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Latest issueSeptember 4-7, 2026

The State Fair's last weekend, $25-a-family apple picking, and a Monday off

The Maryland State Fair closes out its run Monday in Timonium, which is why it leads this week. Charm City Live puts Boyz II Men on a free stage downtown Saturday, and Sunday brings $25-a-family…

18 hand-picked events this week

  • Maryland State Fair — Maryland State Fairgrounds, 2200 York Rd, Lutherville-Timonium
  • Charm City Live 5 — War Memorial Plaza, 100 Holliday St, Baltimore City
  • Aberdeen 250: Rails, Cans and Community — Festival Park, 60 N Parke St, Aberdeen
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