LOVE SPORTS’ Love Fest 2026 | Free Family Festival

LOVE SPORTS’ Love Fest 2026 is a FREE community celebration designed for youth, families, and neighbors across Anne Arundel County.
About this Event

Celebrate the End of Summer with Love, Learning & Community!

Join Laila’s Love Initiative for LOVE SPORTS’ Love Fest 2026, a community celebration designed for youth, families, and neighbors across Anne Arundel County.
Love Fest is more than a festival—it’s a celebration of leadership, wellness, education, and opportunity. Whether your child participated in the Love Sports Initiative this summer or you’re joining us for the first time, everyone is welcome.
Featured Activities
Gaming Truck
Superhero Meet & Greets
Face Painting
STEM & Computer Programming
Creation Station
Community Resource Fair
Youth Leadership Panels
Live DJ
Giveaways & Prize Drawings
Popcorn & Cotton Candy
Shaved Ice
Youth Leadership Panels
11:30 AM
Building Confidence Through Movement
12:00 PM
Leadership Starts With Me
12:30 PM
Future Ready: College, Careers & Entrepreneurship
Who Should Attend?
Youth (Ages 7–19)
Parents
Families
Community Members
Educators
Coaches
Mentors
Community Organizations

An afternoon celebrating youth leadership, family engagement, STEM, wellness, and community connections.
Join leaders, educators, nonprofits, businesses, families, and youth for an afternoon focused on celebrating community.
Hosted by Laila’s Love Initiative, Love Fest highlights the accomplishments of local youth while introducing families to year-round opportunities throughout Anne Arundel County.
Expect meaningful conversations, engaging activities, networking, community resources, and family-friendly entertainment.
Perfect for:
• Families
• Community Leaders
• Nonprofits
• Schools
• Faith Organizations
• Sponsors
• Volunteers
Highlights
Leadership Panels
Resource Fair
Gaming Truck
Face Painting
Superheroes
Music
STEM Experiences
Community Networking
Giveaways