Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, Annapolis, MD

This annual fundraiser for the Maryland Zoo features live music, craft vendors and animals, of course, but the main...

This annual fundraiser for the Maryland Zoo features live music, craft vendors and animals, of course, but the main attraction is the beer. Over 20 local breweries contribute, so there's plenty of selection. Tickets include zoo admission and 10 beer tickets. Blankets and chairs are permitted, but leave your picnic baskets, four-legged friends, coolers and pop-up tents at home.

Hours: Sat, May 26, 2012: 1pm - 7pm Sun, May 27, 2012: 1pm - 7pm

Baltimore boasts a population that's ethnically and culturally diverse, and this series of festivals celebrate the...

Baltimore boasts a population that's ethnically and culturally diverse, and this series of festivals celebrate the heritages of the many different groups that make up the city. These enticing festivals introduce visitors to ethnic foods, traditions, art, clothing and more. Among the associated events are the Polish Festival, St. Nicholas Greek Folk Festival, LatinoFest, African American Heritage Festival, Korean American Festival and many others.

Hours: Thu, Jun 7, 2012: 11am - 11pm Fri, Jun 8, 2012: 11am - 11pm Sat, Jun 9, 2012: 11am - 11pm Sun, Jun 10, 2012: 12:30pm - 10pm Sat, Jun 23, 2012: Noon - 10pm Sun, Jun 24, 2012: Noon - 9pm Sat, Jul 7, 2012: Noon - 10pm Sun, Jul 8, 2012: Noon - 9pm Fri, Jul 13, 2012: 4pm - 9pm Sat, Jul 14, 2012: Noon - 9pm Sun, Jul 15, 2012: Noon - 9pm Sat, Aug 4, 2012: Noon - 9pm Sun, Aug 5, 2012: Noon - 9pm Sat, Sep 8, 2012: Noon - 9pm Sun, Sep 9, 2012: Noon - 7pm Fri, Oct 19, 2012: 11am - 9pm Sat, Oct 20, 2012: Noon - 9pm Sun, Oct 21, 2012: Noon - 6pm

One of the best ways to celebrate the 4th in Baltimore is watching this spectacular fireworks show in the Inner Harbor....

One of the best ways to celebrate the 4th in Baltimore is watching this spectacular fireworks show in the Inner Harbor. Live entertainment kicks off in the Inner Harbor Amphitheatre at noon, but you can spot the fireworks from several different spots in the city. Or for a different point of view, watch them from the Top of the World Observation Level.

Hours: Wed, Jul 4, 2012: 2pm - 10pm

For folks who love gourmet dining but not the price tags, restaurant week is a sweet deal. Over 50 participating...

For folks who love gourmet dining but not the price tags, restaurant week is a sweet deal. Over 50 participating eateries offer prix-fixe meals for $15-30. Among these restaurants are Brighton's, Lebanese Taverna, McCormick & Schmick's and Ruth's Chris Steakhouse. Take advantage of this affordable opportunity to try something new!

Hours: Event times vary; call for details Fri, Jul 27, 2012 Sat, Jul 28, 2012 Sun, Jul 29, 2012 Mon, Jul 30, 2012 Tue, Jul 31, 2012 Wed, Aug 1, 2012 Thu, Aug 2, 2012 Fri, Aug 3, 2012 Sat, Aug 4, 2012 Sun, Aug 5, 2012 January 2013

One of Baltimore's top cultural attractions, the BSO has delighted the community since 1916. Past concerts have ...

One of Baltimore's top cultural attractions, the BSO has delighted the community since 1916. Past concerts have included BSO Rocks with the Music of Led Zeppelin and the Gala Celebration Concert with Yo-Yo Ma . Other exciting events are the BSO Kids Family Concerts and the Holiday Spectacular with dancing, singing and colorful costumes.

Hours: Thu, Sep 13, 2012: 8pm Fri, Sep 14, 2012: 8pm Sat, Sep 15, 2012: 8:30pm Wed, Sep 19, 2012: 7pm Thu, Sep 20, 2012: 8pm Fri, Sep 21, 2012: 8pm Sat, Sep 22, 2012: 8pm Fri, Sep 28, 2012: 8pm Sat, Sep 29, 2012: 8pm Sun, Sep 30, 2012: 3pm Thu, Oct 4, 2012: 8pm Sat, Oct 6, 2012: 8pm Thu, Oct 11, 2012: 8pm Fri, Oct 12, 2012: 8pm Sat, Oct 13, 2012: 8pm Sun, Oct 14, 2012: 8pm Tue, Oct 16, 2012: 8pm Fri, Oct 19, 2012: 8pm Sat, Oct 20, 2012: 8pm Sun, Oct 21, 2012: 3pm Fri, Oct 26, 2012: 8pm Sat, Oct 27, 2012: 8pm Sun, Oct 28, 2012: 3pm Tue, Oct 30, 2012: 8pm Wed, Oct 31, 2012: 10:30am Thu, Nov 1, 2012: 10:30am, 11:30am Sat, Nov 3, 2012: 11am, 8pm Thu, Nov 8, 2012: 8pm Fri, Nov 9, 2012: 7:30pm, 8:15pm Sun, Nov 11, 2012: 3pm Tue, Nov 13, 2012: 8pm Thu, Nov 15, 2012: 8pm Fri, Nov 16, 2012: 8pm Sat, Nov 17, 2012: 8pm Fri, Nov 23, 2012: 8pm Sat, Nov 24, 2012: 8pm Sun, Nov 25, 2012: 3pm Tue, Nov 27, 2012: 8pm Thu, Nov 29, 2012: 8pm Fri, Nov 30, 2012: 8pm Wed, Dec 5, 2012: 10am, 11:30am Fri, Dec 7, 2012: 10am, 11:30am, 7:30pm Sat, Dec 8, 2012: 11am, 7:30pm Wed, Dec 12, 2012: 8pm Thu, Dec 13, 2012: 2pm Fri, Dec 14, 2012: 2pm, 7:30pm Sat, Dec 15, 2012: 2pm, 7:30pm Sun, Dec 16, 2012: 2pm Fri, Dec 21, 2012: 2pm, 7:30pm Sat, Dec 22, 2012: 2pm, 7:30pm Mon, Dec 31, 2012: 7pm, 10pm Fri, Jan 11, 2013: 8pm Sat, Jan 12, 2013: 8pm Sun, Jan 13, 2013: 3pm Tue, Jan 15, 2013: 8pm Thu, Jan 17, 2013: 8pm Fri, Jan 18, 2013: 8pm, 8:15pm Sat, Jan 19, 2013: 7pm Sun, Jan 20, 2013: 3pm Thu, Jan 24, 2013: 8pm Fri, Jan 25, 2013: 8pm Sat, Jan 26, 2013: 3pm, 8pm Sun, Jan 27, 2013: 3pm Thu, Jan 31, 2013: 8pm Fri, Feb 1, 2013: 8pm Sat, Feb 2, 2013: 8pm Thu, Feb 7, 2013: 8pm Fri, Feb 8, 2013: 8pm Sat, Feb 9, 2013: 8pm Thu, Feb 14, 2013: 8pm Fri, Feb 15, 2013: 8pm Sat, Feb 16, 2013: 8pm Sun, Feb 17, 2013: 3pm Thu, Feb 21, 2013: 8pm Fri, Feb 22, 2013: 8pm Sat, Feb 23, 2013: 8pm Sun, Feb 24, 2013: 3pm Wed, Feb 27, 2013: 10am, 11:30am Thu, Feb 28, 2013: 8pm Fri, Mar 1, 2013: 10am, 11:30am, 8pm Sat, Mar 2, 2013: 11am, 8pm Sun, Mar 3, 2013: 3pm Thu, Mar 7, 2013: 8pm Fri, Mar 8, 2013: 8pm Sat, Mar 9, 2013: 8pm Thu, Mar 14, 2013: 8pm Fri, Mar 15, 2013: 8:15pm Sat, Mar 16, 2013: 7pm Sun, Mar 17, 2013: 3pm Tue, Mar 19, 2013: 8pm Fri, Mar 22, 2013: 8pm Sat, Mar 23, 2013: 8pm Sun, Mar 24, 2013: 3pm Fri, Apr 5, 2013: 10am, 11:30am, 7pm Sat, Apr 6, 2013: 11am, 3pm Thu, Apr 11, 2013: 10am, 11:30am, 8pm Fri, Apr 12, 2013: 10am, 8pm Sat, Apr 13, 2013: 8pm Sun, Apr 14, 2013: 3pm Tue, Apr 16, 2013: 8pm Thu, Apr 18, 2013: 8pm Fri, Apr 19, 2013: 8:15pm Sat, Apr 20, 2013: 7pm Sun, Apr 21, 2013: 3pm Thu, Apr 25, 2013: 8pm Fri, Apr 26, 2013: 8pm Sat, Apr 27, 2013: 8pm Thu, May 2, 2013: 8pm Sat, May 4, 2013: 8pm Fri, May 10, 2013: 8pm Sat, May 11, 2013: 8pm Sun, May 12, 2013: 3pm Thu, May 23, 2013: 8pm Fri, May 24, 2013: 8pm Sat, May 25, 2013: 8pm Thu, May 30, 2013: 8pm Fri, May 31, 2013: 8pm Sat, Jun 1, 2013: 8pm Sun, Jun 2, 2013: 3pm Thu, Jun 6, 2013: 8pm Fri, Jun 7, 2013: 8pm Sat, Jun 8, 2013: 8pm Sun, Jun 9, 2013: 3pm Thu, Jun 13, 2013: 8pm Fri, Jun 14, 2013: 8pm Sat, Jun 15, 2013: 8pm Sun, Jun 16, 2013: 3pm

Every December, crowds gather at Mount Vernon Park for the lighting of Baltimore's Washington Monument. Live music,...

Every December, crowds gather at Mount Vernon Park for the lighting of Baltimore's Washington Monument. Live music, family friendly entertainment and refreshments add to the appeal, and at the end of the ceremony, there's a fireworks show set to music.

Hours: December 2012

A great way to spend a Sunday afternoon, this relaxed festival showcases the talent of local jazz and blues bands and...

A great way to spend a Sunday afternoon, this relaxed festival showcases the talent of local jazz and blues bands and offers an opportunity to see Federal Hill, one of Baltimore's fine, historic neighborhoods. Vendors selling antiques, arts and crafts, jewelry and other one-of-a-kind souvenirs provide an additional draw, and the Little Ones Lane is a perfect diversion for the kids.

Hours: Sun, Jun 3, 2012: 11am - 7pm

Federal Hill's most popular festival features 15 bands on three stages. Vendors selling everything from art and crafts...

Federal Hill's most popular festival features 15 bands on three stages. Vendors selling everything from art and crafts to toys, jewelry and accessories fill the street, and tasty snacks and beverages are sold on site. Hands-on children's activities make this festival especially appealing for families.

Hours: Sun, Sep 30, 2012: 11am - 7pm

At this creative events, contestants race homemade vehicles and floating vessels, dubbed "kinetic scuptures."...

At this creative events, contestants race homemade vehicles and floating vessels, dubbed "kinetic scuptures." These creations are a sight to behold and many participants and spectators wear costumes. Memorable entries in the competition have included a floating "English Breakfast" occupied by Wallace and Gromit and the award-winning KinetiNautilus.

Hours: Event times vary; call for details Sat, May 4, 2013

This event has been going on for more than 30 years, and it has become one of the most popular. Locals welcome the fall...

This event has been going on for more than 30 years, and it has become one of the most popular. Locals welcome the fall each October with tons of food and drink (two big parking lots are transformed into beer gardens) along with shopping and entertainment. Local arts and crafts are for sale, and several local artists put on exhibitions. Musical performances, activities for the kids and carnival rides add to the festive atmosphere.

Hours: Sat, Oct 6, 2012: 11am - 7pm Sun, Oct 7, 2012: 11am - 7pm