Discover Upcoming Events in Baltimore!
Looking for things to do in Baltimore? Whether you're searching for free community events, family-friendly activities, or local networking opportunities, we've got you covered! Stay up to date with the latest Baltimore events, including festivals, resource fairs, health workshops, and more.
Explore our curated event calendar and find ways to get involved, connect with your community, and experience the best of Baltimore.
Check back often—there’s always something happening in Charm City!
Hosted by: Johns Hopkins
📅 Date: Wednesday, September 10, 2025
🕛 Time: 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
📍 Location: Eager Park, East Baltimore
🎷 Live jazz by Baltimore’s own Spice Band – perfect for a midday break!
🎶 Bring lunch, a blanket, and your love for music.
Hosted by: Johns Hopkins Institute for Clinical & Translational Research
📅 Dates & Locations:
Sept 10: Northeast Market – 2101 E Monument St
Sept 17: Lexington Market – 112 N Eutaw St
Sept 24: Northeast Market – 2101 E Monument St
💉 Free flu shots & blood pressure screenings
📩 Contact: DayatMarket@jh.edu
Hosted by: Coffee Tea and Me (CTAM)
📅 Date: Saturday, September 13, 2025
🕐 Parade Starts: 1:00 PM | Grand Finale: 2:00 PM @ Baltimore City Hall
📍 Kickoff: Montebello Lake
💛 Celebrate Baltimore’s caregivers with a citywide rally & car caravan.
🎁 On-site donations welcomed to support CTAM caregivers.
Come celebrate the rising leaders of Baltimore!
The Invest 4 Success Annual Youth Ceremony & Fundraiser highlights YSLI’s impact in West Baltimore while recognizing outstanding youth changemakers.
📅 Date: Saturday, September 13, 2025
🕒 Time: 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Venue: Waxter Center, 1000 Cathedral Street, Baltimore, MD 21201
🎤 Highlights:
Youth award ceremony & performances
Local community speakers
Networking with Baltimore changemakers
Refreshments and casual celebration
🎗 Support Our Cause:
Donations fund youth entrepreneurship, community events, and educational programs.
Hosted by: Young Successful Leaders Inc.
📅 Date: Saturday, September 13, 2025
🕒 Time: 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Location: Edgewood Lyndhurst Recreation Center, 835 Allendale St, Baltimore, MD 21229
🎤 Special Guest: Mayor Brandon Scott
Join us to celebrate youth leadership and mentorship. Proceeds support education and empowerment programs.
🎊 ¡Celebremos! Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month at the Zoo with a full day of culture, music, and community fun.
💃 Expect:
✔️ Latin American Folkloric Dance & Music
✔️ Arts & Crafts, Story Time & Interactive Activities
✔️ Community Vendors & Educational Stations
✔️ Animal Ambassadors & Keeper Chats
🌧️ Rain or shine — event included with zoo admission!
🧡 In partnership with Fundación EVACC
📅 Date: Saturday, September 20, 2025
🕒 Time: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Location: 1300 & 1400 Blocks N. Eden St. / Calvin Scruggs Park
Highlights: Flea market, health & support resources, children’s fun zone, food, and music.
Baltimore Connect and Young Successful Leaders Inc. are proud to present the 9th Annual Resource Fair—our city’s most vibrant community gathering focused on building a healthier, more connected future.
Taking place on Saturday, September 20, 2025, from 12PM to 4PM at ABC Park (501 S. Catherine Street), this year’s fair brings something new: the launch of our H.U.B. concept, which stands for:
Health Resources – Access free health screenings, wellness coaching, and support from trusted local providers.
Useful Services – Find job opportunities, community programs, and info from local service providers.
Belonging – Build connections with neighbors, nonprofits, and leaders who care about your well-being.
From face painting and free food to haircuts and hiring tables, the Resource Fair is designed for all ages. Whether you're looking to improve your health, grow your network, or just enjoy a Saturday in the park, this is your H.U.B. for connection.
🧑🏽⚕️ Hosted in collaboration with:
Young Successful Leaders Inc.
Roots of Wellness
Seminoles, CEAL, and Johns Hopkins ICTR
📅 Date: Saturday, October 4, 2025
🕦 Time: 11 AM Check-in | 12:30 PM Program
📍 Location: Turner Concourse, 720 Rutland Ave, Baltimore, MD
🎤 Featuring: Dr. Deidra Crews, Dr. Brittany Jenkins-Lord
🎶 Live music + Lunch + Awards
🅿️ Free parking
🏓 Whether you're a first-time or full-time player, you're invited to rally with Team Maryland at the Pickleball Playday!
🔥 Highlights include:
✔️ Competitive & non-competitive open play
✔️ Instructor-led drills
✔️ Paddles to borrow
✔️ Raffles, food & beverages
🎯 All proceeds support Team Maryland’s journey to the 2026 Transplant Games in Denver!
🎟️ Entry:
💲$20 Cheer Squad | 💲$55 Solo Slammer | 💲$100 Dink Duo
📩 RSVP or questions: TeamMD@infinitelegacy.org
🔗 Hosted by: Infinite Legacy + Team Maryland
Hosted by: Johns Hopkins Bayview + Centro SOL + Partners
📅 Date: Sunday, September 7, 2025
🕘 Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Location: Patterson Park Observatory
👟 Free 5K run
👶 Baby resources & family health booths
🛍️ Giveaways & local vendors
📅 Date: Saturday, August 30, 2025
🕒 Time: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
📍 Location: 1400 E. North Avenue (Rear Parking Lot)
Free community cookout with backpack giveaways — no RSVP required.
📅 Date: Wednesday, August 27, 2025
🕒 Time: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
📍 Location: 1400 N. Caroline Street, Baltimore, MD
Highlights: Dinner, classroom visits, meeting community partners, raffles, DJ, and free school supplies.
📍 Location: 1212 N Wolfe St
📅 Date & Time: Wednesday, August 27, 2025 | 10 AM – 2 PM
Change to Wednesday, September 3 if rains*
Join Dee’s Place Wellness & Recovery Center, a longtime hub for peer recovery support, for a day of connection and care:
🛍️ School supply giveaway
🍗 Free food
🎶 Music & fun
🤝 Meet local support organizations
📍 Location: 1133 Pennsylvania Ave
📅 Date & Time: Friday, August 22, 2025 | 3 PM – 8 PM
🎯 Host: Divine Counseling LLC
Kick off the school year with everything you need:
🎒 Free book bags & school supplies
👟 Shoes & uniforms
💇♀️ Haircuts, braiding, facials & waxing*
🍔 Food & more
Grab dinner and support Historic East Baltimore Community Action Coalition (HEBCAC) at the same time!
25% of fundraiser sales will help fund HEBCAC’s youth and workforce development programs.
📅 Date: Thursday, August 21, 2025
🕔 Time: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
📍 Location: Chipotle Mexican Grill, 501 Bayview Blvd, Baltimore, MD 21224
Order in person: Show the event flyer or mention HEBCAC
Order online for pickup:
Visit chipotle.com or the app
Use Fundraiser Code: WFZ6TJL
Choose the Hopkins Bayview location
Note: Delivery and gift cards do not apply.
HEBCAC offers:
Housing & social services
Youth mentoring and employment support
Health and recovery assistance
Join Echo Resource Development and Baltimore CONNECT for a two-day Youth Mental Health First Aid training that empowers adults to recognize, respond to, and support youth experiencing mental health or substance use challenges.
📅 Dates: August 21 & 28, 2025
🕙 Time: 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
📍 Location: Virtual (prework required)
📩 Register at: www.echodevelopment.org/event
📧 Contact: davebrown@echodevelopment.org
Common signs of anxiety, ADHD, and substance use among youth (ages 6–18)
Strategies to respond to mental health crises
How to apply the ALGEE action plan
Supporting youth in trauma recovery and bullying prevention
Teachers, coaches, and school staff
Youth counselors, nonprofit leaders
Parents and caregivers
Statistics That Matter:
1 in 5 teens experience a mental health condition
50% of mental illnesses begin by age 14
10.2% of youth face substance use disorders
📍 Location: Calvin Scruggs Park (1300 block of Eden St.)
📅 Date & Time: Wednesday, August 20, 2025 | 12 PM – 5 PM
Celebrate the start of the school year with family fun!
📝 Free school supplies
🍕 Food & drinks
🎯 Games & activities
🎁 Music & giveaways
💼 Access to local community resources
Questions? Call 410-614-5353
📅 Date: Wednesday, August 20, 2025
🕒 Time: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
📍 Location: Calvin Scruggs Park (1300 block of Eden St.)
Join the Men and Families Center for a day of free school supplies, food & drinks, games, music, and community resources. Perfect for families preparing for the school year.
Contact: 410-614-5353
📍 Location: 1214 N Wolfe St, Baltimore, MD 21213
📅 Date & Time: Wednesday, August 20, 2025 | 10 AM – 2 PM
A welcoming event for Baltimore residents to connect with local health and wellness resources:
Health screenings
Educational materials
Community resource partners
Contact: ljones@charmcityclinic.org OR (571) 762-1813
📅 Date: Sunday, August 17, 2025
🕒 Time: 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
📍 Location: 1606 Ashland Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21205
Highlights: Free bookbags, school supplies, food, and family fun.
📅 Date: Saturday, August 16, 2025
🕒 Time: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
📍 Location: Ark Church, 1263 E. North Ave, Baltimore, MD 21202
Highlights: Free food and free school supplies.
Join the Decision Project on August 9, 2025, at Mondawmin Mall for a community block party. Free youth haircuts, music, and more! Barbers wanted.
📅 Date: Saturday, August 9, 2025
🕚 Time: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 Location: Mondawmin Mall, 3201 Tioga Parkway, Baltimore, MD 21215
Event Highlights:
Free youth haircuts 💇♂️💇♀️
Community celebration and local vendor booths
Hosted by The Decision Project with support from Infinite Legacy and Baltimore Teacher Network
💈 Calling All Barbers: Volunteer your time to serve youth in the 7th District.
📧 Contact: Latrice Price at lprice@infinitelegacy.org
📞 443-833-1047
Date: Saturday, August 9, 2025
Time: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Location: Mondawmin Mall, 3201 Tioga Parkway, Baltimore, MD 21215
Details: Free family fun including backpack giveaways, burgers and hot dogs, musical entertainment, health screenings, and activities for all ages. Hosted by The Decision Project and Councilman James Torrence.
RSVP: BaltimoreBP25.eventbrite.com
Join the Alpha Zeta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. for National Night Out 2025, a family-friendly celebration of community, safety, and local pride!
📅 Date: Tuesday, August 5, 2025
🕔 Time: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Location: 4501 Reisterstown Road, Baltimore, MD 21215
🎒 What’s Happening:
Back-to-school giveaways
Family-friendly activities & music
Meet local leaders & officers
Celebrate Caribbean heritage & youth empowerment
📧 Contact:
Jasmine Gaines (Social Action Chair): azsocialaction@gmail.com
Rachelle Adams: alphazetacommunitycares@gmail.com
🌐 Learn more: az1923.org
Looking for job opportunities or support services? Join the YO! Baltimore Workforce Development Center and HEBCAC for a free, youth-focused hiring fair.
📅 Date: August 4, 2025
🕥 Time: 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM
📍 Location: 1212 N Wolfe St., Baltimore, MD 21231
Job recruiters & career resources
On-the-spot registration
Resume and interview support
Community services table
👤 Who should attend:
Baltimore youth ages 18 to 24 seeking jobs, training, or connections.
Join us for a fun-filled evening at the HEBCAC Crab Feast Fundraiser! This event offers an authentic Maryland crab feast experience while supporting the HEBCAC (Health Education and Behavioral Change Advisory Council). Come for the crabs, stay for the entertainment, and make a meaningful contribution to a great cause!
All-You-Can-Eat Maryland Crabs: Relish the best crabs in Baltimore, freshly steamed and served with all the traditional sides.
Soul Food & More: Enjoy hearty, delicious soul food to complement your seafood feast.
Silent Auction: Participate in the silent auction for a chance to win exciting items while supporting the community.
Live Music & Entertainment: Groove to the sounds of live music throughout the evening for a vibrant atmosphere.
Community Impact: Your participation directly supports the HEBCAC's ongoing efforts to provide health education and behavioral change programs for underserved communities in Baltimore.
Tickets: $124.56 per person
Table Purchase: Please check the event page for table reservations and group discounts.
Tickets are on sale now! Reserve your spot and prepare for a night of great food, entertainment, and community support.
Get Your Tickets Here
For additional information, please contact Angela McCauley directly.
Refunds are available up to 7 days before the event.
The Baltimore Apprenticeship Readiness (BAR) Program is a fantastic opportunity for local residents to jumpstart careers in the construction industry. This 6-week program provides job readiness training and essential construction skills.
Hands-on Skills: Learn construction skills, OSHA certifications, CPR/First Aid, and more.
Job Readiness: Career navigation and placement in union apprenticeship programs.
Wrap-Around Services: Financial literacy workshops, stipends, and case management for support throughout the program.
High school diploma or GED
Ability to pass a drug test and math assessment
Reliable transportation and valid driver's license
To apply, attend one of our upcoming information sessions:
May 31 at 10 AM at Huber Memorial Church
June 10, June 17 (virtual sessions)
REGISTER HERE: Application Form
Looking for nutritious food in Baltimore? The Transformation Health Food Pantry, in partnership with the Maryland Food Bank, offers free groceries to the public three days a week. Visit us at 312 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Suite 103. No registration needed — all are welcome!
Celebrate the achievements of young individuals in the community at the YO Graduation Ceremony! This event marks the hard work and dedication of graduates, and we invite you to join the festivities. Following the ceremony, a fun-filled Summer Cookout awaits, bringing people together to continue the celebration with delicious food and great company.
Graduation Walk: Celebrate the hard work and accomplishments of local youth.
Inspirational Speakers: Hear from community leaders who are making an impact.
BBQ & More: Enjoy delicious food, grilling, and traditional summer cookout fare.
Games & Fun: Outdoor activities for all ages to enjoy.
Community Connection: This event is all about celebrating together, fostering a sense of unity in Baltimore.
This free event is open to everyone in the community!
For more information, please contact the event organizers at YO Baltimore.
The Summer Youth Retreat is a unique event designed for youth aged 5–17 who have a loved one affected by cancer. This retreat provides an opportunity for young people to connect with others going through similar experiences, while enjoying fun activities and meaningful conversations.
Arts & Crafts: Get creative with fun and therapeutic arts and crafts activities.
Outdoor Adventures: Enjoy exciting outdoor activities designed to build teamwork and camaraderie.
Peer Support: Engage with others in group discussions to provide and receive emotional support.
Mindfulness & Relaxation: Participate in mindfulness exercises that help build resilience and mental wellness.
This retreat is free of charge, but spots are limited.
For more information and to register, visit HopeWell Cancer Support.
Registration closes July 11, 2025.
Celebrate Ubuntu and Juneteenth through storytelling and holistic healing. Join Eliza Cooper’s book launch in Baltimore on June 21 at House of Chiefs.
📅 Date: Saturday, June 21, 2025
🕑 Time: 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
📍 Location: House of Chiefs, 4603 York Rd, Baltimore, MD 21212
Event Theme:
✨ “Holistic Health for Couples” by Eliza Cooper
Explore the concepts of Ubuntu and Sawubono, celebrate community healing, and support Black literature.
🎤 Author readings | 🪘 Cultural ceremony | 📕 Book sales with autographed copies
📞 Contact: Eliza Cooper – 410-404-2859
Join Young Successful Leaders Inc. on June 21, 2025, for a community cleanup at Edmondson Ave in West Baltimore. Students earn service hours. Volunteer today!
Make a difference in West Baltimore!
Young Successful Leaders Inc. (YSLI) invites volunteers, youth, and neighbors to join us for a hands-on community beautification event.
📅 Date: Saturday, June 21, 2025
🕙 Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Location: 500 N. Hilton Street, Baltimore, MD 21229
(Community dumpster available at Harlem Ave & Allendale St)
🧹 What to Expect:
Street and sidewalk trash removal
Tree and flower planting
Meet community leaders & earn volunteer hours
Music, refreshments, and youth-led action!
🎓 Student Perks: Earn service learning hours for school.
🔗 RSVP Today:
📧 Email: youngsuccessfulleaders1@gmail.com
📞 Phone: 410-929-8530
Give the gift of life! Join the blood drive hosted by Phi Beta Sigma and Zeta Phi Beta at the Zeta Center in Baltimore on June 21, 2025. Donors receive e-gift cards.
📅 Date: Saturday, June 21, 2025
🕘 Time: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Location: Zeta Center for Healthy Active Aging, 4501 Reisterstown Rd, Baltimore, MD 21215
Hosted By:
Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. – Zeta Sigma Chapter
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. – Alpha Zeta Chapter
In partnership with the American Red Cross
Event Highlights:
Help save lives—1 pint at a time!
All donors receive an e-gift card
Free registration via QR code or website
Date: Thursday, June 19, 2025
Time: 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Location: Eager Park, 900 N Wolfe St, Baltimore, MD
Details: A day of remembrance and celebration with vendors, food trucks, pony rides, face painting, snowballs, and live entertainment. Presented by the East Baltimore Historical Library.