Harvest Moon, Indian Summer and Family Festivals: Calvert County Welcomes Fall with a Bounty of Activity

PRINCE FREDERICK, Md., -- September 26, 2006 - The nights are crisper and the days are shorter but there's still plenty to do in Calvert County this fall, from sunup to sundown. Listed are just a few of the activities that can fill your weekends with family fun - and they're all just a gas tank away:

October 7 (8:30 am - 12 noon)
Alzheimer's Assoc. NCA Chapter
Memory Walk 2006
Asbury-Solomons Island, Solomons - The Alzheimer's Association's national signature event to help those battling Alzheimer's disease. Refreshments, entertainment and prizes.
www.alz-nca.org or 410-394-3029

October 7 - October 8 (10:00 am to 5:00 pm)
Patuxent River Appreciation Days (PRAD)
Calvert Marine Museum, 14150 Solomons Island Rd., Solomons - Celebrating Maryland's largest intrastate river; free boat rides, music, activities and much more.
www.pradinc.org or 410-326-2042

October 7 - October 8 (10:00 am to 5:00 pm)
Calvert Artists' Guild Fall Art Show
PRAD Field Tent, Solomons - Fall art show and sale. Artworks by Calvert Artists' Guild members celebrating Patuxent River Appreciation Days.
www.calvertartistsguild.org or 301-863-9663/410-586-2427

October 8 (12:30 pm - 3:30 pm)
Fall Family Fun Day
Chesapeake Beach Railway Museum, Chesapeake Beach - Fun-filled day for the whole family with entertainment, hands-on crafts and old-fashioned games.
www.cbrm.org or 410-257-3892

October 14 (9:00 am - 12 noon)
Guided Canoe Trip
American Chestnut Land Trust, Warrior's Rest Sanctuary - Enjoy a guided scenic tour of the bucolic Parkers Creek. Reservations are required.
www.acltweb.org or 410-586-1570

October 21 (9:00 am - 4:00 pm)
Fall Festival
Calvert County Market, Prince Frederick - Celebrate fall at the Calvert Country Market. Craft vendors and locally grown seasonal goods for sale.
www.calvertcountrymarket.com or 410-414-9669

October 21 (all day)
United Way Make a Difference Day
Countywide - Want to volunteer and have a great time doing it? Partner with the United Way of Calvert County and join in MAD day festivities.
www.unitedwaycalvert.org or 410-286-0103

October 28 (11:00 am to 4:00 pm)
Halloween In The Garden
Annmarie Garden, 13480 Dowell Rd., Solomons - Dress the family and bring the kids to this safe daytime trick-or-treating event. Local businesses and organizations set up booths along AMG's wooded pathway and hand out treats to passersby. Food and art activities as well.
www.annmariegarden.org or 410-326-4640

October 31 (4:30 pm - 5:30 pm)
Monster Mash Cruise
Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons - Children dressed in costume and accompanied by an adult can enjoy this special cruise aboard the Wm. B. Tennison. Reservations required.
www.calvertmarinemuseum.com or 410-326-2042

For more information on the Calvert County, Maryland Department of Economic Development, our visitor sites and attractions and the services available to assist County businesses, call 410.535.4583, 800.331.9771 or 301.855.1880; or send an e-mail to info@ecalvert.com