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Sarah's Family Friendly Event Picks
July
9-26
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/
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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
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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/
25-26
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/
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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
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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
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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/