Need fun activities to do with the family this August? These six events are great opportunities to have a blast right here in Baltimore while also learning something new. Get illuminated with a glow-in-the-dark Hot Wheels monster truck rally or bring out your creative side by crafting using recycled materials.
Greasy Hands Pig Roast
Aug. 3, 2-11:59 p.m. | Stages Music Arts
10 Stenersen Lane, Cockeysville, MD 21030
Get your hands dirty at this music and barbecue festival featuring local musicians, created by the jam band Greasy Hands.
$40-$90, younger than 10 free | greasyhands.com
Trinidad and Tobago Baltimore Steel Orchestra Performance
Aug. 8, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Enoch Pratt Free Library
1251 Light St., Baltimore, MD 21230
Take in the sounds of the tropics at this performance of the world-renowned Trinidad and Tobago Baltimore Steel Orchestra.
Free | prattlibrary.org
Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow Rally
Aug. 16-18
7:30 p.m. Friday, 12:30 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. Saturday, 2:30 p.m. Sunday
CFG Bank Arena
201 W. Baltimore St., Baltimore, MD 21201
What’s the only thing better than a monster truck rally? A glow-in-the-dark monster truck rally. Watch a performance by Hot Wheels monster truck drivers, a laser light show and even a fire-breathing dragon animatronic.
$15-$65 | hotwheelsmonstertruckslive.com
Wildlife Gardening: “Plastic Land”
Aug. 17, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Rash Field Park
201 Key Highway, Baltimore, MD 21230
Join author and illustrator Bridget Parlato for a reading of her ecology-focused book “Plastic Land.” Then, create fun crafts and wearable jewelry from recyclable materials.
Free | waterfrontpartnership.org
Playground Tour at German Park
Aug. 22, 5-7 p.m.
German Park
2423 Linden Ave., Baltimore, MD 21217
The Baltimore Family Alliance will be hosting an evening of fun at German Park featuring arts and crafts, food and local performers such as the Science Guys of Baltimore and Music with Anne.
Free | baltimorefamilies.org
Summer Sounds in the Square with DJ Chris Luciano
Aug. 23, 6-9 p.m.
Belvedere Square
540 E Belvedere Ave., Baltimore, MD 21212
Support local bands and businesses in Belvedere Square Market with an open-air market and concert.
Free | belvederesquare.com
