Fantastic Fantasy Adventures

Knights, pirates, vikings, superheroes and more! Set sail for seasonal high seas hijinks like Rock Hall’s annual Pirates & Wenches Fantasy Weekend (August 9-11) and Baltimore’s Urban Pirates. Mount up for classic Maryland activities like Medieval Times in Arundel Mills or the Maryland Renaissance Festival. Or take flight with Six Flags America’s first floorless coaster, the New Firebird. 

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Set Sail With Baltimore’s Urban Pirates
Urban Pirates

Avast ye scurvy dogs, set sail for adventures fit for pirates of all ages, from baby buccaneers to senior sea-raiders. Urban Pirates offers traditional cruises around Baltimore's harbor where kids get to man the water cannons and fight off the dastardly Mad Dog Mike, and BYOB booze cruises for grownups looking to shake their booty. Find out more at our Urban Pirates page.

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Rock to the Rink of Clashing Steel at Medieval Times
Two knights dueling with sords on horse back at Medieval Times

Root on your favorite knight and boo the bad guys at one of the most thrilling live stunt shows anywhere. Revel in the spectacle of charging horses, high-flying falcons, and skilled warriors at this Arundel Mills fantasy institution.

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Firebird: Maryland's Only Floorless Coaster
New for 2019 at Six Flags America, Firebird, Maryland's only floorless coaster
Six Flags America

Rising from the ashes of the Apocalypse is FIREBIRD! This all-new coaster experience will take thrill-seekers through incredible twists, drops and inversions, all while seated in state-of-the-art floorless trains.

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Drop Anchor in Rock Hall for Pirates & Wenches Fantasy Weekend

August 9-11, 2019

It’s three days of swashbuckling fun as the town of Rock Hall hoists the Jolly Roger. Live music, grub and grog, treasure hunts, a dinghy parade and the Buccaneer’s Ball will have you hooked. So what aaaaargh you waiting for?

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Time for Turkey Legs at the Maryland Renaissance Festival
knight on horseback
Shelly Good Cook

August 24, 2019 – October 20, 2019

Jugglers and jousting, axe throwing and lots and lots of eating, it’s a ye olde good time at the annual Maryland Renaissance Festival in Crownsville. Get a season pass and become a regular in this magical destination.

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VikingsCon - LaPlata, MD
Hammer throwing at logs
vikingscon.com

November 2-3, 2019

A fan convention/festival in LaPlata, MD for fans of the History Channel's show Vikings, to celebrate Viking history and culture featuring: interactive displays, panels, workshops, demos, cosplay contests, and things to do for all ages.

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