Thank you to our Veterans! Veterans Day is Saturday, November 11, 2023. For most Federal employees, the Federal Holiday will be observed on Friday, November 10, 2023. This is a day when I want to thank both our veterans and our active military personnel for the freedoms they help to protect. I found this video [...]
The Baltimore Inner Harbor Ice Rink is back for 2023! The plan is for it to open November 11, 2023. It is scheduled to be open through January 15, 2024. Hours are: Monday through Thursday 12:00pm–10:00pm Friday 12:00pm-11:00pm Saturday 10:00am – 11:00 pm Sunday 10:00 am – 8:00 pm There may be exceptions for these [...]
Zoo BOO! at the Maryland Zoo in Baltimore 2023 is Saturday October 28-Sunday October 29. There will be trick-or-treating, costume contests, live entertainment, two inflatables, a hay maze, arts and crafts stations, plus food and artisan vendors. Here are more details on the Maryland Zoo in Baltimore's website ZOO BOO! page. Enjoy a little bit [...]
The Baltimore home demand index for October 2023 was 52, a huge loss of 32 points, dropping into the "limited" category from the Baltimore home demand index for September 2023 that was "slow" at 84. (Note that the index is one month behind, meaning the data for the October 2023 report is from September 2023.) [...]
The weeks before Halloween in Baltimore are often filled with fun activities and good times. **Please note that plans can change, and you should check with the organizations to ensure their events are happening as planned.** If you hear of any events not on this list, please let me know so I can add them! [...]
OktoBEARfest 2023 is at the Baltimore Zoo on Saturday, October 21 and Sunday October 22, 2023. This is a fun Maryland Zoo in Baltimore event with seasonal beers, live music, food and more, in true Oktoberfest style. 2023 marks the eleventh year of the event, and every year has been a great success! Admission to Oktobearfest at [...]
DogFest 2023 is scheduled for October 14 at the Baltimore Humane Society in Reisterstown, Maryland. **DUE TO THE WEATHER FORECAST, THIS HAS BEEN MOVED TO NOVEMBER 4, 2023** DogFest runs from 11am-4pm. Entrance fee is $10 per adult. Kids: $5, Family of 4: $30. DogFest is a day to benefit dogs and cats in need [...]
Baltimore City property taxes are very high, and there is an initiative called "Renew Baltimore" to try to get those property tax rates reduced over the next 10 years. Currently, the Baltimore City property tax rate is 2.248%, which is more than double Baltimore County’s rate of 1.100%. Renew Baltimore has a plan that would [...]
Fell's Point Fun Festival 2023 is scheduled for October 6-8, 2023. 2023 marks the 57th festival with multiple stages with live music, food and drink vendors, local artisans and more. There is a family & kids area with activities and entertainment for young ones. The festival is FREE to attend! The festival was originally begun [...]
Free Fall Baltimore returns this October with a month of free activities and shows! Free Fall Baltimore is a month-long event in October each year where many museums have free admission, free events, and free shows to bring people to Downtown Baltimore, with hopes that participants will come back and enjoy Arts in Baltimore after the free [...]