Downtown Baltimore is, hands down, the best place around to celebrate the 4th of July. After all, Charm City is the birthplace of the Star Spangled Banner – and it has a great party to mark the occasion of the nation’s birth. This year, the 4th falls on a Thursday – the perfect kickoff for a long and fun weekend. Here’s a look at what’s happening in the downtown Baltimore area for the holiday: Inner Harbor Fireworks The Inner Harbor’s Ports America Chesapeake Fourth of July celebration is always a huge event that’s talked about
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
Baby, it’s cold outside…but there’s still plenty of reason to head to downtown Baltimore right now. From skating to shopping to fireworks ringing in the new year, there’s lots to do. Here’s a look at what’s coming up this month in downtown Baltimore: Skate at the PANDORA Ice Rink Located between the Harborplace Pavilions, at the top of the Ampitheater in the Inner Harbor, the PANDORA Ice Rink is a waterfront hit for skaters of all ages. Open now through Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, during the day and the evening, the rink’s hours are
Fleet Week rolls – and sails and swoops – into Baltimore this October, taking over the Inner Harbor and other surrounding areas from October 3-9. The week is jam-packed with great events, from breathtaking air shows to educational ship tours to some entertaining performances from musical and theatric groups. While it’s worth checking out as many of the exhibitions and performances as possible, it might not be possible to check out absolutely everything. We’ve done some of the hard work, identifying a couple don’t-miss events: the Scott Francis aerobatic airshow and the US Navy Drill
Hard or soft, spicy or mild, chicken or steak…everyone loves tacos. On October 6, Baltimore will celebrate the fine food with the return of Baltimore Taco Fest, a massive festival dedicated to all things taco (and tequila…and nachos). The Taco Festival takes place at Power Plant Live! in downtown Baltimore, from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. Baltimore Taco Fest: http://www.powerplantlive.com/entertainment/event/6223 What to Expect As previous Taco Fest attendees can attest, the festival is a blast. It includes something for everyone, from tequila aficionados to young children. This year, the entire block will be shut down
Parents take note: the Baltimore Book Festival takes place in downtown Baltimore from Friday, September 28 through Sunday, September 30. The festival runs from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. each day and, from start to finish, is packed with fun, kid-friendly activities. Before heading to the festival with your family, take a few minutes to check out what’s on tap for families each day. Most of the family-oriented activities take place in the festival’s Craft Corridor or on the Enoch Pratt Free Library Children’s Stage. In both locations, fun events for kids take place all
The Baltimore Book Festival – the city’s annual celebration of literary culture – returns to downtown Baltimore this month. The festival takes place in the Inner Harbor from September 28-30, 2018; it runs from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. each day. What to Expect The Baltimore Book Festival features a wide range of authors and activities – there’s something for every book lover of every age. The festival will include over 100 exhibitors and booksellers, readings, cooking demos, book signings, panel discussions, kids’ projects and more. There will also be live music and food, beer
