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Sarah's Family Friendly Event Picks
July
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Summer Fridays at The Shops at Kenilworth. Join The Shops at Kenilworth in Towson for Summer Fridays, a family-friendly summer of fun and excitement for all ages! Enjoy visits from family-friendly organizations, such as Irvine Nature Center and Port Discovery; each week is something different. Shake Out Your Sillies this week with Ms. Eliza - enjoy songs nursery rhymes, puppet shows, instrument fun and a dance party. FREE. 10:30AM. The Shops at Kenilworth, 800 Kenilworth Dr., Towson. https://www.theshopsatkenilworth.com/events/summer-fridays-at-the-shops-at-kenilworth/
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. Junkyard Saints bring the tunes this week with a blend of New Orleans style funk, swing, Latin, R&B and a splash of zydeco 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/
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Bubble Days. Pop in for the Maryland Science Center’s 20th annual Bubble Days—the sudsiest days of science! The best bubble party of the summer is back. Get ready for two days bursting with fun! World-renowned bubble artist Casey Carle returns with his suds-tacular show, Bubblemania. Mix up 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 guests explore 50 different ways to make a bubble in celebration of the Maryland Science Center’s 50th anniversary. FREE with admission. 12PM-4PM. Maryland Science Center, 601 Light St., Baltimore. https://www.mdsci.org/events/bubble-days/
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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! $15; $12 Members; $5 for Additional Children. 12PM-1PM. Creative Alliance Creativity Center, 3137 Eastern Ave., Baltimore. https://creativealliance.org/event/shake-out-your-sillies-4/2025-07-12/
Kerplunk! Free Family Art Drop-In. Kerplunk! is great for younger kids and families! Join us in the Creativity Center every Saturday to create fun seasonal crafts and art projects based on current exhibitions! Come make a mess at Creative Alliance's house! This week' project is Seed Ball Sculptures - create a plantable mini sculpture using native wildflower seeds. FREE. 12PM-3PM. Creative Alliance Creativity Center, 3137 Eastern Ave., Baltimore. https://creativealliance.org/event/kerplunk-free-family-art-drop-in-3/2025-07-12/
Meltdown - Frozen Dessert Festival. A free, family centered event created to celebrate some of the amazing frozen treat and dessert makers in the region! This is going to be a blast! Expect clean music, tons of activities like hula hooping, bubble blowing, a creation station with paint & sidewalk chalk, and a VERY special interactive magic show. Inspired by some of the food fest and night markets out there, this festival is for the COOLEST food creators around including stellar sweets from Jinji Chocolate and brews from Peabody Heights Brewery (there will be N/A options as well). More vendors TBA. The vibes will be great and Peabody so excited to put on something for the kids and families that have been supporting them for years! More info will be rolling in but for now save the date, share with your network and plan to be there! FREE admission. 2PM-8PM. Peabody Heights Brewery, 401 E 30th St., Baltimore. https://www.facebook.com/events/902637635353623/
Crab Fest. The only Maryland food festival for all things crab served in every form. Come hungry! Charm City’s most talented chefs are incorporating Maryland's summer jewel into inventive, handheld bites. Think: crab tacos, pretzels, corn, and more. Plus, steamed crabs (of course!), drinks, desserts, and sides (fries, anyone?) and options without crab to round out this incredible culinary festival! Plus, Rick and the Revolving Doors and Ten Karat Gold will be providing live music. See link for a list of vendors. VIP Admission gets you early admission at 4:30PM, guaranteed seating under the pavilion and a commemorative glass. $20 General Admission; $45 VIP; FREE for children 12 and under. 5:30PM-9:30PM. The B&O Railroad Museum, 901 W Pratt St., Baltimore. https://www.baltimoremagazine.com/microsite/2025-crab-fest/
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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. Kiti Gartner & The Drifting Valentines bring the tunes this week. FREE. 6PM-8PM. Patterson Park, 27 S Patterson Ave., Baltimore. https://pattersonpark.com/concerts
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Jazz at the Armory: The Charles Funn Big Band. Jazz at the Armory is an all-ages free concert series featuring some of Baltimore's best jazz musicians, organized by the Pikesville Armory Foundation and produced by 'Your Girl Cheryl'. All concerts are free and will be at the front lawn of the Pikesville Armory. Parking and event details will be sent ahead of the event to attendees who have registered (see link). FREE. 6PM-8PM. Pikesville Armory, 610 Reisterstown Rd., Pikesville. https://transformpikesvillearmory.org/jazz
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Twilight Thursdays: Foundry Row Summer Concert Series. Let the music play! The Foundry Row Summer Concert Series is back every Thursday through August 14th. Enjoy live performances from top local bands and a Beer & Wine Garden. Patrick Alban and His Buena Vista Social bring the entertainment this week. Get ready to dance to 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/
Show Your Spirit Foam Finger Workshop. Create your very own custom foam finger - perfect for cheering on your favorite sports team, band or even yourself! AVAM will provide pre-cut foam shapes in three sizes - you bring the creativity. The louder, the better! So....who will you be cheering on? Fun for all ages. Adults will need to assist children with the hot glue gun. RSVP encouraged, the workshop runs while supplies last. FREE. 7PM-8:30PM. American Visionary Art Museum, 800 Key Hwy., Baltimore. https://www.avam.org/event-details/free-show-your-spirit-foam-finger-workshop
MVP Movie Night: Moana. Summer in the Squares 2025 presents: Moana (2016). An adventurous teenager sails out on a daring mission to save her people. During her journey, Moana meets the once-mighty demigod Maui, who guides her in her quest to become a master way-finder. Together they sail across the open ocean on an action-packed voyage, encountering enormous monsters and impossible odds. Along the way, Moana fulfills the ancient quest of her ancestors and discovers the one thing she always sought: her own identity. Join at sunset in Mount Vernon Place's verdant East Square for the second movie of the summer. Bring your own snacks and a picnic blanket or lawn chair. As always, popcorn is FREE! FREE. 8:30PM-10PM. Mount Vernon Place, E Mount Vernon Place, Baltimore. https://www.facebook.com/events/1705282686749165
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Summer Fridays at The Shops at Kenilworth. Join The Shops at Kenilworth in Towson for Summer Fridays, a family-friendly summer of fun and excitement for all ages! Enjoy visits from family-friendly organizations, such as Irvine Nature Center and Port Discovery; each week is something different. This week Port Discovery is here with Story Time songs, poems and creativity. FREE. 10:30AM. The Shops at Kenilworth, 800 Kenilworth Dr., Towson. https://www.theshopsatkenilworth.com/events/summer-fridays-at-the-shops-at-kenilworth/
Summer Sounds at the Square - Mambo Combo. Nothing beats Summer Sounds on a Friday night at Belvedere Square! The concert series will showcase live music from local bands, as well as food and drink specials, prizes, and more. The parking lot will be transformed into an open-air market, featuring food and beverage specials available for purchase from local favorites Atwater’s, Neopol Savory Smokery, Prigel Family Farm, and Market Bar. This week, Baltimore's favorite, Mambo Combo brings the tunes. 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 sip on the summer sounds of Sons of Pirates where every song is like a party at the beach! 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 at Wild Water Splash Days! Enjoy thrilling water slides, splash pads, and bounce houses that promise endless fun for kids of all ages. But the excitement doesn’t stop there—zoo animal residents are joining the festivities! Watch them cool off and make a splash in their own special ways. It’s the perfect way to spend a summer day. FREE with Zoo admission. 10AM-4PM. The Maryland Zoo, 1 Safari Pl., Baltimore. https://www.marylandzoo.org/event_series/wild-water-splash-days/mid-summer/
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Kerplunk! Free Family Art Drop-In. Kerplunk! is great for younger kids and families! Join us in the Creativity Center every Saturday to create fun seasonal crafts and art projects based on current exhibitions! Come make a mess at Creative Alliance's house! This week' project is Storytime Cubes – create your own story-building game!. FREE. 12PM-3PM. Creative Alliance Creativity Center, 3137 Eastern Ave., Baltimore. https://creativealliance.org/event/kerplunk-free-family-art-drop-in-3/2025-07-19/
Whiskey on the Waterfront. Whiskey on the Waterfront is back! Join the fun at Sagamore's waterfront distillery for live music, food trucks, and delicious whiskey cocktails. In July, enjoy live music by Enslow from 1PM - 5PM and sip craft cocktails in Nineteen O' Nine all day. Local vendors featuring Bmore Greek, Mexican on the Run, Jimmy's Famous Seafood, Fuzzie's, Boordy Vineyards. All guests 21 and older will need to present a valid ID to receive a wristband to drink on campus. This outdoor event occurs on the third Saturday of each month, May through October, weather permitting. 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 admission. 12PM-6PM. Sagamore Spirit Distillery, 301 E Cromwell St., Baltimore. https://sagamorespirit.com/whiskey-on-the-waterfront/
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Twilight Thursdays: Foundry Row Summer Concert Series. Let the music play! The Foundry Row Summer Concert Series is back every Thursday through August 14th. Enjoy live performances from top local bands and a Beer & Wine Garden. Enjoy a blend of pop, soul and funk with The Eric Scott Trio this week! FREE. 6:30PM-8PM. Foundry Row, 10100 Reisterstown Rd., Owings Mills. https://www.visitfoundryrow.com/events/foundry-row-summer-concert-series/
Make Your Own Trophy Workshop. We all deserve a trophy! Create a major award with AVAM's trophy fixin's and hot glue. This is going to be fun! Adults will need to assist children with the hot glue gun. RSVP encouraged; the workshop will run while supplies last. FREE. 7PM-8:30PM. American Visionary Art Museum, 800 Key Hwy., Baltimore. https://www.avam.org/event-details/free-make-your-own-trophy-workshop
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Summer Fridays at The Shops at Kenilworth. Join The Shops at Kenilworth in Towson for Summer Fridays, a family-friendly summer of fun and excitement for all ages! Enjoy visits from family-friendly organizations, such as Irvine Nature Center and Port Discovery; each week is something different. Common Tone brings original music and interactive learning experiences this week as guests explore their creativity and express themselves authentically. FREE. 10:30AM. The Shops at Kenilworth, 800 Kenilworth Dr., Towson. https://www.theshopsatkenilworth.com/events/summer-fridays-at-the-shops-at-kenilworth/
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. The Fugitives bring the entertainment this week with an 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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Kerplunk! Free Family Art Drop-In. Kerplunk! is great for younger kids and families! Join us in the Creativity Center every Saturday to create fun seasonal crafts and art projects based on current exhibitions! Come make a mess at Creative Alliance's house! This week' project is Sock Stuffies – Create a plushie creature! FREE. 12PM-3PM. Creative Alliance Creativity Center, 3137 Eastern Ave., Baltimore. https://creativealliance.org/event/kerplunk-free-family-art-drop-in-3/2025-07-26/
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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 enjoy the music of Patterson Trash. FREE. 6PM-8PM. Patterson Park, 27 S Patterson Ave., Baltimore. https://pattersonpark.com/concerts
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Twilight Thursdays: Foundry Row Summer Concert Series. Let the music play! The Foundry Row Summer Concert Series is back every Thursday through August 14th. Enjoy live performances from top local bands and a Beer & Wine Garden. This week is one of three Special Kids' Night events featuring FREE balloon art during the show and a pre-concert magic show. Soul Magnets, Baltimore's coolest combo bring the tunes with crowd favorites of all kinds! FREE. 6:30PM-8PM. Foundry Row, 10100 Reisterstown Rd., Owings Mills. https://www.visitfoundryrow.com/events/foundry-row-summer-concert-series/
Character Trading Card Workshop. Create a trading card inspired by your favorite character or athlete! Participants will create a card or two using collage, ribbons, stickers, markers and glitter glue. Fun for all ages. This project may need to dry. RSVP encouraged, the workshop runs while supplies last. FREE. 7PM-8:30PM. American Visionary Art Museum, 800 Key Hwy., Baltimore. https://www.avam.org/event-details/free-character-trading-card-workshop