Weekends On Wednesdays

Happening All Weekend

Kids Euro Festival 2016 (Downtown DC)

Festival of European arts and culture. Performances, concerts, workshops, movies, storytelling and more

National Gallery of Art Community Celebration (Downtown DC)

Performances, storeis, sketching, children's activites and a film screening

Charm City Fringe Festival (Baltimore)

Celebrate five years of cutting-edge, original indie theatre and arts

Howard County Crafts Spectacular (Howard Co Fairgrounds)

Featuring several hundred artisans displaying hand-crafted creations

Lawyer's Farm and Corn Maze (Frederick)

Final weekend of the year!

Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella (Baltimore)

Tony award winning Broadway musical at the Hippodrome for a six-day run

St Mark Orthodox Church Food Festival and Bazaar (Bethesda)

Come enjoy fabulous food, vendors, demonstrations and tours of the beautiful church

Friday November 4

Annapolis By Candlelight

Historic Annapolis showcases privately-owned historic houses with guided tours (also Saturday November 5th)

National Aquarium (Baltimore)

Come visit the Aquarium for half-price on Friday night!

The Nutcracker Off the Cuff (Bethesda)

Experience The Nutcracker in a whole new way at the Strathmore (also the 5th at the Meyerhoff in Baltimore)

Saturday November 5

Czech Christmas Market (Downtown DC)

Vendors will be at the embassy with blown-glass ornaments, jewelry, Christmas cookies, pastries and more

Eastport vs. Annapolis Tug Of War (Annapolis)

19th Annual Battle!

Swains Lockhouse Hardhat Tour (Potomac)

Unique opportunity to see the inside of a lockhouse stripped down of all non-historic materials

Baltimore Oyster Festival (Inner Harbor)

Enjoy oysters and other seafood, family friendly activities, live music and entertainment

Maxwell and Mary J Blige Concert (Royal Farms Arena)

King and Queen of Hearts Tour

Weekends on Wednesdays

This Weekend:

Bethesda Magazine Restaurant Week (Bethesda)
Treat yourself to a great summer meal this August in downtown Bethesda! Bethesda Magazine Restaurant Week features many exciting dining experiences. 

Carroll County Restaurant Week (Carroll County)
Sample some of Carroll's mouth watering cuisine while getting a terrific deal. Diners simply go to their favorite participating Carroll County restaurant and order off a special menu. Fixed prices depending on the restaurant for lunch or dinner. Visit website for participating restaurants. 

Caroline Summerfest (Denton)
Free arts and entertainment festival in downtown Denton including KidzArt, music, food, strolling entertainment, car show, paddling event, and more. 

Montgomery County Agricultural Fair (Gaithersburg)
The largest agricultural county fair in Maryland; features farm animals, rides, food and entertainment. 

Wicomico County Fair (Salisbury)
There is something for everyone at the fair. Kids games, animals, home arts, auctions, entertainment, and of course lots of competitions. 

Havre de Grace Art Show (Havre de Grace)
The Havre de Grace Art Show is a juried show with artists and craftsman from throughout the country, along with live entertainment and specialty food. (Beer garden and wine tasting Aug 19th, 5-9pm.) 53rd yr. 

Comcast Outdoor Film Festival (North Bethesda)
Benefits NIH Charities--Gates open at 6:30pm. Movies begin at dusk. Schedule: Sat. August 20 – Jurassic World (PG-13) – 124 minutes. Sun. August 21 – Minions (PG) – 91 minutes. Mon. August 22 – The Wizard of Oz (G) – 102 minutes. 

WWII 1940's Weekend (Frederick)
Learn about life during WW II. Talk to Soldier/civilian reenactors in living history displays. Meet actual veterans! Enjoy family activities, food & mini golf. See antique cars on Sunday. 

Friday:

Ellicott City Fund Raiser at Twist and Turn Tavern (Highland)
Twist and Turn Tavern will be taking donations during live classic rock show by Out of Order.

Beach Party Bash at the B&O (Baltimore)
Celebrate summer at the B&O Railroad Museum’s Beach Party Bash! Discover your end of summer adventure with fun hands-on activities that keep kids entertained and engaged. 

Starving Art Swap (Elkton)
Drop-off unwanted art and art supplies to CCAC August 1-16 and we will re-sell your donations and put 100% of the proceeds towards art programming. Win-win anyone? 

Tools and Techniques Demo: Colored Pencil Society of America (Annapolis)
Artist members of The Colored Pencil Society of America will demonstrate pencil techniques, substrate or base choices and additional tools to explore drawing with artist quality colored pencils. 

Train to Perform LIVE (Solomons)
Train to Perform LIVE with special guest the rising pop star, Andy Grammer. Train is a chart hitting powerhouse and one of the best known pop rock bands on the radio today. 

Truckeroo (D.C.)
Truckeroo brings more than 20 food trucks into the shipping-container-chic Fairgrounds area near Nationals Park six Fridays each spring and summer. Get there for lunch or dinner, or stay all day, as bands and beverages keep the party going until late in the evening. Also on Sept. 16. 11 a.m.-11 p.m.

Saturday

Baltimore 10,000 Book Giveaway-Rock & Read. FREE! (Baltimore)
More thank 10,000 books will be given to the public to promote literacy. Music, prizes, games and family fun. Event in conjunction with Governor's Office and Councilman Jack Young. Volunteers accepted.

Great Eastern Shore Tomato Festival FREE!(Vienna)
5th Annual--Each year, the Great Eastern Shore Tomato Festival offers something new to delight and entertain.  Thoroughly family friendly and set in the picturesque village of Vienna, this event is quickly becoming one of the Eastern Shore’s yearly traditions.  Musical entertainment, laugh out loud games for all ages, a petting zoo, heritage demonstrators, vendors, displays, videos and great food will keep you busy for hours. An informal flea market will start the day off along the waterside. 

Beginners Bird Blitz (Oella)
Start the day with a song (bird) and develop beginner birding skills on the trails of the historic Park. 

Choptank Rivah Run (Denton)
River Run is a fun open 2-mile paddling event for children and adults of all ages. Any type of paddle craft is eligible for this “POKER RUN” with the top six hands winning prizes. 

Everything Children Consignment Sale (Wesminster)
Quality maternity clothes, children's play, school and dress clothes, shoes, boots, sporting and baby equipment. Half price: 3:30pm-4:30pm.

Insta-Meet-Home, Headquarters, Hospital (Sharpsburg)
We love our friends on social media. We are inviting our friends on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram to come on out and experience a preview of our Antietam anniversary program at the Pry House.

Walk to End Lupus Now (Baltimore)
The walk events bring together community members to help rally and fight lupus, a mysterious disease. 

Yoga in the Chaney Gallery (Annapolis)
Capital Yoga Studio and Maryland Hall invite you to experience yoga in the galleries. Open to all-levels, a 75 minute Vinyasa yoga class highlighting balance, symmetry, contemplation and flow. 

Sunday:

Farewell Summer Music, Arts and Wine Festival (Westminster)
Featuring a complimentary glass and tasting of Basignani and Dejon wines from the vineyards. Food vendors, cigars, hookah, spa treatments, and live music. No outside alcohol permitted.

Kenny Wayne Shepherd (Annapolis)
Kenny Wayne Shepherd is an American guitarist, singer, songwriter. He has released several studio albums and has had significant commercial success both as a blues artist and young musician. 

SPCA Puppy Plunge (Edgewater)
The SPCA Puppy Plunge offers rockin’ music, demonstrations, great food, adult beverages, and activities. Enjoy the Dog Bikini Parade, Puppy Pie Eating Contest; and dogs taking the “Plunge." 10 and under free. 

Weekends on Wednesdays

This Weekend:

Artists Paint OC (Ocean City)
Pull out your paint, pastels or pencils & set up an easel in Ocean City. Subjects include the ocean, bay, marshes, boats & boardwalk. Not an artist? Watching the artists work is just as exciting. 

Bethesda Magazine Restaurant Week (Bethesda)
Treat yourself to a great summer meal this August in downtown Bethesda! Bethesda Magazine Restaurant Week features many exciting dining experiences. 

Howard County Fair (West Friendship)
Livestock shows, commercial exhibits, petting farm, rides, horse shows, entertainment, home arts, horse and tractor pulls.

Montgomery County Agricultural Fair (Gaithersburg)
The largest agricultural county fair in Maryland; features farm animals, rides, food and entertainment. 

Maryland BBQ Bash (Bel Air)
The Maryland State BBQ Bash is a barbecue themed street festival featuring live music, top quality barbecue, sponsor displays, crafters, a farmers market, beer and wine garden and children's entertainment. Maryland State BBQ Championship will have more than 50 competing for $12,500 in cash prizes and the chance to compete in the annual Jack Daniel’s World Championship Invitational Barbecue. There is a Tailgate Challenge too!

Pirates and Wenches Fantasy Weekend (Rock Hall)
Town-wide theme party with plenty of fun for young and old. Live entertainment, grub and grog, sing-a-long, dinghy parade, beach party, Buccaneer's Ball, treasure hunt, costume contests and much more Mayehem!

Shakespeare in the City: The Tempest (St. Mary's City)
Get swept up in love, treachery, comedy, and magic. Presented in partnership with the Newtowne Players. Ticket prices vary, according to age. Military discount available. Reservations recommended. 

Tour de Frederick (Frederick)
Three day fully supported cycling weekend to benefit Boys & Girls Club of Frederick County. 

Worcester County Fair (Snow Hill)
Traditional county 4-H fair with livestock, a horse show, live entertainment and craft and food vendors.

Lil Margaret's Bluegrass and Old Time Country Music Festival (Leonardtown)
Music festival-family style. Bring lawn chairs and enjoy vendors offering home cooked meals, arts & crafts, old cars, tractors and music. Concert held in permanent pavilion. 

SpartaCon-Rebels Convention (Waldorf)
SpartaCon is the 1st & only fully interactive fan convention supporting the hit TV series Spartacus, complete with live action gladiator battles in the arena! 

12th:

Beave Concert (Chesapeake Beach)
Rock the Dock at Chesapeake Beach Resort & Spa; live music in the Bandshell.

Girl's Life Back-To-School Fashion Bash (Baltimore)
Free music and fashion festival featuring musical performances, celeb guests, tons of freebies and a fierce fashion show. Olivia Holt stars. Be sure to rsvp. 

Maxi Priest (Annapolis)
Hit songs include “Close To You” and “Just A Little Bit Longer”. 

Shawn Mendes with James TW (Baltimore)
Presented by AEG Live. This event is for all ages. Doors open 6:00 pm / Show 7:30 pm. 

13th:

Berlin's Outdoor Movie-Goonies (Berlin)
Join us at Henry Park for a free community movie. Don't forget to bring a chair and the kids! Watch as kids fight to keep their family's home by searching for a hidden treasure. 

Eat a Peach Challenge Bike Ride (Westminster)
Participate in the 19th Annual Eat a Peach Challenge Bike Ride. Updated and improved 33-, 67- and 100-mile routes through Carroll County & Frederick County. Benefits Brain Injury Association of Maryland.

Garrett County Wings and Wheels Fly-In (Accident)
Airplanes, classic cars, pilot seminars, food and more.

International Music and Jerk Festival (Bowie)
Featuring the best of jazz, R&B, pan, reggae and soul. Wine Tasting by Linganore winery, JERK FEST, plus arts and crafts. 

Leitersburg Peach Festival (Hagerstown)
Arts and Crafts. Good food, pony rides, antique tractor display, petting zoo, Quilt raffle. Peach Pie contest Aug. 13 at noon. Plenty of peaches!! No Pets - Service Animals only. 37th Year! 

National Clustered Spires High Wheel Race (Frederick)
Watch America's only High-Wheel (Penny Farthing) bike race with racers from across the nation. Watch qualifying heats of racers riding antique or replica 19thC bikes and compete for the National Title. 

Old School Hip Hop Festival (Baltimore)
Featuring Chubb Rock, Whodini, Slick Rick, Mystikal, Juvenile and Big Daddy Kane. Tickets on sale May 6, 2016. $39 - $79. Doors open 5:30. 

River Valley Run (Manchester)
Maryland's premiere trail running event! It features 3 exciting races. Something for the whole family. Increased capacity on all trail courses. Kidfest area included with all kid races. 

14th:

Aeolus Quartet (Annapolis)
Violinists Nicholas Tavani & Rachel Shapiro, violist Gregory Luce & cellist Alan Richardson formed Aeolus Quartet at the Cleveland Institute of Music. Award winning music played with a unity of vision.

Community Festival (Laurel)
Free picnic food, gifts, raffles, face painting, moon bounce, ring toss, car wash.

Janet Jackson (Baltimore)
Musical performance by Janet Jackson.

Watermen's Appreciation Day (St. Michaels)
Boat docking contest, live music, steamed crabs, boat rides, family activities, food & drink, celebrity guest appearances. Fundraiser for Talbot County Watermen and CBMM.

Weekends on Wednesdays

This Weekend:

Caroline-Dorchester County Fair (Denton)
Contests, games, live music, livestock, and more - there's something for everyone at this annual county fair held at the Caroline-Dorchester Fairgrounds. 

Carroll County 4-H and FAA Fair (Westminster)
Many family friendly events, including a demolition derby, monster trucks, a tractor pull, and our famous Saturday night concert. Admission to the fair is free. Some individual events have a fee. 

Garrett County Agriculture Fair (McHenry)
Carnival rides, food, games, livestock, mud bog, demolition derby, live music, tractor pull and more. 

Comedy Pigs Summer Comedy Extravaganza (Frederick)
MET’s resident improv/sketch comedy troupe, The Comedy Pigs, are back to bring a weekend of comedy in Frederick with an awesome line-up of improvisers and stand-up comedians from the MD/VA/DC area. 

Summer Spirit Festival (Columbia)

Erykah Badu, Jill Scott, Janelle Monáe, The Roots, Gregory Porter, Leela James, Kindred the Family Soul, The CrossRhodes (Raheem DeVaughn + Wes Felton), Avery*Sunshine, The Chuck Brown Band, Daley, Wisdom Speeks, Be'la Dona w/ DJ Kool & Sugar Bear

Gulliver's Travels in Space: the Musical (Frederick)
Gulliver longs to travel the galaxy and see new worlds, but is trapped at home with a boring dad and a crazy uncle all Gulliver has been able to do is look to the stars and hope... until now. 

Hoax (Baltimore)
Combining magic, theater, horror and carnival, playwright Annelise Montone and magician Brian M. Kehoe present a show unlike anything you've seen before. Don't be a sucker.

St. Mary's College of MD Governor's Cup Yacht Race (St. Mary's City)
The oldest and longest overnight race on the Chesapeake, this race starts in Annapolis and ends in St. Mary’s City. 

St. Mary's County National Lawn Mower Race (Clements)
Racers from across the country will compete in the annual St. Mary’s County National Lawn Mower Races at Bowles Farms. Other family activities offered too! 

Howard County Fair (West Friendship)
Livestock shows, commercial exhibits, petting farm, rides, horse shows, entertainment, home arts, horse and tractor pulls.

5th:

Bowie Baysox "Navy Night" (Bowie)
The Bowie Baysox is teaming up with the Travis Manion Foundation for Navy Night at Prince George's Stadium. Baysox take on the Richmond Flying Squirrels. Purchase tickets on line and visit website for info.

Olympics Opening Ceremony Screening (Silver Spring)
 Come and watch the opening ceremony of the Olympics in the Denizens beer garden. The brews are local and produced in both time-tested traditional methods while pushing craft brewing boundaries. 

71st Annual Crab Feast (Annapolis)
Dig in to an all-you-can-eat crab feast that is arguably the largest in the world. Rotary Club of Annapolis

The AT&T Sneaks Come Out at Night 15K and 3x5K Relay (Baltimore)
Come race The AT&T Sneaks Come Out at Night 15K & 3x5K Relay presented by Back on My Feet, an incredible annual race. Race a 15K solo or join forces with two friends for a three-person relay. 

BSO: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone at Strathmore (Bethesda)
Following the recent release of the play, "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child," the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra performs John Williams's score of the first Harry Potter film, "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone," as the movie plays on screen. 8 p.m. $35-$75.

6th:

39th Annual Pine'eer Arts and Crafts Festival (Berlin)
This event features handmade items from over 100 artisans from MD, DE, VA, NJ & PA. Bake sale & food vendors. Free admission & parking. 

Beach Party on the Square (Leonardtown)
Fun in the sun; sand volleyball, fire truck hose downs, paddleboards, live music, food and contests.

Civil War Soldiers and Their Quilts (Sharpsburg)
Join Mavis Slawson in the Pry House barn to discuss how quilts were important to Civil War soldiers in many ways, used for camping in field, as saddle blankets, tablecloths, and myriad other purposes. 

Corn Roast Festival (Westminster)
Enjoy an old-fashioned meal featuring corn roasted in the husk. Meal ticket buys a service of all the chicken you can eat, applesauce, sliced tomatoes, beverage. Visit website for prices. 

Fish, Fowl and Folk Festival (Havre de Grace)
Enjoy crafters, performance artists, craft demonstrations and live music as well as food and beverages all along the museum grounds with beautiful water views.

Frederick Wine Festival (Frederick)
A celebration of innovative wineries from across the state of Maryland, local chefs and hand crafted artisans along Carroll Creek Park. 

Here's to the Night-90s Tribute (Annapolis)
Here's To The Night will be breaking out the dance floor! You’ll hear all the alt rock classics, one-hit wonders, boy bands and hip hop legends that can be crammed into a single evening.

Peach Festival and Heritage Fair (Berlin)
Food, Games, pie eating contest, vendors, music, antique vehicles

Peach Harvest Sunfest w/NYC rapper and activist Talib Kweli (Germantown)
Celebrate music: roots, rock, reggae, blues, samba and soul. Enjoy the beer garden, or wine, boubon, food trucks, kids play zone, artists marketplace. Bring blankets, chairs and enjoy ripe peaches. 

7th:

2016 Iron Girl Columbia Triathlon (Ellicott City)
This inspirational event is about empowering women toward a healthy lifestyle, and celebrating unique grace during each journey toward the finish line. Several Race Categories. 

Tudor Hall Presents: John Wilkes Booth and Tudor Hall (Bel Air)
Presented by Jim Garrett, life-long Lincoln Assassination and Booth enthusiast. $5 cash ages 13 & older. 

Weekends on Wednesdays

This Weekend:

Blast-in-the-Past: A Hands-On History Playground (Laurel)
Montpelier’s grounds will be transformed into a kid-sized colonial village. Make an announcement in the town square, try your hand at a trade, explore the "frontier," and much more.

Chautauqua 2016 "Masters of Their Craft" (Catonsville)
Taking its name from its origins in New York State, Chautauqua (shuh-TAW-kwa) is a free humanities program that brings history to life with performances of celebrated figures from our nation’s past.

Chesapeake Beach Water Park Under the Stars (Chesapeake Beach)
Night slides, that popular attraction, returns along with fun and games for the entire family at this great Park. Special lower admission for those arriving after 7:30pm. 

Cirque Italia (Gaithersburg)
A Dinosaur, Mermaid, and human sized bubbles... Oh my! This isn't Kansas or the Land of Oz Dorothy, it's a Water Circus!!! Cirque Italia is coming back Gaithersburg, MD! 

Merryland Music Fest (Columbia)
The String Cheese Incident, Ben Harper, Grace Potter, Lotus, and more. Merryland Music Fest will feature no overlapping sets with a mix of 17 bands ranging from dynamic national headliners, genre breaking acts from the jam band world and emerging local favorites. We will take advantage of the new state of the art turntable stage that Merriweather has recently unveiled where one band finishes, the stage rotates and just a few minutes later the next act starts rockin'. Beyond the music, Merryland offers unique local artisans, philanthropic organizations, and everyones favorite local brew, Flying Dog, which will be serving up our very own All Good ISA (India Seasonal Ale) along with other selected brands.

Lake Arbor Jazz Festival (Mitchellville)
Talented local artists join together for a day and evening of jazz music featuring some of Washington, D.C.’s finest jazz and R&B groups. 

Nights on the Fringe (Baltimore)
An immersive arts experience in the vein of vaudeville. See all kinds of performers on stage, and off stage too: theatre, dance, puppetry and more. Enter the Theatre Project and be amazed. 

Paint It! (Ellicott City)
Professional artists from around the Mid-Atlantic will set up their easels throughout Historic Ellicott City for three days, capturing the city’s unique charm and character while competing for cash prizes 

Baltimore County 4-H Fair (Timonium)
Fun, learning and excitement for the whole family at the The Maryland State 
Fairgrounds. 

Tuckahoe Steam and Gas Association Show (Easton)
Experience astonishing displays of operating antique steam & gas engines, vintage cars, trucks, tractors & farm implements. demonstrations of early crafts: Spinning, Weaving, Quilting. 

9th:

Carriage Day (Cockeysville)
Come out to the Ag Center to see horse carts up close, learn about the sport, cheer the drivers as they navigate obstacles. Afterwards kids can run the course themselves (sans horse). 

Jim Breuer (Annapolis)
With over 20 years of stand-up comedy experience, Jim Breuer remains one of today’s top entertainers and continues to win over audiences with his off-the-wall humor and lovable personality. 

Potomac Jazz and Seafood Festival (Coltons Point)
Relax riverside on the museum lawn and enjoy live jazz artists, delicious seafood delicacies, and gorgeous views of St. Clement's Island at this signature yearly event. Advance tickets required.

Taste of Cambridge Crab Cook-Off Festival (Cambridge)
Taste and vote for top crab dishes by restaurant chefs in four categories during a downtown street festival honoring the Chesapeake's seafood heritage; tickets to the tasting sell out fast, so come early or buy in advance. 

Weekends on Wednesdays

4th of July Celebrations:

1st:
Fireworks Over the Bay (Chesapeake Beach)
Join us in Chesapeake Beach for a dazzling fireworks display over the Chesapeake Bay. Fireworks occur at dusk, approximately 9:15- 9:30 p.m. In case of inclement weather, fireworks will be rescheduled.

2nd:
Freedom Fest (Crisfield)
Honoring the military, food (specialty is crab cakes, soft crabs & Smith Island cake), kids games, live entertainment, arts & crafts, ending with fireworks, family oriented evening. 

MSO Salute to Independence (Sharpsburg)
Light classical and patriotic music, complete with cannon fire and fireworks. 

3rd:
Broadford Lake Fireworks (Mountain Lake Park)
Celebrate Independence Day early at Oakland's annual fireworks display! Check website for updates!

Mt Airy Fireworks (Mount Airy)
Bring chairs or blankets along with a cooler of beverages to celebrate Independence Day on the 3rd with our Mt. Airy neighbors. Food, corn hole, & face painting. 

The BSO presents "Star Spangled Spectacular" (Cockeysville)
The BSO’s essential red, white and blue bash. This outdoor celebration features patriotic favorites such as Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture and Sousa’s Stars and Stripes Forever, topped off with fireworks. 

4th:
4th of July Celebration (Annapolis)
Celebrate July 4th by witnessing a Naturalization ceremony & touring the historical mansion of one of the signatories of the Declaration of Independence. Spend your day in the heart of downtown Annapolis! 

Annapolis Parade (Annapolis)
Annapolis launches its fireworks from a barge in Annapolis Harbor. Join this patriotic salute to our nation with marching bands, fire engines old and new, cars and vans, service clubs and scouts. 

4th of July Watermelon Bash (La Plata)
Celebrate the 4th of July at Town Hall. Join us for hot dogs, games, wet fun, and plenty of watermelon. 

Accident Fourth of July Homecoming (Accident)
The town of Accident, MD celebrates Independence Day 

Celebrate Charles: A Fun Filled Fourth (Waldorf)
Enjoy fireworks and local food vendors, artisans and crafters at The Best of Charles County. All-You-Can-Play-Wristbands will be able available for $5 (cash only, exact change preferred). 

Fire on the Mountain (McHenry)
The Garrett County Chamber of Commerce presents fireworks launched from Wisp Resort toward Deep Creek Lake

4th of July Celebration (Wesminster)
Onstage entertainment, children's games, food and crafts for sale. After 5pm parking fee is collected to offset cost of the fireworks. Fireworks sponsored by Kiwanis Club of Westminster begin at 9:30pm. 

Frederick's 4th of July Celebration (Frederick)
Join us for the largest Independence Day celebration in Frederick County! Enjoy non-stop children’s activities, volleyball tournament, fabulous local food & beers & two stages of live entertainment.

Thomas Stone National Historic Site (Port Tobacco)
 Spend America's 240th birthday at the home of one of Maryland's signers of the Declaration of Independence. A special abbreviated production of the musical "1776" will be presented. 

Pancake Breakfast and 4th of July Concert (Severna Park)
Enjoy Bay Winds Concert Band of Annapolis and a pancake breakfast at the Severna Park Community Center. Stay for the annual Fourth of July parade! 

Red White and BOOM! (Salisbury)
Red White and BOOM, Salisbury's free community fireworks display, is back on the Fourth of July. A vendor area opens at 6:30pm with food, music and more. Fireworks start around 9:15pm.

Solomons Celebration (Solomons)
Join us in Solomons for a dazzling fireworks display over the Patuxent River. Fireworks occur at dusk, approximately 9:15- 9:30 p.m. In case of inclement weather, fireworks will be rescheduled. 

12 Spots to see the fireworks in DC (DC)
Watching the fireworks is one of the highlights of DC’s Independence Daycelebrations, and there are lots of interesting sites from which to view them. For example, you’ll find excellent vantage points from a few rooftop bars, sitting on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial, or across the river in Arlington. Here are twelve strategic sites around DC where you can get a good view

Other Things Happening This Weekend:

Country Life Festival (Leonardtown)
Country Life Festival celebrates the great outdoors including hunting, fishing & camping. Entertainment, giveaways, vendors, food, music, beer, fireworks. Ultimate air dog & cornhole contests.

African American Festival (Baltimore)
As the largest cultural festival on the East Coast, Baltimore has welcomed over 350,000 attendees annually. Our attendees experience Wellness, Beauty, and Technology while enjoying the sultry sounds of national recording artist and emerging talent.

1st:
Brandon Woody and Friends (Baltimore)
Brandon Woody is a Charm City trumpeter who is currently a student at Baltimore School for the Arts, join him for live jazz Friday! 

2nd:
Big Band Night (St. Michaels)
Bring a picnic & blankets for music, dancing & fireworks. Food, ice cream & non-alcoholic beverages are available for sale. Carry-on alcohol permitted. 

Live Music in the Vineyard (Thurmont)
Join us for live music in the vineyard featuring David Davol! Bring family, friends, and a picnic! 

Nature's Night Lights (Oella)
Light up your life and get to know, up close and personal, blinkies, fireflies, lightning bugs and glowworms. Dress for the weather and bring a flashlight and bug box.

The Idol Kings (Annapolis)
Three times the excitement, 3x the entertainment, The IDOL KINGS will pack the house with devoted fans of Tom Petty, Journey & John Mellencamp, three influential artists from the 80s rock era. 

3rd:
15th North American Lithuanian Folk Dance Festival (Baltimore)
1,800 dancers from six countries will perform intricately choreographed dances set to traditional Lithuanian folk music, while wearing native costumes. 

Pat Benatar and Neil Geraldo (Hanover)
Benatar & Geraldo at Rams Head Center Stage. In support of a vocal, or guitar solo, Giraldo knows how to up the power. Benatar, a rule-breaker & trail-blazer, remains bold & distinctive. 

4th:
Autism Speaks 5k Run (Potomac)
Registration is now open for the 16th annual Autism Speaks 5K! Start your team or register as an individual today and help make 2016 the best year yet!

Barbara Fritchie Classic Motorcycle Racing (Frederick)
Professional Racers from around the globe have thrilled the fans with high speed up close racing year after year at the Frederick Fairgrounds in Frederick Maryland.