Firefly Flash
July 6, 7:30-9:15 p.m.
Irvine Nature Center
11201 Garrison Forest Road, Owings Mills, MD 21117
In the heat of the summer, fireflies come out at night to do their dance. Kids can learn how they glow and watch them fly around the nature center’s grounds after dark. Bring a flashlight!
$10-$30 | explorenature.org
Bubble Days
July 13-14, noon to 4 p.m.
Maryland Science Center
601 Light St., Baltimore, MD 21230
A two-day bubble party with hands-on activities themed around suds and soap. Make your own different kinds of bubbles, race one through an obstacle course and enjoy a performance by bubble artist Casey Carle.
Free with museum admission | mdsci.org
Daniel Weatherspoon
July 18, 7-8:30 p.m.
Keystone Korner Baltimore
1350 Lancaster St., Baltimore, MD 21231
Families can enjoy music from Grammy-winning pianist and composer Daniel Weatherspoon together at one of Baltimore’s classic jazz clubs.
$15-$35 | keystonekornerbaltimore.com
National Ice Cream Day Celebration
July 20, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Port Discovery Children’s Museum
35 Market Place, Baltimore, MD 21202
Enjoy one of the best frozen desserts while also learning about how it’s made and playing ice cream-themed games. Samples are available while supplies last!
Free with museum admission | portdiscovery.org
Maryland Renaissance Garb & Crafts Sale
July 20 & 21, noon to 5 p.m.
Maryland State Fairgrounds
2200 York Road, Timonium, MD 21093
Hear ye, hear ye! Prepare for a Renaissance festival or peruse a variety of locally made clothing and crafts at this fantastical fair.
$5-$10; 10 & younger free | marylandgarbsale.com
Princesses in the Park
July 21, 2-6 p.m. | Hammond Park
10700 Glen Hannah Drive
Laurel, MD 207234
Meet some of your favorite princess characters and join them for fun park activities like crafts, a sing-along and a limbo competition.
$25 | mepartiesandevents.com
Family Fun Fest at the Fair
July 27, 4 p.m.
Carroll County 4-H & FFA Fair
737 Agricultural Center Drive, Westminster, MD 21157
As part of the Carroll County Fair, the Carroll County 4-H is holding a special event for families featuring a pie-eating contest, a “beautiful baby contest” and prizes for the best milk moustache.
Free | carrollcountyfair.com
