Where: Inner Harbor, Light Street and Pratt Street, Baltimore, MD, 21201
When: August 31 – September 2
Why to go: Downtown Baltimore is transformed into a high-speed raceway for Indy-style cars. The three-day event will feature the Indy 500 and IZOD IndyCar Series, as well as the American Le Mans Series presented by Tequila Patron.
Pricing: $5-$895
Where: Maryland State Fairgrounds, 2200 York Road, Timonium, MD, 21093
When: Daily thru Monday, September 3, 2012
Why to go: Check out the LAST WEEKEND of the 2012 Maryland State Fair.
LABOR DAY RIDE SPECIAL: Monday, September 3rd, 2012 from 10 a.m. to close. Fairgoers pay $22 to ride an unlimited number of rides.
Pricing: Adult admission $8, Senior admission (62 & over) $6, Children (6 to 11) $3, children 5 and under are admitted FREE (Rides are not included).
Where: Aliceanna and South Broadway Streets (Baltimore, MD)
When: Sundays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays: 3 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Description: Narrated walking tour that explores parts of Baltimore's best preserved historic district, Fells Point, an area founded nearly 280 years ago.
Pricing: $58.00
Where: Germano's , 300 S. High St., Baltimore, MD, 21202
When: Friday, August 31, 2012, 6:30 p.m.
Description: Jack Hawksworth, Petri Suvanto, Gustavo Menezes and other drivers for the Team Pelfrey crew sign autographs and share racing stories at Germano's Trattoria in Little Italy.
Pricing: Free
Where: National Aquarium in Baltimore, Pier 3, 501 E. Pratt St., Baltimore, MD, 21202
When: Daily until Monday, September 3, 2012
Description: Seven days of admission to the National Aquarium in Baltimore for the price of one ticket. Additionally, the Grand Prix of Baltimore will offer 10% off adult race tickets to those who purchase the 7-day aquarium pass.
Pricing: $20.95 - $29.95, Click HERE for tickets.
Where: 1301 York Rd, Lutherville Timonium, MD
When: Saturday, September 1, 2012, 9:00 a.m.
Description: A fundraiser show celebrating wheels, any car, truck, motorcycle, toy, bicycle, skateboard, etc. whose wheel(s) touch the ground and rolls. This is a Fund-Raiser for prostate cancer research.
Pricing: $25.00
Where: , 65 Sacred Heart Ln, Reisterstown, MD
When: Sunday, September 2, 2012, 2:00 p.m.
Why to go: Adult soccer played for fun, socializing and exercise. All are welcome. No experience necessary.
Pricing: Free
Where: 1821 Crownsville Road, Annapolis, MD 21401
When: September 1, 2, 3, 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Description: The 36th Annual Maryland Renaissance Festival celebrates the Renaissance era with period costumes, actors, games, food and more.
Pricing: $7.00 - $17.00