Schools out, which means you can take the whole family for a day of fun at these Maryland festivals. Events range from celebrating Independence Day in Pasadena with live music and food to enjoying arts and entertainment in downtown Annapolis.
Forklift First Friday: July Edition
July 5, 5-8 p.m.
Reuse Warehouse Store
4671 Tanglewood Drive, Edmonston, MD 20781
The Community Forklift reuse warehouse stays open late for live music, food and drink, local artists and vendors, discounts on home goods and building materials and donations.
Free | communityforklift.org
Freedom Fest
July 5-7, registration 6 p.m. Friday; last event 7 p.m. Sunday
Redemption House Life Center
502 Victory Way, Pasadena, MD 21122
Fourth of July bash with live music, food, worship and Christian programming including a family celebration cookout, children’s and youth ministry and child care.
Free | rhlc.us
First Sunday Arts Festival
July 7, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
West Street
Downtown Annapolis
The Inner West Street Association presents shopping from 100+ vendors, live entertainment and dining along West Street in downtown historic Annapolis.
Free | innerweststreetannapolis.com
Wine & Slow Jams: The Ultimate R&B Festival
July 13, 3-10 p.m.
Prince George’s Stadium | 4101 Crain Highway, Bowie, MD 20716
A summer R&B fest including food, games and celebrity guests; rain date July 14 2-9 p.m.
$50-$160 | wineandslowjams.com
