Events and Activities

Northwest Voice

August 30, 2026

There’s a lot happening in the northwest—from farmers markets to cultural activities to important government meetings. This calendar has been revised as of Oct. 26, 2026, which will be regularly updated. Be sure to double-check the event dates and times, as they are subject to change. See a list of Baltimore County government, Board of Education, County Council and other public meetings here.

Community and Cultural Events

Gubernatorial Election Early Voting, Oct. 22-29. Vote in person at one of Baltimore County’s early voting centers, Oct. 22-29, 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Vote at your polling place on Election Day, Nov. 3. Details: baltimorecountymd.gov/departments/elections/2026-gubernatorial-election

Gubernatorial Election Day, Nov. 3. Vote at your polling place on Election Day, Nov. 3. Details: baltimorecountymd.gov/departments/elections/2026-gubernatorial-election

Community Conversations, Nov. 5 and Nov. 19. Provide input on the 2028 fiscal year operating budget for Baltimore County Public Schools in one of two sessions from 6 to 7 p.m. on the westside: Thursday, Nov. 5, at Lyons Mill Elementary School, 9435 Lyons Mill Rd. in Owings Mills, and Nov. 19 at Woodlawn Middle School, 3033 St. Lukes Lane, in Gwynn Oak. Info: bcps.org.

Annual Veterans Celebration, Sunday, Nov. 8, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Towson University Student Union. Take advantage of the resource fair, claims clinic, awards ceremony and more. Hosted by Towson University and Baltimore County Commission on Veterans Affairs.

Veterans Recognition Event. Tuesday, Nov. 10, 12-2 p.m., Woodlawn Senior Center. Theme “Gone But Not Forgotten.” Special presentation by George White, Baltimore County Commission on Veterans Affairs member, on Pfc. Owen Norris and the West Loch Disaster in Honolulu.

BCPS Historically Black Colleges and Universities College Fair, Thursday, Nov. 12, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. New Town High School, 4931 New Town Blvd., Owings Mills. Students will meet with college admissions staff and connect with two dozen resource partners. Details: bcps.org

Senior Center Events. Check out the Baltimore County senior centers’ calendar of events for activities at Catonsville, Liberty, Reisterstown, Woodlawn and other locations. Details: baltimorecountymd.gov/departments/aging/centers

Farmers Markets

In addition to the usual offerings of fresh produce, some of the markets feature jewelry, apparel, crafts and homemade goods.

Catonsville Farmers Market

The Christian Temple, 5820 Edmondson Ave., Catonsville, Wednesdays, through Nov. 25, 10 a.m. to noon.

Catonsville Sunday Farmers Market

15 Mellor Road in Catonsville, Sundays, through Nov. 22, 9 a.m. to noon, rain or shine. Hosted by Greater Catonsville Chamber of Commerce.

Northwest Community Farmers Market

Hilton Garden Inn-Owings Mills, 4200 Owings Mills Blvd., Wednesdays, through to Oct. 14, 3 to 7 p.m. Hosted by the Northwest Chamber of Commerce.

Pikesville Farmers Market 

The Pikesville Farmers Market operates Tuesdays, through Nov. 24, from 2 to 6 p.m. at Pikesville Armory, 640 Reisterstown Road, a new location this year. Hosted by the Greater Baltimore Chamber of Commerce.

Public Meetings

See a list of Baltimore County government, Board of Education, County Council and other public meetings here.

Share Information on Your Free Community Event.

The Northwest Voice will consider publishing your event if it is free, open to the general public, and located in western sector of Baltimore County. We decline to publish worship services and neighborhood or audience specific events. Email info@nwvoicenews.com with the event name, organization sponsor, date and time and submitter’s contact information. Type REQUEST-COMMUNITY EVENT in the subject line.