‘Tis the season for all things jolly and there are few places quite as merry as downtown Baltimore this month. Whether you’re a young family with active kids, kid-free and looking for a party, or somewhere in between, there’s something for you in Baltimore in December. Christmas Village is in full swing in the Inner Harbor. From now through Christmas Eve, head to West Shore Park, right by the water, to explore one of Baltimore’s favorite traditions. Every day, something new is happening at the village, from live performances to family-friendly activities to a meet and
Loggerhead Update: We Have a New Hatchling! After Sheldon’s release in North Carolina last week, our team returned with a new hatchling as part of the Loggerhead Head Start program! MEET RAVEN The Not-So-Fast and Furious Get up close with the Aquarium’s youngest sloth, Fern. MEET FERN Marjorie Lynn Bank Lecture NOVEMBER 10, 2016 • 6:30 PM – 8 PM Jeff Mauritzen, Looking at the World with Wonder: How Adopting a Child’s Perspective of the World Could Help Save It NOVEMBER 17, 2016 • 6:30 PM – 9 PM Israel Sea the Future presented by
Our Happy Halloween is over, though scary topics, from Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton to the Donna Brazile resignation, continue to dominate our news feeds. Fortunately, we have the good news of the Cubs’ World Series win to lift our spirits – and with cool fall temperatures and great weather on the way, it’s a good time to step away from our computers and head to downtown Baltimore for some family fun. Port Discovery Children’s Museum has all sorts of fun events happening in November. When school is out for Election Day 2016, the museum
With autumn upon us and summertime humidity starting to wane, there’s no better time to set out to explore Baltimore on foot. The city has so much to offer and the downtown area is especially fun, with tons of sites and activities packed into every square mile. And let’s face it, we could probably all use a little stroll right now – going for a walk is the best way to step away from the computer and the internet’s 24/7 Brad Pitt-Jennifer Aniston divorce coverage. Poor Brangelina. But we need a break. Fortunately, every September, Baltimore
All eyes have been on Washington this week, with Miss DC being crowned Miss USA just as the race for the White House narrows down to Hillary Clinton and her #IAmWithHer supporters and Donald Trump…and his Donald Trump hair. But there’s also plenty of action a few miles to the north, in downtown Baltimore, with summertime events kicking off all over the city, including a new exhibit and a Family Beach Dance Party at Port Discovery and a fantastic Fourth of July Pier Party hosted by the National Aquarium. At Port Discovery, expand your