Don’t have anything planned for the weekend? Check out these family-friendly events in Baltimore, including making your own puppets and a celebration of Asian culture!
Puppets: Homeschool Days at Port Discovery
May 29, 10:30-11:30 a.m., 1:30-2:30 p.m. | Baltimore, MD
Kids can design and build their own puppets using found and recycled materials at this Port Discovery Children’s Museum workshop aimed at home-schooled students.
$15 | portdiscovery.org
IvyKids Saturday: Baltimore Storytime on the Baltimore Playmats!
May 30, 9-10 a.m. | Baltimore, MD
Join author Nancy Patz and Matropolis Baltimore creator Julien Polillo for a morning of fun and learning. Kids can try out Baltimore’s First Puzzle Play Mat featuring iconic Baltimore landmarks, and Patz will read several of her children’s books about life in Baltimore.
Free | theivybookshop.com
2026 Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Festival
May 30, noon-4 p.m. | Columbia, MD
Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month at this annual festival held at Merriweather Park at Symphony Woods, featuring live performances of music, dance and martial arts, food from local vendors, craft workshops and more.
Free | hocoaapi2026.eventbrite.com
