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Your Weekend Guide: Dinosaurs, Bluegrass and a Shen Yun Spectacle

From Dino Day at the Science Center to the Baltimore Old Time Music Festival, here’s how to fill the next two days.

By Baltimore Things-to-do Desk · Published July 24, 2026

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If you are looking for something to do this weekend, Baltimore has you covered. The city is hosting a mix of family-friendly activities, live music and cultural performances that should appeal to just about everyone.

Family Fun and the Great Outdoors

Saturday is packed with events for kids and adults alike. The Maryland Science Center is holding Dino Day from noon to 4 p.m., giving young paleontologists a chance to get up close with prehistoric life. At the same time, Bubble Days takes over Light Street from noon to 4 p.m., expect giant bubbles and smiles all around.

For those looking to burn off some energy, the Earth Day 5K & Fun Run happens at Patterson Park from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. It is a solid way to start the morning before the farmers' markets open. The 32nd Street Farmers' Market in Waverly runs Saturdays from 7 a.m. to noon, and the Baltimore Farmers' Market is open Sundays from 7 a.m. to noon at its usual location under the Jones Falls Expressway.

Live Music and Stage Shows

Music lovers have several options Saturday night. Phil Wickham plays the Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena at 7 p.m. Over at Lyric Baltimore, Orchestra Noir starts at 8 p.m. And if you prefer indie rock, An Evening With Band of Horses is at Nevermore Hall, also at 8 p.m.

The Baltimore Old Time Music Festival runs Friday (5 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.) and Saturday (10 a.m. to 11 p.m.) at the Baltimore Museum of Industry. It is a two-day celebration of folk and roots music that has become a spring staple.

On the cultural side, Shen Yun performs at the Hippodrome Theatre on both Saturday and Sunday. The show features classical Chinese dance and music in a colorful production. On Sunday morning, the Red Shoe Shuffle charity run/walk starts at 8:30 a.m. at Ronald McDonald House Charities Maryland.

Whatever you choose, get out there and enjoy the weekend.

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