After months at home with the kids, exploring the backyard or basement again starts to feel a little stale. Now is the perfect time to mix things up with a quick trip to downtown Baltimore. While some downtown attractions remain temporarily closed to visitors, including the Reginald F. Lewis Museum and Port Discovery Children’s Museum (opening in early August), other fun destinations have put new safety protocols in place and reopened to the public. Here are some ideas for downtown outings that will be safe and fun for the whole family: The National Aquarium The
February is a time for lovers – lovers of each other and of Baltimore. This Valentine’s Day, head downtown in Charm City for food, festivities, frolicking, and all-around fun. Whether you’re looking for a quiet spot for a romantic dinner or a raucous club for a night out with your crew, downtown Baltimore has you covered this Valentine’s Day weekend. Dinner Out Going out to dinner is a classic way to celebrate Valentine’s Day – and for good reason! What’s better than sharing a meal with the person you love? Downtown restaurants will be bustling
It’s high summer here in Baltimore and when you’re a city located right on the Chesapeake Bay, that means one thing: it’s time to get out on the water. One of the most charming features of Charm City is the ability to hop on a vessel right downtown and go for a cruise, see the sights, or tour a unique ship – or do all three in between other activities, like a visit to the National Aquarium, followed by dinner at Miss Shirley’s Cafe. In downtown Baltimore, there are tons of fun ways to get
Celebrate Port Discovery’s New Exhibits at the Grand Reopening June 14-15 Over the past several months, downtown Baltimore’s very own interactive kids’ museum, Port Discovery, has undergone a major renovation. And now it’s time for the museum to reopen! The newly renovated museum will reopen on Friday, June 14. To celebrate, Port Discovery is hosting two days full of fun grand opening activities. More Info About the Party The first day of Port Discovery’s grand opening celebrations last from noon until 5 p.m. on Friday, June 14. The museum’s new exhibits will be open and
Phish fans with kids: this one is for you. On Saturday, June 8, a few weeks before the iconic Vermont band plays two shows at Merriweather Post Pavilion, the local Phish tribute act Phoam will take over Power Plant Live’s outdoor plaza for a two-set, family-friendly show designed with kids in mind. This is the latest installment in the Saturday Morning Tunes series of concerts for kids; the series is sponsored by Towson University’s radio station, WTMD, and takes place one Saturday morning a month. Past shows have featured acts like Milkshake, Barry Louis Polisar
APRIL 2018 PANCAKE OF THE MONTH Back by popular demand & taking inspiration from the upcoming colorful Light City Baltimore festival, Rainbow Pancakes are back at ALL Miss Shirley’s Cafe locations this month! Rainbow Pancakes – with Rainbow Cake Pieces, garnished with Raspberry Jam, Chocolate Icing, Pink Whipped Cream & Rainbow Cake Slice, dusted with Powdered Sugar
Congratulations to Miss Shiley’s Cafe for making the Eaters, Washington DC, Top 20 List for Where to Eat and Drink In Baltimore. Recently Eaters, Washington DC, added Miss Shirley’s Cafe to the Top 20 List: Where to Eat and Drink In Baltimore. They certainly live up to their Mission Statement: “Miss Shirley’s Cafe offers our guests an exceptional award winning culinary experience for breakfast, brunch, and lunch. Our specialties are rooted in Southern fundamentals and the abundance of fresh ingredients from the Chesapeake Bay region of Maryland. We pride ourselves in beautifully presented plates, prompt
