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Sunday, July 28

Storywalk Stroll in the Paca Garden: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., William Paca House & Garden, 186 Prince George St., Annapolis. 410-990-4543. annapolis.org. Enjoy successive pages from children’s story along path in Paca Garden. Read with us “Grand Joy” by Kim C. Lee and K. Denise Hendershot. StoryWalk Stroll is included with admission to Paca Garden. Pre-registration not required. $0-$5.

Annapolis Harbor & U.S. Naval Academy Cruise: 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Annapolis City Dock, One Dock St., Annapolis. 410-268-7601. watermarkjourney.com. Step aboard Harbor Queen for narrated cruise of Annapolis Harbor and banks of the U.S. Naval Academy. Check website for time slots. $10-$25.

Skipjack Wilma Lee Heritage Cruises: 1-3 p.m., Annapolis Maritime Museum & Park, 723 Second St., Annapolis. 410-295-0104. amaritime.org. Explore Annapolis’s maritime history and Chesapeake Bay ecology on guided cruise. Complimentary water available onboard. $20-$50.

“Alice in Wonderland” Production: 2-4 p.m., Compass Rose Theater at Maryland Hall, 801 Chase St., Annapolis. 410-980-6662. compassrosetheater.org. Compass Rose Theater’s student production of Lewis Carroll’s tale. $15-$35.

Monday, July 29

Storywalk Stroll in the Paca Garden: 10 a.m.-5 p.m., William Paca House & Garden, 186 Prince George St., Annapolis. 410-990-4543. annapolis.org. Enjoy successive pages from children’s story along path in Paca Garden. Read with us “Grand Joy” by Kim C. Lee and K. Denise Hendershot. StoryWalk Stroll is included with admission to Paca Garden. Pre-registration not required. $0-$5.

Art & Story Time with Mrs. Spears: 10:30-11 a.m., The Chesapeake Children’s Museum, 25 Silopanna Road, Annapolis. 410-990-1993. theccm.org. Interactive reading with Mrs. Spears and her puppet, Puppy. Age-appropriate crafts and other activities for children accompanied by adults. $8.

Tuesday, July 30

Golden Knights Chess Club: 4-9 p.m., Whole Foods Market Parole Town Center, 200 Harker Place, Annapolis. 410-227-5854. Players of all levels are welcome for friendly games. Free.

Wednesday, July 31

Shady Side Blood Drive: Noon-5 p.m., Shady Side Community Center, 1431 Snug Harbor Road, Shady Side. 410-867-2599. shadydsidecommunitycenter.com. Bloodmobile onsite. No appointment necessary. Free.

Wednesday Night Races Watch Party: 5:30-7:30 p.m., Annapolis Maritime Museum & Park, 723 Second St., Annapolis. 410-295-0104. amaritime.org. Watch 2024 Wednesday Night Racing season aboard historic skipjack Wilma Lee. Complimentary beverages. Onboard color commentator keeps you updated on all ongoing race tactics. $75.

Thursday, Aug. 1

Creek Critters Nature Walk: 10:30-11 a.m., The Chesapeake Children’s Museum, 25 Silopanna Road, Annapolis. 410-990-1993. theccm.org. $5-$8.

Sunset Cruises Aboard the Wilma Lee: 6:30-8:30 p.m., Annapolis Maritime Museum & Park, 723 Second St., Annapolis. 410-295-0104. amaritime.org. Cruise enjoying the golden hour on Chesapeake Bay. Includes complimentary beverages. $75.

Friday, Aug. 2

Almost 7:30 Democratic Breakfast Club — Lisa Mondoro: 7:30-9 a.m., Eastport Democratic Club, 525 State St., Annapolis. 443-481-9856. Lisa Mondoro, executive director, Boys and Girls Club of Annapolis, speaks at 8 a.m. Come early for coffee, bagels and conversation. $5.

Guided Tour of the William Paca Garden: 9:30-10:15 a.m., William Paca House & Garden, 186 Prince George St., Annapolis. 410-267-7619. annapolis.org. Celebrate 50 years of reconstructed Paca Garden. Stroll through restored two-acre 18th century English garden with experienced docent sharing history from time of William Paca to present day as you wander terraced landscape, formal parterres, wilderness garden, the practical kitchen and medicinal gardens, and orchard. $6-$10.

Social Bridge on Fridays: 10 a.m.-noon, Captain Avery Museum, 1418 E. West Shady Side Road, Shady Side. 410-867-4486. captainaverymuseum.org. John Wakeman-Linn, American Contract Bridge League (ACBL) Certified Instructor, leads games of Bridge. All materials provided. Not a class, players should have some experience. Free.

First Fridays on the Farm: 5-8 p.m., Wildberry Farm + Market, 1047 Saint Stephens Church Road, Crownsville. wildberryfarmmarket.com. Live music, lawn games and farm-to-table dinner options. No outside food/beverage allowed. Free admission.

Kansas in Concert: 9 p.m., Live! Casino & Hotel Maryland, 7002 Arundel Mills Circle #7777, Hanover. maryland.livecasinohotel.com. Doors open 7:30 p.m. Event is 21 and older.

Saturday, Aug. 3

Wildberry Field Market: 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Wildberry Farms LLC, 1047 Saint Stephens Church Road, Crownsville. wildberryfarmmarket.com. Seasonal produce, eggs, Farm to Table Food Trailer, rotating small businsses.

For Kathy’s Sake 8th Annual Advocacy Brunch: 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Maryland City Volunteer Fire Department, 3498 Fort Meade Road, Laurel. 301-408-8833. https://tinyurl.com/FKS2024Brunch. Theme is “When Women Push, Change Happens.” Celebrate new 2024 law “The Katherine Morris Death Reclassification Act.” Hear stories of accomplishment by women who have pushed for changes in gun laws, hate crime legislation, increased reward money for information on crimes, and advocated for laws to help all Marylanders. Music of Larraine Jones, live band, cash bar, silent auction. MC is Will Rowel. Keynote is Honorable Delegate Shaneka Henson. $20-$160.

Day on the Bay to St. Michaels Cruise: 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Annapolis City Dock, One Dock St., Annapolis. 410-268-7601. watermarkjourney.com. Cruise across Chesapeake Bay to St. Michaels on Eastern Shore. One complimentary non-alcoholic beverage included. Admission to Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum is included. $45-$118.

Annapolis Sunset Cruise: 7:30-8:30 p.m., Annapolis City, One Dock St., Annapolis. 410-268-7601. watermarkjourney.com. Watch sunset and see lights of Annapolis Harbor. Beverages and snacks are available for purchase. $18-$35.

Sunday, Aug. 4