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It isn’t easy to sum up any place with just a few words, but that’s even more true for a city like Baltimore. It’s multifaceted, with so much personality and diversity that can’t be captured so simply. It’s such a special place that you really won’t get it until you visit. And when you do, you’ll leave with a whole new perspective. Baltimore is full of surprises, steeped in history (home of the birthplace of our national anthem!) and culture, from the gritty graffiti alley to the vast collections at our art museums. Plus one-of-a-kind events, an unexpected food scene and plenty of gorgeous views. Come see for yourself – you won’t get it til you get here.

  • Four people walking along the sidewalk in Fell's Point. Two are standing on a bench.
    paddle boat
  • Woman putting record on turntable
  • Natasha's Just Brittle
    man playing trumpet
  • View of Baltimore's city skyline.
    Streetlamp sign
  • A mural of Billie Holiday is shown on the Royal Theater wall
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    This Weekend
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    Friday
    October
    16
    Laugh Tracks Comedy Show - October 16
    The Club Car
    12 W North Ave
    Friday
    October
    16
    Rare & Obscure Beer Festival
    Max's Taphouse
    737 S. Broadway
    11:30 AM to 12:00 AM
    Friday
    October
    16
    Big Love
    Towson University Center for the Arts
    7700 Osler Drive
    Friday
    October
    16
    $10 Community Day at Port Discovery
    Port Discovery Children's Museum
    35 Market Pl.
    Friday
    October
    16
    Live Painting with Nadine Charlsen
    National Museum of Railroad History & Innovation
    901 West Pratt St.
    Friday
    October
    16
    BMORE Design Week 2026
    Various Locations
    Friday
    October
    16
    Polly Bart with Ron Hafildson and Greta Rose Pharr – THE LIFE I COULD HAVE
    The Ivy Bookshop
    5928 Falls Road
    Friday
    October
    16
    OktoBEARfest
    Maryland Zoo In Baltimore
    1 Safari Pl.rnDruid Hill Park
    01:00 PM to 10:00 PM
    Friday
    October
    16
    RPG Improv: Workshop with Dave Hill
    Creative Alliance Creativity Center
    3137 Eastern Avenue
    Friday
    October
    16
    Cordially Invited IX
    Make Studio
    3326 Keswick Rd.
    Friday
    October
    16
    Claudia Castro Luna with Anna Lapera: The Flowers Along The Way
    Bird in Hand Coffee & Books
    11 East 33rd Street
    Friday
    October
    16
    Cold Chocolate
    Manor Mill
    2029 Monkton Rd.
    07:00 PM to 09:00 PM
    Friday
    October
    16
    THE ROYAL TAKEOVER: T.I. + FABOLOUS + TRINA
    Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena
    1000 Hilltop Cir.
    Friday
    October
    16
    ROBERT LESTER FOLSOM with Liz Cooper
    Metro Baltimore
    1700 North Charles Street
    Friday
    October
    16
    OktoBEARfest
    Maryland Zoo In Baltimore
    1 Safari Place
    1:00 PM to 10:00 PM
    Friday
    October
    16
    Sip & Shop with The Charmers Club
    The Charmers Club
    2601 N. Howard St.
    Friday
    October
    16
    Iron Crow Theatre: The Rocky Horror Show
    2400 N. Howard St.
    2400 N. Howard St.
    Friday
    October
    16
    Natalie Clein, Cello
    The Peale, Baltimore's Community Museum
    225 Holliday St.
    Friday
    October
    16
    Four80East
    Keystone Korner Baltimore
    1350 Lancaster St.
    Friday
    October
    16
    Teacher Professional Development Day—Free Admission for Educators
    Maryland Center for History and Culture
    610 Park Ave.
    Friday
    October
    16
    Nigerian American Festival
    Guinness Open Gate Brewery & Barrel House
    5001 Washington Blvd
    Friday
    October
    16
    Educator Happy Hour & Trivia with the Maryland Council for Social Studies
    Maryland Center for History and Culture
    610 Park Ave.
    Friday
    October
    16
    School's Out: Maryland Railroad History Tour & Train Spirit Day
    National Museum of Railroad History & Innovation
    901 W Pratt Street
    Friday
    October
    16
    Exhibition ǀ MFA Candidate Erin Barry-Dutro: Sacred Wonder
    Towson University Center for the Arts
    7700 Osler Drive
    Friday
    October
    16
    Exhibition ǀ MFA Candidate Annie Tamini: Memento Amare, Memento Mori, Memento Manducare
    Towson University Center for the Arts
    7700 Osler Drive
    Friday
    October
    16
    Teacher Preview Day
    Maryland Science Center
    601 Light St.
    10:00 AM to 04:00 PM
    Friday
    October
    16
    My Hero Academia In Concert
    Meyerhoff Symphony Hall
    1212 Cathedral St
    Saturday
    October
    17
    Story & Art Studio Experience with Little Origins Studio – The Shops at Kenilworth
    The Ivy at The Shops at Kenilworth
    800 Kenilworth Dr
    Saturday
    October
    17
    Port of Baltimore Open House
    Cox Creek Dredged Material Containment Facility
    1000 Kembo Road
    Saturday
    October
    17
    Old Line Spirits Fall Fling & Cider Release
    Old Line Spirits
    200 S Janney St.
    Saturday
    October
    17
    Live Painting with Nadine Charlsen
    National Museum of Railroad History & Innovation
    901 West Pratt St.
    Saturday
    October
    17
    Halloween Family Funday
    So Pro
    3000 O'Donnell St.
    Saturday
    October
    17
    CAN I KICK IT? featuring THE MATRIX
    Seagarten at Port Covington Marina
    321 E. Cromwell St.
    Saturday
    October
    17
    Object Work-Shop: Improv Workshop with John Lutz!
    Highwire Improv
    400 S. Conkling Street
    Saturday
    October
    17
    DC United Watch Party
    Guilford Hall Brewery
    1611 Guilford Ave.
    Saturday
    October
    17
    BIG Time: Comedy Inspired by the Director of Maryland's Park Service
    Baltimore Improv Group
    1727 N Charles Street
    Saturday
    October
    17
    (Un)Common Scholars Community Symposium
    The Baltimore Museum of Art
    10 Art Museum Drivern10 Art Museum Dr.
    Saturday
    October
    17
    Youth RPG Improv Workshop with Dave Hill!
    Creative Alliance Creativity Center
    3137 Eastern Avenue
    Saturday
    October
    17
    Patterns, Patterns, Patterns: Improv Workshop with John Lutz
    Highwire Improv
    400 S. Conkling Street
    Saturday
    October
    17
    Trick 'r Treat Movie Screening
    Old Major
    900 S Carey St
    ng: 6:00 PM
    Saturday
    October
    17
    Baltimore Running Festival
    Inner Harbor Baltimore
    Saturday
    October
    17
    No Mistakes, Just Masterpieces
    Potluck Studio
    1019 Cathedral St
    Saturday
    October
    17
    Grateful Dead-Inspired Concert to celebrate MAGIC SHOW by Dean Smith
    The Ivy Bookshop
    5928 Falls Road
    Saturday
    October
    17
    Fox's Diner, A Variety Show
    Le Mondo
    406 N. Howard St.
    ng: 8:00 PM
    Saturday
    October
    17
    Beginner Spindle Woodturning: Kitchen Tool
    Manor Mill
    2029 Monkton Rd.
    10:00 AM to 02:00 PM
    Saturday
    October
    17
    2 Day Intermediate Stained Glass Course with SmiggArt
    Manor Mill
    2029 Monkton Rd.
    10:00 AM to 04:00 PM
    Saturday
    October
    17
    Mimosas & Mosaics: House Number Workshop
    HeARTwares by Art with a Heart
    1104 W 36th Street
    Saturday
    October
    17
    Usher & Chris Brown - Baltimore, MD - The R&B Tour
    M&T Bank Stadium
    1101 Russell St
    Saturday
    October
    17
    Fire Fest 2026
    Baltimore Clayworks
    5707 Smith Ave.
    Saturday
    October
    17
    Opera Outreach Ensemble - The Ugly Duckling
    Towson University Center for the Arts
    7700 Osler Drive
    Saturday
    October
    17
    GRAMMY® Nominated Group The Blackbyrds
    Keystone Korner Baltimore
    1350 Lancaster Street
    Saturday
    October
    17
    Charm City Players Presents: The Addams Family the Musical
    Alumni Auditorium at The Gilman School
    5407 Roland Ave
    Saturday
    October
    17
    Barks & Boos! Play. Walk. Run Hike
    Baltimore Humane Society
    1601 Nicodemus Rd
    Sunday
    October
    18
    Butchers Hill House Tour 2026
    The White House, Patterson Park
    Sunday
    October
    18
    Coffin/Perlson/Krauss & Special Guest Bob Lanzetti
    Keystone Korner Baltimore
    1350 Lancaster St.
    Sunday
    October
    18
    Baltimore Choral Arts presents American Belonging
    Kraushaar Auditorium at Goucher College
    1021 Dulaney Valley Rd
    Sunday
    October
    18
    Profs & Pints Baltimore: Haunted Landscapes of Middle-Earth
    Guilford Hall Brewery
    1611 Guilford Ave.
    Sunday
    October
    18
    NOAH GUNDERSEN 'Rites Of Spring Tour' with Breakup Shoes and Nathan Evans Fox at Metro Baltimore
    Metro Baltimore
    1700 North Charles Street
    Sunday
    October
    18
    Seth Kibel and the Kleztet — Klezmer, Jazz, Swing & More
    The Katz Jewish Music Center at MMAE
    7000 Rockland Hills Drive
    Sunday
    October
    18
    Mickey Revenaugh with Annie Marhefka: SCHOOL'S OUT: WHY FAMILIES ARE CHOOSING UNCONVENTIONAL EDUCATION
    The Ivy Bookshop
    5928 Falls Road
    Sunday
    October
    18
    Profs & Pints Baltimore: Haunted Landscapes of Middle-Earth
    Guilford Hall Brewery
    1611 Guilford Ave.
    Sunday
    October
    18
    RAVENS VS BROWNS WATCH PARTY
    Guilford Hall Brewery
    1611 Guilford Ave.
    Sunday
    October
    18
    Greater Goods Halloween Market
    R. House Garage
    301 W. 29th St.
    11:00 AM to 3:00 PM
    Sunday
    October
    18
    Moms Unhinged Standup Comedy Show
    M&T Bank Exchange
    401 W Fayette St
    Sunday
    October
    18
    Pulaski Day Commemoration
    Patterson Park
    Eastern Ave. atrnLinwood
    Sunday
    October
    18
    Sensory Friendly Sunday
    Port Discovery Children's Museum
    35 Market Pl.