Don’t have anything planned for the weekend? Check out these family-friendly events in Baltimore, including a barbecue showdown and a Latin American cultural festival!
MD State BBQ Bash
Oct. 9-10, 4-10 p.m. Friday; noon-10 p.m. Saturday | Bel Air
Chow down on delicious barbecue from all over the state at one of Harford County’s biggest events, where 40 teams will compete to see who makes the best barbecue! Guests can also challenge themselves in a cornhole tournament or enjoy live music.
Free | downtownbelair.com
8th Annual Fiesta Baltimore 2026
Oct. 10-11, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. | Baltimore
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month at Baltimore’s largest Latino cultural festival, featuring delicious food, live performances and other fun attractions at Patterson Park.
Free | nuestrasraicesinc.org
The Robert I. Damie Race for Our Kids
Oct. 11, 7:30-10 a.m. | Baltimore
Break a sweat while supporting a good cause at this 5k walk and run through the Maryland Zoo! Participants will receive discounted zoo admission, with racers under 5 receiving free zoo admission.
$15-$45, free for children ages 5 and younger | raceforourkids.org
