NEIGHBORHOOD EVENTS
St Patricks Day party
Friday, March 15th 2024 5-7pm Layfayette Park
The MHRA hosts our annual St. Patrick's Day party at Layfayette Park . Complete with serenading bagpiper! We look forward to May at Lafayette Park with hot Irish coffees and cold Guinness.
Cinco de Mayo party:
Sunday, May 5 2024 from 3-6 at Lafayette Park
Enjoy Margaritas, Coronas and a Mexican food truck along with great company that's on tap for Cinco de Mayo. Residents love getting together to sociallize with neighbors after a long winter! Join us in 2024!
Easter Egg Hunt
Sunday, March 23rd 2024 at Acton's Park
The Murray Hill Egg Hunt is a wonderful family, fun event organized by the residents of the community. As each year passes, the event grows in popularity and offers the community a chance to come together to pull off a great event for the children. It also offers fun games such as sack races, jelly bean counting contest, egg and spoon races and a visit from a bunny!
Greenscape 2024
April 20th 2024 at Lafayette Park
For the 12th consecutive year, come on out on Earth Day and help spruce up our Pocket Pocks with friends and comraderie (and some hot coffee to help get started).
Summer Happy Hours - Every Summer 2024 Friday
Every Friday; June 7th - September 6th (5-7pm @ Lafayette Park)
2023 marked the fifth year of our BYOB happy hours every Friday at Lafayette Park. This is an informal way to wrap up the week and say hello to neighbors. This year we plan on continuing the events so plan on stopping by with whatever you'd like to eat and drink and enjoy the setting sun along Spa Creek. The MHRA usually has a bottle of wine or two on hand for impromtu guests! Kids are welcome!
Ice Cream Social and Art Day
23 June 2024 (3:00 - 5:00 @ Lafayette Park)
Held after school has ended on a Sunday evening, the Ice Cream Social is a great way for all the kids (and adults) in the neighborhood to come together for a quick summer kickoff. Bring out the whole family to enjoy the sundae bar, with plenty of ice cream and all the toppings, right by the water in Lafayette Park.
We include an Art Day event to coincide with the Ice Cream Social with Bubbles, Sidewalk Chalk, and Rock Decorating. Come out, have some fun, show your artistic talent, and have an ice cream. What’s not to like?
Dinner Under the Stars
Wednesdays, June - September
Although this is not a MHRA event, we encourage all our residents to support local restaurants and enjoy beautiful summer evenings at Dining Under the Stars on West Street and all the way down Main St. This outdoor dining experience is quickly becoming one of Annapolipolitans' favorite traditions. Join the community for a fun night out under the stars with friends and family! Enjoy dining, live music, and dancing all summer long on Wednesday evenings from 6pm to 10pm on the first block of West Street off Church Circle.
Murray Hill Community Picnic (see Photo pages!)
TBD September 2024 4-7pm at 144 Lafayette Ave. (across from Lafayette Park)
Rain or Shine!
The premier event in Murray Hill is the Annual Neighborhood Party, hosted by community members for community members. Its a great event to say hello to neighbors as summer closes out over great food, drinks, and stories. We look forward to another great event!
Dogs n' Donuts
TBD October 2024 (8:30-10am)
Come out for an informal meet and greet for neighbors and their dogs at Lafayette Park. Non dog owners welcome too! Stop by for some free coffee, donuts and dog treats while out on your morning walk with your dog.
Holiday Party
TBD December 2024
Our holiday party is a wonderful way to kick off the holiday season with neighbors. Enjoy holiday music, decorations, and of course cocktails and appetizers, all courtesy of the MHRA. This year the event will be Sunday evening 3 December at a location TBD. Mark your calendar now, as it's become a "must go" holiday event!
Lights Parade Viewing Party
14 December 2024 (5:30-8pm @ Monticello Pocket Park)
We will welcome the annual Lights Parade on Spa Creek. Join us at the end of Monticello Ave overlooking Spa Creek to watch the spectacular decorated boats pass the park in holiday reverie. We will have peppermint hot chocolate, coffee, and maybe an adult beverage or two under a covered canopy from which we can enjoy the Lights Show. Its always a festive and fun event! Great for kids!!
