Kick off your summer with some family fun that’s totally free in the Maryland area. From festivals to summer reading events and concerts to crafts, you are sure to find something for everyone in your family to enjoy during the month of June. Check out the list below of events from Baltimore to Annapolis and there will be no reason for the kids to be bored once summer vacation begins.
1 Thursday
1 ThursdayAnnapolis Greek Festival
June 1-4. Greek dance performers, cuisine, music and more. Thurs., 4-10pm; Fri.-Sat., 11am-11pm; Sun., 11am-7pm. Free. Saints Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church, Annapolis. 410-573-2072, annapolisgreekfestival.org
College 101: College Applications Made Easy
In-depth workshop on the college admissions process from transcript evaluation to application completion. For juniors and seniors. Free. 7-8pm. Laurel Library. 301-776-6790, pgcmls.info
2 Friday
First Free Friday
Museum is open and free to the public. Live music and dancing. Free. 5-8pm. Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons. 410-326-2042, calvertmarinemuseum.com
Frederick Festival of the Arts
June 2-4. Juried fine arts festival featuring over 110 artists from across the country, live entertainment, artist demonstrations, children’s activities, food and more. Free. Fri., 7-9pm; Sat., 10am-6pm; Sun., 11am-5pm. Carroll Creek Linear Park, Frederick. Frederickartscouncil.org
Friday Night Summer Concert Series
Fridays, June 2-Aug. 25. Local talent performs. Beer and wine garden, visits from participating restaurants. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Free. 7-8:30pm. Annapolis Towne Center. visitatc.com
3 Saturday
Strawberry Festival
Celebration of all things strawberry with crafts, demonstrations, strawberry wine, shortcake and children’s and adults’ entertainment. Sponsored by the Anne Arundel County Historical Society. Free. 10am-4pm. Benson-Hammond House, Linthicum. aachs.org
Cape St. Claire Strawberry Festival
Parade, music, food, games, contests, children’s activities, live demonstrations, beer garden and strawberries in every form. Free admission. 10am-7pm. Cape St. Claire Firehouse, Cape St. Claire. Cscstrawberryfestival.com
Community Family Day
Music, crafts, kid’s games and more. Free. Noon-4pm. Downs Park, Pasadena. facebook.com/FriendsOfDownsParkInc
4 Sunday
Children’s Day on the Farm
A celebration of Southern Maryland’s rich agricultural heritage. Food, arts, crafts, children’s activities, demonstrations and more. Free. 10am-5pm. Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum, St. Leonard. 410-586-8501, jefpat.org
Free Family Sunday
Create a craft with family. Materials provided. Free. 2-5pm. Baltimore Museum of Art. 443-573-1700, artbma.org
‘Moana’
Watch “Moana” on the Plaza screen. Rated PG. Bring chairs. Free. 6pm. National Harbor. Nationalharbor.com
Paint Annapolis
June 4-11. Outdoor painting competition in which painters from across the country create works depicting Annapolis’s architecture and atmosphere. Free. See website for event schedule. Venues throughout Annapolis. mdfedart.com/paintannapolis2017
5 Monday
Family Zumba
Fun and easy to follow dance moves to upbeat music for the whole family. Ages 5 and older. Free. 6:30-7:30pm. Sasscer Field, Upper Marlboro. 301-446-6800, pgparks.com/page70685.aspx
6 Tuesday
Sea Squirts
Discover music through songs, stories and special activities. 1-3 years. Free. 10am. Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons. Calvertmarinemuseum.com
7 Wednesday
Lunchtime Lawn Concert
Listen to some of the area’s top blues and big band musicians. Bring a bagged lunch or picnic basket. Free. Noon. Darnall’s Chance House Museum, Upper Marlboro. 301-952-8010, history. Pgparks.com
8 Thursday
Art on the Avenue Block Party
Block party held in conjunction with Paint Annapolis. Food, artists, drinks, vendors and more. 4-8pm. Free. State Circle, Annapolis. facebook.com/events/514007378989212
9 Friday
Music Together Demo Class
Program teaches music and movement to preschoolers and their caregivers. Registration required. Free. 11-11:35am. Severna Park Community Center. musictogetherchesapeake.com
Summer Social
Live music by Loose Ties, food, children’s activities and more on the waterfront. Second Friday of every month through August. Free. 5-8pm. West Shore Park, Baltimore. 410-243-3790, waterfrontpartnership.org
10 Saturday
Kids’ Fishing Day
Learn how to cast a rod, identify types of fish and enjoy the experience of fishing. Fishing equipment will be provided. Registration required. Free. 8:30 or 10am. Patuxent National Wildlife Visitor Center, Laurel. fws.gov/refuge/Patuxent
End Hunger Dragon Boat Festival
Boat race, local vendors and more to raise money and awareness for hunger in the community. Free to attend. 9am-4pm. Boardwalk, North Beach. endhungercalvert.org/dragonboat
Insect Safari
Learn about all kinds of insects and go on an insect hike. Free. 10am. Holt Park, Baltimore. 410-887-5307, overleafrc.com/programs/holtpark
Maryland Traditions Folklife Festival
A celebration of traditional arts, music, crafts, and foods. Free. Noon-7pm. Creative Alliance, Baltimore. msac.org/folklife-festival
Feast of St Anthony Italian Festival
June 10-11. Italian food, wine, beer, vendors, art display, bingo, bocce tournament, children’s activities and more. Free. Sat., noon-8pm; Sun., 11am-7pm. Exeter and Stiles streets, Little Italy, Baltimore. promotioncenterforlittleitaly.org/calendario.html
13 Tuesday
Time Traveling Story Time
Story time that will transport children back in time and activities based around the story’s setting. Free. 10-11am. Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum, St. Leonard. 410-586-8501, jefpat.org
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