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Things to do

    The Maryland State Fair is coming. Here’s what you should know.
    The Maryland State Fair is returning to Baltimore County for the 144th time this summer.
    Fairgoers enjoy the last rays of sunshine at Maryland State Fair on Friday, Aug. 23, 2024 in Timonium, MD.
    For Black families, summer traditions honor history, renew ties and plot a better future
    The summertime is an opportunity for Black people — particularly in the Northeast and upper mid-Atlantic — to connect with their Southern roots and strengthen relationships with family.
    Summertime is an opportunity for Black people to connect with their Southern roots and strengthen relationships with far-flung family members.
    What to do in Baltimore this weekend, from a cat art exhibit to a cheap 5K
    Whether you want to see centuries-old cat art, run a family-friendly 5K at Druid Hill Park or celebrate the life of Jerry Garcia, we’ve got you covered.
    The Walters Art Museum’s new cats-focused exhibit, “Paws on Parchment,” opens this week and runs through Feb. 15, 2026.
    7 things to do in Annapolis: As summer wanes, Dinner Under the Stars turns 10
    Ten years after it kicked off a wave of outdoor dining in Annapolis, Dinner Under the Stars is going strong. It’s one of seven great things you could do in the coming week.
    Ten years after it launched, Dining Under the Stars remains a popular Wednesday and Saturday night event in Annapolis.
    7 things to do in Howard County, from Restaurant Week to a fix-it event
    Here are 7 things to do in Howard County from Thursday Aug. 7 through Wednesday Aug. 13, from the beginning of Restaurant and Craft Beverage Weeks to a Transition Repair Café.
    The Turn House
    Maryland Renaissance Festival tickets still available — despite early queue chaos
    Jules Smith, president of the Maryland Renaissance Festival, said they sold more than 135,000 single-day tickets on Monday.
    Jousters at the Maryland Renaissance Festival
    7 things to do in Baltimore County, from mandolin music to the 2025 BMW Golf Championship
    Here are some things to do in Baltimore County for the week ending Wednesday Aug. 13.
    Vintage country mandolin on wooden background
    They speak for the Gunpowder River. That includes warning about E. coli.
    Volunteers with the Gunpowder Riverkeepers are uncovering dangerously high E. coli levels in parts of Baltimore’s beloved river, raising concerns about water safety, pollution and what’s at stake for 1.8 million residents who rely on it for drinking water and recreation.
    Tubers float down the Big Gunpowder Falls River in Monkton last month.
    National parks offer free entry on Monday. Here’s what you should know.
    Here are some of the national parks and sites in our region that’ll be waiving entrance fees for Great American Outdoors Day.
    Visitors take in the Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine.
    Clear skies and cooler temps this weekend. Here’s how to make the most of it.
    With a rare summer forecast of clear skies and cooler temperatures for both Saturday and Sunday, here are some ideas for how to enjoy your weekend.
    True Chesapeake Oyster Co.'s outdoor seating.
    What to do in Baltimore this weekend, from arts festivals to free concerts
    Whether you want to check out an annual Reservoir Hill festival, see Jeezy perform with a full orchestra or watch "Toy Story" for free at a museum, we’ve got you covered.
    Kids play at the splash pad at the Rotunda in June 2025. The Hampden shopping center hosts a free, family-friendly concert series on Friday evenings through Oct. 3.
    7 things to do in Annapolis: Rotary crab feast serves up an 80-year tradition
    The 80th Annapolis Rotary Crab Feast cracks open Friday, one of seven great things you can do in the coming week.
    The Annapolis Rotary Crab Feast takes place on the first Friday of August at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium.
    7 things to do in Howard County: The fair is back!
    Seven things to do in Howard County from July 31 to Aug. 6, including the concert in the park and the Howard County fairgrounds.
    The 79th annual Howard County Fair returns Saturday.
    7 things to do in Baltimore County, from toasting Guinness to welding 101
    Here are things to do in Baltimore County for the week ending Wednesday Aug. 6, 2025.
    Guinness Open Gate Brewery is celebrating its seventh anniversary in Baltimore with a weeklong toast of festivities.
    Martha’s Vineyard is a summer stronghold for Maryland’s Black elite
    When summertime hits Maryland, Black Marylanders don't go to Ocean City, they head to Martha's Vineyard in Massachusetts. Some say it's a "Black Utopia."
    From left, Lillian Robinson, her son Connor, and her husband Corey Robinson, during a vacation at Martha's Vineyard.
    Here’s an ancient idea: Explore Calvert Cliffs State Park
    Tourists come to Calvert Cliffs State Park, a secluded beach 4 miles north of Solomons Island, to sift through sand and hoping to find the tooth of a megalodon shark.
    Tuesday, July 15, 2025 — Hayden Adams, 14, walks along the beach at Calvert Cliffs State Park with his grandmother. They were visiting from central Ohio.
    What to do in Baltimore this weekend, from a crab feast benefit to a rare beer event
    Whether you want to sample rare beers at Max’s Taphouse, dance to reggae legend Vybz Kartel or experience Baltimore’s dining scene during Restaurant Week, we’ve got you covered.
    Sit down for Saturday evening’s crab feast at Motor House, the Station North arts venue raising money after a car crashed into its entrance in June.
    7 things to do in Howard County, from a ‘Lilo & Stitch’ viewing to a play fest for all
    Here are seven things to do in Howard County, from a “Lilo & Stitch” viewing to a play fest for all.
    Play for All Fest, an event organized by Howard County Recreation and Parks to raise disability awareness. Featured activities are sensory-friendly and accessible to people of all ages.
    7 things to do in Annapolis: Judy Collins brings her 85th birthday tour to Rams Head
    Judy Collins, a singer-songwriter who’s been performing for 60 years, qualifies as a musical legend. Legends occasionally come to Annapolis. Her show will be Saturday at Rams Head on Stage.
    Singer-songwriter Judy Collins is at the Rams Head on Stage on July 26, 2025, part of her 85th birthday tour.
    7 things to do in Baltimore County, from Irish rock and roll to Black history
    If you’re in the mood for Irish rock and roll, local Black history, water-themed fine art and photography, and all of the Zumba classes in between, we’ve got you covered.
    Dublin 5 is fronted by Ray Murphy, center, backed by Jenn Belle  on fiddle, Gary Hewitt on bass), Jim Martin on percussion and Kevin Shook on drums. They'll perform at the Eastport Democratic Club Saturday.
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