Calendar of Events - Family Friendly Events

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Sarah's Family Friendly Event Picks

July

Twilight Thursdays: Foundry Row Summer Concert Series. Let the music play! The Foundry Row Summer Concert Series is back every Thursday through August 13th. Enjoy live performances from top local bands and a Beer & Wine Garden. Rick & the Revolving Doors takes the stage this week. Get ready for a high energy party band that will get everyone dancing! FREE. 6:30PM-8PM. Foundry Row, 10100 Reisterstown Rd., Owings Mills. https://www.visitfoundryrow.com/events/foundry-row-summer-concert-series/

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Star-Spangled 250. The BSO celebrates America's 250th birthday with concerts at the beautiful Oregon Ridge park, including a spectacular fireworks display! From the rousing "Armed Forces Salute" and Star Wars to Copland's Hoe-Down and a spectacular fireworks finale with the 1812 Overture, this annual tradition fills the summer sky with sound. Pack a picnic, gather your friends and family, and join a classic Baltimore tradition. $30 Adults; $20 Children ages 1-12. 8PM each day; gates open at 5PM. Oregon Ridge Park, 13401 Beaver Dam Rd., Cockeysville. https://my.bsomusic.org/overview/20639

Breakfast with the Bears: 4th of July Edition. Rise and shine as this VIP experience takes you to the grizzly bear habitat before the Zoo opens. Enjoy dining al fresco while the grizzly bears curiously peek out their viewing window at the guests! A full menu will be available as a freshly prepared buffet style meal. Guests will be treated to a special grizzly bear keeper chat and 4th of July themed enrichment. Don’t forget to bring your camera to this unique dining event! Tickets include same day zoo admission. $75; $70 Members; FREE for children under 2 (ticket still required). 9AM-10:30AM. The Maryland Zoo, 1 Safari Pl., Baltimore. https://www.marylandzoo.org/event_series/breakfast-with-the-animals/breakfast-with-the-bears/

Summer Sounds at the Shops at Kenilworth. The Shops at Kenilworth is bringing the sounds for those dining out on the patios! Enjoy live music on the patio while you dine from 5PM-7PM. This week enjoy One Third Wish and happy hour specials from 4PM-6PM. Tables on the patio are first come first serve. FREE. 5PM-7PM. The Shops at Kenilworth, 800 Kenilworth Dr., Towson. https://www.theshopsatkenilworth.com/events/summer-sounds/

Friday Night Live: Summer Concert Series. The Summer Concert Series at the Hunt Valley Towne Centre returns! Join the fun every Friday from June 13 through August 22 to enjoy live music from your favorite local bands! This year’s Summer Concert Series is located on the upper deck between California Pizza Kitchen and Sammy’s Trattoria. Each concert will feature a Beer & Wine Garden and free balloon art and a pre-concert magic show. This week The Real Geniuses are delivering all the hits from the 70s to today. FREE. 6:30PM-8PM. Hunt Valley Towne Centre, 118 Shawan Rd., Cockeysville. https://www.shophuntvalley.com/events/summer-concert-series/

Bel Air's July 4th Celebration. There's nothing like spending Independence Day in Bel Air, Maryland! From dawn to dark, we promise you will experience a clean, lively community and a progressive spirit. Daytime events begin with the flag raising ceremonies at four different locations. Enjoy a pancake breakfast at Bel Air High School beginning at 7am, horseshoe pitching at Rockfield Park at 8:30am, Hays House Tours beginning at 9am until noon, and more family events, contests, a concert and competitions through out town from 9am-noon. At 11am there is a Bicycle Rodeo. The parade, one of the largest in the state, begins at 6PM and fireworks are scheduled for 9:30PM. See the link for all the details on events and locations. FREE admission. 6:45AM-10PM. Various locations, Downtown Bel Air. https://belairjuly4.org/index.php

Catonsville 4th of July Celebration. The annual 4th of July celebration in Catonsville is a day long event featuring a parade, a bike ride, games, live music and a 'mammoth' fireworks display. Bring the whole family and celebrate with neighbors and friends! FREE. 8AM-10PM. Various locations, Catonsville. https://www.catonsvillecelebrations.org/

Towson Four on the 4th, 1776 Family Fun Run & 4th of Juyly Parade. Join the annual Towson Four on the Fourth 4 mile run (walkers welcome!) and 1776 (feet) Family Fun Run! The race begins at 8:15 am in the heart of Towson at the courthouse and takes you on a tour of the parade route as well as Towson University campus before finishing back at the courthouse in time to join your family and friends at the reviewing stand to enjoy the 4th of July parade. See link for parade route. $37 Four on the 4th Entry Fee; $15 1776 Family Fun Run Entry Fee; FREE Parade viewing. 8:15AM-12:30PM. Various locations, Towson. https://www.towsonparade.com/

July 4th at the Zoo. Celebrate Independence Day at the Zoo with a day full of animal encounters, themed, enrichment, and special anniversary surprises! FREE with zoo admission. 10AM-4PM. The Maryland Zoo, 1 Safari Pl., Baltimore. https://www.marylandzoo.org/event_series/july-fourth/red-white-zoo/

250th All-American Bash. There’s no better place to be for America’s 250th than the B&O! In 1975/76, the American Freedom Train No. 1 locomotive crossed 48 states celebrating the nation’s Bicentennial. This July, as America turns 250, the cab of this legendary locomotive will be open to the public for one day only. Climb aboard and snap your picture inside a true piece of American history. Next, put on your dancing shoes — the Baltimore Honky Tonk and the Talbot Mayo Band are taking over the B&O from noon to 3 pm for an afternoon of live music and two-stepping. Never danced before? No problem. Free lessons are included, and everyone is welcome, from first-timers to seasoned two-steppers, kids to grandparents. While the music plays, younger guests can enjoy a full lineup of lawn games and hands-on arts and crafts activities. Hungry? Fuel up with a BBQ lunch available for purchase on-site. There will be FREE ice cream on the train ride. And for the adults, Mystique Barrel Brewing and Lager House will be on hand pouring an enticing selection of craft beers and specialty drinks — the perfect complement to a summer afternoon of live music and history. All Aboard! FREE with museum admission. 10:30AM-3:30PM. B&O Railroad Museum, 901 W Pratt St., Baltimore. https://www.borail.org/events/250th-all-american-bash/

Summer in the Squares: 4th of July Concert. Summer in the Squares returns with a great lineup of performances featuring Baltimore's amazingly talented musicians. For this special 4th of July concert, enjoy three musician groups - N CHAT performing from 12PM-1PM, Noah Pierre Trio from 1:30PM-2:30PM, and Ray Winder from 3PM-4PM! Bring a blanket or chair and enjoy an evening of music in the beautiful West Square of Mount Vernon Place! FREE. 12PM-4PM. Mount Vernon Place, W Mount Vernon Pl., Baltimore. https://www.facebook.com/events/2067568487523530

Cherry Hill Arts & Music Waterfront Festival. This free festival, now in its 10th year, is expanding its vibrant, family friendly environment. The 2026 Cherry Hill Arts & Music Waterfront Festival is rolling out a dazzling lineup of local, regional, national, and even international music acts, children's activities, art making and experiences for all ages. Cap off your festival experience with a breathtaking drone show over the Middle Branch waterfront. The show begins promptly at 9:30 PM and features a stunning array of colors and patterns illuminating the Baltimore skyline. Everyone is invited to join in celebrating the historical and cultural significance of Cherry Hill, wider Baltimore and Maryland on Independence Day. FREE. 1PM-10PM. Middle Branch Park, 3001 Waterview Ave., Baltimore. https://cherryhillfest.com/

4th of July Picnic and Concert. A Celebration of the First 250 Years of American Music at the Pikesville Armory, with Bach in Baltimore featuring a brass band and chamber choir playing some of America's greatest music! Your Fourth of July plans have been upgraded! This is a free event, open to all. Picnic and family friendly. Food trucks on site. Concert begins at 3PM. More info and RSVP using the link provided. If you have questions about this event, please contact: info@pikesvillearmoryfoundation.org or call 443-545-2381. FREE. 1:30PM-4PM. Pikesville Armory, 640 Reisterstown Rd., Pikesville. https://wl.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=E362285&id=34

Fullerton Fireworks Celebration & Music Festival 2026. A full day of fun with music, food , beer and wine, and fireworks! Food by Jimmy's Seafood, Bullseyes Pit Beef, Quinn's Ice Cream, Aunt Annie's Pretzels, Cosmic Sips, SaySqueeze Lemonade and more. Musical guests include Lutherville Rock School, For Now, and crowd favorite Awaken. FREE admission. 2PM-10PM. Fullerton Park at Fullerton Elementary School, 4400 Fullerton Ave., Nottingham. https://www.fullertonfireworksfoundation.org/

Fourth of July at the Farm Museum. Join the Museum for a fourth of July Celebration featuring Carroll’s largest fireworks display! Gates open at 4 pm with fireworks to go off at sundown (approximately 9:30-10 pm). Enjoy fabulous food, fun and live entertainment before the show! $10 per car. 4PM-10PM. Carroll County Farm Museum, 500 S Center St., Westminster. https://carrollcountyfarmmuseum.org/event/usa-250-4th-of-july-celebration/

Columbia Association’s Lakefront Live July 4th Celebration. Get ready for a star-spangled summer! Celebrate Independence Day in Howard County, where small-town charm meets big-stage entertainment. Enjoy dazzling fireworks at the Downtown Lakefront. Presented in partnership with Howard County Recreation & Parks and the Merriweather Arts and Culture Center, this free Independence Day celebration offers an unforgettable night under the stars. Beginning at 5pm, there will be food trucks on site and at 6pm enjoy live music from Chasing Straights and Don Flemons & the Traveling Wildfires. Fireworks begin at approximately 9:15pm. FREE admission. 5PM-10PM. Columbia Lakefront, 10221 Wincopin Circle, Columbia. https://www.visithowardcounty.com/blog/post/fourth-of-july-festivities/

Relax at the BMI for the Fourth of July. Join the Baltimore Museum of Industry for an unforgettable 4th of July fireworks experience! They're opening their prime waterfront lot for ticket holders to enjoy spectacular views of the city’s fireworks display over the inner harbor. Enjoy live music by John Lamkin Favorites Jazz Quintet, epic views, and outdoor games and activities with your friends, family, and neighbors! $100 per car; $165 Table for 10 plus one parking spot. 6PM-10PM. Baltimore Museum of Industry, 1415 Key Hwy., Baltimore. https://www.thebmi.org/event/fourth-of-july/

Baltimore's 4th of July. Following last year’s successful return of the 4th of July fireworks to Baltimore, BOPA, BSO, and WPB will collaborate again to produce a magical evening of programming spanning the Waterfront Promenade from Harborplace to Rash Field. The BSO's Star-Spangled Celebration concert will be held at Rash Field Park at 8:00 p.m., featuring Sameer Patel conducting the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra. A 15-minute fireworks display by Pyrotecnico will follow the orchestra performance, visible from the Inner Harbor promenade and surrounding areas. The evening's events will conclude at 10:00 p.m. FREE. 8PM-10PM. Inner Harbor, Baltimore. https://www.promotionandarts.org/events/baltimores-4-of-july-celebration/

Dundalk July 4th Fireworks. Enjoy community and a great fireworks show at the Dundalk Fireworks Celebration. FREE. 9:15PM. Dundalk Heritage Park, 2717 Playfield St., Dundalk. https://www.facebook.com/dundalkheritagefair

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The Amazing Acro-Cats. As featured on Netflix, this troupe of trained house cats, all former orphans, rescues, and strays, give a one-of-a-kind, 90 minute purrformance that includes cats riding skateboards, jumping through hoops and performing other feats of agility and acrobatics. $40 Riser seats; $55 Floor seats; $70 VIP. Times vary; shows Thursday through Sunday; see link for details. Creative Alliance at the Patterson, 3134 Eastern Ave., Baltimore. https://creativealliance.org/event/the-amazing-acro-cats/2026-07-09/

Flicks from the Hill: The Wiz. AVAM’s Flicks from the Hill returns Thursdays in July! Free museum admission, hands on art-making, dance workshops and more! Enjoy a free outdoor movie night under the stars with family and friends! Film begins at 8:45PM. Bring your blankets, lawn chairs, and favorite snacks for an evening of fun and film on the big screen. Arrive early to grab a good spot on Federal Hill. Popcorn and soda available for purchase. See link for schedule of events. FREE admission. 5PM. The American Visionary Art Museum, 1415 Key Hwy., Baltimore. https://www.avam.org/event-details/flicks-from-the-hill-the-wiz-1

Twilight Thursdays: Foundry Row Summer Concert Series. Let the music play! The Foundry Row Summer Concert Series is back every Thursday through August 13th. Enjoy live performances from top local bands and a Beer & Wine Garden. Remains of Radio takes the stage this week bringing classic rock and funk from the 70s, MTV hits fromt he 80s and 90s and a little modern country! FREE. 6:30PM-8PM. Foundry Row, 10100 Reisterstown Rd., Owings Mills. https://www.visitfoundryrow.com/events/foundry-row-summer-concert-series/

Summer in the Squares. Summer in the Squares returns with a great lineup of performances featuring Baltimore's amazingly talented musicians. The performance features Cam Sounds & Vibrations, a contemporary jazz trio led by trumpetist and Baltimore native Cameron Sterrett, who is a native and current resident of Baltimore, Maryland. Bring a blanket or chair and enjoy an evening of music in the beautiful West Square of Mount Vernon Place! FREE. 7PM-8:30PM. Mount Vernon Place, W Mount Vernon Pl., Baltimore. https://www.facebook.com/events/1024926676625280

Summer Sounds at the Shops at Kenilworth. The Shops at Kenilworth is bringing the sounds for those dining out on the patios! Enjoy live music on the patio while you dine from 5PM-7PM. This week Kittyback Duo brings the tunes. Enjoy happy hour specials from 4PM-6PM. Tables on the patio are first come first serve. FREE. 5PM-7PM. The Shops at Kenilworth, 800 Kenilworth Dr., Towson. https://www.theshopsatkenilworth.com/events/summer-sounds/

Friday Night Live: Summer Concert Series. The Summer Concert Series at the Hunt Valley Towne Centre returns! Join the fun every Friday from June 13 through August 22 to enjoy live music from your favorite local bands! This year’s Summer Concert Series is located on the upper deck between California Pizza Kitchen and Sammy’s Trattoria. Each concert will feature a Beer & Wine Garden and free balloon art and a pre-concert magic show. This week experience a blend of New Orleans style funk, swing, Latin, R&B, and a splash of zydeco with the Junkyard Saints for an unforgettable party vibe! FREE. 6:30PM-8PM. Hunt Valley Towne Centre, 118 Shawan Rd., Cockeysville. https://www.shophuntvalley.com/events/summer-concert-series/

Kerplunk! Free Family Art Drop-In. This class is great for younger kids and families! Join the fun in the Creativity Center to create art projects based on current exhibitions and fun crafts! FREE. 12PM-3PM. Creative Alliance Creativity Center, 3137 Eastern Ave., Baltimore. https://creativealliance.org/event/kerplunk-free-family-art-drop-in-2-2/2026-07-11/

Reaching for Hope - Maryland Domino Topplers 2026. A team of more than 50 builders will descend upon the AVAM to create a memorable work of Kinetic Performance Art using dominoes, planks, boxes, books, and other chain-reaction elements. This year's display will feature a massive 1500 square-foot mural on the theme of "Reaching for Hope.” During the performance, the mural's components will be brought to life with moving and melting animated textures created by the talented artists from the Maryland Domino Topplers. Come early to talk to the artists and see the final, perilous (terrifying and scary!) activation, where the artwork safeties are removed in advance of the final, hands-free topple performance. Then stay after the topple to help sort the (expected) 75,000 dominoes that will be set up for the performance. The performance time is 2:00 PM. The extraordinary topple experience happens in less than five minutes, and seating and standing is limited. This one-time event. $5. 2PM-3:30PM. The American Visionary Art Museum, 1415 Key Hwy., Baltimore. https://www.avam.org/event-details/reaching-for-hope-maryland-domino-topplers-2026

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Patterson Park Summer Concert Series. Concerts held on Pagoda Hill every summer June through August, in the evening. There are always plenty of food vendors and other fun stuff, so be sure to check out the best free concert series in Baltimore. This week Downtown Tumbao brings the sounds. FREE. 6PM-8PM. Patterson Park Pagoda, S Patterson Park Ave., between Pratt and Lombard Sts., Baltimore. https://pattersonpark.com/concerts

Flicks from the Hill: A Wrinkle in Time. AVAM’s Flicks from the Hill returns Thursdays in July! Free museum admission, hands on art-making, dance workshops and more! Enjoy a free outdoor movie night under the stars with family and friends! Film begins at 8:45PM. Bring your blankets, lawn chairs, and favorite snacks for an evening of fun and film on the big screen. Arrive early to grab a good spot on Federal Hill. Popcorn and soda available for purchase. See link for schedule of events. FREE admission. 5PM. The American Visionary Art Museum, 1415 Key Hwy., Baltimore. https://www.avam.org/event-details/flicks-from-the-hill-a-wrinkle-in-time

Twilight Thursdays: Foundry Row Summer Concert Series. Let the music play! The Foundry Row Summer Concert Series is back every Thursday through August 13th. Enjoy live performances from top local bands and a Beer & Wine Garden. This week, get ready to dance with Patrick Alban & His Buena Vista Social and the sounds of Latin, acoustic rock, salsa, sambas, and much more! FREE. 6:30PM-8PM. Foundry Row, 10100 Reisterstown Rd., Owings Mills. https://www.visitfoundryrow.com/events/foundry-row-summer-concert-series/

MVP Movie Night: Coco (2017). Despite his family's generations-old ban on music, young Miguel dreams of becoming an accomplished musician like his idol Ernesto de la Cruz. Desperate to prove his talent, Miguel finds himself in the stunning and colorful Land of the Dead. After meeting a charming trickster named Héctor, the two new friends embark on an extraordinary journey to unlock the real story behind Miguel's family history.
Join the Conservancy at sunset in Mount Vernon Place's verdant East Square for the first movie of the summer. Bring your own snacks and a picnic blanket or lawn chair. As always, popcorn is FREE! FREE. 8:30PM-10:30PM. Mount Vernon Place, East Square, E Mount Vernon Pl., Baltimore. https://www.facebook.com/events/816986441238093

Summer Sounds at the Shops at Kenilworth. The Shops at Kenilworth is bringing the sounds for those dining out on the patios! Enjoy live music on the patio while you dine from 5PM-7PM. This week enjoy the sounds of Ben Rynes and happy hour specials from 4PM-6PM. Tables on the patio are first come first serve. FREE. 5PM-7PM. The Shops at Kenilworth, 800 Kenilworth Dr., Towson. https://www.theshopsatkenilworth.com/events/summer-sounds/

Summer Sounds. Summer Sounds at the Square is back for the 2026 season with The Rodney Kelley Jazz Experience! The parking lot will be transformed into an open-air market from 6pm to 9pm, featuring food and beverage specials available for purchase from local favorites Atwater’s, Pono Taco, Bonjour Crepes, Kesh & Fresh, and Grand Cru Market Bar. FREE. 6PM-9PM. Belvedere Square, 529 E Belvedere Ave., Baltimore. https://belvederesquare.com/whats-up-at-the-square/summer-sounds/#

Friday Night Live: Summer Concert Series. The Summer Concert Series at the Hunt Valley Towne Centre returns! Join the fun every Friday from June 13 through August 22 to enjoy live music from your favorite local bands! This year’s Summer Concert Series is located on the upper deck between California Pizza Kitchen and Sammy’s Trattoria. Each concert will feature a Beer & Wine Garden and free balloon art and a pre-concert magic show. This week the Magical Mystery Girls are covering all The Beatles classics. FREE. 6:30PM-8PM. Hunt Valley Towne Centre, 118 Shawan Rd., Cockeysville. https://www.shophuntvalley.com/events/summer-concert-series/

Whiskey on the Waterfront. Join Sagamore at their waterfront distillery for live music, food trucks, and delicious whiskey cocktails. This outdoor event occurs the third Saturday of each month, May through October, weather permitting. This month food trucks onsite include Das Food Truck, BMore Greek, Fisnet, Jimmy's, Mexican on the Run, Nina's Cookie Explosion, Diamonback and Tipsy Scoop. Whiskey on the Waterfront is free and family friendly. Guests are encouraged to bring blankets and chairs for the waterfront lawn. FREE admission. 12PM-6PM. Sagamore Spirit Distillery, 301 E Cromwell St., Baltimore. https://sagamorespirit.com/whiskey-on-the-waterfront-2026/

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Bubble Days. Get ready for two days bursting with fun! The best bubble party of the summer is back at MSC. Mix up a batch of your own bubble solution, design your own bubble wand, and put your bubble making skills to the test. Experiment with bubble towers, double bubbles, fizzy foamies, and more as you xplore all the different ways to make a bubble. Plus, be sure to catch Bubblemania, a suds-tacular show performed by world-renowned bubble artist Casey Carle. All activities are free with paid admission or membership. FREE with admission. 12PM-4PM. The Maryland Science Center, 601 Light St., Baltimore. https://www.mdsci.org/events/bubble-days/

Breakfast with the Otters & Bobcats. Rise and shine as this VIP experience takes you to the otter exhibit before the Zoo opens. Enjoy dining al fresco while the otters curiously peek out their viewing windows at the guests! A full menu will be available as a freshly prepared buffet style meal. During breakfast, guests will be treated to special otter and bobcat keeper chats. Last but not least, the keepers will give the otters a special enrichment treat. Don’t forget to bring your camera to this unique dining event! Same day zoo admission included with ticket. $75, $70 Members, FREE for children under 2 (ticket still required). 9AM-10:30AM. The Maryland Zoo, 1 Safari Pl., Baltimore. https://www.marylandzoo.org/event_series/breakfast-with-the-animals/breakfast-with-the-otters/

Shake Out Your Sillies. Shake out your sillies with song, nursery rhymes, puppet shows, instruments, and, of course, a dance party! Each class begins with a breathing exercise before transitioning into music and movement activities. Taught by Eliza Adams, a Maryland preschool teacher and musician, this class is designed for children 5 and under. Caretakers are welcome to join or watch! $26; $21 Members; $5 for an additional sibling. 11AM. Creative Alliance Creativity Center, 3137 Eastern Ave., Baltimore. https://creativealliance.org/event/shake-out-your-sillies/2026-07-18/

Kerplunk! Free Family Art Drop-In. This class is great for younger kids and families! Join the fun in the Creativity Center to create art projects based on current exhibitions and fun crafts! FREE. 12PM-3PM. Creative Alliance Creativity Center, 3137 Eastern Ave., Baltimore. https://creativealliance.org/event/kerplunk-free-family-art-drop-in-2-2/2026-07-18/

Flicks from the Hill: Men in Black. AVAM’s Flicks from the Hill returns Thursdays in July! Free museum admission, hands on art-making, dance workshops and more! Enjoy a free outdoor movie night under the stars with family and friends! Film begins at 8:45PM. Bring your blankets, lawn chairs, and favorite snacks for an evening of fun and film on the big screen. Arrive early to grab a good spot on Federal Hill. Popcorn and soda available for purchase. See link for schedule of events. FREE admission. 5PM. The American Visionary Art Museum, 1415 Key Hwy., Baltimore. https://www.avam.org/event-details/flicks-from-the-hill-men-in-black

Twilight Thursdays: Foundry Row Summer Concert Series. Let the music play! The Foundry Row Summer Concert Series is back every Thursday through August 13th. Enjoy live performances from top local bands and a Beer & Wine Garden. This week get ready to boogie down with Big Package Band, bringing dance music and high-energy funk! FREE. 6:30PM-8PM. Foundry Row, 10100 Reisterstown Rd., Owings Mills. https://www.visitfoundryrow.com/events/foundry-row-summer-concert-series/

Summer in the Squares. Summer in the Squares returns with a great lineup of performances featuring Baltimore's amazingly talented musicians. The performance features "John Lamkin and the Favorites Jazz Quintet": Enamored by the 1950s, 60s and 70s jazz quintets, John Lamkin II's Quintet specializes in presenting a repertoire of straight ahead jazz standards and originals. The name "Favorites" refers to the jazz music that he prefers to all others, as well as the many local musicians whom he selects to perform in his band due to their exceptional musical artistry and depths of friendship. Bring a blanket or chair and enjoy an evening of music in the beautiful West Square of Mount Vernon Place! FREE. 7PM-8:30PM. Mount Vernon Place, W Mount Vernon Pl., Baltimore. https://www.facebook.com/events/3522127244612603

Summer Sounds at the Shops at Kenilworth. The Shops at Kenilworth is bringing the sounds for those dining out on the patios! Enjoy live music on the patio while you dine from 5PM-7PM. This week David and Maribeth are bringing the music while you enjoy happy hour specials from 4PM-6PM. Tables on the patio are first come first serve. FREE. 5PM-7PM. The Shops at Kenilworth, 800 Kenilworth Dr., Towson. https://www.theshopsatkenilworth.com/events/summer-sounds/

Friday Night Live: Summer Concert Series. The Summer Concert Series at the Hunt Valley Towne Centre returns! Join the fun every Friday from June 13 through August 22 to enjoy live music from your favorite local bands! This year’s Summer Concert Series is located on the upper deck between California Pizza Kitchen and Sammy’s Trattoria. Each concert will feature a Beer & Wine Garden and free balloon art and a pre-concert magic show. This week The Klassix, Maryland's premier party band since 1986, is bringing the entertainment. FREE. 6:30PM-8PM. Hunt Valley Towne Centre, 118 Shawan Rd., Cockeysville. https://www.shophuntvalley.com/events/summer-concert-series/

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Wild Water Splash Days. Dive into the ultimate summer bash! Enjoy thrilling water slides, splash pads, and bounce houses that promise endless fun for kids of all ages. the Excitement doesn’t stop there—the Zoo’s animal residents are joining the festivities! Watch them cool off and make a splash in their own unique ways. It’s the perfect way to spend a summer day. This event is free with Zoo admission or membership. Please wear swim gear and pack a towel. FREE with zoo admission. 10AM-4PM both days. The Maryland Zoo, 1 Safari Pl., Baltimore. https://www.marylandzoo.org/event_series/wild-water-splash-days/summer-splash-zone/

Shake Out Your Sillies. Shake out your sillies with song, nursery rhymes, puppet shows, instruments, and, of course, a dance party! Each class begins with a breathing exercise before transitioning into music and movement activities. Taught by Eliza Adams, a Maryland preschool teacher and musician, this class is designed for children 5 and under. Caretakers are welcome to join or watch! $26; $21 Members; $5 for an additional sibling. 11AM. Creative Alliance Creativity Center, 3137 Eastern Ave., Baltimore. https://creativealliance.org/event/shake-out-your-sillies/2026-07-25/

Kerplunk! Free Family Art Drop-In. This class is great for younger kids and families! Join the fun in the Creativity Center to create art projects based on current exhibitions and fun crafts! FREE. 12PM-3PM. Creative Alliance Creativity Center, 3137 Eastern Ave., Baltimore. https://creativealliance.org/event/kerplunk-free-family-art-drop-in-2-2/2026-07-25/

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Patterson Park Summer Concert Series. Concerts held on Pagoda Hill every summer June through August, in the evening. There are always plenty of food vendors and other fun stuff, so be sure to check out the best free concert series in Baltimore. This week the U.S. Army Band Downrange, featuring Charm City Sings, is bringing the music. FREE. 6PM-8PM. Patterson Park Pagoda, S Patterson Park Ave., between Pratt and Lombard Sts., Baltimore. https://pattersonpark.com/concerts

Flicks from the Hill: Labyrinth. AVAM’s Flicks from the Hill returns Thursdays in July! Free museum admission, hands on art-making, dance workshops and more! Enjoy a free outdoor movie night under the stars with family and friends! Film begins at 8:45PM. Bring your blankets, lawn chairs, and favorite snacks for an evening of fun and film on the big screen. Arrive early to grab a good spot on Federal Hill. Popcorn and soda available for purchase. See link for schedule of events. FREE admission. 5PM. The American Visionary Art Museum, 1415 Key Hwy., Baltimore. https://www.avam.org/event-details/flicks-from-the-hill-labyrinth

Twilight Thursdays: Foundry Row Summer Concert Series. Let the music play! The Foundry Row Summer Concert Series is back every Thursday through August 13th. Enjoy live performances from top local bands and a Beer & Wine Garden. This week 4 the Road brings a mix of everything that you'll never forget! FREE. 6:30PM-8PM. Foundry Row, 10100 Reisterstown Rd., Owings Mills. https://www.visitfoundryrow.com/events/foundry-row-summer-concert-series/

Summer in the Squares. Summer in the Squares returns with a great lineup of performances featuring Baltimore's amazingly talented musicians.
The performance features "The Baltimore Pop-Up Jazz Jam", which started in September 2020 in response to Covid-19 restrictions. The Baltimore Pop-up Jazz Jam continues in 2026 for its 7th consecutive year with the help of local sponsors and grass roots donations. Bring a blanket or chair and enjoy an evening of music in the beautiful West Square of Mount Vernon Place! FREE. 7PM-8:30PM. Mount Vernon Place, W Mount Vernon Pl., Baltimore. https://www.facebook.com/events/1638024944156216

Summer Sounds at the Shops at Kenilworth. The Shops at Kenilworth is bringing the sounds for those dining out on the patios! Enjoy live music on the patio while you dine from 5PM-7PM. This week enjoy music from Nicky Stacy and take advantage of the happy hour specials from 4PM-6PM. Tables on the patio are first come first serve. FREE. 5PM-7PM. The Shops at Kenilworth, 800 Kenilworth Dr., Towson. https://www.theshopsatkenilworth.com/events/summer-sounds/

Friday Night Live: Summer Concert Series. The Summer Concert Series at the Hunt Valley Towne Centre returns! Join the fun every Friday from June 13 through August 22 to enjoy live music from your favorite local bands! This year’s Summer Concert Series is located on the upper deck between California Pizza Kitchen and Sammy’s Trattoria. Each concert will feature a Beer & Wine Garden and free balloon art and a pre-concert magic show. This week the Pineapple Band is playing hits from the 70s to today. FREE. 6:30PM-8PM. Hunt Valley Towne Centre, 118 Shawan Rd., Cockeysville. https://www.shophuntvalley.com/events/summer-concert-series/

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