Baltimore lives for and thrives on summertime activities. free outdoor concerts and festivals are around every corner, every weekend. eating grilled food, scantily clad, amongst a community (any community, nationality, orientation, or with the whole city ie. artscape.
baltimoreans do their thing from memorial day to labor day. so I'm hunting down as many free, fun, family-friendly festivals and fantastic events as I can for your summertime pleasure! check back here (and peep the map!!) often for updates new events, and if you're having an event you want to share with baltimore's crunchy community please email it to me at GranolaParents@gmail.com !
save a drumstick and a dance for me!
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The First Thursdays Concert Series in Mount Vernon @ the Washington Monument
-the first thursday of every month, kicks off June 4 with philly-based trio Good Old War
Jazzy Summer Nights in Downtown Baltimore @ Hopkins Plaza
-This year's first installment of the 10th annual outdoor concert series features Chuck Brown and David Marq.
Lunch Break Concert Series @ Harborplace Amphitheater
-starts Friday, June 5 at noon with a performance by the Manasquan High School Jazz Band.
African American Heritage Fesival (location not on website but previously in the parking lot at m&t bank stadium (ravens stadium).
-this festival is actually $5 general admission and free for children under 12, but i felt it was worth placing on the list. this year the festival is from july 3-5 2009. check the website for times and performances.
Artscape in Bolton Hill @ Mount Royal Avenue & Cathedral Street
-artscape is america's largest free public arts festival! the dates are july 17, 18 & 19; Friday: 12-10pm / Saturday: 12-10pm / Sunday: 12-8pm
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More Kids & Family Activities! These activities aren't free, but there's lots to do with the kids and family. we especially love the educational activities at port discovery, the national aquarium, the greater baltimore urban league, and the science center to name a few.
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