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.
Tue, Jun 2
Lovely Summer Days at Guinness
📍 Guinness Open Gate Brewery
Summer seasonal programming at Guinness Baltimore featuring outdoor activities and special events from June through September.
Sat, Jun 27· 9:00 PM
Summer Movie Nights - Yesterday - The Wine Bin
📍 The Wine Bin
Outdoor summer movie series at The Wine Bin featuring free movies, wine tastings, live music, and food.
Wed, Jul 1· 11am-6pm
Clark's Produce Stand Opening
📍 Clark's Elioak Farm
Clark's roadside produce stand opens for the season on July 1, offering fresh farm-grown vegetables including sweet corn, tomatoes, peppers, and watermelon, plus pick-your-own flowers. Open seven days
Tue, Aug 18· 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Community Day of Hope Vendors
📍 City of Praise Family Ministries
A vendor event featuring local businesses and community organizations at City of Praise Family Ministries.
Fri, Aug 21
Sunflower Showcase
📍 Clark's Elioak Farm
Visitors can wander through fields of blooming sunflowers and take photos in this seasonal display.
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.
Thu, Aug 27· Thursday 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM; Friday-Sunday 9:00 AM - close
MD STATE FAIR WEEKEND 1 - Gates Open: Thurs. 8/27, 5 PM; Fri., Sat., Sun., 9AM; Bldgs.& Carnival, 10AM
📍 Maryland State Fair
The 145th Maryland State Fair celebrates America's 250th with traditional fair favorites, patriotic-themed competitions, exhibits, entertainment, livestock shows, horse racing, and carnival rides.
Tue, Sep 1
Oktoberfest Celebration
📍 Guinness Open Gate Brewery
Celebrate Oktoberfest at Guinness with live music and Bavarian-inspired food specials throughout the event.
Tue, Sep 1· 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Fall StoryWalk® at Eden Mill
📍 Eden Mill Nature Center
A nature-based literacy activity combining reading, singing, and physical activity at Eden Mill Nature Center.
Tue, Sep 1· 9am-7pm
Barnyard Fun - Autumn Festival
📍 Weber's Cider Mill Farm Inc
Family-friendly autumn festival featuring mazes, slides, hayrides, farm animals, and various activities available during fall harvest season with general admission ticket.
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.
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· 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM EDT (Friday); Noon onwards (Saturday-Monday)
FIRST FRIDAY RELEASE: Munich Dunkel
📍 Manor Hill Brewing
Manor Hill Brewing releases their Munich Dunkel lager with live music, pizza, and farm activities over a long weekend.
Sat, Sep 5· 9:00am
#TopOfTheMorningFest
📍 Angels Rock Bar Baltimore
Morning festival event at Power Plant Live! featuring food, drinks, and entertainment.
Sat, Sep 5· 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
America 250: Aberdeen 250 Family Fun and History Day
📍 Festival Park (Aberdeen)
A full-day celebration of America's 250th anniversary featuring a Revolutionary Route march, 5K run/walk, family activities, and evening fireworks.
Sat, Sep 5· 9:00am
Community Coffeehouse
📍 Clay Pots
A community gathering at Clay Pots featuring coffee and social connection. Local residents meet for conversation and community building.
Sat, Sep 5· 12:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Cornival
📍 Hopkins Farm Brewery
Hopkins Farm Brewery's annual corn-themed festival featuring craft beer, food trucks, live music, and family activities.
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· 9:00am
#TopOfTheMorningFest
📍 Mosaic
A daytime festival event at Power Plant Live celebrating Irish culture and entertainment.
Sat, Sep 5· 11:30am-5:30pm
Basignani Winery Weekend Hours & Tasting - Saturday 9/5/26
📍 Basignani Winery
Open for wine sales and tastings with pizza available. Hours 11:30am-5:30pm with tastings and food service from 12-4pm.
Sat, Sep 5· 9:00am
#TopOfTheMorningFest
📍 PBR Baltimore
#TopOfTheMorningFest is a daytime festival event at Power Plant Live! in Baltimore.
Sat, Sep 5· 7:00pm-8:30pm
S'lichot Ritual and Service
📍 Har Sinai-Oheb Shalom
A High Holy Day preparatory service featuring penitential prayers and rituals. Families can participate in this meaningful ceremony on the eve of Rosh Hashanah.
Sat, Sep 5
Ministry Oktoberfest Weekend
📍 Ministry of Brewing
Two-day Oktoberfest celebration featuring beer specials, food from local vendors, and festive German-themed activities. Includes special Amber Lager on tap and beer & Underberg specials.
Sun, Sep 6· 10:00am
Rosh Hashanah Apple Picking
📍 JCC of Greater Baltimore
Family apple picking outing to celebrate Rosh Hashanah. A festive outdoor activity perfect for families to enjoy together during the Jewish New Year holiday.
Sun, Sep 6· 11:30am-5:30pm
Basignani Winery Weekend Hours & Tasting - Sunday 9/6/26
📍 Basignani Winery
Open for wine sales and tastings with pizza available. Hours 11:30am-5:30pm with tastings from 12-5:30pm and pizza from 12-4pm.
Sun, Sep 6· 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Rosh Hashana Apple Picking
📍 Baugher's Orchard & Farm
A family-friendly Rosh Hashanah celebration featuring apple picking at Baugher's Orchard & Farm with music and shofar.
Sun, Sep 6
Rosh Hashanah Apple Picking
📍 Macks Jewish Connection Network
Celebrate Rosh Hashanah with apple picking at Baugher's Orchards and Farms, joining The Network's PJ Library Team and the JCC of Greater Baltimore for a sweet start to the new year.
Sun, Sep 6· 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM EDT
First Sunday Arts Festival
📍 West St. and Calvert Street
A monthly family-friendly street festival featuring over 150 vendors, food trucks, live music, and dining.
Sun, Sep 6· 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM EDT
2nd Annual MOM's Mini Market
📍 Friendship Park in Abingdon (Friendship Liquors)
A family-friendly farmers market featuring local small businesses, live music, activities, and shopping in Abingdon.
Mon, Sep 7· 4:00 PM
Broom's Bloom Summer Sendoff
📍 Charm City Church
A family-friendly summer sendoff event hosted by Charm City Church in Bel Air, Maryland.
Mon, Sep 7· 12:00pm-5:00pm
Open for Labor Day! "Hop" Dog Pop Up!
📍 Sapwood Cellars Brewery
Special Labor Day celebration featuring Albura Taqueria's creative hot dog and veggie dog preparations cooked in Sapwood Cellars beer, plus all-day happy hour draft beer discounts.
Mon, Sep 7
Celebrating National Video Game Day – Bonus 500 Tickets!
📍 Chuck E. Cheese
Fun Pass members earn 500 bonus tickets during National Video Game Day celebration at Chuck E. Cheese.
Tue, Sep 8· 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Doggie Paddle 2026
📍 Middle Mill Social Pool
A puppy pool party at Middle Mill Social Pool to benefit the Baltimore Humane Society.
Wed, Sep 9· 17:00-19:00
Apples & Honey Hangout
📍 Beth Tfiloh Congregation
A festive family gathering celebrating Rosh Hashanah with apples and honey, a traditional Jewish High Holiday activity.
Fri, Sep 11· All Day (with specific times for individual events: Friday 1:00-3:00 PM, Saturday 2:00-5:30 PM & 6:00 PM, Sunday 10:30 AM-2:00 PM & 2:00 PM)
Bear Family Weekend
📍 Morgan State University Commons
A multi-day celebration at Morgan State University featuring family reunions, football games, dining, and worship services.
Sat, Sep 12· Open hours
51st Annual Johnny Appleseed Festival & Fall Harvest Days
📍 Weber's Cider Mill Farm Inc
A multi-week fall festival featuring fresh apple cider, hay rides, hillside slide, family-friendly spooky walk, food trucks, and the returning Pumpkinland attraction with pumpkin activities.
Sat, Sep 12· 7:30 AM
Karen Stevens Memorial Kids Triathlon
📍 Severna Park Community Center
A kids triathlon event hosted by Friends of Anne Arundel County Trails with proceeds benefiting free swim lessons for children with special needs.
Sat, Sep 12· 10:00am-6:00pm
Military and First Responders Appreciation Weekend
📍 Gaver Farm
A special weekend event honoring military members and first responders with activities and attractions at Gaver Farm.
Sat, Sep 12· 11:00am
Fall Rally in the Alley - XLIV
📍 Angels Rock Bar Baltimore
Annual fall street festival in the alley at Power Plant Live! featuring music, food, and community gathering.
Sat, Sep 12· Saturday 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM, Sunday 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
The 39th Annual Reisterstown Festival
📍 Hannah More Park
A two-day community festival featuring live music, fireworks, family activities, vendors, and entertainment in Reisterstown, Maryland.
Sat, Sep 12· 11:00am
Fall Rally in the Alley - XLIV
📍 PBR Baltimore
Fall Rally in the Alley is an annual daytime event at Power Plant Live! featuring live entertainment and street festival atmosphere.
Sat, Sep 12· 11:00am
Fall Rally in the Alley - XLIV
📍 Mosaic
The 44th annual Fall Rally in the Alley, a outdoor festival event in the Power Plant Live courtyard.
Sat, Sep 12· 10:30-12:00, 13:00-14:30
Princess Pumpkin Party
📍 Clark's Elioak Farm
A fairy tale-themed celebration with princess characters, shows, storytelling, pumpkin painting, and full-day petting farm access.
Sun, Sep 13· 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Family Day and 10th Anniversary Celebration at Wholesome Healing
📍 Wholesome Healing
Wholesome Healing celebrates its 10th anniversary with a free family day featuring music, games, art activities, food, and child entrepreneurs.
Sun, Sep 13· 6:00 PM - 7:45 PM
15th Annual Pet Memorial Sunday
📍 Baltimore Humane Society Memorial Park
A community gathering to honor and remember beloved pets with guest speakers, music, and a candle-lighting ceremony.
Mon, Sep 14· 11:00am-10:00pm
Weekly Exclusive: FREE Stuffed Crust Upgrade with Pizza Purchase
📍 Chuck E. Cheese
Fun Pass members receive a complimentary stuffed crust upgrade on pizza purchases during this exclusive weekly promotion.
Fri, Sep 18
VIP Member Night
📍 Chuck E. Cheese
Exclusive VIP Fun Pass member night with special perks and deals at Chuck E. Cheese.
Fri, Sep 18
VIP Member Night Exclusive: $8.99 Large 1-topping Pizza
📍 Chuck E. Cheese
VIP Fun Pass members enjoy a large 1-topping pizza for just $8.99 during this exclusive member night.
Sat, Sep 19· Full day festival
Annapolis Baygrass announces dates and lineup, including Little Feat
📍 Sandy Point State Park
Annapolis Baygrass Music Festival (Sept. 19-20, 2026) is a family-friendly beachfront music festival at Sandy Point State Park featuring Little Feat, Yonder Mountain String Band, Béla Fleck, and more. Festival includes KidZone, beachfront yoga, games, workshops, food, and supports Chesapeake Bay conservation.
Sat, Sep 19· 10:00-16:00
Jodi Picoult to headline inaugural Carroll Book Festival
📍 Carroll County Farm Museum
Inaugural Carroll Book Festival headlined by bestselling author Jodi Picoult on September 19 at Carroll County Farm Museum. Features children's character breakfast, author panels, book signings, and vendor activities.
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