Summer travel is still popular, but high costs are increasing the appeal of local outings, day trips and staycations to Maryland families.
Travel trends nationwide suggest more people are staying close to home this year due to higher oil and gas prices. Some 71 percent of Americans plan road trips for summer vacations, according to Hilton’s 2026 Trends Report.
Another study, by Bank of America, found consumers are responding to higher gas prices by taking fewer trips, reducing travel budgets, cutting back on accommodations, or choosing destinations closer to home.
We’ve rounded up 17 events that are worth staying home for in Maryland.
June 12-14 - 48th Annual Gas Engine Tractor and Truck Show, Frederick
June 12-14 - LakeFest Weekend 2026, Columbia
June 13-14 - 32nd Annual Frederick Festival of the Arts, Frederick
June 13 - 40th Annual St. Mary's County Crab and Music Festival, Leonardtown
June 13 - Arts Annapolis 2026, Annapolis
June 13 - Mudfest, Beallsville
June 18 - Eastern Shore Flower Show, Cambridge
June 18 -21 - Film and Music Festival, Frederick
June 19-21 - 38th Annual Antique & Classic Boat Festival & Coastal Arts Fair, St. Michaels
June 20 - Juneteenth Movie Night, Baltimore
June 20-28 - Into The Woods Summer Musical, Rockville
June 26 - SAIL250 Maryland & Air Show, Baltimore
June 27 - 2026 Classic Car Cruise Night, Jarrettsville
June 28 - Historic Oakland Summer Craft Market, Columbia
July 11-12 - The Maryland German Festival, Timonium
July 18 - National Ice Cream Day at Port Discovery Children's Museum, Baltimore
July 19 - International Food & Craft Festival, Silver Spring
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