Calendar of Events - Family Friendly Events

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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/

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/

Movies on Main. Make it a night the whole family will love! Every third Thursday of the month at sundown from June through October enjoy free, family friendly films under the open sky! Perfect for a relaxing night out. This month the feature is The Lizzie McGuire Movie. Bring your crew and lawn chairs, grab a spot, and enjoy the show! FREE. Sundown. Hunt Valley Towne Center, 118 Shawan Rd., Cockeysville. https://www.shophuntvalley.com/events/movies-on-main/

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/

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/

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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