Seasonal & Holidays
26 Events That Are Practically A Rite Of Spring In Maryland
From the opening day of professional baseball to the start of farmers markets, there's plenty of activities to usher in spring in Maryland.
MARYLAND — Even though April is known for its rainy days, it’s also the time when people in Maryland start getting off the couch and jumping back into community events and activities.
Some events are practically a rite of spring — opening day for Minor League Baseball, farmers markets, Earth Day observances and action projects, and the start of the expo and festival season in Maryland.
We’ve rounded up some springtime events in Maryland to get you out of the house in April.
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- April 4 - Honey's Harvest First “Sunday” Market, Lothian
- April 7 - Chesapeake Baysox 2026 home season opener, Prince George's Stadium, Bowie
- April 9 - Laurel Farmers Market (every Thursday), Laurel
- April 10 - Spring 2026 Children's Material Charity Book Sale, Bel Air
- April 11 - Bel Air Farmers Market opening day, Bel Air
- April 11 - Annapolis Vintage Market
- April 11 - Autism in the Park (all ages), Columbia
- April 11 - Hollywood Farmers Market opening day, College Park
- April 12 - Bel Air Community Yard Sale and Flea Market, Bel Air
- April 12 - GreenFest 2025 at Howard Community College, Columbia
- April 12 - Baltimore Farmers’ Market opening day, Baltimore
- April 15 - Jane Austen Tour, Annapolis
- April 18 - SpringFest in Historic Ellicott City
- April 18 - Wine and Pottery Workshop, Forest Hill
- April 18 - Earth Day Celebration, Color Burst Park in Columbia
- April 19 - Honey's Harvest Third Sunday Market, Lothian
- April 19-20 - Party at the Zoo, Maryland Zoo in Baltimore
- April 19 - Goat Yoga at Manor Hill, Ellicott City
- April 22 - 2nd Annual Earth Day Festival, Serenity Ridge in Windsor Mill
- April 25 - Pack 493 Native Plant Plug Sale | Order by April 2 | Local Pickup April 25-26, Rockville
- April 25 - MYFest: Merriweather Youth Festival, Merriweather Post Pavilion, Columbia
- April 25 - Purcellville Music and Arts Festival, Purcellville
- April 26 - Pike's Peek MCRRC 10K, North Bethesda
- April 26 - Silver Spring Mother's Day Arts & Crafts Spring Fair @ Veterans Plaza, Silver Spring
- April 26 - Belmont's Spring Open House and Venue Showcase, Elkridge
- April 26 - Charmed Farm Festival at Manor Hill, Ellicott City
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