

Join me and @parkbooksmd pop up book fair for a cozy fall afternoon at Great Frogs Winery as we sip, socialize, and support the library! I'll be speaking on my experience as a veteran, books of course, and what the library means to me as a reader and a writer.

Read Between the Wines is a heartfelt celebration honoring veterans while raising vital funds to support the Anne Arundel County Public Library. For more information see link in bio.

📅 Date: Sunday, November 8, 2026
⏰ Time: 2:00–5:00 PM
📍 Location: Great Frogs Winery, 3218 Harness Creek Rd, Annapolis, MD 21403
🎟️ Tickets: Link in bio. Grab them early--this event always sells out!

@aacpl @greatfrogswinery @tallpoppywriters #veterans #authorsigning

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Once again we have teamed up with Anne Arundel County Library in an effort to raise money to improve library services and encourage everyone to celebrate the freedom to read

Read The Book - Chapter 3 is out this Saturday, October 17, at 12 pm. during the annual Cheers to AACPL event. Here’s to year 6!

15% of all sales between 12-5 pm will go directly to AAPCL. A limited edition, specially designed pint glass will be available with a donation of $10 or more. These always sell out so get here early!

All events are family friendly and feature fun activities for kids and guests of all ages

Read The Book - Chapter 3 - Hazy IPA brewed with Riwaka hops and Krush Incognito. You will get notes of tropical fruits, citrus, dank tones, mango and lychee. Pillowy smooth mouthfeel and a deliciously complex wave of hops centering on tropical fruit with touches of citrus, dank herbal notes, and a beautiful bouquet of blissful hops. Be enlightened by the helping friendly book, read the book! 6.5%

Available on draft and in 4-packs

Achiote MCK will be onsite 1-8 pm

Don’t drink beer? No problem! 15% of ALL sales between 12-5 will be donated. In addition to beer, we also serve wine, hard cider, non-alcoholic beer and coke products.

See you Saturday!

📍 Pherm Brewing Company
1041 Route 3 suite 1 & 2
Gambrills, Md 21054
📅 Oct 17, 2026
⏰ 12-5 pm

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Give me all the fall things 🥰

I need to know from fellow Gilmore Girls fans, what team are you on? If it’s Dean I’m going to assume you didn’t finish all the season. 😆

#fallthings #readbooks #cozyseasonvibes #ilikewhatilike #selfcaresundays

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free time with two toddlers is hard to come by, but these are some ways I’ve found to get some reading in throughout the week:

• audiobooks via airpods - while doing laundry, the dishes, and in the car while my boys listen to Pete the Cat stories in the back 😂
• reading during naps - I moved to working out in the mornings and doing dishes and making dinner when the boys are eating lunch - trying to cram everything into their nap time was bringing me NO rest or joy
• reading after bedtime - I usually disappear into my closet library for a few minutes after my kids are down for a few minutes of silence 😆😮‍💨 and get my Kindle out for a little bit before bed
• opening a book or the Kindle app when I go to pick up my phone to scroll - SO much hidden reading time to be found there!

how do you find time to read throughout your week?!

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nap time well spent 💆‍♀️

I used to try and cram working out, doing dishes, making dinner, you name it into the hour or two both my boys are napping and it brought me no joy or rest
I moved my workouts to the morning and started doing dishes and making dinner when my boys eat lunch and it has been such a game changer to just sit and do something for myself 😮‍💨

how do you carve out small moments for yourself throughout the week?

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SEE YOU AT THE LIBRARY!
NOS VEMOS EN LA BIBLIOTECA!
Saturday, October 10
Mountain Road Library
2 pm
4115 Mountain Road
Pasadena, MD 21122
@aacpl

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Seven days, seven reasons to get the kids out of the house. One of them has a cannon. 💥

The Annapolis Powerboat Show kicks off TODAY at City Dock, and it’s not even the only good thing happening this week. Here’s this week’s Dad’s Guide:

⚓ Thu–Sun: Annapolis Powerboat Show (kids 6 and under free)
🍔 Friday: Food Truck Fridays at the Anne Arundel County Farmers Market
🏈 Saturday: Navy vs. Tulsa, 3:30 PM
🍂 Sunday: Fall Harvest Festival at Hancock’s Resolution (yes, actual cannon)
🎱 Monday: Family Bingo at Broadneck Library
📚 Tuesday: Meet American Girl author Valerie Tripp at Busch Annapolis Library
🏛️ Wednesday: Homeschool Day at Hogshead

Swipe through for times, prices, and parking. Fair warning, Saturday downtown is going to be a zoo between the boat show and the game.

👇 Quick poll: comment the ONE you’re actually doing this week. Just the day works. I want to see if the cannon wins.

And if you know something happening next week that deserves a spot, drop it below. Your pick could make the next guide.

Tag the parent who always says “we never do anything.” 😉

#Annapolis #AnnapolisMD #AnnapolisEvents #ThingsToDoInAnnapolis #AnneArundelCounty

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Sunny skies and 70 degrees...the perfect fall weekend is HERE! ☀️👏

💬 Comment “WEEKEND” and we’ll send you the full events calendar + details

This month’s weekend events roundup is presented by @ericabaker.realtor 🏡

New communities are coming to along the Chesapeake Bay region!

🚧 There are several exciting new construction projects in the works, from 55+ communities in Annapolis and Edgewater to new townhomes, estate homes, and more in Severna Park, Davidsonville, Owings, and surrounding areas.

Some of these projects are still in the early stages, but we’re keeping a close eye on what’s coming next!

➡️ Want to stay in the know? Join the Erica Baker Group VIP List for updates on new communities, upcoming opportunities, and what’s being built around our area!

#annearundelcountyhomes #ericabakergroup #weekendevents #annapolisrealestate #annearundelmoms

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Had lots of fun making book pumpkins with @sydneyy.fayy thanks to a class hosted by @aacpl this evening! 🎃📚

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