Don’t have anything planned for the weekend? Check out these family-friendly events in Baltimore, including the Baltimore Book Festival and a pickle-themed food fest!
Crafts with Common Tone at Peabody Heights Brewery
Sept. 18, 5-7 p.m. | Baltimore
A family-friendly craft event at Peabody Heights Brewery, tickets include quarters for two pinball games
$12.51-$17.85 | tinyurl.com/CraftsWithCommonTone
Baltimore Book Festival
Sept. 19, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. | Baltimore
Baltimore’s biggest celebration of literature is back on Waverly Main Street, featuring author talks, book signings and plenty of children’s activities.
Free | baltimorecity.gov/mayor/events/baltimore-book-festival
The Big Dill Festival 2026
Sept. 19, noon-8 p.m. | Baltimore
Pickle-lovers won’t want to miss this food festival at Power Plant Live! featuring 70 vendors, carnival games, live music and the World Pickle Eating Championship.
$30-$110 | bigdill.com/pages/maryland
