Date: Wednesdays, June 5-Sept. 25
Time: 3:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m.
Location: Druid Hill Park at the Rawlings Conservatory, 3100 Swann Dr., Baltimore 21217.
Admission: Free.

The 3rd annual Druid Hill Park Farmers Market is a great time for the entire family with offerings from local farmers, prepared foods, arts and crafts, music, workshops and more!

There are activities for children and programs at the Rawlings Conservatory, which has extended hours each market day. Jazzy Wednesdays on the first Wednesday of each month features a local group—bring your lawn chair and enjoy the show!

And, yes, our famous (or infamous) water sprinklers are back to cool down kids, animals and any adult who might get pushed under.

For more information on the market, including being a market vendor, visit our good friends at www.druidhillpark.org. 

Date: Saturday, May 25
Time: 11 a.m.
Location: Solo Gibbs Recreation Center, 1044 Leadenhall St., Baltimore 21230.
Admission: Free!

Celebrate Memorial Day weekend with Rec and Parks! Join Flipper for a “cool” time at the new Solo Gibbs Splash Pad. This event is open to the public. For more information, please call 401-396-7900.

Date: Saturday, May 25
Time: 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
Location: Gwynns Fall/Leakin Park, 1900 Eagle Dr. 21207
Admission: $5 for adults, free for children under 12. Free parking.

The 26th annual Herb Festival is a Baltimore rite of Memorial Day Weekend. Located on the beautiful grounds of Leakin Park, the festival has the most impressive selection of herbs you will find. But there's also vegetables, decorative plants, artwork, gardening items, nature exhibits, demonstrations and so much more.

The event features over four dozen vendors selling plants, pottery, birdhouses, gardening supplies, herbal soaps, lotions and teas, plus jams, jellies, honey, beeswax, books and all sorts of cool stuff. There's also guest speakers, live music, featuring the Durham Station Bluegrass Band and Bill Hooper, food and refreshments. Kids can ride the miniature train and while on the grounds, visit historic Orianda House and the Winans Chapel. 

Fun for the entire family—and don't forget the Herb Festival tradition: bring your little red wagon to haul your purchases!

For more information, visit www.baltimoreherbfestival.com. 

Date: Sunday, June 9
Time: 7 a.m.-3 p.m., rain or shine
Location: Carroll Park, 1500 Washington Blvd., Baltimore 21230.
Registration: Online Registration

The 11th annual bicycle ride that winds through Baltimore’s parks and neighborhoods for a close-up view of Carroll, Patterson, Herring Run, and Druid Hill parks, as well as some quietly tucked away gems. Four different ride options, from experienced cyclists down to family riders. Tour dem Parks, Hon! is committed to the promotion and enjoyment of urban cycling and the parks of Baltimore. Proceeds support Baltimore's parks, environment and cycling groups. Presented by Baltimore City Recreation and Parks, Dept. of Planning/Office of Sustainability, and Mayor's Bicycle Advisory Committee. The bike ride tours are:

• Metric Century: 64 miles of city/county riding;

• Le Grande Tour: 36 miles through all five main parks;

• Le Petite Tour:  25 miles through three main parks;

• Family Ride: 12 miles up and down the Gwynns Falls Trail.

Tour dem Parks has raised over $100,000 in 10 years. The money has been dispersed to a variety of organizations to sponsor programs and events in Baltimore City parks, purchase and repair bicycles for Baltimore City Recreation and Parks, print maps and literature, buy tools, create rain gardens and provide support to environmental organizations.

For more information and registration for the 2013 Tour Dem Parks, Hon!, visit www.tourdemparks.org.

Date: Thursday, June 13
Time: 6-8 p.m.
Location: Medfield Recreation Center, 1501 Woodheights Ave., Baltimore 21211.
Admission: Free!

Join BCRP and Magic 95.9 as we honor Baltimore’s 2013 Rec Stars—our former rec participants who continue to inspire our youth. Enjoy a carnival-like atmosphere with barbecue! This event is open to the public.

For more information, call 410-396-7900 or to register for summer camp, visit Camp Baltimore or drop by your local recreation center.

Date: Saturday, June 15 (rain date: Sunday, June 16)
Time: 11 a.m.
Location: Patterson Park Pool, 148 S. Linwood Ave., Baltimore 21224.
Admission: $2.

Join Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake to kickoff Baltimore’s official Super Summer Swim Safely Season! Enjoy the festive sounds of the Steel Drum Band, Fluid Movement and more. Register for swim lessons, water aerobics and other aquatic programs. For more information, including pool locations and schedules, visit BCRP Aquatics or call 410-396-7900.