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Summer is going by quickly, but the fun refuses to stop. Amusement rides, jousting, sunflowers and fresh fruit make these six family-friendly fairs and festivals exceptional celebrations this month in Maryland. Clarksville Sunflower Festival Aug. 14–15, 21–22 and 28–29 Kids will have a blast wandering through the scenic sunflower fields …

Columbia, Maryland, parents likely appreciate the affordable cost of living and top health care facilities, such as Howard County General Hospital, that this community provides. The personal-finance website WalletHub gives Columbia moms and dads even more reason to be happy living here, thanks to its “2021’s Best & Worst Places …

Berry season is upon us, and the Baltimore area abounds with panoramic pick-your-own (PYO) spots. These five farms and orchards offer plenty of juicy fruits—including blueberries, blackberries, raspberries and strawberries—to pick throughout the summer. Note: PYO start times are reliant on the weather and crop availability. Call ahead to check …

What could be better than curling up on the couch with a bowl of popcorn for a relaxing family movie night? From May 19 to 27, the Maryland Film Festival (MdFF) will be premiering a range of national and international films, including stories made by and about Baltimore. This year, …

Now that temperatures are getting warmer and summer is on the horizon, we’re all going to be looking for fun activities that will finally get us out of the house. Luckily, the Inner Harbor offers a range of exploits that can get us outside and active on the water. Explore …

Friday The Fire Museum of Maryland in Lutherville hosts Story Time on Fridays at 11 a.m. The museum’s summer hours are Wednesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tickets start at $7 for kids; children ages 2 and under are free. firemuseummd.org Saturday It’s Independent Bookstore Day, a day to celebrate your local …

Friday Artscape Visual Artist Market While Artscape was cancelled in light of COVID-19, you can still participate in the beloved festival with Artscape’s Visual Artist Market. The “digital storefront” will highlight 75 different artists, musicians, and craft makers of different artistic backgrounds to promote, sell, and display their work.  For …

Story & Activity Time with Ms. Barb Add Port Discovery Children’s Museum to the list of local places offering a virtual story time for kids. The museum’s outreach coordinator leads this Thursday morning activity time that can be accessed through the museum’s Facebook page at 10 a.m. Busy that day? …

We’re going a little Whole Family Approach for our Weekend Family Fun, July 30-Aug. 2. We’ve got fresh fruit, ghost walks, date night and more. Read on for our favorite picks for the weekend. Here are five things to do this weekend. Walk Off this Weather Annapolis offers a few …

Get outside, they tell us. The safest activities to do during this pandemic summer are the ones in the open air, under sunny skies or starry nights. When your family has exhausted the trails and parks, drive-in theaters and sandy beaches, another fun outdoor activity awaits—fruit picking. Here are five …