As parents begin their countdown to back-to-school season, there are still a lot of family-friendly summer activities to enjoy in the Baltimore area. Here’s what to save the date for in August and look forward to this fall.
$5 For 5K
If you’re looking for a budget-friendly way to get active with the family, visit Druid Hill Park in Baltimore for a morning family fun run for only $5 Aug. 8.
Wild Water Splash Days
Enjoy the last days of summer before school with the Maryland Zoo in Baltimore’s Wild Water Splash Days (Aug. 8-9). If the weather is cooler, the Sept. 5-7 splash days will become Field Days, with inflatable obstacle courses and games.
Beginner Farmers
Meet emerging local farmers like Cruz Crops at Merriweather District Farmers Market (Thursdays through Aug. 27) thanks to the New and Beginner Farmer Program from the Howard County Office of Agriculture and Howard Hughes Communities.
The MARYLAND 250
The Maryland State Fair returns Aug. 27, with patriotic themes throughout to celebrate America250, from performers to vegetable competitions and flower arrangements.
B&N Is Back!
The rumors are true. After a six-year closure of its Inner Harbor location, Barnes and Noble is coming back to Baltimore in Harbor East this fall near the John Paterakis circle.
