Thursday
The Amazing Library Race
Grab your passport. You’re about to head around the world without leaving the library. Teams will compete in different challenges and race to the finish line. Registration required. Ages 9 to 17. Howard County Public Library, Miller Branch, 6:30-8 p.m., free, hclibrary.org
Movie Night
Bring a blanket and some snacks and enjoy an outdoor showing of Gal Gadot as the fierce and strong “Wonder Woman.” Center Plaza, sundown, free, godowntownbaltimore.com
Friday
So Long Summer. Let’s Party
Savor every last drop of fun out of summer before it ends. Enjoy games, prizes, refreshments and fun at this end-of-season party. Harford County Public Library, Joppa Branch, 2-3 p.m., free, hcplonline.org
Moving Up to Middle School
School is about to begin. Get a jump start meeting new classmates, learning about middle school life and enjoying a little friendly competition with a book-bag relay and combination lock challenge. Registration required. For rising sixth-graders. Howard County Public Library, East Columbia Branch, 4:30-5:30 p.m., free, hclibrary.org
Saturday
Maryland Renaissance Festival
Hear ye, hear ye! The 2018 season of the Maryland Renaissance Festival is upon us. From jousting to jesters, royalty to frivolity, the days are filled with fun and activity for everyone. Stroll the streets and see artisans crafting and selling their wares. Grab a drink from a pub or a giant turkey leg to munch on. The entertainment alone will fill your days with music, comedy, stories and daring adventure. Costumes encouraged. Weekends through Oct. 2, 1821 Crownsville Road, Annapolis, 10 a.m.-7 p.m., $19/adults, $8/children (7-15), children under 7/free, rennfest.com
Sunday
Maryland State Fair
Ah, summer may be winding down, but the Maryland State Fair is still going on and may be the perfect counterpoint to that early wakeup call your kids will have on Tuesday. Relive memories from your own childhood and make new ones with your kids while enjoying the rides, eating funnel cake and corn dogs, viewing the exhibits, taking in great concerts and much more. The Fair is open until Sept. 3 from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., $10/adults (12-plus), $8/seniors, $6/children (6-11), children under 6/free, marylandstatefair.com
Monday
Happy Labor Day!