Whether you’re looking to get outside, catch a festival, or eat until you tap out, here’s what’s happening around Baltimore and Maryland this weekend.

Events This Weekend

Baltimore Crab Crawl 5K & 10K Saturday, Aug. 1, 7:45 a.m. — Patterson Park A morning race through Patterson Park benefiting Operation Turbo, which sends care packages to deployed U.S. troops. Points count toward the Back of the Pack race series, and there’s a virtual option if you can’t make it in person.

Bit Gen 20 (Bit Gen Gamer Fest) Saturday, Aug. 1, 3 p.m. — Ottobar A 20th-anniversary celebration with 15 bands across two stages, game-themed cocktails, and free-play arcade and console games.

12th Annual Peach & Blackberry Festival Runs into Sunday, Aug. 2, starting 8 a.m. — Weber’s Cider Mill Farm, Parkville—a family-friendly farm festival with fresh peaches, blackberries, and seasonal treats.

3.5 Mile Hike Into History Saturday, Aug. 1, 9 a.m. — Cromwell Valley Park A guided hike combining exercise with local history for anyone looking for an active outdoor morning.

Grand Opening: The Making of Maryland Saturday, Aug. 1, 10 a.m. — Parkville A new exhibit opening focused on Maryland’s history.

Statewide & Nearby Highlights

• TrioFest: Wine, Jerk,k and Curry Festival — La Plata, July 31
• Caribbean Wine Splash Festival — Rising Sun, July 31
• Corn Roast Festival — Westminster, July 31
• Marlin Fest — Ocean City, Aug. 2–7 (kicks off this weekend for anyone heading to the shore)

As always, double-check event times before heading out — outdoor festivals can shift with the weather.

All-You-Can-Eat Buffets Worth the Trip

If your weekend plans include eating your way through it, here’s where Baltimore-area diners keep going back for seconds (and thirds):

Aurora Seafood & Grill Buffet (Rossville) is a family-friendly AYCE spot known for oysters, snow crab legs, sashimi, sushi, and grilled meats.

Charm City Buffet & Grill is a local favorite for big groups — offering hibachi, sushi, seafood, and a wide range of meats and desserts — with regulars praising the value for large families.

Umi Hot Pot Sushi & Seafood Buffet (multiple locations, including a newer Catonsville spot) combines hot pot with a full sushi and seafood buffet.

Broadway Hotpot & Bar Another hot pot–meets-buffet option with a loyal following.

Kanji Sushi (near White Marsh) All-you-can-eat sushi, sashimi, teriyaki, and hibachi for a set price, plus a smaller buffet bar with seafood boil and fried items.

Rusty Scupper (Inner Harbor) Not a daily buffet, but their Sunday Jazz Brunch is an AYCE institution — omelet station, carved meats, seafood, and harbor views. Worth planning for.

Golden Corral (multiple Baltimore-area locations). The reliable classic for anyone who wants the traditional American buffet spread.