About this Event
Celebrate the End of Summer with Love, Resources & a Whole lot of fun!!
Join Laila’s Love Initiative for Love Sports’ Love Fest 2026, a community celebration designed for youth, families, and neighbors across Anne Arundel County.
Love Fest is a celebration of leadership, wellness, education, and opportunity. Whether your child participated in the Love Sports Initiative this summer or you’re joining us for the first time, everyone is welcome.
Featured Activities
Gaming Truck
Shaved Ice
Breakfast w/ Whole Foods
Donuts' w/ Dunkin
Wings w/ Wingstop
Superhero Meet & Greets
Face Painting
STEM & Computer Programming
Creation Station
Community Resource Fair
Youth/Family Leadership Panels
Live DJ
Giveaways & Prize Drawings
Youth Leadership Panels -
11:00 AM - Building Confidence Through Movement
11:30 AM - Leadership Starts With Me
12:00 PM - Future Ready: College, Careers & Entrepreneurship
Who Should Attend?
Youth (Ages 7–19)
Parents
Families
Community Members
Educators
Coaches
Mentors
Community Organizations
We are celebrating youth leadership, family engagement, STEM, wellness, and community connections.
Join leaders, educators, nonprofits, businesses, families, and youth for an afternoon focused on celebrating community.
Hosted by Laila’s Love Initiative & Arundel Community Development Services; Love Fest highlights the accomplishments of local youth while introducing families to year-round opportunities throughout Anne Arundel County.
Expect meaningful conversations, engaging activities, networking, community resources, and family-friendly entertainment.
Perfect for:
• Families
• Community Leaders
• Nonprofits
• Schools
• Faith Organizations
• Sponsors
• Volunteers
Agenda
?: 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Whole Foods Breakfast
Info: Until Supplies Last
?: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Gaming Truck
?: 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Donuts w/ Dunkin
?: 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Impact Panel #1 - Building Confidence Through Movement
?: 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Impact Panel #2 - Leadership Starts With Me
?: 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
Impact Panel #3 - Future Ready: College, Careers & Entrepreneurship
?: 12:30 PM - 01:00 PM
Love Sports Workshop
Event venue & nearby stays
215 Croll drive, 215 Croll Drive, Annapolis, United States
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