
Summer fun hits its height at Fair Hill Nature Center this July as the attraction presents its third-annual Firefly Fling. For many, fireflies are a reminder of the joys of warm weather and long summer nights, and so, on July 15th, the nature center invites folks of all ages to visit the park after dark […]

Seville Orange, Coconut Cream, and Rainforest Caramel Crunch are just a few of the unexpected coffee flavors you'll see on the shelves at Beans, Leaves, Etc. This eclectic shop specializes in unique java from around the world, including an assortment of flavored coffees, a variety of coffee blends, and a list of single-origin coffees. Beans, […]

The all-you-can-eat crabs are the main reason locals and visitors alike flock to Mick's Crab House, especially during the warmer months when you can sit outside in a beachy patio area. The price of the all-you-can-eat crab feast varies from day to day based on the market, but it goes up to about $30 when […]

Even if you don't consider yourself much of an artist, the talented instructors at The Palette and the Page can bring out the inner artist in you. At the Life's a Beach: Sculpted Ceramic Tile class on June 7th at 6 p.m., Jenny Davies-Reazor spends two hours teaching you how to master the art of […]

Just as summer begins to feel like it might just be tangible, Sunfest rolls into town to celebrate the warmer weather. On the first Saturday in June (the 3rd), the Rising Sun Chamber of Commerce puts on the festival to help the public celebrate the rising temperatures. It kicks off with a parade at 9 […]

Whereabouts Cafe doesn't need any gimmicks to draw in customers. They come for the simple, fresh ingredients in each breakfast sandwich and the hot coffee here. The notoriously friendly staff and cozy environment don't hurt, either. If you're looking for fuel on your way to work, stop in for one of the signature breakfast sandwiches. […]

The Fair Hill Scottish Games highlight all things Scottish and Celtic in a celebration of the unique culture, and you don't even need to leave Elkton to take part. The Games unfold at the Fair Hill Race Track on Saturday, May 20th from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Children's tickets start at just $4, and […]

From Mongolia to Colombia, from South Africa to France, the performers who take the stage for the UniverSoul Circus come from all over the globe and are some of the world's best. They converge beneath the big top across from Newark's Broad Street Train Station May 9th through the 14th, bringing locals spectacular entertainment. Tickets […]

Paws for Life does what larger animal shelters can't. Its founder Ginny Suarez—who served on the Board of Directors at the local S.P.C.A. for nearly two decades—trains her team to recognize sweet dogs at the S.P.C.A. who would flourish as part of a loving family. If one of these pups is scheduled to be put […]

Nestled just beyond the fringes of Elkton in the neighboring town of North East, Elk Neck State Park encompasses more than 2,000 acres of untamed forests, marshlands, cliffs, and sandy beaches. It takes up part of the Cecil County peninsula that juts out into the Chesapeake Bay, bordered by the Elk River on the other […]