Baltimore & Maryland Events Guide: The Best Things to Do in August 2026
August in Baltimore means one thing: hot pavement, hotter crab feasts, and a jam-packed calendar of concerts, festivals, and end-of-summer celebrations. Whether you're a lifelong local or new to the neighborhood, here are the most important events happening across Baltimore and Maryland this August, perfect for planning your last few weekends of summer.
FREE MISS TWIST 2026
Come enjoy free Miss Twist Ice Cream, yard games, raffles and more. All friends, family & neighbors welcome! RSVPs are encouraged, but not required, so feel free to swing by! We will see you there!
1433 E Fort AveBaltimore, MD
Saturday, August 22 • 1 PM - 3 PM
1. BTS: World Tour 2026
Description: Global K-pop superstars BTS bring their World Tour to Baltimore for two nights, with the city's ARMY community hosting pre-concert parties, karaoke nights, and meetups all week long.
Date: August 10–11, 2026
Time: 8:00 PM
Location: M&T Bank Stadium, 1101 Russell St, Baltimore, MD 21230
2. Bryan Adams Live
Description: Rock legend Bryan Adams performs live as part of his 2026 tour, bringing decades of hits to downtown Baltimore's premier arena.
Date: August 9, 2026
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: CFG Bank Arena, Baltimore, MD
3. Ranger Boom Baltimore
Description: A convention for Power Rangers fans featuring cosplay, panels, vendors, and appearances from franchise stars including Justin Nimmo, Kevin Duhaney, and Andrew Gray.
Date: August 8, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Location: Lord Baltimore Hotel, Baltimore, MD
4. Zoo Splash Days at The Maryland Zoo
Description: Beat the heat with water slides, splash pads, bounce houses, and frozen treats while learning how the zoo's animals stay cool in the summer heat.
Date: August 8–9, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Location: The Maryland Zoo, Druid Hill Park, Baltimore, MD
5. Orioles vs. Yankees at Camden Yards
Description: One of baseball's biggest rivalries returns to Camden Yards as the Orioles take on the New York Yankees in a marquee late-summer matchup.
Date: August 18, 2026
Time: 6:35 PM
Location: Oriole Park at Camden Yards, 333 W Camden St, Baltimore, MD
6. Bingo at the Zoo
Description: An adults-only (18+) night of bingo on the Mansion House Porch, with over 20 prize baskets up for grabs, each valued at $100 or more.
Date: August 28, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Location: Mansion House Porch, The Maryland Zoo, Baltimore, MD
7. Subscape 2026
Description: Baltimore's free, all-ages DIY music festival returns for its third year, spotlighting the city's underground hardcore, indie, punk, and metal scenes across two venues.
Date: August 28–30, 2026
Time: All day (times vary by venue)
Location: Current Space and Le Mondo, Baltimore, MD
8. Breakfast with the Rhinos
Description: Start your Saturday with an al fresco, buffet-style breakfast alongside the zoo's rhinos, hosted by the keepers who care for them.
Date: August 29, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Location: Watering Hole, The Maryland Zoo, Baltimore, MD
9. Carroll County Kidz Funfest
Description: An end-of-summer festival packed with a scavenger hunt, live entertainment, sports, and artisan demos for the whole family.
Date: August 15, 2026
Time: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Location: Carroll County Farm Museum, Westminster, MD
10. Carroll County Renaissance Faire
Description: Step into a world of knights, jousting, and fantasy at this two-day Renaissance faire held at the Carroll County Agriculture Center.
Date: August 15–16, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM (Sat), 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Sun)
Location: Carroll County Agriculture Center, Westminster, MD
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Whether you're settling into a new home in South Baltimore or have called the 21230 area code home for years, August is the perfect month to get out and enjoy everything the region has to offer. Check back next month for more local events and neighborhood highlights.