Pets on parade, music under the stars, wild west fun and of course fireworks – Baltimore family events this weekend are bursting with FUN!

Is there any better place to celebrate a long weekend and America’s birthday than right here in Baltimore where patriotism was first set to music? Um… we think not. So get out and enjoy the fun and HAPPY 4th!

baltimore family events this weekend

Wild West Fun Night @ The Y

July 1 | 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM



Enjoy an evening of Western-themed games and activities with The Y in Central Maryland at its Wild West Fun Night. Learn campfire songs, make Happy Trails mix and s’mores, pan for gold, take pictures in a Wild West photo booth, participate in pool noodle horse races and more! MORE

Summer at The Square

July 1 | 6 PM – 9 PM

Celebrate summer with the folks from Belvedere Square. The Square is bringing the fun to to Friday nights in Baltimore, featuring live music from the region’s top and newest bands and the restaurants and market merchants of Belvedere Square. Enjoy ice cream and Summer Shandy (lemonade and wheat beer) from Atwater’s, crawfish boil from Tooloulou, kombucha by the glass and fermented snacks from Hex and chocolate ice tea and Mexican Chocolate Paletas from Jinji. In addition to free outdoor concerts, Summer Sounds offers a Kids’ Zone with family activities. MORE

The Little Mermaid by Charm City Players

July 2 & 3 | Times Vary



Join Ariel, Prince Eric, Sebastian, King Triton, Flounder, Scuttle and all their underwater friends as the Charm City Players brig to life their journey Under the Sea in a magical musical about a mermaid who dreams of the world above the sea and gives up her voice to find love.

Add to the magic as Princess Ariel and her Friends host a special pre-show Royal Tea Party where you can greet them, take pictures and get autographs. Special combo ticket price includes reservations at one of Ariel’s Royal Tables, Light Fare food and drinks PLUS premium seating for the show. MORE

Heart and Seoul @ Port Discovery

July 2 | 10 AM – 5 PM



Five modern-day Korean kids open their hearts and invite you to take an intimate look into their lives through their diverse interests, customs, and ambitions. This unique hands-on exploration of culture covers everything form K-Pop to Kimchi and much more. MORE

Juice Box Jams

July 2 | 10:30 AM



Come for a Great Juice Box Jams with Face Painting, Legos, Art and The Music of Shawn Owen for the Family Fun-Time Sing-A-Long

Tickets never sell out and are available at the door. MORE

Drop-In Art @ The Walters

July 2 | 11 AM – 4 PM

This Drop-In series at The Walters is all about Music and Movement. What do colors sounds like? Help us fill the studio with music and rhythm and move to the beat of the collection. MORE

Twilight Tattoo @ Fort McHenry

July 2 | 2 PM

Find your park on the Fourth of July Weekend by coming to Fort McHenry on July 2 to see the U.S. Army Old Guard perform at Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine? Come to Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine on July 2 at 2:00 p.m. for our most musical and colorful afternoon military ceremony of the summer season! MORE

The Three Musketeers

July 2 | 8 PM – 10 PM



All for one, one for all! Swashbuckling heroes seek fortune, love, and danger in Alexandre Dumas’ adventure tale, The Three Musketeers. With its themes of loyalty and honor and its exciting stage combat, this high-energy play is perfect for our summer stage at the PFI Historic Park in Ellicott City. Bring a picnic, your friends, and your whole family. MORE

Baltimore Farmers’ Market & Bazaar

July 3 | 7 AM – 12 PM

What’s not to love about crisp seasonal fruits and vegetables, poultry, seafood, beef, pork, lamb, bison, goat, rabbit, fresh baked goods, flavorful herbs and organically raised and produced milk, yogurt, butter, eggs and cheese products? Yeah, we couldn’t come up with anything either. That’s why we put everything we love about the famers markets into this guide. MORE

The Little Mermaid

July 3 | Times Vary



Join Ariel, Prince Eric, Sebastian, King Triton, Flounder, Scuttle and all their underwater friends as the Charm City Players brig to life their journey Under the Sea in a magical musical about a mermaid who dreams of the world above the sea and gives up her voice to find love. MORE

Patriot’s Day Celebration @ Mount Clare Museum

July 3 | 11 AM – 4 PM



Learn about Charles Carroll Barrister’s role in America’s freedom and make a patriotic themed craft all included with paid admission. MORE

Visionary Pets on Parade @ The AVAM

July 4 | Registration begins at 9:30 AM



Dress your pet & strut your stuff. Animal fun! Animal prizes! Trophies awarded for Best Costume, Most Patriotic, Most Visionary Pet, Owner & Pet look-alikes, Least likely to succeed as a Pet, Visionary Pet Tricks and more! Friendly pets of ALL kinds are welcome. The best dog-gone parade in town! Followed by the Pet Talent (Or Not) Show! And Sit, Stay for a rousing game of pet musical chairs! Pets must be leashed or carried. H20 and baggies provided. MORE

Patriot’s Day Celebration @ Mount Clare Museum

July 4 | 11 AM – 4 PM



Learn about Charles Carroll Barrister’s role in America’s freedom and make a patriotic themed craft all included with paid admission. MORE

4th of July with Frederick Douglas @ Fort McHenry

July 4 | 11 AM – 2 PM

Fort McHenry will recreate the atmosphere of this historic speech. Crutcher, dressed as Frederick Douglass, will stand atop a platform festooned with red, white and

blue bunting, and reenactors in top hats and ladies in hoop skirts will join modern visitors as the audience.

Following the speech, visitors will be invited to a lively question and answer session with Crutcher and NPS staff about what “The Star-Spangled Banner” meant to Frederick Douglass and means to Americans today. MORE

4th of July with Frederick Douglas @ Fort McHenry

July 4 | 7 PM – 10 PM

Greater Baltimore’s biggest Fourth of July celebration returns to the Inner Harbor! Baltimore’s Fourth of July Celebration presented by Ports America Chesapeake takes place Monday, July 4, 2016 from 7 to 10pm at Baltimore’s Inner Harbor with live music and celebratory fireworks. At 7pm, audiences can enjoy live music from the U.S. Navy Band Cruisers as they perform contemporary hits from the Inner Harbor Amphitheater at Pratt and Light streets. The fireworks show, choreographed to patriotic and contemporary music, begins at 9:30pm. MORE

4th of July Picnic at the Top

July 4 | 7 PM – 10 PM

Top of the World Observation Level invites guests to experience the Fourth of July from the Top! Picnic at the Top takes place on Monday, July 4, 2016 from 7pm to 10pm. Visitors can take in a 360-degree view of Baltimore as well as have the best view of the vibrant fireworks display from 27 floors above the Inner Harbor.The event offers food & beverage, children’s activities, a live DJ and photo booth. This is a non-alcoholic, family fun event. MORE