Free Things to Do in Baltimore

Water Aerobics

📍 Hunting Hills Swim Club

A fun, low-impact workout in the pool at Hunting Hills Swim Club.

Two Taps, One Circle @ Brewer's Haven

📍 1 N Haven Street, Baltimore, MD 21224 (Kresson/Highlandtown)

Our **CONNECT** event series are welcoming, lightly structured community gatherings designed to help people meet new faces, strengthen existing relationships, and feel a little more at home. Grab your glass and your game face — we're taking over Baltimore Brewers' Haven, home to Monument City Brewing *and* Key Brewing under one roof. Exposed beams, a German-inspired brewhouse, board games in the corner, and good beer on tap. **What to Expect** * 💬 Grab a nametag and a fun prompt to break the ic

Let's Play Mah Jongg on Thursday Afternoon!

📍 Inquisitive Women 50+

Hi Ladies, Exciting news! We've scheduled a new Mah Jongg Meetup on Thursdays at 2:30 PM. Apparently, word has spread that playing Mah Jongg is a lot of fun and Wednesday night's Meetup is overcrowded. We don't want to turn anyone away and hope some of you can join us Thursdays. Whether you've never played, are a novice or an experienced player, we hope to see you Wednesday or Thursday soon. So, let's play Mah Jongg! **PLEASE NOTE**: * If your plans change, please update your RSVP to "Not going.

Get Coached Through Your Breakup

📍 Getting Over Your Breakup

Feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure of your next step? Join me for a Zoom session where I can coach you live. You'll get clarity, support, and a powerful pep talk tailored to exactly where you are. Whether you're healing from a breakup, navigating a life pivot, or just need a reset, this is a space to be seen, supported, and guided forward. Bring a question or an issue that you want support to work through. Or just come to listen and soak up the breakthroughs.

REVIVE at ISB - AQA WING

📍 Islamic Society of Baltimore

A community gathering or educational program at the AQA Wing of the Islamic Society of Baltimore, led by Sheikh Zaki.

Bluegrass Jams

📍 Pickett Brewing Company

Live bluegrass music performance at the taproom. Enjoy local musicians performing traditional bluegrass while you sample craft beers.

Rough Drafts: August Book Club Meeting

📍 Sapwood Cellars Brewery

A book club meeting for beer drinkers and book lovers to discuss the monthly selection "What Moves The Dead" by T. Kingfisher and build community around great brews and great stories.

Bingo Night

📍 29th Street Community Center

A community bingo night event providing family-friendly entertainment and games for all ages.

First Thursdays - August

📍 of Love & Regret

First Thursdays is a community art and culture celebration held on the first Thursday of each month, featuring local artists, musicians, and entertainment throughout Baltimore's neighborhoods.

Profs & Pints Metro Baltimore: NASA’s New Quest to See the Unseen

📍 Profs and Pints Metro Baltimore

[Profs and Pints Metro Baltimore](https://www.profsandpints.com/baltimore) presents: **“NASA’s New Quest to See the Unseen,”** a look at the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope and its mission to expand our understanding of dark matter, dark energy, and the Milky Way, with Bear Witherspoon, payload systems engineer for the Roman telescope at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt. [Advance tickets: $13.50 plus sales tax and processing fees. Available at [https://events.ticketleap.com/tick

No Products. No Money. No Creativity – the Easy Way to Launch an Online Business

📍 Baltimore Vision to Reality

**Have you always wanted to start an online business but thought you needed products to sell, thousands to invest in stock, or the creativity to design amazing products?** **Well not any more.** In this free webinar, **Nigel Wymer** will show you how ordinary people just like you are launching successful online shops using **print-on-demand** and **AI** \- without buying stock\, renting storage space\, or spending months learning complicated skills\. With print-on-demand, products are only made

Turning AI Pilots into Frontier AI Agents with Microsoft Copilot Studio

📍 MD Education & Technology

Join this exclusive 120-minute masterclass to learn how AI and transformation leaders can move beyond isolated pilots and build enterprise-ready AI agents using Microsoft Copilot Studio. You’ll discover practical strategies to identify high-value use cases, design scalable AI agents, establish governance and human oversight, and create a structured roadmap for enterprise AI adoption. **Date:** Thursday, August 6, 2026 **Time:** 10:00 AM EDT **Duration:** 120 minutes **[Click Here to Register](ht

RPCC Monthly Board Meeting

📍 Roland Park Community Center

A brief monthly board meeting open to all community members. The meeting is held virtually on Zoom.

Get Coached Through Your Breakup

📍 Getting Over Your Breakup

Feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure of your next step? Join me for a Zoom session where I can coach you live. You'll get clarity, support, and a powerful pep talk tailored to exactly where you are. Whether you're healing from a breakup, navigating a life pivot, or just need a reset, this is a space to be seen, supported, and guided forward. Bring a question or an issue that you want support to work through. Or just come to listen and soak up the breakthroughs.

August First Friday: Family Fishing Evening

📍 Masonville Cove

A guided family fishing evening on the pier at Masonville Cove with lessons and all supplies provided.

Shabbat Services (In-Person, On Zoom, and via Facebook Live)

📍 Har Sinai-Oheb Shalom

Friday evening Shabbat services held in-person, with simultaneous streaming options via Zoom and Facebook Live.

Ladies Neon Night Market

📍 Hysteria Taphouse

A neon-themed night market with vendors and celebration, welcoming everyone to enjoy the festive atmosphere at Hysteria Taphouse.

Food Pantry at LHCBRC

📍 Langston Hughes Community, Business & Resource Center

Community food pantry distribution event at Langston Hughes Community, Business & Resource Center. Attendees should bring their own bags and carts.

Conservation Window

📍 The Walters Art Museum

Watch museum conservators work on art restoration and preservation, and engage with them about their conservation techniques.

First & Third Friday Pub Run

📍 Pickett Brewing Company

A free community running event around the stadiums followed by post-run beers at the taproom. A fun fitness and social activity for runners of all levels.

Live Music - Curtis

📍 Brewery Fire

Enjoy live music performance by Curtis at Brewery Fire. Great entertainment while enjoying craft beers and food.

Closure Is a Myth: How to Move On Without It

📍 Getting Over Your Breakup

You’re waiting for closure. One more conversation. One more explanation. One moment where it all finally makes sense. But what if that moment never comes? And worse—what if waiting for it is the very thing keeping you stuck? In Closure Is a Myth, we break down one of the biggest myths in breakup culture: that you need something from them to move on. Because you don’t. Closure isn’t something they give you. It’s something you create. In this workshop, you’ll learn why your brain is craving closur

Gallery Hours

📍 Current Space

Open gallery hours at Current Space where visitors can view current exhibitions including Mirror Mirror and Homage to Baltimore: A Quilting Exhibition.

Planet Rooted: Rooted Festival 2026

📍 Patterson Park

DCs #1 Saint Yves Saturdays w/ Free Drinks

📍 Washington

Farmhouse Museum Open

📍 Kinder Farm Park

The Kinder Farmhouse Museum opens to the public for visitors to explore historical farm life and artifacts.

NEC Drop-In

📍 Cylburn Arboretum - Nature Education Center

Nature-themed drop-in activities at Cylburn Arboretum's Nature Education Center on Saturday mornings.

Live Music Brandon Robey

📍 Inverness Brewing

Live music performance by Brandon Robey at Inverness Brewing's taproom on a Saturday evening.

Shabbat Morning Service

📍 Har Sinai-Oheb Shalom

Saturday morning Shabbat service with traditional liturgy and community participation.

Big Bloom Festival

📍 Montgomery County Recreation

An evening festival at Good Hope Neighborhood Recreation Center featuring entertainment, activities, and community celebration.

Sapwood Saturday Bike Ride

📍 Sapwood Cellars Brewery

A social community bike ride through Howard County with two route options, followed by beers and food from Albura Taqueria at the brewery.

Gallery Hours: Share Your Story With Pride Art Exhibit

📍 Anne Arundel County Public Library

A community art exhibit featuring pride-themed artwork open to gallery visitors of all ages to view and celebrate diverse stories.

Naval Academy Formal Parade

📍 Worden Field, U.S. Naval Academy

The Naval Academy Band leads the Class of 2030 onto historic Worden Field for a Formal Parade.

Wild Water Splash Days: Summer Splash Zone

📍 The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore

A summer water play event at the Maryland Zoo featuring water slides, splash pads, bounce houses, and animal enrichment activities.

Journey of Life Presents - Back to School Community Block Party

📍 White Marsh Mall

A free community block party featuring live music, performances, giveaways, and family activities to celebrate the start of the school year.

Board game night at R House

📍 Commonplace Book Club

Bring your favorite game along for us to play. See you all there!

Drop-in Art Making: Make Your Mark

📍 The Walters Art Museum

People of all ages can create original artwork inspired by the museum's collection in this casual drop-in session.

FILM x DRAG: BRIDESMAIDS (hosted by MX. PARKWAY Fernette Branca)

📍 Parkway Theatre

A special screening of the comedy film Bridesmaids hosted by drag performer MX. Parkway Fernette Branca, combining cinema with live performance art.

Disney's Frozen the Broadway Musical - Auditions

📍 Children's Theatre of Annapolis

Open auditions for ages 12-18 to join the cast of Disney's Frozen the Broadway Musical. Auditions held August 8-10 with callbacks August 11, followed by rehearsals August 23-October 22 and performance

Live Music - Makai

📍 Brewery Fire

Live music performance by Makai at Brewery Fire. Enjoy craft beers and local entertainment throughout the evening.

Dance Party Lip Sync Karaoke on Zoom 👏 Every Saturday @ 9:00 P.M. ET

📍 Online Karaoke Group

This is a karaoke event for shy & outgoing people! You can join us and be a wallflower or you can come with a professional studio set up and sing out Louise! We are also experimenting with having multiple singers unmuted so please bring an ethernet cable if you would like to test out some new low latency software that we are using so we can all sing together unmuted. We ask that your camera be turned on and when you request a song come ready to dance! This is a super inclusive and friendly envir

Garden Work Day

📍 Village Learning Place

A community service event focused on maintaining and improving the Village Learning Place Youth Garden.

Patterson Park Historical Walking Tour

📍 Patterson Park

A guided walking tour through Patterson Park exploring its 198-year history from 1827 through the War of 1812 and Civil War.

August Book Event!

📍 The Book Thing of Baltimore

The Book Thing of Baltimore hosts a free book giveaway and donation event with timed-entry browsing and book donations accepted.

Garden Drop-Ins

📍 Cylburn Arboretum

Free weekly garden education program at Cylburn Arboretum where families can connect with a Garden Educator and learn gardening tips.

Sunday Shorts

📍 Baltimore Museum of Art

Interactive 30-minute mini-tours of artworks at the Baltimore Museum of Art, open to all ages with no registration required.

Live Music Ethan Lake

📍 Inverness Brewing

Live music performance by Ethan Lake at Inverness Brewing on a Sunday afternoon.

Cabin Fever - Valley of the Dolls

📍 Towson UU Church

Film screening event featuring the movie Valley of the Dolls.

Fashion Remix: Baltimore Fashion Week Mixer

📍 The Walters Art Museum

A fashion mixer event celebrating Baltimore Fashion Week with local designers and fashion enthusiasts.

My Sunday Market

📍 The Avenue at White Marsh

A street festival featuring local makers, artists, and rotating entertainment at The Avenue at White Marsh.

Clothing Swap

📍 Union Craft Brewing

A community clothing swap event at Union Hall where attendees can exchange gently used clothing items. A sustainable and social daytime gathering.

The Legend of Sleepy Hollow - Auditions

📍 The Colonial Players

Open auditions for a campfire ghost story adaptation featuring 11-13 performer roles open to actors of any gender, ethnicity, or age with cold readings from the script and no preparation required.

Quran Tafseer in English

📍 Islamic Society of Baltimore

A weekly Quranic study session in English discussing the interpretation and meaning of the Quran.

Wild Water Splash Days: Summer Splash Zone

📍 The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore

A summer water play event at the Maryland Zoo featuring water slides, splash pads, bounce houses, and animal enrichment activities.

Lou Joseph Opening Reception

📍 Maryland Art Place Inc

A public opening reception for Baltimore-based artist Lou Joseph's solo exhibition presented in partnership with Hotel Indigo. The exhibition runs July 17 - September 18, with the reception on Sunday,

Profs & Pints Baltimore: Fairy Tales and the Body

📍 Profs and Pints Metro Baltimore

[Profs and Pints Baltimore](https://www.profsandpints.com/baltimore) presents: **“Fairy Tales and the Body,”** an examination of the forms characters take in the Grimms’ stories and what they tell us about real life in those times, with Linda Lee, lecturer in folklore and fairy tales at the University of Pennsylvania. [Doors open at 3. The talk starts at 4:30. The room is open seating. Advance tickets: $13.50 plus sales tax and processing fees. Available at [https://events.ticketleap.com/tickets

Pikesville Volunteer Fire Department Meal Drop Off

📍 Chizuk Amuno Congregation

A community service initiative where congregants provide a meal for the Pikesville Volunteer Fire Department. This teaches children about serving local heroes and community support.

Frat Games Night

📍 Hysteria Taphouse

An evening of competitive games and fun at Hysteria Taphouse where everyone is welcome to participate and enjoy friendly competition.

Exploring the Early Days of Israel Through Song

📍 The Associated: Jewish Federation

A musical exploration of Israel's early history through song, featuring a guitarist performing and discussing the formative years of the nation.

Bunches of Lunches Collection!

📍 Har Sinai-Oheb Shalom

A community collection event for lunch items, part of the congregation's food assistance initiatives.

Summer Yoga (Make-up Class)

📍 Village Learning Place

A rescheduled yoga class offering wellness and relaxation activities for community members.

Tuesday Trivia

📍 Sapwood Cellars Brewery

A weekly trivia event with food and beer, where the first and second place teams win prizes. Featuring questions from Cap City and food from Albura Taqueria.

Honeygo Glen Park Public Input Meeting

📍 Baltimore County Rec & Parks

Community members are invited to provide feedback on the new concept for Honeygo Glen Park (formerly Gerst Road Park Site) at a public input meeting.

Let's Play Canasta!

📍 Inquisitive Women 50+

Hi Ladies, Our Canasta Meetups are a great success! You've never played Canasta? No worries. It's very easy to learn and a lot of fun. If you used to play, but it's been a long time, it will come back to you. Promise! We have plenty of decks and score sheets. There's no need to bring anything, but a fun spirit. To learn more about the game go to: www.bicyclecards.com or one of the Hoyle's Rules of Games books. There are also good "How To" videos on YouTube. **PLEASE NOTE**: * If your plans chang

Breakup Support & Empowerment Circle

📍 Getting Over Your Breakup

Move forward from your breakup with strength while feeling heard and seen by people who are just like you. Going through a breakup? Whether it’s fresh or lingering longer than you’d like, you don’t have to figure it out alone. This support circle is for women and men who are ready to stop obsessing over their ex, break free from emotional loops, and take back their power. You'll get space to share your story and be witnessed by others. This isn’t a pity party—it’s a space for clarity, healing, a

Stop Cyber Threats with Microsoft Sentinel

📍 MD Education & Technology

Join this exclusive masterclass to learn how Microsoft Sentinel, Microsoft Defender XDR, and Microsoft’s integrated security ecosystem help Security Operations Centers detect threats earlier, investigate incidents faster, automate response actions, and strengthen overall cyber resilience. **📅 Date:** Tuesday, August 11, 2026 **🕙 Time:** 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDT 👉 **[Click here to register](https://www.netcomlearning.com/webinar/microsoft-security-sentinel-masterclass?advid=1196&utm_source=meet

2nd Wednesdays

📍 Village Learning Place

A community gathering event held on the second Wednesday of each month for connection and engagement.

United States Naval Academy Ensemble Concert

📍 Anne Arundel County Public Library

A concert performance by the United States Naval Academy ensemble offering live classical and military music for family audiences.

Tisha B'av - Eicha & Kinos

📍 Congregation Shomrei Emunah

A virtual observance of Tisha B'av featuring the reading of Eicha and Kinos prayers via Zoom. Community members can participate remotely.

Brass Quintet at Riviera Beach Public Library

📍 Riviera Beach Public Library

The U.S. Naval Academy Band Brass Quintet performs a free concert at Riviera Beach Public Library.

Member Evening

📍 National Aquarium

Exclusive evening event for National Aquarium members to enjoy the aquarium with special member benefits and programming.

Irish Music on the 2nd Floor

📍 The Judge's Bench

An Irish music group performs on the second floor from 7:00pm-9:00pm on the second Wednesday of each month. Listeners are welcome to enjoy food and drinks, though space can be limited.

Let's Play Mah Jongg!

📍 Inquisitive Women 50+

Hi Ladies, We have lots of fun playing Mah Jongg on Wednesday night! Have you thought about joining us, but you've never played? Why not come and observe a few hands? If you think it's something you'd enjoy, we can teach you how to play. Mah Jongg is a fascinating and challenging game, but it can be intimidating at first. To make it a little easier, you may want to take a look at the rules and learn about how it's played. There's a lot of information online and YouTube has some excellent tutoria

Profs & Pints Baltimore: Medical Ethics and “The Pitt”

📍 Profs and Pints Metro Baltimore

[Profs and Pints Baltimore](https://www.profsandpints.com/baltimore) presents: **“Medical Ethics and ‘The Pitt,’”** an interactive discussion of how physicians navigate tough questions, with Sean Aas, associate professor of philosophy at Georgetown University, research scholar at its Kennedy Institute of Ethics, and author of the innovative textbook *Bioethics: 50 Puzzles, Problems, and Thought Experiments.* [Doors open at 5. The talk starts at 6:30. The room is open seating. Advance tickets: $1

REVIVE at ISB - AQA WING

📍 Islamic Society of Baltimore

A community gathering or educational program at the AQA Wing of the Islamic Society of Baltimore, led by Sheikh Zaki.

Denise Johnson Playground - Playground Tour Stop

📍 Denise Johnson Playground

A free community playground tour event featuring ice cream giveaways, drum circle, hula hoops, science activities, and crafts for families.

Denise Johnson Playground - Playground Tour

📍 Baltimore Family Alliance

A free summer playground tour in Middle Branch featuring ice cream, drum circle, hula hoops, science activities, and crafts.

She Kills Monsters - Auditions

📍 Vagabond Players Inc

Open auditions for Vagabond Players' production of She Kills Monsters. Interested performers can sign up to audition for this theatrical production.

Geno's Karaoke

📍 Power Plant Live!

A karaoke night event at Geno's Steaks where guests can sing from one song to headlining the entire night.

Bingo Night

📍 29th Street Community Center

A community bingo night event providing family-friendly entertainment and games for all ages.

Motor House Open House

📍 Motor House

An intimate evening inviting event planners, artists, nonprofits, businesses, and community members to experience Motor House as a potential venue for their next gathering.

Board Game Night: Settlers of Catan

📍 Pickett Brewing Company

Free board game night featuring Settlers of Catan at the brewery. A fun, inclusive social event where families and friends can play classic tabletop games.

Dinner at Josefina, Harbor East

📍 Baltimore City Dinner and Social Group

**Josefina is a new restaurant in Harbor East that has been met with rave reviews. Josefina is a Spanish tapas style restaurant giving its diners a chance to try and share. Read more here:** **https://josefinarestaurant.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/NEW-MENU.pdf** **As always, please do not cancel or no show. A minimum 24 full hours is appreciated so that someone else can take your seat. Lot, street (limited) and garage parking is available.**

AWS Security Architecture for Modern Cloud Workloads

📍 MD Education & Technology

**[AWS Security Architecture for Modern Cloud Workloads](https://www.netcomlearning.com/webinar/aws-security-architecture-for-modern-cloud-workloads?advid=1196&utm_source=meetup&utm_medium=event&utm_campaign=aws_fy26_q3&utm_term=sp)** Modern cloud environments are more distributed, automated, and interconnected than ever before. As organizations scale on AWS, security can no longer be treated as a final checkpoint—it must become a core architectural principle. Join this complimentary live sessio

Let's Play Mah Jongg on Thursday Afternoon!

📍 Inquisitive Women 50+

Hi Ladies, Exciting news! We've scheduled a new Mah Jongg Meetup on Thursdays at 2:30 PM. Apparently, word has spread that playing Mah Jongg is a lot of fun and Wednesday night's Meetup is overcrowded. We don't want to turn anyone away and hope some of you can join us Thursdays. Whether you've never played, are a novice or an experienced player, we hope to see you Wednesday or Thursday soon. So, let's play Mah Jongg! **PLEASE NOTE**: * If your plans change, please update your RSVP to "Not going.

Green Day

📍 JS Brewery

Celebration of Green Day, a Korean couple's holiday observed on the 14th of August. Visit JS Brewery to celebrate this Korean cultural tradition.

Baby Art Date

📍 Baltimore Museum of Art

A sensory-rich art experience designed for infants and very young children with their caregivers.

Open Mic

📍 Brewery Fire

Showcase your talent at Brewery Fire's open mic night. A welcoming platform for musicians, comedians, and performers.

Shabbat Services (In-Person, On Zoom, and via Facebook Live)

📍 Har Sinai-Oheb Shalom

Friday evening Shabbat services held in-person, with simultaneous streaming options via Zoom and Facebook Live.

Conservation Window

📍 The Walters Art Museum

Watch museum conservators work on art restoration and preservation, and engage with them about their conservation techniques.

Garden Work Day at Chizuk Amuno

📍 Chizuk Amuno Congregation

A community volunteer event where families and congregants work together to maintain the congregation's garden. This is a great opportunity for families to participate in meaningful outdoor work toget

Over Your Ex in a Weekend DAY 1 — Why You’re Still Holding On

📍 Getting Over Your Breakup

This is a part of a 3 day challenge. When you give me 3 days, I will help you get over your ex fast! Day one of the workshop will help you get clarity. You may say you want to move on, but your heart can't seem to catch up to your logic. You’ll discover why you haven’t been able to fully let go and how to shift it. **You will learn:** * The real reason breakups linger (it’s not just love, it’s attachment and unfinished identity) * How to stop confusing closure with reconnection * A guided releas

Fired Up for Scouting Community Event

📍 The Church at Severn Run

A free family-friendly scouting event featuring hands-on activities, demonstrations, and community partners.

Third Saturday Work Party

📍 Towson UU Church

Community volunteer work party held on the third Saturday of each month at the TUUC campus.

Family Art Adventures

📍 Baltimore Museum of Art

A guided exploration of the museum designed for families to discover and create art together.

광복절 / National Liberation Day

📍 JS Brewery

Celebration of Korea's National Liberation Day, a significant historical observance marking Korean independence. JS Brewery celebrates this important cultural event.

The Shin Blossoms Free Charity Concert

📍 Mystique Barrel Brewing and Lager House

Bluegrass cover band performance benefiting the Cool Kids Campaign for cancer, with $1 from every pint sold being donated to the cause.

Live Music Cameron & Claytones

📍 Inverness Brewing

Live music performance by Cameron & Claytones at Inverness Brewing on a Saturday evening.

Shabbat Morning Service

📍 Har Sinai-Oheb Shalom

Saturday morning Shabbat service with traditional liturgy and community participation.

GHEMS Love on the Lawn 2026

📍 Garrett Heights Elementary Middle School

A free, family-friendly community festival at Garrett Heights Elementary Middle School celebrating the start of the school year with live music, food, vendors, and activities for all ages.