Event Bites
Family Fun at Your Library: Video Game Night
Aug. 6, 6:30-8 p.m.
The Elkridge Branch of Howard County Library System invites parents and kids to come together and play video games that are suitable for the entire family.
Sensory-Friendly Sunday at Robinson Nature Center
Aug. 10 , 10:30 a.m.-noon
Howard County Recreation and Parks is holding events for kids, teens and adults with sensory-processing issues, autism or other developmental disabilities, including Sunday at Columbia’s Robinson Nature Center; $5 for adults and $3 for children older than 3.
Bel Air Downtown Alliance’s Summer Movie Nights
Aug. 15, 7:15-9:30 p.m.
The Bel Air Downtown Alliance is showing “Inside Out 2” this month as part of
its summer series screening free, family-friendly movies
in Shamrock Park. Each night has pre-show entertainment, which will be announced leading up to the event.
Carroll County Kidz’ Funfest!
Aug. 23, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Carroll County Recreation and Parks is coordinating with the Carroll County Farm Museum in Westminster to provide a fun family event including yard games, farm pet experiences, face painting, a children’s activity tent, crafts, food and more.
More Events
Columbia Association Lakefront Live Movie – ‘A Minecraft Movie’
Aug. 1, 8:15-10 p.m.
Downtown Columbia Lakefront | 10275 Wincopin Circle, Columbia, MD 21044
The Lakefront Live free concert, movie and performance series is showing “A Minecraft Movie” (2025). The PG-rated film is a live-action adaptation of the popular video game.
Free | columbiaassociation.org
Casey Cares 5k Run & Walk
Aug. 2, 8 a.m.
The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore | 1 Safari Place, Baltimore, MD 21217
Casey Cares is hosting a 5K run to support critically ill children and their families. Sign up to run or walk in this chip-timed race, with a shirt, race bib and finisher medal available for participants.
Registration cost starts at $43 | caseycares.org
Set Sail for School
Aug. 9, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Port Discovery Children’s Museum | 35 Market Place, Baltimore, MD 21202
An annual event at Port Discovery working to combat back-to-school anxieties, the event works to support families in this time of transition while promoting a love of learning and play.
$25 | portdiscovery.org
Baltimore Orioles vs The Athletics
Aug. 9, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Oriole Park at Camden Yards | 333 W. Camden St., Baltimore, MD 21201
The Orioles are hosting the Athletics for a promotional game, giving away an Adam Jones Orioles Hall of Fame Bobblehead to the first 20,000 fans and holding a Hall of Fame induction ceremony for Jones’ former outfielder Joe Orsulak and longtime broadcaster Tom Davis.
Tickets start at $33 | mlb.com
Mess Fest
Aug. 16-17, noon-4 p.m.
Maryland Science Center | 601 Light St., Baltimore, MD 21230
A two-day celebration of the annual Mess Fest, where kids can grab a paintbrush and mark up the building’s window mural, shoot colorful slop up high with a fizz-powered rocket and get hands-on with slime.
Free with admission | mdsci.org
August dates: Maryland State Fair
Aug. 21-24 & 28-31, 5-9 p.m. Thursday; 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday
Maryland State Fairgrounds | 2200 York Road, Timonium, MD 21093
An annual tradition in Maryland featuring carnival rides, fried foods, animal experiences, education, games and more.
Tickets start at $8.25 | marylandstatefair.com
