Best Events May 1–7

If you’re like me and already thinking about how to keep the kids entertained all summer…

this might actually solve that problem.

We go to Great Wolf Lodge all the time, and now that Maryland has one, it’s an easy day trip — no hotel needed.

Rain? Too hot? Doesn’t matter.

You still get a full “summer day” without stressing.

The Details:

I initially started off my content journey to share fun travel across the globe and then when I started posting local things I loved….it gained an audience and so I continued to share. I love being a Maryland girl but there are just so many fun things to do in DC so I share those too. I want to know for real though…do you want to see fun DC events or prefer to just stay in Maryland? It’s alot of work researching and finding what I think you will enjoy so I only want to provide what you are looking for.

And if you ARE going into going to DC this weekend…
this is the one event I would pick.

Around the World Embassy Tour (May 2)

Free food. Cultural performances. You can literally “travel” to multiple countries in one day.

If you don’t want to waste time, go straight to these (You will probably only get to 5-7 in a day)

Wee Sale Consignment April 28 - May 3 (Gambrills, MD) 🆓

If you need kids summers clothes, toys, bikes, books or baby items…this is the place to go. I walked out with a full summer wardrobe for my kids and a bike for a low price. Consignment shopping is my favorite way to shop because these kids grow so quickly, who wants to spend a ton of money on all of these items.

Did I mention it’s free to get in? See hours and address here.

Want free fun and somewhere to get a good Mother’s Day gift? Baltimore Flower Mart is here. (Happening in DC too) May 1-2

Go grab some unique locally grown flowers, food or take a workshop all while listening to performers and enjoying the Mt Vernon area. It’s free to attend and enjoy. Details here.

5/1-5/2 Flower Mart at Mount Vernon - Baltimore, MD 🆓 🔴

5/1-5/2 Flower Mart - Washington, DC 🆓

5/1-5/31 Savor of Flavors - Washington, DC

5/2 Kinderfest - Upper Marlboro, MD 👦🏾🧒🏾

5/2 DC’s Annual Touch a Truck Event - DC 👦🏾🧒🏾 🆓

5/2 Main Street Festival and Parade - Laurel, MD 🆓

5/2-3 Family Fun Day: Day Out With Thomas - Baltimore B&O 👦🏾🧒🏾

5/2 Sligo Creek Fest - Silver Spring, MD 🆓

5/2-3 Maryland Sheep and Wool Festival - Howard County, MD

5/2 Around The World Embassy Tour - Washington, DC 🆓 🔴

5/2 The Running Of The Chihuahuas - Washington, DC 🆓

5/2 Baltimore Kinetic Sculpture Race - Baltimore 🆓

5/2 Sykesville Art & Wine Festival - Sykesville, MD 🆓

5/2-3 Towsontown Spring Festival - Towson, MD 🆓

5/2 Maryland Fest - St. Mary’s City

5/3 Festival of Chariots Wrath Yatra Festival - Harve De Grace, MD 🆓

5/2 FEASTIVAL - Baltimore, MD

5/2-5/3 2026 DECOY & WILDLIFE ART FESTIVAL - Havre de Grace, MD 

5/3 Unity Walk/Run & Community Cultural Festival - Baltimore, MD

5/3 First Sunday Arts Festival - Annapolis, MD 🆓

5/3 The G.A.M.E. (The Great African Market) - Gaithersburg, MD

5/1 Sunset Soiree at Sunset (Lord Baltimore Hotel ) - Baltimore

5/2 Adams Morgan PorchFest - Washington, DC 🆓

5/3 First Pour Sundays - Columbia, MD

5/3 Return of Murder Brunch - Baltimore Guilford Hall Brewery

5/3 HBCU Soul Fest 2026 - Coppin State University

5/2 The Bequest Her Collective : Legacy in Bloom - Clarksville, MD

5/5 Totes, Tacos & Tequila | Cinco de Mayo Workshop - Baltimore

5/9 RECESS RELOADED: One Big Adult Field Day - Washington, DC

5/9 THE PRE-MOTHER’S DAY ADIDAS PARTY - Baltimore, MD 🔴

5/9 Girls Night Out -(Mothers Day Edition) - Bowie, MD

5/9 Mother's Day Boozy Ice Cream Cocktail Class - DC

5/9 Mother's Day Boozy Ice Cream Cocktail Class - Baltimore

5/9 Mother's Day Whipped Shea Butter Making Workshop - DC

5/9 Mother's Day Jazz Brunch on the Water -Baltimore

5/9 Mother's Day Whipped Shea Butter Making Workshop - Washington DC

5/9 Rooted in Love : Mother’s Day Floral Experience - DC

5/9 Mommy and Me Sweet Treat Decorating - National Harbor, MD

5/10 Her Words, Her Wine: Mother’s Day Brunch Experience - Baltimore

5/10 Annual Mother's Day SHOP & PAINT Brunch - Baltimore

5/10 Mothers Day Crab Feast - Baltimore

5/10 Mothers Day Pizza Class - Baltimore

5/10 Make your own glass - Baltimore

5/10 Family Craft and Music - Baltimore

5/10 Mother’s Day Edition: Flower & Charcuterie Bouquet Workshop - DC

5/10 Mother's Day Soul and R&B SING-A-LONG SHOW - Columbia, MD

5/10 Mother’s Day in Bloom (Photos, Bath Bar Making & Floral Arrangements) - Baltimore

🆓 Free to Enter

👦🏾🧒🏾 Kids Focused

🔴 Highly Recommend and I have been or will be going

If you’re a local business trying to get in front of real people who actually go out and spend money… this is for you.

Every week, I connect 10,000+ Maryland & DC locals with things to do, places to go, and businesses worth showing up for.

And now I’m opening up a few spots for brands who want to be part of that.

Whether you’re:
• a family-friendly spot
• date night experience
• event, service, or hidden gem
• or just want more people walking through your doors

I can help you get in front of the right audience.