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Latest issueAugust 21 – 23, 2026

Live mermaids in Aberdeen, a free back-to-school circuit, and Nitro Circus in Annapolis

Last weekend before the buses roll, and the calendar is packed with send-offs. The marquee is the Under the Sea Bash out in Aberdeen — live mermaids, acrobats, and a bounce-house dance party for…

22 hand-picked events this week

Under the Sea Bash 2026 — Aberdeen Festival Park, Aberdeen
BMA Back to School Day — Baltimore Museum of Art, Baltimore City
Back to School Kick-Off — War Memorial Plaza, Baltimore City

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Earlier weekends

August 14 – 16, 2026
August 14 – 16, 2026
Two free nights of music at Lurman, a backpack giveaway, and Zac Brown at Merriweather
It's the last stretch before school, and the weekend leans into it. The anchor is two nights of live music on the hillside at Lurman Woodland Theater.
August 8–9, 2026
August 8–9, 2026
A free back-to-school weekend in Baltimore
Backpacks are creeping back onto the kitchen table, so this weekend leans in. Saturday: a free back-to-school block party at White Marsh Mall, the Howard…
July 31 – August 2, 2026
July 31 – August 2, 2026
A billion-year grand opening downtown, $8 peaches at Weber's, and Weird Al on Sunday
The Natural History Society opens a new billion-year Maryland geology exhibit Saturday morning — free, indoor, a one-time grand opening — and that's the anchor.
July 24-26, 2026
July 24-26, 2026
The Orioles' Hawaiian-shirt weekend, a free farm day in Curtis Bay, and pick-your-own blueberries at Pearlstone
The Orioles are home all weekend against the Braves — and on a quiet mid-summer weekend, that's the easy anchor, with a Birdland Hawaiian-shirt giveaway Friday…
July 17-19, 2026
July 17-19, 2026
A free block party at the Walters, War of 1812 sailors at the fort, and eight tiny weird plays in Annapolis
The Walters throws its first summer block party Saturday — free, all afternoon, with a silent disco and a literacy bus. Pair it with a free art morning at the…
July 10-12, 2026
July 10-12, 2026
Free concerts in the woods, a Caribbean parade, and the quiet-summer weekend done right
The first normal weekend since the Fourth is a quiet one, and that's fine — no fireworks to chase, no crowds to fight. What's here is genuinely good: two…
July 3-5, 2026
July 3-5, 2026
Fireworks over the harbor + every free thing to do this 4th of July weekend
America turns 250 on Saturday, and the centerpiece is free: fireworks over the Inner Harbor at 9:15pm. Beyond the big night there's a drone show over Middle…
June 26-28, 2026
June 26-28, 2026
The Blue Angels + 10 free things to do with the kids this weekend
This weekend Baltimore is the center of America's 250th birthday: Navy jets over the harbor, tall ships from a dozen nations, Fort McHenry in the backdrop.
June 19-21, 2026
June 19-21, 2026
Your June 19 Weekend: Juneteenth, the Summer Solstice, and Father's Day
On Sunday, the longest evening of the year, people will gather on the east side of Patterson Park to clap for the sunset. No band, no tickets — just neighbors…
June 12-14, 2026
June 12-14, 2026
A $2.50 Science Museum, a Lavender Farm in Bloom, and a Cup of Tea for Dad
The Maryland Science Center turns 50 this Saturday and is rolling admission back to 1976 prices to celebrate ($1 per kid).
June 5-7, 2026
June 5-7, 2026
Pride at the Zoo, a Goalie Game You Build, and a Free Saturday Worth Bottling
This is the first ordinary summer weekend of the year. No holiday, no long-weekend asterisk, just a Saturday and Sunday that belong entirely to you.
May 29-31, 2026
May 29-31, 2026
Strawberry Season Kicks Off Summer in Baltimore
This is the weekend summer actually starts. No long-weekend asterisk, no waiting for school to let out. The weather's going to be beautiful, Weber's Farm has a…
May 23-26, 2026
May 23-26, 2026
Artscape Hits Town for Memorial Day
Four days off, and my kids have already asked "what are we doing" eleven times. Just hope it stays warmish and dryish for Artscape and other events.
May 16-17, 2026
May 16-17, 2026
Giant Inflatable Water Obstacles Are Back in Baltimore This Sunday
Swibits Sundays is back at Columbia Swim Center, and your kids are going to lose their minds over giant inflatable obstacles in the pool. It's the last weekend…
May 8-10, 2026
May 8-10, 2026
Mother's Day Weekend Baltimore: Free Festivals, Fire Trucks & 80 Food Vendors
Mother's Day weekend in Baltimore! Lots of activities around for what looks like a cool but decent weather weekend (Sunday being better than Saturday).
May 1-3, 2026
May 1-3, 2026
A Giant Metal Crab in a Mud Pit and the Best Free Saturday in Months
This weekend's problem is too many good free events happening on the same Saturday.
April 25-27, 2026
April 25-27, 2026
Jazz on a Chrysalis Lawn and a Piñata-Filled Patterson Park Saturday
Three events this weekend that have nothing in common except being worth building a Saturday around. A free outdoor jazz concert at the Chrysalis amphitheater.
April 17-19, 2026
April 17-19, 2026
A Holi, a Farm Day, and Earth Day Weekend
A Festival of Colors on Sunday that fills up the moment word gets around. A free, all-day farm party with a petting zoo and a food truck.
April 4-6, 2026
April 4-6, 2026
Skip the Egg Hunt Stampede: A Smarter Easter Weekend in Baltimore
There are 182 family events happening in Baltimore this weekend. About 60 of them are egg hunts. Bunny mania aside, there's some pretty sweet other options
March 27-29, 2026
March 27-29, 2026
Easter Festivities Continue Amongst No Kings Day Events in Baltimore This Weekend
AVAM is already one of the most wonderfully weird museums in Baltimore, and on Saturday they're celebrating Andrew Logan's Cosmic Galaxy Egg sculpture with…
March 21-23, 2026
March 21-23, 2026
A Helicopter Is Dropping Easter Eggs in Baltimore This Saturday
A helicopter drops Easter eggs from the sky. That sentence alone is why this is the top pick. Easter egg hunts organized by age group, inflatables, face…
March 14-16, 2026
March 14-16, 2026
St. Patrick's Weekend: BSO for Babies, Night Hikes, and Pi Day Fun
A Baltimore Symphony Orchestra folk quartet performing traditional tales and songs, specifically for babies and toddlers, with a sing-along. If you have kids…
March 7-8, 2026
March 7-8, 2026
St. Patrick's Weekend Baltimore: Campfires, Heists & Maple Syrup
> Highs near 60-69°F this weekend. Finally! Chance of afternoon showers both days, so have a backup plan, but don't let it keep you inside.
Feb 18 - Mar 3, 2026
Feb 18 - Mar 3, 2026
Baltimore Family Events: Lunar New Year, Campfires & Railroad History
The Walters is going big for Lunar New Year and this one has real main-event energy. Art-making activities, live cultural performances, and a five-hour window…
February 13-15, 2026
February 13-15, 2026
Valentine's Weekend: Chocolate Festivals, Tie-Dye, and Free Art
Hey Baltimore parents! Valentine's Day weekend was stacked. Here's what we picked as the best family events:

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Here's this week's issue

Live mermaids in Aberdeen, a free back-to-school circuit, and Nitro Circus in Annapolis

Earlier weekends

Two free nights of music at Lurman, a backpack giveaway, and Zac Brown at Merriweather

A free back-to-school weekend in Baltimore

A billion-year grand opening downtown, $8 peaches at Weber's, and Weird Al on Sunday

The Orioles' Hawaiian-shirt weekend, a free farm day in Curtis Bay, and pick-your-own blueberries at Pearlstone

A free block party at the Walters, War of 1812 sailors at the fort, and eight tiny weird plays in Annapolis

Free concerts in the woods, a Caribbean parade, and the quiet-summer weekend done right

Fireworks over the harbor + every free thing to do this 4th of July weekend

The Blue Angels + 10 free things to do with the kids this weekend

Your June 19 Weekend: Juneteenth, the Summer Solstice, and Father's Day

A $2.50 Science Museum, a Lavender Farm in Bloom, and a Cup of Tea for Dad

Pride at the Zoo, a Goalie Game You Build, and a Free Saturday Worth Bottling

Strawberry Season Kicks Off Summer in Baltimore

Artscape Hits Town for Memorial Day

Giant Inflatable Water Obstacles Are Back in Baltimore This Sunday

Mother's Day Weekend Baltimore: Free Festivals, Fire Trucks & 80 Food Vendors

A Giant Metal Crab in a Mud Pit and the Best Free Saturday in Months

Jazz on a Chrysalis Lawn and a Piñata-Filled Patterson Park Saturday

A Holi, a Farm Day, and Earth Day Weekend

Skip the Egg Hunt Stampede: A Smarter Easter Weekend in Baltimore

Easter Festivities Continue Amongst No Kings Day Events in Baltimore This Weekend

A Helicopter Is Dropping Easter Eggs in Baltimore This Saturday

St. Patrick's Weekend: BSO for Babies, Night Hikes, and Pi Day Fun

St. Patrick's Weekend Baltimore: Campfires, Heists & Maple Syrup

Baltimore Family Events: Lunar New Year, Campfires & Railroad History

Valentine's Weekend: Chocolate Festivals, Tie-Dye, and Free Art

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