Soak up the final weekend of this year’s Maryland State Fair; listen to concerts by musicians Benson Boone, Mac DeMarco, and Poppy; and serve as an extra in a Mr. Trash Wheel music video.
Check it all out in our weekend events roundup:
Maryland State Fair Final Weekend, Thursday, Sept. 4, through Sunday, 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.
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.
