9th Annual Arts in the Park 

Saturday, Sept. 30, 10am-3pm 

Chesapeake Arts Center (CAC) in Brooklyn Park hosts its 9th annual free community festival: Arts in the Park. This all-ages event includes live music and performances, arts activities, community and art vendors, food trucks and more. 

Spend the day at CAC immersed in all things art—doodle, tinker, and create at one of the all-ages arts workshops; peruse the artwork, goods, and giveaways of more than 60 local artists and community vendors; and indulge in some sweet and savory treats in Food Truck Alley. The outdoor stage will feature musical performances by Rock Back Billys, Honey Sol, and Sol y Rumba and performances by AngelWing Project, MD Theatre Collective and others.  

Chesapeake Arts Center is a multidisciplinary regional arts center annually serving 50,000 residents of all ages and backgrounds with diverse arts experiences. CAC’s mission is to “foster creativity, create connections, and inspire joy by delivering innovative and accessible arts and education programs.” CAC offers thousands of creative experiences year-round, ranging from arts education classes and exhibitions to performances and community events. CAC serves students of all ages through art classes and workshops in eight classrooms. CAC’s two professional theaters—Hammonds Lane Theater and Studio 194—are sites for CAC-sponsored and supported performances by partner organizations and, rental events ranging from dance recitals to community events. Two art galleries feature year-round exhibitions by local and regional artists, as well as gallery talks, receptions, and arts workshops. The Michael Stanley MakerSpace is open for artists, makers, hobbyists, and small business owners to utilize the digital fabrication studio, screen printing studio, and full wood shop.