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There’s no question: 2020 is one of the scariest years in anyone’s recent memory. So what does that mean for Halloween? Will it be extra spooky this year? Maybe, maybe not – but it will be extra fun this year in downtown Baltimore, where Power Plant Live! and surrounding venues have a terrific lineup of creepy-fun festivities planned all weekend long. Here’s a look at how to spend your Halloween weekend downtown: Six Feet Beats On Friday, Oct. 30, Rise Among Rivals and Dead Eyes team up for Six Feet Beats, a socially distanced outdoor show at Power Plant Live! The bands – which areRead More →

see live music

This time of year, the weather is gorgeous in Baltimore, making it an ideal time to catch a live outdoor music show downtown. While the COVID-19 pandemic put many shows on hold, now that cases have stabilized and venues have a better understanding of how to safely host events, live music is back in Charm City. Here’s a look at upcoming shows you won’t want to miss: Live Music Weekends at Power Plant Live! Each Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, Power Plant Live! presents live music on its outdoor concert stage. Each night, the stage is taken over by engaging acts from 5 p.m. to 9Read More →

Inner harbor

Activities and attractions in downtown Baltimore continue to reopen, as the state’s positive COVID test rate and hospitalization rate remain low. That’s great news for everyone – and especially for families who want to get out of the house and enjoy the fun, educational opportunities the city has to offer. Here’s a look at some of the most fun activities for families to enjoy right now in downtown Baltimore: Port Discovery Reopens Downtown’s excellent children’s museum, Port Discovery, will reopen to members the weekend of Oct. 10 and to the general public the weekend of Oct. 17. To keep visitors safe, the museum has putRead More →

Reginald F Museum

THE REGINALD F. LEWIS MUSEUM WILL REOPEN TO THE PUBLIC THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 For the safety of our visitors, the Reginald F. Lewis Museum has established the following visitor guidelines to protect against the spread of COVID-19: • All visitors are required to wear face masks while in the museum. • Visitors will enter through the museum’s front doors on E. Pratt Street and exit through the Group Tours on Slemmer’s Alley. • Timed passes are recommended. The museum’s hours have been updated to Thursday to Saturdays 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Sundays 12 – 5 p.m. Click HERE to purchase a timed admission pass.Read More →

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This year, back to school season in Baltimore (and all over the country) looks a little different than it did in the past – 2020 has brought more than its fair share of surprises. Though the first day of school won’t look like it did last year, more flexible schedules mean more opportunities for family time field trips – and downtown Baltimore provides tons of great spots for (safe) family fun and learning. Here are a few ideas for educational and exciting trips downtown: Reginald F. Lewis Museum The Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History & Culture has been closed to theRead More →

Park

From the piers of the Inner Harbor to the charming streets of Little Italy, downtown Baltimore has a whole lot to offer visitors who want to spend time outside. This summer, safe and socially distant outdoor events abound in the downtown area, from happy hours to yoga classes. Here’s a look at how to enjoy the outdoors in downtown Baltimore this August: Pints in the Park On August 14, Pints in the Park is back! The BYOB happy hour event takes place in Center Plaza on the second Friday of the month, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Bring your favorite bevvie to the plazaRead More →

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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 Aquarium reopened to the public on July 1, albeit withRead More →