The last weeks of summer are trickling away, but there’s still time to plan a fun summertime outing.
From concerts and comedy shows by some big names, to community festivals and skills workshops, there are so many ways to enjoy Baltimore.
Check them all out in our roundup of local events happening in September.
Maryland State Fair, ongoing through Sept. 7, Maryland State Fairgrounds in Timonium. Get your adrenaline pumping on some exciting rides, satiate your appetite with fair food, play carnival games, and enjoy live entertainment at the 144th Maryland State Fair. Read more in this Baltimore Fishbowl article.
August Wilson’s The Piano Lesson, ongoing through Sunday, September 28, Everyman Theatre. This award-winning American classic, presented as part of Baltimore’s August Wilson Celebration, opens August 31 with a special pay-what-you-choose performance.
Wild Water Splash Days, Monday, Sept. 1, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Maryland Zoo. Cool off with water slides, splash pads, bounce houses, and other fun at the Maryland Zoo over Labor Day weekend.
Picturing Mobility: Black Tourism and Leisure During the Jim Crow Era, Tuesday, Sept. 2 through Dec. 19, UMBC’s Albin O. Kuhn Library Gallery. Visit the exhibition curated by Elizabeth Patton, using artifacts from the first half of the 20th century to depict how Black Americans pursued leisure and travel in Jim Crow America with joy and as resistance. Read about the exhibition in this Baltimore Fishbowl article.
Glimmer in the Garden, Wednesday, Sept. 3, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., American Visionary Art Museum. Craft a glitzy garden leaf and enjoy cocktails in AVAM’s sculpture garden. This event is for ages 21 and up.
Mount Vernon Sing-Along, Thursday, Sept. 4, 7–8 p.m., Mt. Vernon Square–West. Opera Baltimore kicks off its 2025-2026 season with Fall for Opera, a free outdoor concert series! Free, family-friendly, and open to all, enjoy a community sing-along of “Va, pensiero” by Verdi, sung with friends, neighbors, and professional artists. Visit Opera Baltimore for information on the two more Fall for Opera outdoor concerts, taking place in Patterson Park on Friday, Sept. 5 at 6 p.m. and The Lot in Hamilton/Lauraville on Saturday, Sept. 6 at 5 p.m.
Mac DeMarco, Friday, Sept. 5, doors open at 7 p.m., event starts at 8 p.m., Lyric Baltimore. Canadian musician Mac DeMarco will perform in Baltimore, just weeks after the release of his sixth studio album, “Guitar.”
Sunset Jams: West Baltimore Mass Choir, Friday, Sept. 5, 5–8 p.m., Rash Field Park. Waterfront Partnership brings back the third year of its Sunset Jams series held every Friday through Oct. 24. Each week features a different Baltimore-based musician, and the opening night belongs to West Baltimore Mass Choir. Visit Waterfront Partnership to see the rest of the dates and lineup of performers. There are also food trucks and drink vendors.
Intro to Mosaics, Saturday, Sept. 6, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., American Visionary Art Museum. Artist Ali Mirsky will lead this introductory mosaics workshop. Participants will learn about mosaic substrates, glass, tools, glue and finishing. They will be able to create their own small mosaic to take home.
Benson Boone, Saturday, Sept. 6, doors open at 7 p.m., event begins at 8 p.m., CFG Bank Arena. Get ready to experience some Beautiful Things as Grammy nominee Benson Boone takes the stage in Baltimore as part of the North American run of his American Heart tour. He will be joined by special guest Elliot James Reay.
Mr. Trash Wheel Video Shoot, Saturday, Sept. 6, 3:30 p.m., Inner Harbor Amphitheater. Be an extra in Mr. Trash Wheel’s very first music video and help the Mr. Trash Wheel band (aka The Lost Pythons) look like real rock n’ roll stars! Learn the Mr. Trash Wheel song, wear your favorite googly-eyed gear, and get ready to party on film! Part of the Baltimore By Baltimore festival. Read more about the video shoot in this Baltimore Fishbowl article.
Maryland Rod & Reef Youth and Family Fishing Derby, Saturday, Sept. 6, noon–6 p.m., Port Covington Marina, 321 E. Cromwell Street. This is a free, family-friendly outdoor event featuring a youth fishing derby, live music, oyster tastings, local brews, and educational hands-on oyster restoration activities for all ages! For the derby, all experience levels welcome, and gear will be provided.
Wine in the Wilderness, Saturday, Sept. 6, 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m., Maryland Zoo. Grab a glass of wine and sip your way through scenic sections of the zoo at this 21+ event. Sip your way through scenic sections of the Zoo at Wine in the Wilderness, a 21+ event! Then kick back with your picnic blanket or lawn chair for some live music beneath twinkling tree lights.
Poppy, Saturday, Sept. 6, 8 p.m., Nevermore Hall. American singer Poppy, who broke onto the scene with her android performance art YouTube videos, is now better known for experimental pop music.
Mapping Culinary Roots & Rituals, Thursday, Sept. 11, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., BMA Lexington Market. Artist Spirit Adams will lead this workshop on culinary history and ritual. Attendees can sample items from Lexington Market vendors and take home a culinary map that showcases the cultural stories behind some of the market dishes.
Deftones, Thursday, Sept. 11, doors open at 5:30 p.m., event begins at 7 p.m., CFG Bank Arena. Alternative metal band Deftones are coming to Baltimore for their North American tour. They will be accompanied by special guests Idles and Barbarians of California.
Tony Hinchcliffe, Friday, Sept. 12, doors open at 6 p.m., event starts at 7 p.m., Lyric Baltimore. Comedian Tony Hinchcliffe is the creator and host of the stand-up comedy variety show podcast “Kill Tony.” He also participated in Netflix’s comedy roast of Tom Brady. Now, Hinchcliffe is coming to Baltimore, and he’s bringing the laughs.
Fells Point Oyster Fest, Friday, Sept. 12 through Sunday, Sept. 14, Broadway Square. Get ready to slurp! The Fells Point Oyster Fest is back with three days of live music, food and crafts, and fun for all ages.
Baltimore Book Festival, Sept. 13–14, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Waverly, between Greenmount and Barclay Avenues, from 30th to 32nd Streets. This is the 26th year of the festival, featuring an exciting lineup of local and regional authors, publishers, booksellers, and literary organizations. Event is free and open to the public, welcoming to all ages. There will be a special kick-off event on Friday, Sept. 12 at 6 p.m. at Peabody Heights Brewery. Read about it in this Baltimore Fishbowl article.
Baltimore Rhythm Festival, Saturday, Sept. 13, noon–6 p.m., Baltimore Montessori Public Charter School, 1600 Guilford Ave. Enjoy a day of dance, drums, and community at this festival featuring outdoor performances and workshops celebrating global rhythmic traditions and Baltimore’s rich legacy of drumming, dance, and community arts!
David Anthony, Saturday, Sept. 13, 2 p.m., Baltimore Center Stage. Bring the whole family for an unforgettable afternoon of jaw-dropping magic and side-splitting comedy hypnosis with international award-winning entertainer David Anthony.
Sunset Concert with The Old Part of Town, Saturday, Sept. 13, 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Star Bright Farm. Winding down the summer Sunset Concert series, Star Bright Farm welcomes back Baltimore-based roots/Americana band, The Old Part of Town. Food, Boordy Vineyards wine, and Diamondback Beer will be available for purchase at this kid-friendly, (leashed) dog-friendly event.
Fatal Fauna: Til Death Do Us Part, Saturday, Sept. 13, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., Maryland Zoo. Enjoy a delicious meal with a hint of intrigue at this wedding-themed murder mystery dinner party. Some of the zoo’s animal ambassadors will even make an appearance.
An Evening With Phil Rosenthal, Saturday, Sept. 13, doors open at 6 p.m., event starts at 7 p.m., Lyric Baltimore. You may know some of the works Phil Rosenthal has served as a creator and executive producer for, like “Everybody Loves Raymond” and “Somebody Feed Phil.” Now, you can join him for a moderated conversation and Q&A about his life, career, and more.
Adam Sandler, Saturday, Sept. 13, doors open at 6:30 p.m., event begins at 7:30 p.m., CFG Bank Arena. Looking for a new best friend? Adam Sandler has got your back. Visiting Baltimore as part of his “You’re My Best Friend Tour,” the actor, producer, musician, writer, and comedian will be performing live. The show is intended for mature audiences age 16 and older.
The Second Saturday S#!T Show feat. Rose Vineshank, Saturday, Sept. 13, doors and happy hour 7 p.m., show 8 p.m., Ottobar. Join host Mike Quindlen as he welcomes headliner Rose Vineshank; featured comedians Haywood Turnipseed Jr., Teddy K, Kurt Ryan, and Bam Jacobs; and special guest Mike Gray.
Please Don’t Destroy: Live!, Sunday, Sept. 14, doors open at 5 p.m. and 8 p.m., shows at 6 p.m. and 8:30 p.m., Baltimore Soundstage. You might know the comedy group Please Don’t Destroy for their sketches on Saturday Night Live,” where they were hired as writers in 2021. Or maybe you’ve seen their comedy adventure movie “Please Don’t Destroy: The Treasure of Foggy Mountain.” Whether you’re a longtime fan or just learning about them, here’s your chance to see them perform live in Baltimore.
Hispanic Heritage Month Performance, Thursday, Sept. 18, 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Walters Art Museum. DC-born and Baltimore-based band SOROCHE will perform cumbias from various Latin American countries.
Bmore Historic, Friday, Sept. 19, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Baltimore Museum of Industry. Scholars, students, professionals and volunteers will gather for a day of learning and teaching about public history, historic preservation and cultural heritage in the Baltimore region. This “unconference” organized by Baltimore Heritage and volunteers will feature thoughtful conversations and hands-on skillbuilding rather than academic papers and slideshows.
Kali Uchis, Friday, Sept. 19, doors open at 6 p.m., event begins at 7 p.m., CFG Bank Arena. Baltimore is one of 25 cities on the North American run of Grammy award-winning artist Kali Uchis’ “The Sincerely Tour.” Uchis released her fifth studio album, “Sincerely,” in May 2025.
Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration, Saturday, Sept. 20, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Maryland Zoo. Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Latin American folkloric dance groups, zoo animals, vendors, and more.
Trifecta Food Truck & Music Festival, Saturday, Sept. 20, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Maryland State Fairgrounds. Maryland’s largest food truck festival returns for its eighth year with 12 bands, two main stages, and more than 30 food trucks.
Mortified Back to School, Saturday, Sept. 20, 7 p.m., Creative Alliance. Adults will share their embrassaing teenage diary entries, poems, love letters, lyrics, and locker notes to a room full of strangers in this back-to-school edition of “Mortified.”
Black Earth Rising Closing Performance, Sunday, Sept. 21, 2 p.m. to 3:45 p.m., Baltimore Museum of Art. Jamal R. Moore and a quintet of musicians will perform Ma’at Nadjartat Nun, which was composed for the Black Earth Rising exhibition.
Cinderella, Tuesday, Sept. 23, doors open at 6 p.m., event starts at 7 p.m., Lyric Baltimore. Watch the beloved tale of “Cinderella” brought to life by the World Ballet Company.
X & Los Lobos, Wednesday, Sept. 24, doors open at 7 p.m., event starts at 8 p.m., Lyric Baltimore. Two Los Angeles bands, X and Los Lobos, will share their stage on their tour celebrating 99 years of rock ‘n roll.
Cat Kid Comic Club: The Musical, Friday, Sept. 26 through Sunday, Sept. 28, Baltimore Center Stage. This hilarious musical adaptation of Dav Pilkey’s Dog Man spin-off series, Cat Kid Comic Club, is written by Kevin Del Aguila and Brad Alexander – the team that brought you DOG MAN: THE MUSICAL!
Preserving the Souls of Animals, Friday, Sept. 26, 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., Walters Art Museum. To mark the opening weekend of “Soulful Creatures: Animal Mummies in Ancient Egypt,” come out to a lecture by Divya Anantharaman, an artist and taxidermist, and Colby Bieschke, Manager of Nature Camps and Summer Camp Director at Irvine Nature Center. Patrons who stay for the public reception can enjoy Egyptian street food from Koshary Corner.
Wine & Dinos, Friday, Sept. 26, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., Maryland Science Center. Sample scientifically satisfying snack and wine pairings and have a drink with the extinct as you enjoy an exclusive look at the Maryland Science Center after dark.
Lauraville Fair, Saturday, Sept. 27, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., 4100 Harford Road. Gather with community members, shop local vendors, and enjoy live entertainment at the 39th Annual Lauraville Fair.
Pigtown Festival, Saturday, Sept. 27, 12 p.m. to 8 p.m., Pigtown Main Street. The Pigtown Festival celebrates its 23rd year with pig races, live music, food, drinks, more than 70 arts and crafts vendors, and a kid zone.
Kinetic Cardboard, Saturday, Sept. 27, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., American Visionary Art Museum. Artist Alex Vernon will lead this workshop on creating your very own cardboard automata. No previous experience is needed. The workshop is recommended for adults and children ages 10 and up.
United We Dance: The Ultimate Rave Experience, Saturday, Sept. 27, doors 8 p.m., show 9 p.m., Baltimore Soundstage. Experience the energy of a music festival at this 18+ event, featuring the best of electronic music, past and present.
The Witcher in Concert, Sunday, Sept. 28, doors open at 6:30 p.m., event starts at 7:30 p.m., Lyric Baltimore. Fans of “The Witcher” video game series — including “The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt,” which is marking its 10th anniversary — can hear the game soundtrack performed live. The live orchestra performance, will feature special appearances by Polish folk metal band Percival, who were the original co-composers of the game’s soundtrack.
Helping Up Mission 140th Anniversary Celebration, Sunday, Sept. 28, 12:30–3:30 p.m., HUM Recovery Park, 1100 E. Baltimore Street. Helping Up Mission has helped people overcome addiction, homelessness, and poverty for 140 years, and this celebration honors alumni of its programs and the people who have helped them through it.
Flavors of Maryland, Monday, Sept. 29, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., Gertrude’s at the Baltimore Museum of Art. TasteWise Kids’ signature farm-to-table event will spotlight local farmers as they collaborate with the chefs to create dishes that represent the diversity of cultures and ingredients that make Maryland a foodie paradise.
