Hi Adventure Fam!
This past week was one for the books in terms of vacation! Infact this month has been quite busy for me. First I went to Nigeria for less than a week for my dad's retirement party and then went straight into our family vacation to Disney World, Orlando. We were there for 8 days and when I tell you a time was had, I mean it. It was hands down probably the kids favorite vacation ever. If you follow me on Instagram, you will see the reels soon.
Here are some pictures from our trip. I'll share the reels soon.
Anyway, as usual, there is A LOT happening in Maryland this weekend! Fall festivals are officially opening, county fairs are going strong, and there are plenty of free events mixed in too.
Here are some family-friendly things happening around Maryland this weekend.
This Weekend’s Top Picks
- Mooncake Festival Baltimore
September 25–27 | Baltimore
This three-day celebration brings Asian food and culture to Baltimore’s waterfront with 80+ food vendors, cultural performances, K-pop, taiko, cosplay, a petting zoo, bounce houses, face painting and free kids activities.
Best for: All ages
Cost: $, Kids 10 & under are FREE
Good to know: With so much happening, I’d give yourself a few hours rather than treating this as a quick stop.
Plan your visit → Mooncake Festival
2. Avena Maryland Italian Festival
September 25–27 | Aberdeen
Maryland’s largest Italian festival brings three days of Italian food, carnival rides, live music, Heritage Village, puppet shows, roaming characters and plenty of family entertainment.
Best for: All ages
Cost: $, Kids 12 & under are FREE
Good to know: There’s a lot beyond the food to make this a full family outing.
Plan your visit → Avena Festival
3. St. Mary’s County Fair
September 24–27 | Leonardtown
This is a classic county fair with rides, games, farm animals, exhibits, food, vendors and live entertainment. Sunday is officially Family Day, making it an especially good day to bring the kids.
Best for: All ages
Cost: $, Adults $10, ages 3–11 $2, under 3 FREE
Good to know: Saturday is Parade Day and Sunday is Family Day.
Plan your visit → St Mary's county fair
Deyewa Tested
Magnolia Meadows
If you're looking for a fall farm where the kids can spend hours playing, Magnolia Meadows is one we've personally visited several times and always enjoy.
I also always look forward to their food cause its that good!
Deyewa Tip: Don't plan this as a quick stop. Give the kids time to actually explore and enjoy everything instead of trying to rush through the farm.
Best for: Families with kids
Location: Thurmont
Plan your visit → Our visit to Magnolia Meadows
Free Family Find
Takoma Park Folk Festival
September 27 | Takoma Park
Need something inexpensive? This week’s free pick is the Takoma Park Folk Festival!
It’s a free, all-day celebration of music, art, food and community with live performances, crafts, international food and activities for kids.
Cost: FREE
Best for: All ages
Good to know: It’s an all-day event, so you can easily make this your main Sunday outing.
Plan your visit → Takoma park festival
Worth the Drive?
Westminster Fallfest
September 25–27 | Westminster
If you're willing to drive a little farther this weekend, Westminster Fallfest is worth putting on your list.
It’s a full weekend festival with amusement rides, food, entertainment, vendors and family activities at Westminster City Park.
Location: Westminster, Carroll County
Best for: Families looking for rides + festival fun
Plan your visit → Westminister fallfest
Plan Ahead
Maryland Renaissance Festival
If Maryland Renaissance Festival is on your fall bucket list, start planning your visit now.
This weekend is Celtic Celebration Weekend, with special Celtic music and dance added to the regular jousting, performers, food, games and Revel Grove experience. Popular fall weekends can get busy, so this isn't one I'd leave until the last minute.
Dates: September 26–27 for Celtic Celebration Weekend
Location: Crownsville
Season: Weekends through October
Get tickets/details → Renaissance festival
More Things Happening This Weekend
🌽 Gaver Farm Fall Fun Fest — Sept. 25–27 — Mount Airy
🌽 MD Corn Maze: Get Lost in Toyland — Sept. 26–27 — Gambrills
🎃 Butler’s Orchard Pumpkin Festival — Sept. 25–27 — Germantown
🌽 Larriland Farm Fall Festival — Sept. 26–27 — Woodbine
🌻 Daphne Hill Farm — Gaithersburg
🍂 Elkton Fall Fest — Sept. 25–26 — Elkton
🍁 Taneytown Harvest Festival — Sept. 26 — Taneytown
🌽 Corn Fest at Manor Hill — Sept. 26 — Ellicott City
🏴☠️ Pirate Day at Calvert Marine Museum — Sept. 26 — Solomons
🌍 Sankofa Children’s African Festival — Sept. 26 — Baltimore
🎡 The Great Frederick Fair — through Sept. 26 — Frederick
🎃 Summers Farm Fall Festival — Sept. 26–27 — Middletown
From the Deyewa Guides
Planning more than just this weekend?
This week’s featured resource:
[Best Fall Festivals in Maryland]
I’ve collected some amazing fall festivals in Maryland in one place so you don’t have to search every time you need something to do.
Explore the guide → Best Fall Festivals in Maryland
Coming Up on Deyewa
Next week I’m going to continue working on:
Maryland fall farms and festivals
If there’s somewhere you think I should include, hit reply and tell me!
I actually read the responses, and they help me decide what to cover next.
Before I head out though, I want to leave you will this scripture that I have been pondering on this week:
Jeremiah 17 : 7-8 which says:
But blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord, whose confidence is in him. 8 They will be like a tree planted by the water that sends out its roots by the stream. It does not fear when heat comes; its leaves are always green. It has no worries in a year of drought and never fails to bear fruit.”
I love the picture this verse gives us. The tree still experiences the heat, and the drought still comes, but it remains green and continues to bear fruit because of where its roots are planted.
Our trust in God doesn’t mean difficult seasons won’t come. It means those seasons don’t have to determine how we stand. When our confidence is in Him, we can remain rooted, nourished and fruitful even when circumstances around us feel uncertain.
A reminder for this week: Don’t measure God’s faithfulness by the season you’re currently in. Keep your roots planted in Him.
See you next weekend,
Lola Deyewa
Helping Maryland families find fun, low-stress adventures worth the time, money, and drive.
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