It’s the most wonderful time of the year! The holidays are in full swing in downtown Baltimore and that means concerts, Christmas movies, Kwanzaa celebrations and more. It’s a festive season – and a busy one in downtown Baltimore. Here’s a look at some of the best ways to celebrate the season in Baltimore this month: Listen to Music There are concerts galore in the city this month, featuring all sorts of different artists and genres. One of the biggest in town is WPOC’s Acoustic Christmas Show, which takes over Rams Head Live on December 11. The concert features Emma White and Gone West andRead More →

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Halloween is on a Thursday this year, which means that the people of Baltimore will be celebrating for at least a week straight. These days, the costume-and-candy holiday is fun for people of all ages. And this year, downtown Baltimore is offering something for spooky-seekers of every sort. Whether you’re looking for a kid-friendly bash or a wild time that is decidedly not for tots, there’s a party for you downtown. Here’s a look at some of the best Halloween events in downtown Baltimore this year: For the Kids: Halloween at Port Discovery From now through the end of the month, Port Discovery is wowingRead More →

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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 ready for kids all afternoon long. Plus, between noon andRead More →

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Woohoo! We’re making great progress on construction on new major exhibits and Museum improvements – and we’re so excited to share another sneak peek into the progress! Check out the progress Lewis Contractors have made since our last construction update by watching our quick time lapse! In the video, you can watch as the new exhibits come to life as Lewis Contractors have been hard at work since January constructing both the massive, four-story SkyClimber and The Port exhibit! Check out how tall the SkyClimber steel structure is officially in position! Little learners will learn to take risks, enhance hand-eye coordination and more as theyRead More →

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Spring is in the air and in downtown Baltimore, that means there are plenty of fun activities to help you make the most of Charm City. Whether you’re looking for a fun foodie event, something to please the whole family, or a cultural experience, there’s something happening for you downtown this spring. Here’s a look at what’s coming up:   Fun with Food It’s always a good time to dine downtown! This spring, downtown will taste especially great during fun food-oriented festivals and events, including an ode to wings and a celebration of all things Mexican. On Saturday, March 23, Power Plant Live! hosts theRead More →

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We’re officially under construction – and working on bigger, bolder, better – and even more fun – exhibits that will fuel playful learning for future generations! Don’t let the hard hats fool you, though – we’re open again starting January 12 for play and learning with two unique experiences: • The Construction Zone in the Atrium at Port Discovery sponsored by M&T Bank, and • Port Discovery’s Pop-Up Play Space at the Shops at Kenilworth opening in late January 2019! Please note: Port Discovery will not be open January 2 – 11, 2019 as we put the final touches on The Construction Zone. Please joinRead More →

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The 4th of July is almost upon us and there’s no better place to celebrate America’s independence than in downtown Baltimore. The city and local businesses have tons of fun events – from fireworks to barbecues – planned for Wednesday, July 4. Here’s a look at what to expect downtown on Independence Day: Inner Harbor Fireworks Downtown Baltimore boasts the region’s largest celebration of Independence Day, with epic fireworks show over the Inner Harbor, starting at 9:30 p.m. But even before the fireworks start, the Inner Harbor is bustling, with live music from the U.S. Navy Band Cruisers, who will be stationed at the InnerRead More →