Autumn is a fun season at Port Discovery Children’s Museum in downtown Baltimore – and this year is an especially good one, with the opening of new exhibits and exciting events. We caught up with Port Discovery President and CEO Carter Polakoff to learn about what’s new at the museum. This fall is a busy time at Port Discovery, starting with the recent opening of Brick City. What is that new space all about? Brick City is a new exhibit space devoted to all things LEGO! Brick City invites children and their families to build
Baltimore, mark your calendars and prepare your stomachs: Saturday, October 11 and Sunday, October 12, 2025, the Inner Harbor transforms into a tortilla-wrapped wonderland for the Baltimore Taco Festival – held right downtown at Power Plant Live! – and tickets are on sale now. Yes, you read that right—an entire festival dedicated to the humble taco, that beautiful little food boat carrying salsa, meat, cheese, and as much hot sauce as you can handle. What to Expect Picture this: Endless tacos from local taquerias and pop-up stands. Chicken, beef, vegan jackfruit that tastes suspiciously like
October brings a wave of live music to downtown Baltimore, with stages hosting everything from powerhouse rock bands and hip hop stars to soulful R&B voices and pulsing electronic DJs. Whether you’re looking for an arena spectacle, an open-air harbor show, or an intimate club night, this month’s lineup has something for everyone. Baltimore Soundstage: Busy & diverse lineup of acts Thursday, October 2: Home Is Where with Forests, Short Fictions, Boat WaterIndie rock meets emo revival—introspective lyrics, mathy guitars, and high-energy underground vibes. Friday, October 3: Shrek Rave (18+)Meme culture meets dance floor chaos—expect
Pickle-lovers, don’t forget: the World’s Largest Pickle Party® is rolling back into town for its sixth annual briny bash, and it’s about to get deliciously weird. The Big Dill® is returning to Power Plant Live! on September 20–21, bringing with it a tidal wave of pickles, parties, and pure chaos. And let’s be real—it’s the only festival where you can axe-throw, rave with a giant pickle mascot, and wash it all down with a frozen pickle margarita. A Pickle Party with Serious Bite Born right here in Baltimore back in 2019, The Big Dill has
Baltimore, get your googly eyes ready. On Saturday, September 6, the Inner Harbor Amphitheater is turning into the ultimate waterfront block party, starring none other than Mr. Trash Wheel—the floating garbage-guzzling legend who’s been slurping up our harbor litter since 2014. And this time, he’s not just cleaning up—he’s hosting a festival. Because after pulling 2,000 tons of trash out of the water, the guy deserves a day off and maybe a Wagyu hot dog. So, what’s happening? “Baltimore by Baltimore: Mr. Trash Wheel and Friends” is basically Comic-Con meets the farmers market meets a
As autumn begins its soft arrival, downtown Baltimore pulses with vibrant live music vibes—spanning intimate rock venues, soulful outdoor pavilions, and edgy new concert halls. Whether you’re seeking indie charm, reggae beats, or theatrical metal, the city’s lineup has something for every note. Baltimore Soundstage: Indie, Rock & Eclectic Beats Saturday, September 7: Crypta’s “In the Other Side” Tour with Unholy Altar and Ninth Realm Brazil’s metal force brings brutal riffs and guttural power to Baltimore—ideal for hardcore and death metal fans. Saturday, September 13: Soccer Mommy with Dummy Indie-rock dreamy vibes, earnest lyricism, and
Heading to The Big Dill Pickle Fest 2025 in Baltimore? Park steps from Power Plant Live at Harbor Park Garage — the official parking partner of the festival.
