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Annual Events at JPPM

  • Hot for Chocolate  

    Hot for Chocolate

    Come and warm up with us at the Calvert County Community Partners Hot for Chocolate 5K! This is a family-friendly, fun-filled race through Jefferson Patterson Park followed by a festive finish-line festival that includes music, food, and hot chocolate!​​​.

    ​​When: Saturday, February 8, 2025​
    Register: R​​egister here

  • Discovering Archaeology Day  

    Discovering Archaeology Day

    A day of interactive learning and fun with archaeologists from across Maryland and Virginia, including hands-on activities for kids, archaeological site and lab tours, exhibits, games, giveaways, and cool crafts.

    ​​When: Saturday, April 12​, 2025​
    Admission: Free

  • Childrens Day on the Farm  

    Children's Day on the Farm

    ​​​Bring the entire family for a day of fun with live performances, crafts, games, wagon rides and food vendors. Check out the demonstrations and exhibits to learn about rural life in the past and today.

    ​​When: Sunday, June 1, 2025​​
    Admission: Free

  • Patuxent River Wade-In  

    Patuxent River Wade-In

    Wade into the river, check water clarity & increase awareness of the health of the Patuxent River.​

    ​​When: Sunday, June 8, 2025
    Admission: Free

  • Neon Nights 5K  

    Neon Nights 5K

    ​​​Let's Glow! Neon Nights 5K! This is a family-friendly, fun-filled EVENING race through Jefferson Patterson Park followed by a finish-line festival that includes music, food trucks, and fun activities for the whole family.

    ​​When: Saturday, August 2, 2025
    Register: R​​egister here

  • American Indian Heritage Day  

    American Indian Heritage Day

    ​Join us as we celebrate 10,000 years of history and culture! This free event features native dancers, educational demonstrations, and tons of fun activities!​

    ​​When: Saturday, November 1, 2025​
    Admission: Free

  • Turkey Trot 5K  

    Turkey Trot​​ 5K

    ​​​Come strut your stuffing with us at the Calvert County Community Partners Turkey Trot 5K! This is a family-friendly, fun-filled race through Jefferson Patterson Park and a long-standing tradition that benefits Project ECHO and the Friends of Jefferson Patterson Park.

    ​​When: Thanksgiving morning, November 27, 2025​​
    Register: R​​egister here

​For more information call 410-586-8538​​, email jef.pat@maryland.gov or visit our Facebook page.

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