Festivals & Fairs in Capitol Heights, MD

CMS Diversity Fair

In 1 week · Wed, May 6, 9:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Catonsville Branch · 1100 Frederick Rd, Catonsville, MD 21228, Catonsville, MD

outreach event for large scale school community festival

Steve Parke: "Prince"

In 1 week · Tue, May 5, 11:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Central Library · 400 Cathedral Street, Baltimore, MD

Marking the 10th anniversary of Prince’s death, Prince by Steve Parke reveals a stunning collection of exclusive photographs by the singer’s own award-winning photographer and art director, Steve Parke. Prince. Visionary, multi-instrumentalist and extraordinary showman. One of the most...

Visionary Explorers Program

In 1 week · Thu, May 7, 7:00 PM–8:30 PM UTC · Randallstown Branch · 8604 Liberty Rd, Randallstown, MD 21133, Randallstown, MD · Ages 6+

American Visionary Art Museum (AVAM) and Baltimore County Public Library (BCPL) are partnering up once again to offer a series of FREE AFTER SCHOOL WORKSHOPS at BCPL's Randallstown Branch. Students ages 6 and up are encouraged to join us in exploring creative new territory inspired by our most...

Altoona Curve at Chesapeake Baysox

In 1 week · Tue, May 5, 10:05 PM UTC · Prince George's Stadium · 11765 Bowie Rd, Bowie, MD

MiLB Double-A: Altoona Curve at Chesapeake Baysox at Prince George's Stadium

Athletics at Baltimore Orioles

In 1 week · Fri, May 8, 11:05 PM UTC · Camden Yards · 333 W Camden St, Baltimore, MD

MLB: Athletics at Baltimore Orioles at Camden Yards

Vision Board & Conversation: A Wellness Workshop

In 2 weeks · Tue, May 12, 5:30 PM–7:30 PM UTC · Cherry Hill · 606 Cherry Hill Road, Baltimore, MD

Join us for a relaxing, creative workshop in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month. Reflect on your personal goals, explore what supports your well-being, and design your own vision board using a variety of art supplies. This program has limited spaces and pre-registration is recommended. ..

Machaya Klezmer

In 1 week · Fri, May 8, 6:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Pikesville Branch · 1301 Reisterstown Rd, Pikesville, MD 21208, Pikesville, MD

Machaya is a nationally acclaimed band playing authentic klezmer, Yiddish, Israeli, international, swing, rock and classical music. The band masters the style, feeling and dynamism of authentic East European Jewish music. The band’s versatile musicians carry on an exciting dialogue in that...

Family Crisis Center Drop-Ins

In 1 week · Wed, May 6, 3:00 PM–5:00 PM UTC · Essex Branch · 1110 Eastern Blvd, Essex, MD 21221, Essex, MD

Services are free and provided on a first-come, first-served basis as a collaboration between the Family Crisis Center and the Community Assistance Network.

Baby Craft Time

In 2 weeks · Mon, May 11, 2:30 PM–3:30 PM UTC · Towson Branch · 320 York Rd, Towson, MD 21204, Towson, MD · Ages Up to 5

Join us for open-ended art projects as your little one explores different art materials in a variety of shapes, colors and sizes. Dress for a mess.

Jersey Shore BlueClaws at Frederick Keys

In 1 week · Tue, May 5, 10:00 PM UTC · Nymeo Field · 21 Stadium Dr, Frederick, MD

MiLB High-A: Jersey Shore BlueClaws at Frederick Keys at Nymeo Field

Pokémon Club

In 1 week · Wed, May 6, 10:00 PM–11:30 PM UTC · Catonsville Branch · 1100 Frederick Rd, Catonsville, MD 21228, Catonsville, MD

Join fans of the Pokémon video game, card game and TV show for socializing, card trading, competitions, and crafts. You are welcome to bring your own Switch and controller if able.

May the 4th Be With You Party

In 1 week · Mon, May 4, 9:00 PM–10:30 PM UTC · Orleans Street · 1303 Orleans Street, Baltimore, MD

Young Jedi and Padawans are invited to a galaxy-far-far-away! Kids will use their creativity to make Star Wars–inspired crafts while celebrating May the 4th!

DIY Slime

In 1 week · Tue, May 5, 7:30 PM–8:30 PM UTC · Brooklyn · 300 East Patapsco Avenue, Baltimore, MD

Make your own slime with fun add-ins like glitter. Any slime you make is yours to take home!

[Hold] Maker Monday

In 1 week · Mon, May 4, 10:30 PM–11:30 PM UTC · Cockeysville Branch · 9833 Greenside Dr, Cockeysville, MD 21030, Cockeysville, MD

Dino-centric decorations for SRC.

Teen Time

In 1 week · Mon, May 4, 6:30 PM–8:30 PM UTC · Reisterstown Branch · 21 Cockeys Mill Rd, Reisterstown, MD 21136, Reisterstown, MD · Ages 10–17

Join us after school for games, crafts, movies and more. Same day registration at the service desk.

Morse Code on the B&O Railroad

In 1 week · Sat, May 9, 2:30 PM UTC · Cherry Hill · 606 Cherry Hill Road, Baltimore, MD

Did you know that Baltimore is where railroading began in the United States? What about the fact that the first telegraph message received in the country was sent right here to Baltimore? In celebration of Maryland 250 and National “Train Day”, the B&O Railroad Museum will share all about the B&O...

Crochet and Cookies

In 2 weeks · Mon, May 11, 10:30 PM–11:30 PM UTC · Towson Branch · 320 York Rd, Towson, MD 21204, Towson, MD

Crochet in a relaxed setting with other fans of the fiber arts at this drop-in event. Bring your projects and learn from each other. Individual instruction not available. Light snacks provided.

Meet & Greet Star Wars Characters

In 1 week · Mon, May 4, 3:45 PM–4:45 PM UTC · White Marsh Branch · 8133 Sandpiper Cir, Nottingham, MD 21236, Nottingham, MD

The 501st Legion is an international costuming organization dedicated to celebrating Star Wars through quality costumes that portray the villainous, morally ambiguous, or non-partisan characters from the Star Wars universe.

Monday Crafternoon

In 1 week · Mon, May 4, 7:30 PM–8:30 PM UTC · Pikesville Branch · 1301 Reisterstown Rd, Pikesville, MD 21208, Pikesville, MD

Join us every Monday afternoon for a fun craft. Supplies are limited; first come, first served.

Agua Fresca: A Taste of Mexican Culture

In 1 week · Wed, May 6, 8:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Pennsylvania Avenue · 1531 West North Avenue, Baltimore, MD

Teens will explore Mexican food traditions by learning about agua fresca, a popular fresh fruit drink enjoyed throughout Mexico. Participants will prepare simple, no-cook aguas frescas while discovering the cultural history behind the flavors and the regions they come from.

An Introduction to Taiko

In 1 week · Sat, May 9, 6:00 PM–6:45 PM UTC · Essex Branch · 1110 Eastern Blvd, Essex, MD 21221, Essex, MD

Learn how to use one’s voice in taiko and a bit of history of the instruments as well as Japanese vocabulary. Performances include the chance for volunteers to get up and play the big drums.

Anime Craft: Kitsune Mask

In 1 week · Thu, May 7, 7:30 PM–8:30 PM UTC · Edmondson Avenue · 4330 Edmondson Avenue, Baltimore, MD

Join us at the library to learn about the context behind the fox masks featured in so many great anime like Demon Slayer and Naruto. Comin and create a mask design of your own.

Reisterstown Readers Book Club

In 3 weeks · Thu, May 14, 10:30 PM–11:30 PM UTC · Reisterstown Branch · 21 Cockeys Mill Rd, Reisterstown, MD 21136, Reisterstown, MD

Join us for a lively discussion of Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro.

Crafts and Conversation

In 1 week · Thu, May 7, 10:30 PM–11:30 PM UTC · Owings Mills Branch · 10302 Grand Central Ave, Owings Mills, MD 21117, Owings Mills, MD

Make your own simple terrarium. Supplies provided.

Cockeysville Book Club

In 2 weeks · Mon, May 11, 11:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Cockeysville Branch · 9833 Greenside Dr, Cockeysville, MD 21030, Cockeysville, MD

Joins us for a discussion of

YMCA Head Start Info Table

In 1 week · Tue, May 5, 2:30 PM–4:30 PM UTC · Randallstown Branch · 8604 Liberty Rd, Randallstown, MD 21133, Randallstown, MD

The program also connects parents with resources like health services, nutrition support, and parenting tools to strengthen the whole family.

Flower Art Gift Craft

In 1 week · Wed, May 6, 7:30 PM–8:30 PM UTC · Cherry Hill · 606 Cherry Hill Road, Baltimore, MD

Celebrate the important people in your life with a meaningful hands-on craft! Teens are invited to create personalized flower-themed art pieces perfect for gifting to someone who inspires, encourages, or supports them. This program has limited spaces, and registration is recommended. To...

Mental Health Awareness Month

In 1 week · Mon, May 4, 10:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Essex Branch · 1110 Eastern Blvd, Essex, MD 21221, Essex, MD

To ensure safety and engagement, this program is recommended for adults, teens, and tweens; younger children may not be suited for this activity. Supplies are limited and registration is required.

Chill Time

In 1 week · Mon, May 4, 7:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Towson Branch · 320 York Rd, Towson, MD 21204, Towson, MD · Ages 10–17

Come to the Teen Room for a snack and a low-key activity.

May RICA visit

In 1 week · Fri, May 8, 4:30 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Catonsville Branch · 1100 Frederick Rd, Catonsville, MD 21228, Catonsville, MD

program presentation at RICA

White Marsh Book Club

In 1 week · Wed, May 6, 10:30 PM–11:30 PM UTC · White Marsh Branch · 8133 Sandpiper Cir, Nottingham, MD 21236, Nottingham, MD

Owings Mills High School Library @ Lunch

In 1 week · Tue, May 5, 1:00 PM–5:00 PM UTC · Owings Mills Branch · 10302 Grand Central Ave, Owings Mills, MD 21117, Owings Mills, MD

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Amazing Pipe Cleaner Flowers

In 1 week · Wed, May 6, 10:30 PM–11:30 PM UTC · Cockeysville Branch · 9833 Greenside Dr, Cockeysville, MD 21030, Cockeysville, MD

Create colorful, handmade blooms. Using simple materials (like pipe cleaners), learn how to twist and shape several types of flowers.

Shapes & Stamps

In 1 week · Mon, May 4, 5:00 PM–6:00 PM UTC · Hamilton · 5910 Harford Road, Baltimore, MD

Explore the world of shapes through stories, then get creative while stamping bold colorful designs with paint and sponges!

Lego Fun

In 1 week · Wed, May 6, 10:30 PM–11:30 PM UTC · Reisterstown Branch · 21 Cockeys Mill Rd, Reisterstown, MD 21136, Reisterstown, MD

Create with LEGO blocks. Supplies provided.

Teen Hangout Hour

In 1 week · Thu, May 7, 7:30 PM–8:30 PM UTC · Essex Branch · 1110 Eastern Blvd, Essex, MD 21221, Essex, MD · Ages 10–17

Teens are welcome to join us for video games, pizza, snacks, crafts and more in our hangout space.

An Afternoon of Art

In 1 week · Sat, May 9, 5:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Catonsville Branch · 1100 Frederick Rd, Catonsville, MD 21228, Catonsville, MD

An afternoon of creativity and celebration. Enjoy refreshments as we showcase the incredible work of ETHS art students and honor the dedication of their AP art students.

Gaming Hour

In 1 week · Thu, May 7, 10:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Pikesville Branch · 1301 Reisterstown Rd, Pikesville, MD 21208, Pikesville, MD · Ages 9+

Hang out and battle your friends on Nintendo Switch. For ages 9 and up.

Lttle Chef: Star Wars Day

In 1 week · Mon, May 4, 2:30 PM–3:30 PM UTC · Catonsville Branch · 1100 Frederick Rd, Catonsville, MD 21228, Catonsville, MD · Ages 18+

Bring your little one to learn cooking skills, such as kitchen safety, layering, measuring, tasting and presentation, as you interact with a delicious recipe. Adult participation is required for this event.

Paws and Relax before Finals

In 1 week · Mon, May 4, 7:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Woodlawn Branch · 1811 Woodlawn Dr, Gwynn Oak, MD 21207, Gwynn Oak, MD

De-stress before finals with our therapy dog, Silas! You can also relax with some stress-relief art activities.