Things to Do Near Baltimore — Carroll & Frederick Counties
The good stuff doesn't stop at the Beltway. Carroll County, Frederick, and the surrounding towns run their own breweries, music venues, and festivals worth the drive — Frederick in particular has a downtown bar-and-dining scene that holds its own. We track these so you can find the nights out beyond the city.
Fri, Aug 7· 6pm-9pm
Live Music - Curtis
📍 Brewery Fire
Sat, Aug 8· 5pm-close
Live Music - Makai
📍 Brewery Fire
Sun, Aug 9
Crab Feast
📍 Milkhouse Brewery
Mon, Aug 10· 10:00am-11:00am
Exploring the Early Days of Israel Through Song
📍 The Associated: Jewish Federation
Tue, Aug 11· 7:30pm
Trivia Tuesdays
📍 Dave & Buster's Baltimore - White Marsh
Wed, Aug 12
Perfect Liars Club
📍 DC Improv Comedy Club
Thu, Aug 13· 5:30pm-7:00pm
Denise Johnson Playground - Playground Tour
📍 Baltimore Family Alliance
Fri, Aug 14
Open Mic
📍 Brewery Fire
Sun, Aug 16· 1pm
Sunday Bingo
📍 Brewery Fire
Sun, Aug 16· 11:00am-2:00pm
4th Annual JWV 167 Military and Veterans Cookout
📍 The Associated: Jewish Federation
Tue, Aug 18· 7:30pm
Trivia Tuesdays
📍 Dave & Buster's Baltimore - White Marsh
Thu, Aug 20· 5:30pm-7:00pm
Unity Park - Playground Tour
📍 Baltimore Family Alliance
Fri, Aug 21· 6pm-9pm
Live Music - Between Sundays
📍 Brewery Fire
Sat, Aug 22· 10am-6pm
Pick Your Own Apples
📍 Gaver Farm
Sat, Aug 22· 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Apple picking season opens at Gaver Farm with pick-your-own apple orchards
📍 Gaver Farm
Fri, Aug 28· 4pm-8pm
Artist Closing Reception: Tony Amato
📍 Milkhouse Brewery
Sat, Aug 29
Star Gazing on the Farm
📍 Milkhouse Brewery
Fri, Sep 4· 10:00am-6:00pm
Sunflower Festival
📍 Gaver Farm
Fri, Sep 4· 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Fall Fun Festival opens at Gaver Farm with pumpkin patch and family activities
📍 Gaver Farm
Fri, Sep 4· 10:00am-6:00pm
Fall Fun Festival
📍 Gaver Farm
Fri, Sep 4· 10am-6pm
School Field Trips
📍 Gaver Farm
Sat, Sep 5· 11:30am-1:00pm
Pops in the Park at Downs Park
📍 Baltimore Magazine Events
Sun, Sep 6· 5:00pm-7:15pm
Pops in the Park at Quiet Waters Park
📍 Baltimore Magazine Events
Sat, Sep 12· 10:00am-6:00pm
Military and First Responders Appreciation Weekend
📍 Gaver Farm
Sun, Sep 13
Micro-Wrestling Federation Returns
📍 Frey's Farm
Sun, Sep 27
CycloCross Race
📍 Frey's Farm
Wed, Sep 30· Weekends in October
Fall Festival Days
📍 Chapel Hills Farm & Nursery
Sat, Nov 21· 9:00am-5:00pm
Christmas Preview Week
📍 Gaver Farm
Sat, Nov 21· 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Christmas season at Gaver Farm with holiday activities and experiences
📍 Gaver Farm
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