ONGOING THROUGH OCT 12

Maryland War of 1812 Traveling Exhibit

P.D. Brown Memorial Library, 50 Village Street, Waldorf, MD. Normal Operating Hours: Monday - Thursday: 9 a.m.-8 p.m.; Friday: 1-5 p.m.; Saturday: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Stop by the P.D. Brown Memorial Library and view the Maryland War of 1812 Traveling Exhibit - Commemorating the 200th Anniversary of the War of 1812. 301-645-2864.

OCTOBER 7

Bark in the Park

Charles County Fairgrounds, La Plata, MD. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. (rain or shine). Spend a day in the park with fellow animal lovers playing doggie games, watching demos, and checking out all of our great craft and food vendors, all while raising much needed funds for the Humane Society of Charles County. 301-645-8181; jbrunton@humanesocietycc.org; www.humanesocietycc.org. $

OCTOBER 11

Civista's Annual Crab Feast

Captain Billy's, 11495 Popes Creek Road, Newburg, MD. 2-8 p.m. Join us for Civista's annual crab feast "When the Hammer Falls." Proceeds benefit Civista Health Foundation. 301-609-4132; www.civista.org/foundation.htm. $

OCTOBER 13

St. Charles Fall Festival for the Arts

O'Donnell Lake, intersection of Smallwood Drive and St. Patrick's Drive, Waldorf, MD. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Celebrate the opening of the new Waldorf West library with a day long celebration featuring author readings, music, a farmers market, local artists, and much more! Take a tour of the new library, enjoy an outdoor concert, shop for local produce, be inspired by the works of local artists, see displays by local businesses - even enter our pumpkin contest! Plenty of parking. www.stcharlesmd.com; crenner@stcharlesmd.com. Free admission

OCTOBER 14

Waterman's Sprint Triathlon 2012

Smallwood State Park, Marbury, MD. 10 a.m. Waterman's Sprint Triathlon 2012. Event #10 of the Maryland Triathlon Series. 750 Meter Swim, 16 Mile Bike, 5K Run. www.setupevents.com. $

NOVEMBER 2-DECEMBER 16

Mattawoman Creek Art Center

Smallwood State Park, 2750 Sweden Point Rd., Marbury, MD. Friday - Sunday, 11 a.m.- 4 p.m. Shopping days at MCAC - offers a variety of art made by local and regional artists at this waterfront location. 301-743-5159; www.mattawomanart.org. (Donations welcomed). Park Fee is waived for MCAC visitors.

NOVEMBER 20-DECEMBER 15

Waldorf Farmers' Market

O'Donnell and St. Patrick's Drive in St. Charles next to the Hilton Garden Inn, Waldorf, MD. Wednesday 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m.-1 p.m. The Waldorf Farmers' Market is Southern Maryland producer market featuring fresh fruits, vegetables, plants, and other specialty goods from the local region. The Market accepts credit, debit, and USDA SNAP cards. www.facebook.com/pages/Waldorf-Farmers-Market/157000144324225. $

NOVEMBER 20-MARCH 31

La Plata Farmer's Market and Craft Fair

At the north parking lot behind the Charles County Courthouse on Washington Avenue, La Plata, MD. Open Year Round. Saturday: 8 a.m.-3 p.m.; Wednesday: 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Local produce and crafts, several different vendors, stop by and buy local! 301-934-8421; www.townoflaplata.org. $

NOVEMBER 23-DECEMBER 16

Port Tobacco Players - THE SOUND OF MUSIC

508 Charles St, La Plata, MD. Friday/Saturday 8 p.m.; Sunday 3 p.m. Family Musical - when a postulant proves too high-spirited for the religious life, she is dispatched to serve as governess for the seven children of a widowed naval Captain. 301-932-6819; www.ptplayers.com. $

DECEMBER 1-2

Dr. Samuel A. Mudd House and Farm Museum Victorian Christmas Special Event

3725 Dr. Samuel Mudd Rd., Waldorf, MD. 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The ten-acre farm consists of the House Museum, Exhibit Building, Farm Museum, Tombstone Building, Gift Shop and other outbuildings. This special event will feature Civil War re-enactors, Mr. and Mrs. Claus, musical entertainment and refreshments. The period house will be decorated for the season and offers costumed docent tours during the day and by candlelight in the evening. 301-274-9358; www.drmudd.org. $

DECEMBER 8

Thomas Stone National Historic Site - Christmas at Haberdeventure

6655 Rose Hill Rd, Port Tobacco, MD. 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Special programs between 4-7 p.m. Travel back in time to visit the Stone family as they discuss the momentous events of the year 1780. Park staff will be dressed in period clothing. Guides will conduct free tours through the house. The historic house will be decorated in traditional colonial style with wreaths and greenery and lanterns will light the landscape. A horse and carriage will transport visitors from the Visitor Center to the house or from the 21st century back to the 18th century in the blink of an eye. 301-392-1766; www.nps.gov/thst. Donations accepted.

JANUARY 25-FEBRUARY 10

Port Tobacco Players - Brighton Beach Memoirs

508 Charles St, La Plata, MD. Friday/Saturday 8 p.m.; Sunday 3 p.m. Comedy - Part of Neil Simon's autobiographical trilogy, Brighton Beach Memoirs, provides a portrait of the writer as a young teen in 1937 living with his family in a crowded, lower middle-class Brooklyn walk-up. Eugene Jerome, a Polish-Jewish American teenager is going through puberty, a sexual awakening and search for identity all while dealing with his intense family. 301-932-6819; www.ptplayers.com. $
   

MARCH 22-APRIL 14

Port Tobacco Players - Schoolhouse Rock LIVE 

508 Charles St, La Plata, MD. Friday/Saturday 8 p.m.; Sunday 3 p.m. Family Musical - A pop culture phenomenon comes to the musical stage! The Emmy Award-winning 1970's Saturday morning cartoon series that taught history, grammar, math, science and politics through clever, tuneful songs is making a comeback, instructing a whole new generation! 301-932-6819; www.ptplayers.com. $