# Maryland Weekend Events Guide

> Pigtown Festival, pet parades and music festivals fill Baltimore this weekend.
- Title: Maryland Weekend Events Guide · The Banner | Shortify
- Summary: Pigtown Festival, pet parades and music festivals fill Baltimore this weekend. Baltimore hosts multiple weekend events including Pigtown Festival, pet…
- Keywords: pigtown festival, pet parade, mooooncake festival, all things go festival, baltimore comic-con, kunta kinte heritage festival, oktoberfest, sailabration, sankofa childrens festival, little shop of horrors screening, peninsula playhouse, open cockpit car show
- Source: The Banner — https://thebanner.com/culture/things-to-do/maryland-baltimore-events-pigtown-festival-pet-parade-DZVTCWAMJFB57AI7TGP43XFIVM
- Author: Nicole J. Caruth
- Published: 2026-09-24T10:30:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: pigtown festival, pet parade, mooooncake festival, all things go festival, baltimore comic-con, kunta kinte heritage festival, oktoberfest, sailabration, sankofa childrens festival, little shop of horrors screening, peninsula playhouse, open cockpit car show
## Fall Events Start
Cooler weather brings festivals to Baltimore this weekend.
## All Things Go Festival
Hayley Williams and Brandi Carlile perform at Merriweather Post Pavilion.
## Mooooncake Festival
80 vendors serve Asian street food at West Covington Park.
## Pigtown Festival
Three pig races and pie-eating contests at Pigtown Main Street.
## Pet Parade
Pets strut red carpet at American Visionary Art Museum.
## Colin Kaepernick Book
Kaepernick discusses new book at Coppin State University.
## Brush Mural Fest
Twelve artists paint six new murals in Fells Point.
## Baltimore Comic-Con
Free entry for kids under 10 with adult.
## Kunta Kinte Heritage Festival
50th anniversary of Roots book celebrated with 100 vendors.
## Oktoberfest
Free beer and pretzels at Holy Cross for Catholic education.
## Sailabration
Learn maritime culture aboard Pride of Baltimore II.
## Sankofa Children’s Festival
Free African food for first 100 registered kids.
## Little Shop of Horrors Screening
40th anniversary screening with Ellen Greene.
## Peninsula Playhouse
Free Broadway shows at The Community Stage.
## Open Cockpit Car Show
Classic vehicles and cockpit tours at Maryland Aerospace Heritage Center.
## Key takeaway

Baltimore hosts multiple weekend events including Pigtown Festival, pet parade, and music festivals for all ages.