“Weird Al” Yankovic: Bigger & Weirder 2026 Tour
Aug. 2, 7:30 p.m. | Columbia
“Weird Al” Yankovic is beloved by adults and kids alike for his parody songs based on popular hits. Catch him with opener Puddles Pity Party at Merriweather Post Pavillion as part of his 2026 North American tour!
$57 | merriweathermusic.com
Wild Water Splash Days: Summer Splash Zone
Aug. 8-9, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | Baltimore
Cool off at the Maryland Zoo with water slides, splash pads and bounce houses, as well as frozen treats! Visitors can also see how the zoo animals stay cool in hot weather.
Included with zoo admission | marylandzoo.org
Kidz’ Funfest
Aug. 15, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | Westminster
An end-of-summer festival at the Carroll County Farm Museum featuring activities like a scavenger hunt, live entertainment, sports and artisan demos
$10 per car | carrollcountytourism.org/event/kidz-funfest
Oakenmist Renaissance Faire
Aug. 15-16, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday | Westminster
Step into a world of fantasy at this Renaissance faire held at the Carroll County Agriculture Center! Dress in your finest medieval garb to take part in weapons and martial arts workshops, artisan demonstrations and immersive entertainment.
$18.48-$71; kids free with ticketed adult | oakenmist.com
Mess Fest
Aug. 15-16, Noon-4 p.m. | Baltimore
Get your hands dirty at this annual Maryland Science Center event all about messy science! Contribute to a collaborative mural, make slime, watch demos of experiments and more.
Included with admission | mdsci.org/events/mess-fest
The Mermaid Run and Under the Sea Bash
Aug. 22, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. | Aberdeen
A memorial 5K and mile run at Festival Park to raise awareness of infant loss, followed by a mermaid-themed festival that includes “real-life” mermaids, acrobats, giant bubbles and other fun attractions
$33.74-$60.19 for run; Under the Sea Bash $5 per child younger than 12 | themermaidrun.com
Baltimore KittyCon
Aug. 30, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | Baltimore
This convention at the Baltimore Museum of Industry is the cat’s meow! Animal lovers won’t want to miss this event hosted by BARCS Animal Shelter, featuring a vendor market, adoptable cats and a food truck rally.
$10-$60 | barcs.org/kittycon
Hip-Icon Family Fest
Aug. 30, 1-7 p.m. | Baltimore
A hip-hop twist on a pop culture convention at the Safari Club, featuring cosplay contests, a video game lounge and live sets by more than 30 DJs
$25-$75 | hip-icon.hiphop
