Is your family ready to take a boat ride, learn about waterway ecosystems, and celebrate life along our Chesapeake tributaries? If you are residents of Anne Arundel County, MD, head to one of this summer’s four free River Days festivals that will provide free water access opportunities to county residents and fun recreational and educational activities on county rivers.
“The goal of these events is to provide public water access and inspire our residents to become stewards who will protect the health of our local waterways,” said Anne Arundel County Executive Steuart Pittman. “River Days provide families an opportunity to get out on the water and fall in love with the place where they live.”
Four River Days festivals will unfold this summer. Each one will feature fun activities for all ages, including boat rides, water activities, environmental education, live music, games, crafts, food trucks, and more. Boat rides are free, but capacity is limited. Tickets will be available on a first-come, first-served basis beginning one hour before each scheduled boat ride departure. The festivals will be held on Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Visit aacounty.org/riverdays for more information. Please direct all questions to [email protected].
2026 River Days:
- May 2: Smithsonian Environmental Research Center in Edgewater
- July 11: Quiet Waters Park in Annapolis
- August 29: Annapolis Maritime Museum Park in Annapolis
- September 12: Fort Smallwood Park in Pasadena