Featured Event
Artscape, Sept. 22-24, 5-10 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m. – 11 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sunday
Bolton Hill, Mount Royal and Station North, Baltimore
Details: Back after a three-year hiatus, Artscape (typically in July) makes its fall debut. New this year, the festival–already one of the largest free arts festivals in the nation–is expanding into Station North, and includes breakout family programming on Saturday. Kidscape features hands-on activities, performers, workshops and more, while Teenscape has tailored programming for teens from makers, speakers, musicians and organizations. Families can also enjoy food, art, performances and vendors throughout the festival run.
Free | artscape.org
Fall Fun
Beachmont Corn Maze, Opens Sept. 15
Beachmont | 6433 Mt. Vista Road, Kingsville, Maryland 21087
Details: 6-acre interactive corn maze, family activities; ages 15 and younger require adult supervision; open through Nov. 4
$16 per person | beachmont.org
Fall Harvest Days, Beginning Sept. 16
Weber’s Cider Mill Farm | 2526 Proctor Lane, Parkville, Maryland 21234
Details: barnyard fun including slides, mini maze, barrel train, hayride, straw maze, gem mining through Nov. 5; Johnny Appleseed festival Sept. 16-17
$8-$14 | webersfarm.com
Festival for the Animals, Sept. 23, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Padonia Park Club | 12006 Jenifer Road, Cockeysville, MD 21030
Details: dog swimming, paw painting, a scavenger hunt, contests and more; proceeds to the MD SPCA.
$29.99-$89.96; free for kids 14 and younger
support.mdspca.org
Education
Drop-in Artmaking: Build a Neighborhood, Sept. 2-24, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
The Walters Art Museum | 600 N. Charles St., Baltimore, MD, 21201
Details: Design a neighborhood where everyone has what they need to thrive; drop-in artistic and educational experience about neighborhood planning
Free | thewalters.org
Wild Kratts Live 2.0 – Activate Creature Power! Sept. 22, 6:30 p.m.
The Lyric | 140 W. Mt. Royal Ave., Baltimore, MD 21201
Details: The Kratt brothers combine live action and animation with Martin & Chris live on stage; learn about the hidden superpowers of animals.
$26-$49 | lyricbaltimore.com
Family Fun Day, Sept. 23, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Glenn L Martin Maryland Aviation Museum | 701 Wilson Point Road, Middle River, MD 21220
Details: Explore the museum and participate in activities and demonstrations. September’s theme is “girls in aviation.”
$3 children; $6 adults | mdairmuseum.org
More Events
Youth LGBTQ+ Support Groups, Sept. 7, 14, 21 & 28; 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Hope Rising Resource Center | 961 Johnsville Road, Sykesville, MD 21784
Details: space for LGBTQ+ youth to be authentic selves, receive support, share resources and build community; adult support group at 7 p.m.
Free | hoperisingcenter.org
Family Yoga, Sept. 9, 11 a.m.-noon
Helia Health | 314 Wyndhurst Ave., Baltimore, MD 21210
Details: poses, games and music; proof of COVID vaccination required
$20 per family | lisawarrenyoga.com
Disney Junior Live on Tour: Costume Palooza, Sept. 12, 6 p.m.
The Lyric | 140 W. Mt. Royal Ave., Baltimore, MD 21201
Details: dress-up featuring characters from hit Disney Junior series; see superhero kittens from new series, “SuperKitties.”
$25-$55 | lyricbaltimore.com
Howard County Concert Odyssey, Sept. 17, 4 p.m.
St. John’s Episcopal Church | 9120 Frederick Road, Ellicott City, MD 21042
Details: the U.S. Army Band’s Brass Quintet performing live music
Free | usarmyband.com
Swing for the Kids, Sept. 22, noon-3 p.m.
Topgolf | 1411 Warner St., Baltimore, MD 21230
Details: golf to support children’s charities Local Art & Global Smiles
$250-$5000; costs sponsorship-dependent
topgolf.com/us/baltimore
Gem, Mineral, Jewelry & Fossils Show, Sept. 23, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Howard County Fairgrounds | 2210 Fairgrounds Road, West Friendship, MD 21794
Details: family-friendly event featuring gems and minerals with fun activities for all ages, including an interactive gem mine for the kids
$6 entry; kids 12 and younger free; vendors on site
gemcuttersguild.com
11th Annual Baby Buggy Walk, Sept. 30, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Patterson Park | 2601 E. Baltimore St., Baltimore, MD 21224
Details: kids’ games and activities, face painting, free food, music and more; fundraiser benefiting Baltimore Healthy Start, working to combat infant mortality
$20 per walker | baltimorehealthystart.org
Don’t Miss…
Parents’ Night Out: Sept. 7, 5-10 p.m., Jazzy Summer Nights at Baltimore Peninsula; $25 early bird tickets, $400-$700 VIP tables; free parking
End of summer: Sept. 9, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., Dragon boat races in the Inner Harbor, Baltimore; Sept. 16, 3-8 p.m., Vegan block party in Center Plaza, Baltimore
Fall fests: Sept. 9, 11 a.m. – 7 p.m., Towson Fall Festival; Sept. 23, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m., Wilde Lake Fall Festival, Columbia
Historic Highlight: Sept. 24, 2-2:45 p.m., Special Talk – Shakespearean Daughter: The Edwina Booth Project at Tudor Hall, Bel Air
