Calendar of Events - Family Friendly Events

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Sarah's Family Friendly Event Picks

July

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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/

August

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! 11AM. $26; $21 Members. Creative Alliance Creativity Center, 3137 Eastern Ave., Baltimore. https://creativealliance.org/event/shake-out-your-sillies/2026-08-01/

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. Soul Crackers takes the stage this week with all the sweet sounds of Motown and beyond, so bring your dancing shoes! 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 Conor & the Wild Hunt, an original indie-folk/chamber-pop band from Baltimore. Their music features three-part harmonies, duets, and arrangements ranging from hypnotic grooves to cinematic post-rock. 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/2138727467065191

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 listen to week music from One Third Wish 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 28 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 Here's to the Night, a high energy throwback band is bringing all the iconic '90s and '00s hits. 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. FREE with Zoo admission. 10:30AM-3:30PM. The Maryland Zoo, 1 Safari Pl., Baltimore. https://www.marylandzoo.org/event_series/wild-water-splash-days/summer-splash-zone/

Danny Joe's Tree House. It’s back-to-school season for Baltimore families and Danny Joe and his puppet pals are here to help you work through your checklist. This stage version of the award-winning streaming children’s series will feature Danny Joe and his puppet pals: Teddy Bear, Kingsley, Pixie Bell, the Good Knight Sweetheart, Tweet, Peep, and Sweety, along with a zany cast of characters, including the musical Mister Maestro, ScrapBook the Social Media Snake, and AlgoRithm the Media Literacy Dragon. Sing and Dance along with your favorite Tree House tunes. Plus, put your name in the hat for a chance to spin Tubey’s Wheel O’ Fabulous Toys and Prizes sponsored by Shananigans Toy Shop! Will YOU take home the grand prize?!?! Get your tickets today before this show sells out! Doors at 11AM. $22 Adults; $14 Children; $60 Family Bundle; Discount for Members. 11:30AM. Creative Alliance at the Patterson, 3134 Eastern Ave., Baltimore. https://creativealliance.org/event/danny-joes-tree-house-2/

Kerplunk! Free Family Art Drop-In. Kerplunk! Family Art Drop-in class is great for younger kids and families! Come join 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-2-2/2026-08-08/

Maryland Latino Festival. Experience a grand celebration of Latin culture featuring live music, dancing, cuisine and fun for the whole family. Enjoy an atmosphere filled with color, tradition and Latin rhythms at one of the year's most vibrant festivals. Ticket prices vary; from $28.88. 10AM. Maryland State Fairgrounds, 2200 York Rd., Lutherville-Timonium. https://marylandstatefair.com/event/maryland-latino-festival/maryland-state-fair/lutherville-timonium-maryland/

Family First: Herbal Wellness for Back to School. Back to school is exciting…and a little chaotic. This hands-on, family-friendly workshop helps caregivers and kids build simple herbal wellness routines that actually fit real life. Led by educational and clinical herbalist Brittany Williams of Eudemonia Herbs, participants will explore approachable herbs, taste along the way, and learn how to choose supportive blends for the school-year rhythm. The highlight is a DIY Tea Bar where each kid (with their caregiver) will create a custom tea blend with guidance on flavor, function, and how to use it at home. Families can blend toward one of four school-year goals: Calm Focus, Steady Energy, Happy Belly, or Wind Down. Safety and age-appropriate use are woven in throughout, so caregivers leave feeling confident, not overwhelmed. Each participant goes home with their own blend packaged in a beautiful tea tin, tucked into a swag bag filled with herbal goodies, plus a reference guide covering what they learned and how to keep the routine going. Ages 8+. $40; $35 Members. 1PM. Creative Alliance Creativity Center, 3137 Eastern Ave., Baltimore. https://creativealliance.org/event/family-first-herbal-wellness-for-back-to-school/

Haitian Caribbean Festival. Komite Ayiti in collaboration with the Friends of Patterson Park is having its sixth Haitian Caribbean Festival! This vibrant event celebrates the rich culture and heritage of Haiti and the Caribbean. Experience a day filled with lively music, delicious food, and colorful performances that showcase the diversity and beauty of the Haitian and Caribbean traditions. From traditional dances to live music performances, this festival promises to immerse you in an unforgettable cultural experience. Indulge in mouthwatering international cuisine and sweet treats. Explore the vibrant marketplace featuring local artisans and vendors offering unique crafts, clothing, and artwork. This is a family-friendly event, all ages are welcome. FREE admission; $25 VIP Children's Ticket; $50 VIP Adult Ticket. 4PM-6PM. Patterson Park Observatory, 27 S Patterson Park Ave., Baltimore. https://www.eventeny.com/events/haitiancaribbeanfestival-31022/

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. For this final concert of the summer, enjoy the eclectic mix of funk, R&B, and Motown from Sound Storm. FREE. 6:30PM-8PM. Foundry Row, 10100 Reisterstown Rd., Owings Mills. https://www.visitfoundryrow.com/events/foundry-row-summer-concert-series/

MVP Movie Night: Hairspray (2007). Summer in the Squares 2026 presents: Hairspray (2007). In the 1960s Baltimore, dance-loving teen Tracy Turnblad auditions for a spot on "The Corny Collins Show" and wins. She becomes an overnight celebrity, a trendsetter in dance, fun and fashion. Perhaps her new status as a teen sensation is enough to topple Corny's reigning dance queen and bring racial integration to the show. Join at sunset in Mount Vernon Place's verdant East Square. Bring your own snacks and a picnic blanket or lawn chair. As always, popcorn is FREE! FREE. 8PM-10:30PM. Mount Vernon Place, East Square, E Mount Vernon Pl., Baltimore. https://www.facebook.com/events/1676394377015888

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Light Up Little Italy / Feast of St. Gabriel Festival. A local group in Little Italy is bringing the heart, soul, and flavor of Little Italy Baltimore straight to the streets, bigger and better than ever! The smell of incredible Italian food in the air, music echoing, neighbors and visitors sharing in the festivities, all gathering together for a weekend that feels like home. The stage will be alive all weekend long. Think sing-alongs, pet pageant, dancing in the street, and that electric summertime Baltimore vibe. Sip your way through craft beer, wine, and festival cocktails, with a lineup of local and regional favorites. At its heart, this festival is about community. Featuring a People with Disabilities Art Show and local service organizations, it’s a celebration of inclusion, creativity, and the people who make this city what it is. This isn’t just a festival—it’s a Baltimore tradition! FREE admission; some activities require ticket purchase. 5PM-11PM Friday, 11AM-7PM Saturday & Sunday. Little Italy, Fawn & Albemarle Sts., Baltimore. https://lightuplittleitalyfest.com/

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 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/

Outdoor Movie Night: Love & Basketball. Join under the stars for a free waterfront screening of Love & Basketball as part of Summer at Baltimore Peninsula. Event begins at 6PM and showtime is at dusk. Bring a lawn chair, camping chair or blanket. Delicious local food and drinks will be available for purchase to enjoy before or during the film. Movie location is on The Lawn along Cromwell Street, adjacent to Rye Street Tavern. FREE. 6PM. The Lawn, 301 E Cromwell St., Baltimore. https://baltimorepeninsula.com/whats-happening/Love-and-Basketball/

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 28 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 Instigators are an electric mix of roc & roll and classic rock. FREE. 6:30PM-8PM. Hunt Valley Towne Centre, 118 Shawan Rd., Cockeysville. https://www.shophuntvalley.com/events/summer-concert-series/

15-16

Mess Fest. The Science Center is packing their most mucky, sticky, sloppy science into a weekend-long celebration! The annual Mess Fest returns! Grab a brush and dip into your favorite color of paint to leave your messy mark on the Science Center’s window mural. Dig your hands into some slimy mixtures in the SciLab. Turn up the heat to create a colorful melted masterpiece. Squirt a glob of something gloopy and watch it race down a three story drop! Plus, expert mess makers will be ready to “wow” with three different live science demonstrations performed throughout the day. FREE with admission. 12PM-4PM. The Maryland Science Center, 601 Light St., Baltimore. https://www.mdsci.org/events/mess-fest/

Whiskey on the Waterfront. Join at Sagamore's 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, its Wags & Whiskey with BARCS. See link for list of vendors and food trucks. Whiskey on the Waterfront is free and family friendly. Guests are encouraged to bring blankets and chairs for the waterfront lawn. A limited number of picnic tables and Adirondack chairs are available. No outside alcohol or coolers are permitted. Dogs are welcome but must be on a leash. The Sagamore Spirit campus remains a smoke‑free campus. FREE. 12PM-6PM. Sagamore Spirit Distillery, 301 E Cromwell St., Baltimore. https://sagamorespirit.com/whiskey-on-the-waterfront-2026/

Breakfast with the Penguins. Rise and shine with the Zoo’s 90+ African penguins at the Penguin Coast exhibit. This exclusive VIP breakfast experience lets you explore penguin life in a private event before the Zoo opens. Enjoy dining al fresco beside our penguin exhibit! A full menu will be available as a freshly prepared buffet style meal. During breakfast, guests are treated to a special penguin keeper chat. Plus, they will help feed the penguins their first meal of the day! Don’t forget to bring your camera for this one-of-a-kind event. Ticket includes same day admission to the zoo. $75; $70 Members; FREE for children under 2 (ticket still required). 9AM-10:30PM. The Maryland Zoo, 1 Safari Pl., Baltimore. https://www.marylandzoo.org/event_series/breakfast-with-the-animals/breakfast-with-the-penguins/

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 crowd favorite The Honey Dewdrops, composed of Virginia natives Laura Wortman and Kagey Parrish, The Honey Dewdrops have been touring since 2009, pushing the boundaries of folk music through blending electric and acoustic guitars, mandolin and clawhammer banjo with their signature tight vocal harmonies. 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/4547906898787743

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 listen to music from Joe Hughes 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/

Summer Sounds with The New Romance. It’s time for back-to-school night at Summer Sounds with The New Romance! The parking lot will be transformed into an open-air market, featuring food and beverage specials available for purchase from local favorites Atwater’s, Pono Taco, Bonjour Crepes, Kesh & Fresh, and Grand Cru Market Bar. Kids can pick up their free back-to-school bag and the Belvedere Square Merchants’ Association will be collecting donations for kids in need in the Baltimore community to start the school year on the right foot. 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 28 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 enjoy music from The Real Geniuses, your not-so-average cover band delivering 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/

Liquid Nitrogen Slushie Lab. Sample a classic Baltimore treat with a Science Center twist! Discover what makes liquid nitrogen a unique culinary tool as Science Center experts quickly freeze lemonade into a slushie! Pop in a peppermint stick, and you’re on your way to sampling a Baltimore summertime tradition with a Science Center twist. Every participant will receive an up-close encounter with liquid nitrogen, performed by our expert educators, and a small lemonade slushie with a peppermint stick. $5 add-on to normal admission prices. 12:30PM or 1:30PM. The Maryland Science Center, 601 Light St., Baltimore. https://www.mdsci.org/events/slushie-lab/

Zoo Snooze. Join other zoo-loving families for an educational sleepover at the Zoo. You and your family will sleep outside and enjoy the sights and sounds of the Zoo by night. You all will explore Zoo exhibits to learn about African penguins, African reptiles and mammals, and some of our local nocturnal animals. $105 per person; $95 per person Members. 5:30PM-9:30AM. The Maryland Zoo, 1 Safari Pl., Baltimore. https://www.marylandzoo.org/event_series/zoo-snooze-overnights/family-overnights/

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Maryland State Fair. The Maryland State Fair is proud to feature the thrills, chills, sights, sounds, and aromas of numerous carnival rides, games, and delectable fair food. The Maryland State Fair is the largest celebration of agriculture in Maryland. Known for delicious food, tons of free entertainment and world famous concerts. Ticket prices vary; see link for details. 5PM-9PM Thursday; 9AM-9PM Friday through Sunday and Labor Day Monday. Maryland State Fairgrounds, 2200 York Rd., Lutherville-Timonium. https://marylandstatefair.com/

Summer in the Squares. Summer in the Squares returns with a great lineup of performances featuring Baltimore's amazingly talented musicians. The performance features Bay Jazz Project plays a variety of Jazz, Blues, & Latin music with energy and soul. With Baltimore's Seth Kibel as lead soloist, they're always a crowd pleaser! 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/795673033513078

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. For this final concert of the season, enjoy the sounds off Jack Heit 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 28 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. For the final concert in this series, enjoy the electric mix of rock and soul classics. FREE. 6:30PM-8PM. Hunt Valley Towne Centre, 118 Shawan Rd., Cockeysville. https://www.shophuntvalley.com/events/summer-concert-series/

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Maryland Renaissance Festival. The Maryland Renaissance Festival, a tradition for the entire family, begins its 50th season August 29th and runs Saturdays and Sundays and Labor Day Monday through October 25th for nine weekends of thrills, feasting, handmade crafts, entertainment and merriment in Crownsville, near Annapolis. The 27 acre Village of Revel Grove comes to life each autumn with more than 200 professional performers on ten stages, a 3,000 seat arena with armored jousting on magnificent steeds and streets filled with village characters. Join His Most Royal Highness King Henry VIII in the forests and glades with over 140 artisans exhibiting crafts in their own renaissance shops, five taverns featuring cool libations, 42 food and beverage emporiums providing a vast array of succulent and sweet treats to sate even the most hearty of appetites. $31 Adults; $27 Senior; $17 Children (ages 7-15); FREE for children 6 & under (ticket still required). 10AM-7PM each day. Maryland Renaissance Festival, 1821 Crownsville Rd., Annapolis. https://rennfest.com/

Breakfast with the Rhinos. Rise and shine as this VIP experience takes you BEHIND the scenes of the Rhino exhibit before the Zoo opens. Enjoy a delightful al fresco breakfast alongside these gentle giants. A full menu will be available as a freshly prepared buffet style meal. The adventure doesn’t end there! Guests will be treated to a one-of-a-kind Rhino Keeper Chat, offering rare insights into the lives and conservation of these majestic creatures. $75; $70 Members; FREE for children under 2 (ticket required). 9AM-10:30AM. The Maryland Zoo, 1 Safari Pl., Baltimore. https://www.marylandzoo.org/event_series/breakfast-with-the-animals/breakfast-with-the-rhinos/

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