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π± Patch AM: Thinking of retiring locally? See why Havre de Grace stands out.
You won't want to miss 63rd Havre De Grace Art Show on the Havre de Grace Patch calendar

Good morning Havre de Grace! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Thinking of retiring locally? See why Havre de Grace stands out.
Also on today's calendar: 63rd Havre De Grace Art Show and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: An afternoon shower or two, with a high of 85 and low of 60 degrees.
- Saturday: Less humid with some sun, temps: high: 71, low: 57.
- Sunday: Mostly cloudy, rain possible, with a high of 63 and low of 56 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• The Best Small Towns To Retire In Maryland (worldatlas.com) — Havre de Grace is spotlighted as one of Maryland's best small towns to retire, praised for its flat, walkable Victorian streets, waterfront promenade, lighthouse, and active festival scene. The article compares it with other Maryland retirement spots, but emphasizes that Havre de Grace offers rare walkability, water access, and a strong sense of community without needing to cross the Bay.
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📸 Around Havre de Grace
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Havre de Grace
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★ Featured events ★
- 63rd Havre De Grace Art Show →
Tydings & Concord Point Parks, 352 Commerce St, Havre De Grace
10:00 am
Saturday October 17
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Other local events
- First Friday Art Parties →
Graw Alley, 200 Market St, Havre De Grace
5:00 pm - First Fridays →
Havre de Grace, Havre De Grace
5:00 pm - Live Music: Anthony Broccolina →
Bulle Rock Gourmet Pub & Grill, Havre de Grace
6:00 pm - Live Music: Doc Hollywood →
Coakley's Pub, Havre de Grace
6:30 pm - Havre de Haunts Ghost tours →
Concord Point Coffee Shop, 217 N Washington St, Havre de Grace
7:00 pm - HDG Extreme Boat Docking and Riverfront Festival →
Lock House Museum, 817 Conesteo St, Havre De Grace
11:00 am - Pride 2026 →
Concord Point Park, 352 Commerce St, Havre De Grace
1:00 pm - Annual Lighted Boat Parade →
Frank J. Hutchins Memorial Park, 100 Congress Ave, Havre De Grace
6:30 pm - Serial Killers with Dr. Scott Bonn →
Cultural Center at the Opera House, 121 N Union Ave, Havre De Grace
8:00 pm - Autumnfest →
100 Lafayette St, Havre De Grace
10:00 am - The OH Broadway Series presents: The Mel Brooks Musical Young Frankenstein →
Cultural Center at the Opera House
8:00 pm
Friday October 2
Saturday October 3
Sunday October 4
Friday October 9
📣 Havre de Grace Shout Outs!
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Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
Thank you 👏👏👏 to these businesses for making Havre de Grace PatchAM possible:
- Lyon's Pharmacy — (410) 939-4545
- Aspiring Phoenix Montessori+ — (443) 601-9730
- The Havre de Grace Corporate Center — (410) 939-9002
Click here to show your appreciation! 💚
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- How to Have a 'Spooktacular Time' at Harford County Public Library —Theresa Wiseman Read on Patch
- Dollar General posted a job opening for ASST STORE MGR in HAVRE DE GRACE MD S02357 in Havre De Grace. Apply here.
- Food Lion posted a job opening for FT Center Store Associate in Perryville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Havre de Grace here.
🗞 Nearby News
Perryville
- Perryville braves the wind to plant its Liberty Tree (somdnews.com)
- Maryland Lottery Mega Millions, Pick 3 results for Sept. 29, 2026 (newsbreak.com)
- Bohemia Manor soars past Perryville (somdnews.com)
Aberdeen
- Harford County records 28 rabies cases as low-cost vaccine clinic planned (wmar2news.com)
- Aberdeen IronBirds Announce 2027 Schedule (oursportscentral.com)
Bel Air
- Ice Cream Shop Closes + Golf Simulator Opens + Pop-Up Shop Emerges: MD Business News (patch.com)
- How Snowy, Cold Will Winter Be In MD? New Predictions Released (patch.com)
Ok Havre de Grace! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig?" — Because he was such a boar! (Thank you Theresa H. for sending it in!)
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