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With the holidays upon us, downtown Baltimore is starting to sparkle and shine with good cheer, fun events, and plenty of ways to celebrate the season.    Christmas Market Baltimore’s Christmas Village – the German-style Christmas market – returns to the Inner Harbor this year, starting on Nov. 19. The market, which operates through Christmas Eve, features everything from live music and rides to dozens of vendors selling handcrafted items. Plus, the market is known for its excellent food and drinks, which include classic German fare like Raclette, pretzels, schnitzel and mulled wine.  https://www.baltimore-christmas.com/     Ice Rink  The Inner Harbor Ice Rink opens for theRead More →

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This September, downtown Baltimore is the place to be for maritime history buffs, families in search of fun activities, and anyone who loves the water. After a shift to a virtual event during COVID, Maryland Fleet Week and Flyover Baltimore is back with in-person events and attractions, starting September 7 and lasting through September 13, 2022.   What Is Fleet Week? Maryland Fleet Week and Flyover Baltimore is a weeklong series of events and activities taking place along the waterfront in the Baltimore Inner Harbor. During the week, ships from the U.S. British, Canadian, and Danish Navies dock in the harbor and open their doorsRead More →

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Following recent news of the parking garage collapse in downtown Baltimore’s Inner Harbor – during which, thankfully, no one was hurt – Harbor Park Garage has fielded questions about steps taken to maintain its structure and prevent structural issues. Harbor Park’s owners have long been committed to providing a clean, safe and easily accessible gateway to the Inner Harbor, which is why management takes the time to make sure the garage’s concrete underpinnings are secure before painting and adding other touches to make the garage shine. How & Why Do Parking Garage Collapses Occur? The key building block of many parking structures is concrete –Read More →

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As the weather gets warmer, nights in Baltimore get hot for live music fans. This spring and summer, downtown Baltimore music venues will welcome tons of musical acts, ranging from big, well-known names to smaller performers just starting out. As you put together your summertime concert schedule, you’ll have plenty of options. Downtown Baltimore has several terrific concert venues, each with its own vibe. Whether you’re looking for a chill night by the water, a crazy mosh pit, or something in between, you can find it downtown. Pier Six Pavilion Pier Six Pavilion is located right on the water, on Pier Six. It’s a gorgeousRead More →

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Free Parking in Downtown Baltimore – Pros & Cons When organizing a trip to downtown Baltimore, figuring out where to park is an essential part of the plan. Whether you’ll be spending the day at the National Aquarium, Port Discovery or the Inner Harbor’s Historic Ships with the family or heading out for a date night or with friends to one of downtown’s restaurants or to check out the nightlife, finding the best spot to park can make your trip even better.  When looking for parking, cost is always a factor. But when it comes to choosing a parking garage or lot, free parking isn’tRead More →

Skipping into Summer

With mask mandates lifting (though not inside – yet – in Baltimore City), temperatures rising and all COVID statistics trending in the right direction, Baltimore is gearing up for one hot, fun summer. From kiddie adventures to all ages shows to 21+ parties, this summer, there’s something for everyone downtown. Here’s a look at what’s new and happening in the next few weeks: Port Discovery Children’s Museum Starting June 2, Port Discovery is restructuring its hours, opening up for ticketed daily play sessions in the mornings and afternoons. The sessions are from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Each sessionRead More →

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10 things to do to make the transition back to work successfully • Be Humble. Humblebragging is so 2020. No one wants to hear about how you taught your dog to juggle and your toddler calculus while loving every second of the lockdown with your fantastic family of kids that never argue and a spouse who does 95% of the housework and cooked gourmet creations three meals a day. • Don’t Be Too Humble. At the same time, we don’t want to hear about how tough it was for you. It sucked for us, too, and we don’t need to know how much worse itRead More →