Seasonal Family Events in Baltimore — Holidays, Festivals & More
Every season brings its own magic to Baltimore. Spring egg hunts and cherry blossom festivals give way to summer splash pads and outdoor movie nights. Fall means pumpkin patches and harvest festivals, while winter brings light shows, holiday markets, and indoor adventures. We track them all so you don't miss a thing.
Sat, Aug 8· 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Journey of Life Presents - Back to School Community Block Party
📍 White Marsh Mall
A free community block party featuring live music, performances, giveaways, and family activities to celebrate the start of the school year.
Sat, Aug 8· 10:30 AM
Planet Rooted: Rooted Festival 2026
📍 Patterson Park
Sat, Aug 8· 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Naval Academy Formal Parade
📍 Worden Field, U.S. Naval Academy
The Naval Academy Band leads the Class of 2030 onto historic Worden Field for a Formal Parade.
Sat, Aug 8
National Bowling Day
📍 AMF Perry Hall Lanes
Celebrate National Bowling Day on August 8th with 20% off lane reservations using code BOWL at AMF Perry Hall Lanes.
Sat, Aug 8· 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wild Water Splash Days: Summer Splash Zone
📍 The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore
A summer water play event at the Maryland Zoo featuring water slides, splash pads, bounce houses, and animal enrichment activities.
Sun, Aug 9
Ice Cream Sundays
📍 B&O Railroad Museum
A summer event where visitors can enjoy ice cream while exploring the B&O Railroad Museum's exhibits and collections.
Sun, Aug 9
Crab Feast
📍 Milkhouse Brewery
A summer crabfeast celebration at Milkhouse Brewery featuring fresh crabs and seasonal outdoor dining.
Sun, Aug 9· 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
My Sunday Market
📍 The Avenue at White Marsh
A street festival featuring local makers, artists, and rotating entertainment at The Avenue at White Marsh.
Sun, Aug 9· 12pm-4pm
Clothing Swap
📍 Union Craft Brewing
A community clothing swap event at Union Hall where attendees can exchange gently used clothing items. A sustainable and social daytime gathering.
Sun, Aug 9· 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wild Water Splash Days: Summer Splash Zone
📍 The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore
A summer water play event at the Maryland Zoo featuring water slides, splash pads, bounce houses, and animal enrichment activities.
Sun, Aug 9· 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM EDT
10th Annual Salsa Bachata All-Inclusive Dance Vacation in Mexico
📍 All-Inclusive Resort in Puerto Morelos
A week-long all-inclusive dance vacation in Puerto Morelos, Mexico featuring salsa and bachata classes, dancing, beach activities, and family-friendly amenities.
Tue, Aug 11
Homeschool Play Day
📍 Chuck E. Cheese
A special play day event for homeschooling families to enjoy arcade games, activities, and food at Chuck E. Cheese.
Wed, Aug 12
Tisha B'av - Eicha & Kinos
📍 Congregation Shomrei Emunah
A virtual observance of Tisha B'av featuring the reading of Eicha and Kinos prayers via Zoom. Community members can participate remotely.
Thu, Aug 13· 6:00pm
Bingo Night
📍 29th Street Community Center
A community bingo night event providing family-friendly entertainment and games for all ages.
Fri, Aug 14· 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
B-360 Baltimore End of Summer Cookout
📍 Bocek Rec Center
Free end-of-summer cookout with food, prizes, giveaways, and family fun at Bocek Rec Center.
Fri, Aug 14
VIP Bring a Friend Day
📍 Chuck E. Cheese
An exclusive Fun Pass member event where VIP members can bring a friend to enjoy arcade games and activities at Chuck E. Cheese.
Fri, Aug 14· open hours
Sunflower Showcase
📍 Clark's Elioak Farm
Extended celebration of blooming sunflowers with opportunities to wander through the patch and take photos. Beautiful field display for families to enjoy.
Sat, Aug 15· 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
SoPro Family Funday – End of Summer Bash!
📍 SoPro – Southern Provisions
A free family celebration at SoPro featuring crafts, games, and activities for kids before school starts.
Sat, Aug 15· 3:30 PM - 6:30 PM EDT
The TailGOAT - Battle of the Birds Edition
📍 Jimmy's Famous Seafood
A football-themed pre-game party with live music, food, and drinks at Jimmy's Famous Seafood in Baltimore.
Sat, Aug 15· 3:30 PM - 6:30 PM
The TailGOAT: Battle of the Birds Edition | Ravens vs. Eagles
📍 The TailGOAT at Vertigo Red
A family-friendly football preseason party featuring live music, food, drinks, and entertainment at a Baltimore venue one block from M&T Bank Stadium.
Sat, Aug 15· 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
GHEMS Love on the Lawn 2026
📍 Garrett Heights Elementary Middle School
A free, family-friendly community festival at Garrett Heights Elementary Middle School celebrating the start of the school year with live music, food, vendors, and activities for all ages.
Sat, Aug 15· 10:30-12:00, 13:00-14:30
Back to School Bash
📍 Clark's Elioak Farm
A pre-school celebration featuring princess characters, a show with songs and dancing, crafts, photo ops, and admission to the petting farm.
Sun, Aug 16· 11:00am-2:00pm
4th Annual JWV 167 Military and Veterans Cookout
📍 The Associated: Jewish Federation
A community cookout celebrating military and veterans with grilled food and fellowship.
Thu, Aug 20· 6:00pm
Bingo Night
📍 29th Street Community Center
A community bingo night event providing family-friendly entertainment and games for all ages.
Thu, Aug 20· 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Unity Park Playground and Splash Pad - Playground Tour Stop
📍 Unity Park Playground and Splash Pad
Final stop of the 2026 Baltimore Family Alliance Playground Tour featuring free ice cream, lemonade, drum circle, hula hoops, science activities, and water play.
Fri, Aug 21· 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Summer Sounds with The New Romance
📍 Belvedere Square
Back-to-school night at Belvedere Square featuring live music, local food vendors, free back-to-school bags for kids, and community donations collection.
Fri, Aug 21· 10am-5:30pm
Sunflower Showcase
📍 Clark's Elioak Farm
A seasonal celebration featuring blooming sunflowers where visitors can wander through the sunflower patch and take photos.
Sat, Aug 22· 9:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Back to School Day
📍 Baltimore Museum of Art
A family-friendly celebration at the Baltimore Museum of Art featuring gallery exploration, art-making activities, and snacks.
Sat, Aug 22· 11am-6pm
Union Collective Coffee Fest
📍 Union Craft Brewing
A daytime festival celebrating local coffee roasters and vendors at Union Craft Brewing's Union Hall. Come get caffeinated with coffee tastings and community.
Sat, Aug 22· 10am-6pm
Pick Your Own Apples
📍 Gaver Farm
Families can pick their own fresh apples directly from the trees at this seasonal apple orchard experience.
Sat, Aug 22· 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
2026 Union Collective Coffee Fest
📍 Union Collective
A free annual celebration of coffee throughout Union Collective featuring drink competitions, a Latte Art Throwdown, and collaborations with local businesses like The Charmery, Baltimore Spirits Compa
Sat, Aug 22· 2pm-6pm
Twisted Trees Homestead Pop-Up
📍 Union Craft Brewing
A pop-up bakery featuring baked goods from Twisted Trees at Union Craft Brewing. A casual afternoon event to shop fresh homestead baked items.
Sun, Aug 23
21st Annual ResFest
📍 St. Francis Neighborhood Center
A free community celebration featuring local music, school supply and grocery giveaways, and family-friendly activities.
Sun, Aug 23· 10am-1pm
Flower Festival at Pearlstone celebrating their new u-pick flower experience
📍 Pearlstone Center
Flower Festival at Pearlstone celebrating their new u-pick flower experience.
Sun, Aug 23· 10am-1pm
Pearlstone Flower Festival
📍 UPick Berries at Pearlstone
Family-friendly flower festival at Pearlstone farm featuring activities and celebrations during the flower harvest season. Includes Kids' Corner activities.
Sun, Aug 23· 10am-1pm
Flower Festival
📍 UPick Berries at Pearlstone
Enjoy picking fresh flowers and creating your own bouquets at Pearlstone during flower season. Make beautiful custom bouquets for $5-$30 depending on size.
Sun, Aug 23· 10am-1pm
Flower Festival at Pearlstone Farm with bouquet-making and seasonal activities
📍 Pearlstone Farm
Flower Festival at Pearlstone Farm with bouquet-making and seasonal activities.
Wed, Aug 26· 5pm-8pm
National Dog Day with MDSPCA
📍 Union Craft Brewing
A celebration of National Dog Day in partnership with the MDSPCA where dog lovers can join the community to celebrate canines. A family-friendly event for dog enthusiasts.
Fri, Aug 28
End of Summer Family Shabbat
📍 Macks Jewish Connection Network
A joyful evening of community featuring friends, laughter, and Shabbat magic, hosted by The Network's PJ Library Team to wrap up summer.
Sat, Aug 29· 2pm-6pm
Twisted Trees Homestead Pop-Up
📍 Union Craft Brewing
A pop-up bakery featuring baked goods from Twisted Trees at Union Craft Brewing. A casual afternoon event to shop fresh homestead baked items.
Sat, Aug 29
Crab Feastival Fundraiser
📍 St. Francis Neighborhood Center
An all-you-can-eat crab fundraiser event supporting St. Francis Neighborhood Center.
Thu, Sep 3· 11:00am
Celebratory Ribbon Cutting for New Building
📍 Morton Street Dance Center
A celebratory ribbon cutting ceremony marking the opening of the new Morton Street Dance Center building.
Fri, Sep 4· 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Fall Fun Festival opens at Gaver Farm with pumpkin patch and family activities
📍 Gaver Farm
Fall Fun Festival opens at Gaver Farm with pumpkin patch and family activities.
Fri, Sep 4
Krishna's Appearance Day (Janmashtami)
📍 ISKCON Baltimore
Janmashtami is the celebration of Lord Krishna's divine appearance day, one of the most important festivals in the Vaishnava calendar. Devotees gather at the temple to sing, pray, and joyfully observe
Fri, Sep 4· 10:00am-6:00pm
Sunflower Festival
📍 Gaver Farm
A seasonal celebration featuring sunflower fields and family activities at Gaver Farm during early fall.
Fri, Sep 4· 10:00am-6:00pm
Fall Fun Festival
📍 Gaver Farm
A multi-week fall festival featuring activities and attractions for families, opening September 4 and running through November 1.
Sat, Sep 5· TBD
Charm City Live and Baltimore Book Festival dates announced
📍 Multiple venues (Charm City Live and Baltimore Book Festival)
Two major Baltimore festivals announced for September 2026: Charm City Live (Sept. 5), a free outdoor celebration of music, culture, and community, and the Baltimore Book Festival (Sept. 19–20), featuring authors, readers, and family-friendly literary activities.
Sat, Sep 5· 1:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Maryland Cigar Box Guitar Festival 2026
📍 Union Craft Brewing
The Second Annual Maryland Cigar Box Guitar Festival features live music performances across two stages with local and regional artists.
Sun, Sep 6
Rosh Hashanah Apple Picking
📍 Macks Jewish Connection Network
A family-friendly outing to pick apples in celebration of Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year.
Sat, Sep 12· 2:00pm-5:00pm
Bingo Night at Clay Pots
📍 Clay Pots
Join Clay Pots for a fun Bingo Night sponsored by the Community Advisory Council. A community gathering event with games and prizes.
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