Ease into the weekend with a beginner-friendly eco paddle through scenic Back Creek. Spot wildlife, learn about local ecology, and enjoy a relaxing start to your Saturday.
Step into wonder at the Inflatable Artwork Exhibit, open Thursdays 12–7PM and Fridays–Sundays 10AM–7PM. But that’s just the beginning—this festival is packed with exciting events all week long! From hands-on workshops to fun coloring activities and special community gatherings, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
Best of all, it’s completely free, family-friendly, and open to all ages. Don’t miss out—RSVP today and be part of the celebration!
The Rotunda Welcomes Back Popular Family-Friendly Concert Series this May
3rd Annual Rotunda Rocks Begins Friday, May 2 and Runs Every Friday through Friday, October 3
Rhythm & Reels: Date Night by the Lake
Date: Friday, September 12, 2025
Time: 6:00–8:30 PM
Location: Middle Branch Park, 3301 Waterview Ave., Baltimore, MD
Enjoy a free evening of live music under the stars, featuring Eyeglasses (Iain S. Forrest), a singer-songwriter and electric cellist blending pop, rock, and electronic music. R&B singer Tay Marie will open the show.
Join our crew for a two-hour extraordinary cruise enjoying the golden hour on the Chesapeake Bay. Includes complimentary beverages (wine, beer, canned cocktails and soda).
Baltimore Bookfest is back! Dive into a weekend full of readings, workshops, panels, and more. From celebrated authors to emerging voices, this festival is a must-visit for literature lovers of all kinds. Explore the vibrant literary scene, connect with fellow book enthusiasts, and celebrate the stories that shape our community.
Read ahead for the full Stage Schedule
9th Annual Love Groove Festival Returns this Fall at NEW Location
Experience Annapolis and the Chesapeake Bay like never before on this guided two-hour heritage tour aboard the historic Skipjack Wilma Lee. Learn about the city’s history and the ecology of the Bay while viewing landmarks like the Chesapeake Bay Bridge and the Naval Academy. Tour guides will identify and share fun facts about native Chesapeake Bay wildlife along the cruise. Perfect for families and maritime enthusiasts.
Every Saturday is Orange Out Saturday
Fans are encouraged to wear their best orange O's gear. Enjoy live music at the Coors Light Stage at Legends Park, orange-themed food and beverages, and more!
And to cap it off, the return of the iconic all-orange uniforms will be featured on select Saturday home games.
Join us on September 20 for Cabaret de Graw, a night of music, magic, fire dancing, and more!
Performances by Cirque du Slay (fire dancers) and River Barry (bubble magician). DJ: Elijah of Zodiac Records. Food: Hunt Valley Catering. Auctions, 50/50, and money wheel. Mural sponsorships will be auctioned off live at the event!
Dress: Cabaret Theme or semi-formal/cocktail attire
(Event takes place in the Graw Alley mural park, so dress for the weather!)
Note: This is a fundraising event for Harmer's Town Art Center
Join us on Friday, September 26th, to watch Steven Spielberg's The Goonies in Graw Alley.
This family favorite turns 40 this year! It's a perfect time to experience the magic again.
FREE admission
Food and drink available
Park opens at 6:00
Movie starts at dusk.
17th Annual Race to Embrace Independence 5K Run/Walk
Join us!
Help us raise more money to help strong, powerful women like Quay who shared her story with us last year. Every dollar encourages the women to keep going in their journey!
HOW MUCH?
Adult In-person 5K - $40,
Adult In-person 1 Mile -$40,
Adult Virtual - $40
Youth Age 6-12 In-person 5K - $25
Youth Age 6-12 In-person 1 Mile - $25
Youth Age 6-12 Virtual - $25
Age 0-5 In-person 5K - Free
Age 0-5 In-person 1 Mile - Free
Age 0-5 Virtual - Free
Gather friends and family for all-you-can-eat crabs and delicious fresh pit meats in Baltimore, MD!
The venue is just minutes from 95! We will have a full buffet. This year’s tickets are $95 each, which includes a full buffet with delicious Maryland crabs, fresh pit meats, various sides, dessert, beer, and non-alcoholic beverages.
All proceeds will help us feed the children of the ‘Mortel HHH’ schools in Haiti.
This year’s venue is INDOORS and has plenty of parking.
Location: The Imperial Room, 1010 Oldham Street, Baltimore, MD 21224.
Calling all artists, makers, DIYers, and tool enthusiasts! Join us for Swap, where you can refresh your toolbox, give gently-used supplies a second life, and connect with fellow creatives.
Each September, the Abell Improvement Association hosts the Abell Community Street Fair. The AIA's biggest fundraiser, the Street Fair is an annual celebration of what makes this community unique, and what makes urban living great. With the Abell community's brightly-painted rowhouses as a backdrop, the Street Fair features live entertainment, great food, local artists and vendors, and Baltimore's Best Silent Auction. Our annual Street Fair is an opportunity for our community to reconnect, relax and be reminded of what makes Abell one of Charm City's most charming spots.
Every first Friday of the month from June 6 through October 3, 2025, join Maryland Opera for an evening of favorites from Opera, Broadway, and beyond. Enjoy a glass of wine and a tasty meal from a local food truck as you sit on the lawn at Boordy Vineyards and experience opera in the great outdoors with the idyllic backdrop of of the sunset behind the performers.
*July's concert is on JULY 11, not July 4 due to the Independence Day holiday.
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball, in partnership with La Alianza Latina Commission, Howard County Office of Human Rights & Equity, Merriweather Arts and Culture, and Howard Hughes, invites you to celebrate the rich culture and traditions of the Hispanic community at our Hispanic Heritage Festival!
Join us to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with music, live entertainment, performances, delicious food, artisans, food vendors, exhibitors, books and an art display.
Join us for a delightful celebration of stories for the entire family with internationally acclaimed storyteller and author Noa Baum. With warmth, humor, and vivid characters, Noa shares captivating stories from diverse cultures that highlight our similarities and celebrate our differences.
Gates open at 10 a.m. Join us early to play in the park!
Enjoy a free Thursday evening in MCHC’s Meyerhoff Courtyard! Students from the Baltimore School of the Arts Black Student Union celebrate their music and literary creations in an open-mic fashion. Bring a drink or snack and pull up a chair for a culmination of student community and creativity.
Now in its 59th year, the Fell’s Point Fun Festival is Baltimore’s largest and longest-running street festival, drawing tens of thousands to the historic waterfront each fall. The festival celebrates the neighborhood’s vibrant culture with a weekend of live music, local vendors, regional food and drink, and family-friendly activities—stretching across the Belgian block streets of Fell’s Point.