Third Thursdays

February 16, March 16 • 5-7 p.m.

Downtown Denton

Head to downtown Denton as businesses extend their hours and offer specials. Visit downtowndenton.com for details.

Black History Celebration

February 18 • 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

Arts & Entertainment District, Denton

Celebrate Black History with a diverse offering of the arts, including readings of original published stories by author Dawn Wayman, with Q&A session to follow; cultural collage-making by artist Yolanda Acree; textile works by black artists; delicious soul food prepared by Chef Jameyra; and music by Teran Goldsborough. Fabric and textile works by Black Eastern Shore artists will be on display at FACES. Event photography by local artist Kara Greene. This is a free event for all ages. Enjoy the festivities at The Foundry, home of the Caroline County Council of Arts, as well as the Fiber Arts Center of the Eastern Shore (FACES), located on Fourth Street, within the Arts & Entertainment district of Downtown Denton. This event is also supported by Downtown Denton Main Street and the Maryland State Arts Council. https://carolinearts.org/events/black-history-celebration/

Daddy Daughter Dance

February 19 • 4:30 p.m. or 6 p.m.

Fretterd Community Center, Denton

Dad and his Little Princess will enjoy dancing, games, refreshments, and great music. The photo booth is back again, and each couple will take home a souvenir picture. A photographer will be at the dance to take pictures (to order online; one free print will be mailed). Call 410-479-8120 for more information. For details, email lrees@carolinemd.org.

Empty Bowls Souper

March 3 • 4-6 p.m.

Chesapeake Culinary Center, 512 Franklin Street, Denton

Grab a hand-painted bowl and a fresh pint of soup to raise money for the Caroline’s Helping Hands Backpack Program and Aaron’s Place. Caroline’s Helping Hands is a coalition comprised of local food pantries, homeless shelters and service providers. Aaron’s Place is a non-profit helping the underserved with food, clothing, family programs, housing, and more. Register online at www.carolinearts.org.

First Saturday Guided Walk

March 4 • 10 a.m.

Adkins Arboretum, Ridgely

Join a docent naturalist to explore the arboretum’s rich and unique native plant habitats, including mature and young native forests, meadows, a wetland, rain and pollinator gardens, the native plant nursery and the children’s teaching garden. Call 410-634-2847.

Artisans on the Choptank

March 11 • 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

Wharves of Choptank Visitor & Heritage Center, 3 Crouse Park Lane, Denton

Enjoy artisans, DIY crafts, live music, a flower bar, food and craft beer. For details, email Tracey Snyder at tracey@carolinechamber.org.

St. Paddy’s Day 5K

March 11 • 9 a.m.

Fretterd Community Center, Denton

Start your spring fitness conditioning on this certified fast and scenic course through Denton. Plenty of Lucky Surprises await. Register at seashorestriders.com. There will be a Lil’ Leprechan Dash at 8:40 a.m. for children five and under. For details, email lrees@carolinemd.org.

Craft & Yard Sale

March 18 • 8 a.m.-2 p.m.

Caroline County 4-H Park, 8230 Detour Road, Denton

The Indoor Craft & Yard Sale benefits the Caroline County 4-H Program, including scholarships, club needs, leadership, and service-learning activities. There will be crafters, direct sale consultants, household items, furniture, jewelry, antiques, horse tack, tools, pet items and more. For more information, call Joanne Wooters at 410-479-0565.

Best in Business Awards Night

March 23 • 6 p.m.

Cow Barn Events, 101 Cow Barn Road, Ridgely

Hosted by the Caroline County Chamber of Commerce, local businesses will be celebrated. For details, email Tracey Snyder at tracey@carolinechamber.org.

Flashlight Easter Egg Hunt

March 31 • 8:15 p.m.

Denton Elmentary School, Denton

When the sun goes down the fun begins! In this variation of the traditional Easter Egg Hunt, kids ages 3 – 10 will hunt eggs in the dark using only a flashlight and their own night vision.  There will be prizes for the special eggs that are found.  This event is being held at Denton Elementary on Friday, March 31.  The hunt is separated by age: 3 & 4 years at 8:15 p.m. and 5 – 10 years at 8:45 p.m. Cost is $5 per child.  Each participant needs to bring a flashlight (size limited to 2 D batteries) and a basket or bag to collect the eggs.  Parent or guardian must attend with their child. Rain date Thursday, April 6.