The BIG Baltimore Kite Fest returns to Patterson Park on April 11, 2026 with a rain date of April 12. Located near the Patterson Park Observatory, there will be stations to create your own "friendly flyer", listen to music, and watch kite demonstrations. Visitors are encouraged to bring a picnic, picnic blanket, and your own [...]
The Baltimore Farmers' Market 2026 season begins on April 12, 2026 and runs each Sunday through December 21. Hours are 7am-noon every Sunday. This year marks the 49th year of the market! The Baltimore Farmers' Market is located under the JFX at Holliday & Saratoga streets. What can you find at the Baltimore Farmers' Market? [...]
The Baltimore St. Patrick Parade 2026 is scheduled for March 15. The parade starts at 2:00 pm at the Washington Monument, continues down Charles St, and then heads over to Pratt St. and Market Place. There is a foot race, the Shamrock 5K that begins at 1:00pm, so it is recommend getting there early to [...]
Downtown Discovery Days, formerly known as Dollar Days in Downtown Baltimore 2026 are scheduled for February 1-10, 2026. What are Downtown Discovery Days? They are the days where participating Downtown Baltimore museums offer admission reduced price or for free. The participating museums are now on the Downtown Partnership of Baltimore's website, along with and the [...]
Baltimore Restaurant Week Winter 2026 is scheduled for January 23-February 1, 2026 at a good number of restaurants in Baltimore City. This is the 20th Anniversary of Baltimore Restaurant Week! There are many different eateries on the list of restaurants in Baltimore. The participating restaurants will have prix-fixe menus. Most will offer dinners, but a number of restaurants [...]
The Washington Monument Lighting 2025 in Baltimore is scheduled for Thursday, December 4. The event starts at 5:00pm and runs until 8:00pm. The lighting itself with laser lights and a firework finale is scheduled to be around 8pm. There will be live performances throughout the evening, delicious food, drinks, and more. More details on the [...]
Holly Days at the Maryland Zoo in Baltimore is a month-long event at the Baltimore Zoo! Each Holly Days weekend has a different theme. The Kick Off Weekend is with Santa and Friends 11/28-30. 12/6-7 is "Who's in Whoville." 12/13-14 is "Wildly Jolly." Santa's Friends return 12/20. Hanukkah is celebrated on 12/21. Santa's Friends return [...]
The Baltimore Inner Harbor Christmas Tree lighting 2025 is scheduled for Saturday, November 22. The Baltimore Inner Harbor Christmas Tree lighting is part of the Baltimore German Christmas Village opening day. The Baltimore Inner Harbor Christmas Tree will be located at Rash Field Park. There will be a special performance by the Girl Scouts of [...]
The Baltimore Inner Harbor Ice Rink is back for 2025! The plan is for it to open on November 7, 2025. It is scheduled to be open through January 24, 2026. 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 [...]
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! [...]