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🍂 Seasonal Events Guide

Maryland Seasonal Family Events — All Year Round

Every season in Maryland brings its own magic — spring cherry blossoms in DC, summer crab feasts on the Chesapeake, fall corn mazes and apple orchards across the countryside, and winter holiday light shows that transform the state into a winter wonderland. Maryland families have something spectacular to look forward to every single month.

🌸 Spring Events in Maryland

Maryland springs are spectacular. Washington DC's National Cherry Blossom Festival runs late March through April drawing millions of visitors to the Tidal Basin for peak bloom viewing — completely free. The Maryland Sheep & Wool Festival in Howard County in May is one of the largest fiber arts festivals in the world. The Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore is the second jewel of horse racing's Triple Crown, held every May. The Maryland Film Festival in Baltimore celebrates independent cinema every May. Spring u-pick strawberry season begins at Maryland farms in late May — Larriland Farm and Butler's Orchard are favorites.

☀️ Summer Events in Maryland

Maryland summers revolve around the Chesapeake Bay. Blue crab season peaks in August and September when the crabs are heaviest and sweetest. Ocean City's boardwalk is at full vibrancy from Memorial Day through Labor Day. The Smithsonian Folklife Festival on the National Mall runs two free weeks in late June and early July. Baltimore's Inner Harbor Fourth of July fireworks over the water is one of the most spectacular free celebrations on the East Coast. The Maryland State Fair at Timonium in late August is a beloved family tradition. Firefly season peaks in late June and July across Maryland's rural meadows.

🍂 Fall Events in Maryland

Maryland fall is arguably the most beautiful season — the Appalachian Mountains in Western Maryland and the Blue Ridge foliage rival New England for spectacular color. Sugarloaf Mountain in Montgomery County peaks in mid-October. Apple picking season runs September through November at Baugher's Farm in Carroll County, Catoctin Mountain Orchard in Frederick County, and dozens of other family orchards. Corn maze season is enormous in Maryland — Summers Farm in Frederick and Butler's Orchard in Montgomery County run world-class corn mazes. The Maryland Renaissance Festival in Crownsville, Anne Arundel County runs weekends August through October.

❄️ Winter Events in Maryland

Maryland winter transforms the state into a holiday wonderland. The Fantasy of Lights drive-through at Seneca Creek State Park in Montgomery County is one of the Mid-Atlantic's most beloved family holiday traditions. Watkins Regional Park Holiday Lights in Prince George's County draws families from across the region. ZooLights at the Smithsonian National Zoo in DC runs November through January with hundreds of thousands of LED lights illuminating the entire zoo for free. Wisp Mountain Resort at Deep Creek Lake offers skiing and snowboarding for Maryland families. The National Christmas Tree lighting on the White House Ellipse is a free annual Maryland-region tradition.

🎃 Halloween & Fall Festivals

Maryland has an exceptional Halloween and fall festival scene. Fright Fest at Six Flags America in Bowie transforms the park into a Halloween experience through October. Rocky Point Haunted Adventure in Essex, Baltimore County is consistently rated one of the best haunted attractions in the Mid-Atlantic. The St. Mary's County Fair and the Great Frederick Fair are beloved county fair traditions. Pumpkin picking at Homestead Farm in Montgomery County and Larriland Farm in Howard County draws families across the region every October. Downtown Frederick's Halloween parade is one of the largest in Maryland.

🎆 Annual Maryland Festivals

Maryland has hundreds of recurring annual festivals that families look forward to every year. The Annapolis Boat Shows in October are the largest in-water boat shows in America. The National Capital Barbecue Battle in DC draws competitive pitmasters from across the country. The Maryland Seafood Festival in Annapolis celebrates the state's culinary heritage each September. Artscape in Baltimore is the largest free arts festival in the United States, held every summer. Honfest in Hampden celebrates Baltimore's unique culture every June. The Ocean City Kite Festival each September is a spectacular free event filling the sky with hundreds of professional kites.

Seasonal Events by Maryland County

Montgomery County: Fantasy of Lights Seneca Creek, Cherry Blossom Festival DC, Butler's Orchard u-pick, Homestead Farm pumpkins, Sugarloaf Mountain fall foliage.
Baltimore City: Artscape summer festival, Maryland Film Festival, Fourth of July Inner Harbor, HonFest Hampden, Baltimore Book Festival.
Anne Arundel County: Maryland Renaissance Festival, Annapolis Boat Shows, Sandy Point State Park summer, Anne Arundel County Fair, Quiet Waters concerts.
Frederick County: Great Frederick Fair, Summers Farm corn maze, Catoctin Mountain fall foliage, Frederick Festival of the Arts, In the Street festival.
Howard County: Maryland Sheep & Wool Festival, Larriland Farm u-pick all seasons, Clark's Elioak Farm pumpkins, Columbia July 4th fireworks, Howard County Fair.
Harford County: Harford County Farm Fair, Swan Harbor Farm seasonal events, Rocks State Park fall hikes, Aberdeen Iron Birds baseball season.
Carroll County: Baugher's Farm apple picking, Great Frederick Fair, Union Mills Homestead Living History, Westminster Fallfest.
Worcester County: Ocean City Kite Festival, Ocean City Air Show, Sunfest Ocean City, Assateague Island pony swim observation.
Prince George's County: Holiday Lights Watkins, National Cherry Blossom Festival DC, National Book Festival, NASA Goddard open house.
Washington County: Antietam Illuminations, Hagerstown Alsatia Mummers Parade, Doleman Black Heritage Museum events, Western Maryland fall foliage.
Garrett County: Deep Creek Lake summer activities, Wisp Ski Resort winter season, Autumn Glory Festival Oakland, McHenry Highland Festival.
Calvert County: Chesapeake Beach summer waterpark, Calvert County Fair, St. Leonard Day, Southern Maryland Celtic Festival.

Frequently Asked Questions

Maryland has amazing fall activities including U-pick apple orchards (Baugher's in Carroll County, Catoctin Mountain Orchard in Frederick), corn mazes and pumpkin patches (Gaver Farm, Knightongale Farm, Butler's Orchard), county fairs (Great Frederick Fair September 18–26), fall foliage hikes, and dozens of fall festivals.

Maryland summers are packed with beach days at Assateague Island and Ocean City, U-pick blueberries and peaches at farms statewide, free outdoor concerts (Frederick Summer Concert Series, Food Truck Thursdays in Howard County), county fairs, water parks, and kayaking on the Chesapeake Bay.

Spring in Maryland means strawberry picking season (May–June), farmers market openings (April–May), the Maryland Sheep & Wool Festival at Howard County Fairgrounds (May 2–3, 2026), spring festivals, wildflower hikes, and the return of weekly food truck series across the state.

Maryland winter activities include indoor museums and trampoline parks, winter farmers markets (Bel Air Winter Market, year-round markets in Bethesda and Baltimore), holiday light shows, ice skating, ski resorts at Deep Creek Lake in Garrett County, and holiday shopping at Maryland's outlet malls.