It’s been a hot and humid week for Baltimore, so why not cool off with some entertaining events this weekend.
Weather-permitting, the rescheduled Harbor Splash is slated to take place this weekend, where about 200 participants will jump into the Inner Harbor.
Plus, enjoy not one but two tributes to Grateful Dead.
There’s plenty to see and do in Baltimore. Check it all out in our weekend events roundup:
Remember the Titans, Thursday, July 17, film begins at 8:30 p.m., American Visionary Art Museum. AVAM’s “Flicks from the Hill” film series continues this week with a showing of the 2000 movie “Remember the Titans.” Plus, participate in a free foam finger-decorating workshop before the movie. Read more about the other films that will be part of the series this month in this Baltimore Fishbowl article.
Music Under the Dome: Grateful Dead, Friday, July 18, showtimes at 8 p.m. and 9 p.m., Maryland Science Center. Enjoy the music of Grateful Dead alongside stunning visuals under the dome of the Maryland Science Center’s planetarium.
The Grateful Allman Band Experience, Friday, July 18, doors 7:30 p.m., show 8:30 p.m., Baltimore Soundstage. Experience the sounds of the Grateful Dead, Allman Brothers Band, and The Band, performed by an all-star lineup of mid-Atlantic regional musicians.
Pee-Wee’s Big Adventure, Friday, July 18, 8 p.m., Creative Alliance. Enjoy an interactive movie night with this showing of “Pee-Wee’s Big Adventure.” Attendees can mingle starting at 7 p.m., and then enjoy the film beginning at 8 p.m. Jennifer Marsh and Heather Keating will host the 21+ event. Prizes will be awarded for the most Pee-wee attire.
Harbor Splash, Saturday, July 19, 9 a.m., Bond Street Wharf in Fells Point. Originally set to take place in June, the Harbor Splash had to be rescheduled to July 19 due to water quality concerns after heavy rain. As of publication, the splash is slated to take place Saturday, but be sure to check in with the Waterfront Partnership of Baltimore for any updates about the event as Baltimore is experiencing a particularly rainy week.
Christmas in July, Saturday, July 19, 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., B&O Railroad Museum. It’s never too early to get in the Christmas spirit, right? Celebrate in July by sipping on frozen hot chocolate, decorating a Christmas stocking, making a snow globe, snapping a photo with Santa, and riding the Polar Express.
Wild Water Splash Days, Saturday, July 19, and Sunday, July 20, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Maryland Zoo. Enjoy water slides, splash pads, and bounce houses. Plus, watch the zoo’s animal residents cool off and make a splash. Attendees are advised to wear swim gear and bring a towel.
Children’s Entrepreneur Market Maryland, Sunday, July 20, 12 p.m. to 3 p.m., The Greene Turtle Canton. Visit this farmer’s market run entirely by kids, where you can shop goods from local “kidpreneurs.” Kids eat free and proceeds will support the American Heart Association.
