Free events in Havre de Grace, MD

Shop the North East Farmer’s Market, where you can meet local growers and producers, artisans and crafters, independent vendors, and other small businesses. Customers have called it Maryland’s friendliest market, creating a warm spot to browse, connect, and support the community.

Set by the bay, this weekly farmers market brings together local farmers, bakers, and artisans with seasonal produce, fresh breads and pastries, meats, eggs, and handmade goods. The atmosphere is friendly and relaxed, and shopping here helps local sellers and small businesses. It is a welcoming spot for families and friends to explore together.

Enjoy free open play with board games. Choose something from the wall of demo games, try an already opened title from the selection of used games that are for sale, or bring your own favorites to the table. At times this can overlap with other activities, so please be courteous and respectful toward fellow players.

Nature-themed drop-in programs at the Nature Education Center invite visitors to connect with the natural world through casual, playful learning. Offered on Saturdays, these activities are free, require no advance registration, and welcome participants of every age.

This Free First Sunday Family Day spotlights Cambodian heritage and how traditions are shared across generations. KPAC Khmer Performing Arts and Culture, led by founder and artistic director Lisa Koung, presents classical and folk dance that reflects a dedication to sustaining Cambodian culture through traditional dance, music, and the Khmer language. Music, movement, and traditional attire come together in a vivid expression of Khmer identity, resilience, and cultural connection. Families can also enjoy hands-on art making, a family scavenger hunt, and storytime hosted by Leslie D. Hamilton. Art activities and storytelling are suitable for ages 2 and up. Complimentary access is offered to the Barnes collection as well as the exhibition Noguchi to Asawa: Designing Postwar America. Admission is free with registration required. PECO supports Free First Sunday Family Day.

PECO First Sunday Family Day at the Barnes Foundation features Cambodian classical and folk dance performed by Khmer Performing Arts and Culture (KPAC) and Cambodian American Heritage Inc (CAHI). The program showcases Khmer music, dance, and traditional instruments. Admission is free, but space is limited. Registration will be available for a brief window.

On the first Sunday of each month, lend a hand in tending three raised beds and a pollinator garden through planting, weeding, and general care. No experience is needed, and beginners are welcome. Wear clothes that can get dirty and bring a willingness to learn. Gloves and tools are supplied.

Barrel House Live hosts an all-Ravens watch party with the game on a massive 12-foot screen plus four additional TVs throughout the venue. Expect game day food features and drink specials. Fans are encouraged to wear Ravens gear and cheer on Baltimore together. After the final whistle, the celebration continues with a free post-game concert featuring Social Drinking. All ages are welcome and there is no cover.

Children ages 2 and older can take part in a free creative movement class led by Miss Sabrina at the Santore Library.

This welcoming jam session invites musicians of all backgrounds and experience levels to take part in a non-hierarchical, non-judgmental space centered on communication, community building, and liberation. The gathering includes a community discussion and an opportunity to workshop original pieces. Baltimore-based saxophonist and music educator Johanna McGuire brings experience as both a performer and teacher, supporting musicians in finding their own sound.

Enjoy a free, all-levels yoga class at Whitman Library. Beginners are welcome, and instructors Janet Faulls and Anne-Marie Mulgrew alternate teaching. Bring your own mat or use one provided. The class is drop-in, so registration is not needed. It is sponsored by The Friends of Whitman Library.

LEGO Night brings fans together for a laid-back, social build session at Pats Select Pizza of Elkton. It is geared toward ages 14 and up and welcomes anyone who wants to free-build, work on a set, or talk all things bricks in a friendly setting. Bring your own bricks or sets and create at your own pace. If you do not have your own, sets will be available to build. Food and drinks will be available for purchase. Tickets are free and can be reserved on Eventbrite under Tickets. The LEGO Group does not sponsor, endorse, or affiliate with this event. LEGO is a trademark of the LEGO Group. By reserving a ticket or attending an event hosted, organized, or affiliated with Cecil Pride, attendees accept a general liability waiver and assume all risks associated with participation, agreeing to hold Cecil Pride and its affiliates harmless. Attendance also serves as consent for photography and video that may be used for promotional, educational, or informational purposes in print, on social media, and online. Anyone who prefers not to be photographed or recorded should inform an event organizer upon arrival. Reserving a ticket confirms that these terms have been read and agreed to.

Unofficial creates an improvised musical from a single audience suggestion, building characters, scenes, a story, and original songs on the spot. Expect big characters, unexpected twists, and a one-of-a-kind performance, with no script and no two shows alike. This is a free show.

Enjoy a free night of unscripted comedy featuring Baltimore’s trained improv teams, who transform audience suggestions into spontaneous scenes. The performers specialize in long-form improv, including the Harold, a structure that connects scenes, themes, and callbacks around a single suggestion. The teams audition, train, and perform weekly at Baltimore Improv Group, a nonprofit venue for live comedy and other local performances.

Designed as a thank you to those who served, this program provides free pier fishing on the first Friday of each month for active-duty service members and veterans at all three lakes. Check in at the lake office and bring a military or veteran ID, or a driver’s license with a veteran designation. A valid NC fishing license is still required and can be purchased at the lake offices. Discounted annual pier fishing passes are also available.

Explore fresh exhibitions, peek into working artist studios, and browse lively markets, all set against sweeping views of the Delaware River. Admission is free and open to everyone unless noted otherwise.

Enjoy exhibition openings, artist studio tours, markets, and views of the Delaware River. Exhibitions and events are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted.