Town Events
Music in the Park Concert Series
Concerts are scheduled on weekend afternoons and evenings from May to September at the Avalon Park stage. The type of concert varies, but it’s always guaranteed fun. There’s always some type of concession and activity available, too.
Independence Day
This event is held on July 3rd and features a concert at Avalon Park and a fireworks display after dark, which can be viewed from across the river in North East.
National Night Out
This national event is held annually on the first Tuesday night of August.
Community Yard Sales
The community yard sales are held semi-annually on the third weekend of May and last weekend of September from 9am to 2pm. Residents are welcome to set up sales on their properties, and sales are advertised in local newspapers and social media.
Halloween
The parade and trunk-or-treat is held annually on the last Friday of October at 5:30pm.
Donuts With Santa
The event is held annually in November on the Sunday before Thanksgiving.
Christmas
The traditional tree lighting and festivities are held annually on the first Friday of December at 5:30pm.
Rockfish Music and Arts Festival
Saturday, September 21, 2024, 12pm to 7pm – Avalon Park & Stage, Louisa Ln & Water St, Charlestown
Join us for a day of entertainment — Beer, Food, Vendors and Live Music, featuring performances by Middle of Nowhere, Red Toad Connection, and BLEECH. There will also be activities for kids, including tie dye shirts and crafts. Remember to bring your own chair or blankets for your comfort. Free parking at Avalon Park Lot B, and at Lot A with a parking permit — volunteers will be present to assist with parking.
Community Yard Sales
Saturday, September 28, and Sunday, September 29, 2024, 9am to 2pm
Clean out your closets and gather your treasures! It’s time again for a town-wide yard sale! All residents are welcome to set up a sale on their properties. Advertisements will be published in the Cecil Whig and on social media.
National Night Out
This year, we will be hosting this event at the Charlestown Fire Department sometime in October but have not yet set a date. Stay tuned!
National Night Out honors local police. The Cecil County Sheriffs will bring along their drunk buster goggles and have K-9 demonstrations, and the Charlestown Fire Company will their vehicles on display. We’ll fire up the grill and have burgers, hot dogs, and refreshments available. Activities for kids will be determined.
Nightmare on Water Street
Stay tuned for details about our annual Halloween parade and trunk-or-treat.