Dollar Days in Downtown Baltimore December 3 & 4

This weekend is “Dollar or Less Days” in Downtown Baltimore, where museums open for a dollar or less — and invite you to join in the fun!

This is part of the “Downtown for the Holidays” promotion, trying to bring people Downtown in the month of December.

There are 15 museums participating this year, including the Baltimore Museum of Industry, Port Discovery (Sunday only), National Aquarium, and the Maryland Science Center. Some of these museums charge much more on a regular basis, so these are fantastic deals!

Keep in mind that due to the deals, expect crowds, and limited availability. Make sure to arrive early! Here is a full list of the participating museums, and the times and days they are joining in.

Come on down to Downtown Baltimore this weekend for Dollars or Less!

Baltimore Earth Day 2011

Friday, April 22, 2011 is Earth Day across the US.

Earth Day began on April 22 in 1970, making this the 41st Anniversary. The first Earth Day, according to Wikipedia, was originally a teach-in held by US Senator Gaylord Nelson, and 20 million people participated. It is now celebrated in 175 countries, and over 500 million join in.

Earth Day in Baltimore brings a number of activities to celebrate.

In Towson, the Towson ARTS Collective has an exhibit, “The Process of Peace”, running through May 20. Friday is a free reception from 6-8 pm to celebrate Baltimore Earth Week’s 8th Anniversary.

On Saturday, The Maryland Science Center in Downtown Baltimore will have Earth Day and recycling activities from noon-4pm which is included in the cost of admission.

The Irvine Nature Center in Owings Mills has multiple events going on Saturday — with the Junior Naturalists in the morning, and then “rainy day” Earth Day activities from 1-2:30pm. They’ll be using broken crayons, old magazines, and more to recycle into new products and projects! For non-members there is a cost.

The Oregon Ridge Nature Center in Hunt Valley will also have its’ “Earth Day Greening” from 1-4pm, where those ages seven and older will be able to help plant trees, and assist in cleaning up the trail & park. This event is free!

You can always celebrate Earth Day at your own Baltimore home too. Plant trees, change lightbulbs to those that use less energy, turn off lights when you are not using them, and recycle materials!

Downtown Baltimore Dollar Days December 4 & 5, 2010

Downtown Baltimore will be having its’ Dollar or Less Days on December 4 & 5, 2010 as part of the Downtown for the Holidays promotion in the City.

Put together and promoted by the Downtown Partnership, this is a great opportunity to visit many  participating museums, centers, and attractions in Downtown Baltimore — all for $1 or less admission!

Participating museums include the Walters Art Museum, the National Aquarium in Baltimore (which usually costs over $30 per person, so this is a GREAT deal!), the American Visionary Arts Museum (AVAM), the Maryland Science Center, Top of the World Observation Level at the World Trade Center, Historic Ships in Baltimore, and Port Discovery!

The 2009 Dollar Days promotion was such a huge success that many of the museums and attractions wanted to join in again, and there are now 17 places to attend for these inexpensive prices. Know that some have limited availability, so make sure to find out limitations, and requirements, so you are able to take advantage of these great deals!

Enjoy Downtown Baltimore for less on December 4th & 5th . Just another great reason to live and play in Baltimore!

Baltimore Smiley Face World Record

Baltimore has a new world record for the largest human smiley face to kick off the city’s summer campaign: “Find Your Happy Place in Baltimore”.

On May 13, 2010, outside the Maryland Science Center, 261 people gathered in orange and black ponchos to create the big smiley face.

The World Records Academy reported on the new world record, giving Baltimore props for its’ Happy Place campaign.

The goal is to show how happy you can be when you visit Baltimore and to garner more tourism for the great city.

Tom Noonan, the President and CEO of Visit Baltimore stated that:

“Baltimore makes us happy everyday, and we think the world’s largest smiley face is the perfect symbol to kick off our summer travel season,”

“No matter what makes you smile, we encourage travelers from all over the country to come and find their happy place in Baltimore this summer.”

Baltimore is also a wonderful place to live for many of its’ residents.

Contact me to learn more about living in Baltimore.

Downtown Baltimore for the Holidays — Dollar or Less Days

December ushers in a beautiful time in Downtown Baltimore and the this year, the Downtown Partnership of Baltimore has made it even more affordable than ever to enjoy!

Next weekend, December 5 & 6, 2009 are Dollar or Less Days! 15 Downtown museums are offering this great price.

One of these is Port Discovery, which on Sunday is offering the $1 admission price on Sunday. Admission is usually $12.95, so this is an AMAZING deal!

Add onto that the National Aquarium in Baltimore is offering limited tickets at this price, and theirs is normally $29.95 for adults, and the Maryland Science Center usually at $14.95, these are incredible offers that you should take advantage of! Visit Baltimore.org ‘s website for a full list of participating museums.

Enjoy Downtown Baltimore for less this weekend. Just another great reason to live and play in Baltimore!