Family Shows & Performances in Baltimore — Theater, Music & More
Live performances spark something in kids that screens can't replicate. Baltimore's theaters, concert venues, and community stages host regular family-friendly shows — from puppet theater and children's concerts to Broadway touring productions adapted for young audiences. Many offer sensory-friendly performances too.
Sat, Aug 8· 11:30am
THIS ISLAND EARTH
📍 Charles Theatre
A kitschy 1950s drive-in classic about a mysterious funder of scientific research with advanced technology who draws scientists into an otherworldly adventure.
Sat, Aug 8· 1:00pm onwards
2026 Rock Opera Big Bang!
📍 Ottobar
Baltimore Rock Opera Society presents an all-ages rock opera performance with doors at 1 PM.
Sat, Aug 8· 10:00am-1:00pm (auditions Aug 8-9), 6:00pm-8:00pm (auditions Aug 10)
Disney's Frozen the Broadway Musical - Auditions
📍 Children's Theatre of Annapolis
Open auditions for ages 12-18 to join the cast of Disney's Frozen the Broadway Musical. Auditions held August 8-10 with callbacks August 11, followed by rehearsals August 23-October 22 and performance
Sat, Aug 8· 9:30am-12:00pm
Kesher Shabbat Morning Services
📍 Beth Am Synagogue
Shabbat morning services in the Kesher minyan with prayer and community worship. Kesher is a parallel service stream within Beth Am.
Sat, Aug 8· 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
BSDC Junior Latin Dancers (Ages 7–15) Salsa, Merengue, Bachata & more!
📍 BSDC Latin African & Cultural Dance Institute
An electrifying showcase of Latin dance performances by junior dancers ages 7-15 featuring salsa, merengue, bachata and more.
Sat, Aug 8· 8:54pm-8:54pm
Havdalah
📍 Beth Am Synagogue
Havdalah ceremony marking the conclusion of Shabbat with blessings over wine, spices, and fire. A brief spiritual transition into the new week.
Sat, Aug 8· 2:00 PM
Be the first to see PAW PATROL: THE DINO MOVIE and Celebrate Their First-Ever Movie Theater Experience
📍 Multiple Locations
Special early access screening of PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie with exclusive giveaways at multiple theater locations.
Sat, Aug 8· 7:00pm onwards
Civilian, Vicious Order, Progenitor, Never Forgive, Never Forget, Racing Green
📍 Ottobar
Point and Laugh Zine presents an all-ages rock concert featuring multiple bands.
Sat, Aug 8· 10:00am-12:00pm
Shabbat Morning Service
📍 Har Sinai-Oheb Shalom
Saturday morning Shabbat service with traditional liturgy and community participation.
Sun, Aug 9· TBD
Murphy's Law, Gasket, Secret Society, Bad Wave, Mortal Ground
📍 Ottobar
Bmore Cautious Productions and Domestic Terror present an all-ages punk rock showcase.
Mon, Aug 10· 8pm-late
Monday Night Swing & Lindy Hop
📍 Mobtown Ballroom & Cafe
Weekly swing dancing event featuring a beginner lesson at 8pm followed by open dancing at 9pm.
Tue, Aug 11· 7:30pm
Trivia Tuesdays
📍 Dave & Buster's Baltimore - White Marsh
Challenge your knowledge and compete for prizes at Dave & Buster's weekly trivia night for all ages.
Wed, Aug 12· 7:00pm
CTPC Presents: Mary Poppins Jr
📍 Gordon Center for Performing Arts
A theatrical production of the beloved Mary Poppins story, presented by CTPC at the Gordon Center. This family-friendly musical is perfect for children and adults who love classic theater.
Wed, Aug 12· 6:00pm onwards
Trivia & Karaoke Night
📍 Ottobar
A fun trivia and karaoke night at Upstairs @ Ottobar with no age restrictions.
Wed, Aug 12· 6:00pm-7:00pm
United States Naval Academy Ensemble Concert
📍 Anne Arundel County Public Library
A concert performance by the United States Naval Academy ensemble offering live classical and military music for family audiences.
Wed, Aug 12· 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Brass Quintet at Riviera Beach Public Library
📍 Riviera Beach Public Library
The U.S. Naval Academy Band Brass Quintet performs a free concert at Riviera Beach Public Library.
Wed, Aug 12· 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Chester's Magic Shovel With Blue Sky Puppets
📍 Perry Hall Public Library - Perry Hall Meeting Room
Blue Sky Puppet Theatre presents an interactive puppet show about dinosaurs and reading at Perry Hall Public Library.
Thu, Aug 13· 9:00pm
Geno's Karaoke
📍 Power Plant Live!
A karaoke night event at Geno's Steaks where guests can sing from one song to headlining the entire night.
Thu, Aug 13· 6:00pm-late
Thomas Rhett: The Soundtrack to Life Tour with Kashus Culpepper and Emily Ann Roberts
📍 Merriweather Post Pavilion
Country artist Thomas Rhett brings his The Soundtrack to Life Tour to Merriweather with opening acts, offering an accessible family-friendly concert experience.
Thu, Aug 13· 6:00pm-show 7:30pm
Thomas Rhett: The Soundtrack to Life Tour
📍 Merriweather Post Pavilion
Country artist Thomas Rhett performs his Soundtrack to Life Tour with openers Kashus Culpepper and Emily Ann Roberts for a family-friendly concert experience.
Fri, Aug 14· 5:30pm-late
The Fray – Summer of Light Tour with Dashboard Confessional and Colony House
📍 Merriweather Post Pavilion
The Fray performs their Summer of Light Tour with Dashboard Confessional and Colony House, bringing popular alternative rock to the pavilion.
Fri, Aug 14· 6:15pm-7:30pm
Shabbat Services (In-Person, On Zoom, and via Facebook Live)
📍 Har Sinai-Oheb Shalom
Friday evening Shabbat services held in-person, with simultaneous streaming options via Zoom and Facebook Live.
Fri, Aug 14· 6:00pm
Nutcracker Auditions
📍 Morton Street Dance Center
Auditions for the annual Nutcracker production, open to interested young dancers.
Fri, Aug 14· All Day
Don't Miss 'PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie' Only in Theatres August 14
📍 Multiple Locations
PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie releases in theaters nationwide on August 14, 2026.
Fri, Aug 14· All Day
PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie
📍 Multiple Locations (Theaters)
PAW Patrol pups crash land on a dinosaur-filled island and must stop Mayor Humdinger from destroying it in this theatrical movie release.
Sat, Aug 15· 10:00am-12:00pm
Shabbat Morning Service
📍 Har Sinai-Oheb Shalom
Saturday morning Shabbat service with traditional liturgy and community participation.
Sat, Aug 15· 6:00pm-9:00pm
The Shin Blossoms Free Charity Concert
📍 Mystique Barrel Brewing and Lager House
Bluegrass cover band performance benefiting the Cool Kids Campaign for cancer, with $1 from every pint sold being donated to the cause.
Sat, Aug 15
THEATER: Baltimore Toy Theater Festival
📍 Le Mondo
A festival celebrating toy theater, a traditional form of miniature theatrical performance, featuring local and independent artists at Le Mondo.
Sat, Aug 15· 3:00 PM
Mischief & Deception Magic Show with Comedy Magician Spencer Horsman
📍 Baltimore
Sat, Aug 15
Baltimore Toy Theater Festival
📍 Black Cherry Puppet Theater
A festival celebrating toy theater performances and artistry, featuring multiple performances and artists showcasing this traditional theatrical form.
Sat, Aug 15· 10:30am-11:00am
Let's Dance! / ¡Bailemos!
📍 Anne Arundel County Public Library
A bilingual dance and movement program for preschoolers featuring music and dancing presented in both English and Spanish.
Sat, Aug 15
Neema Dance Collective Presents: Summer Renaissance Dance Showcase
📍 Bowie Center for the Performing Arts
The grand finale of an incredible summer of training featuring dancers from Neema Dance Collective's Summer Dance Camp in a celebration of artistry, passion, and growth.
Sat, Aug 15· 5:30pm-late
Zac Brown Band: Love & Fear Tour with Old Crow Medicine Show
📍 Merriweather Post Pavilion
Zac Brown Band brings their Love & Fear Tour to the pavilion with Old Crow Medicine Show, featuring country and Americana music suitable for families.
Sun, Aug 16· 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
The Iron Giant
📍 The Senator Theatre
A classic animated film screening at The Senator Theatre featuring a young boy's friendship with a giant metal robot during the Cold War era.
Tue, Aug 18· 7:30pm
Trivia Tuesdays
📍 Dave & Buster's Baltimore - White Marsh
Challenge your knowledge and compete for prizes at Dave & Buster's weekly trivia night for all ages.
Wed, Aug 19· 7:00 PM - 4:00 PM (multiple showtimes)
The Bad News Bears
📍 The Senator Theatre
Classic family film screening at The Senator Theatre in Baltimore.
Sat, Aug 22· 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Oh the Drama! Gen Win Youth Activity
📍 Community 247
An interactive improvisation session led by Baltimore Improv Group for youth and parents to explore self-expression through drama and theater arts.
Sat, Aug 22· 9am-10am
Tot Shabbat
📍 Bolton Street Synagogue
A Shabbat service designed for young children and families with tots. An early, child-friendly service celebrating the Sabbath.
Sat, Aug 22· 09:30am
Logan D. Bar Mitzvah
📍 Chizuk Amuno Congregation
A Bar Mitzvah celebration marking a young Jewish male's coming of age. This religious and family milestone event includes Shabbat morning services.
Sun, Aug 23· 6:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Ken & Brad Kolodner's Annual Backyard Concert feat. Richie & Rosie
📍 Brad Kolodner's Backyard
An intimate summer backyard concert featuring the Ken & Brad Kolodner Quartet and Richie & Rosie.
Fri, Aug 28· 8pm-late
Sunny Side Jazz Band Live for Friday Night Swing and Lindy Hop
📍 Mobtown Ballroom & Cafe
Friday night swing dancing event featuring live music from the Sunny Side Jazz Band with beginner lesson and open dancing.
Sat, Aug 29· 11:30am
ONE HUNDRED AND ONE DALMATIANS
📍 Charles Theatre
A classic Disney animated film featuring the villainous Cruella de Vil and her scheme to capture adorable dalmatian puppies in hand-drawn England.
Sat, Aug 29· 09:30am
Courtney K. Bat Mitzvah
📍 Chizuk Amuno Congregation
A Bat Mitzvah celebration marking a young Jewish female's coming of age. This religious and family milestone event includes Shabbat morning services.
Mon, Aug 31· 5:00pm-9:00pm
Sunday Live Jazz
📍 Mystique Barrel Brewing and Lager House
Free admission live jazz performances with rotating artists every Friday evening.
Sat, Sep 5· 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Maryland Cigar Box Festival
📍 Union Collective
The second annual Maryland Cigar Box Guitar Festival featuring raffles, vendors, beer, and food in an all-ages, free indoor event with plenty of free parking.
Sat, Sep 5· TBD
Charm City Live
📍 Lillian S. Jones Recreation Center
Charm City Live is a Baltimore City outdoor music and entertainment festival bringing live performances and community celebration to the city. Families can enjoy live music, food, and local culture.
Sat, Sep 5
Charm City Live
📍 Irvin Luckman Memorial Park
A festival featuring live music performances, food vendors, and entertainment celebrating Baltimore's music and culture.
Sat, Sep 5· 11:30am-1:00pm
Pops in the Park at Downs Park
📍 Baltimore Magazine Events
An outdoor musical performance featuring pops music in a family-friendly park setting. Free admission for all ages.
Sun, Sep 6· 5:00pm-7:15pm
Pops in the Park at Quiet Waters Park
📍 Baltimore Magazine Events
An outdoor musical performance featuring pops music in a scenic park setting. Free admission for families and all ages.
Sun, Sep 13· Call venue for showtimes
Maybe Happy Ending (Tour Launch)
📍 Hippodrome Theatre at the France-Merrick Performing Arts Center
Winner of 6 Tony Awards including Best Musical, this deeply human story follows a chance encounter that sparks connection, adventure, and unexpected moments. A family-friendly musical celebrating huma
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