Calendar of Events

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October

28

Oyster/Scallop Shell Painting & Decoupage. Create some beautiful items for your home decor in this easy to make craft! Participants can use 3 shells to either paint or decoupage. The instructor will seal your favorite 2 shells with resin (the other shell will be sealed with mod podge.) Ages 13+. $40; $35 Members. 5:30PM. Creative Alliance Creativity Center, 3137 Eastern Ave., Baltimore. https://creativealliance.org/event/oyster-scallop-shell-painting-decoupage/

Sips & Stems: Spooky Edition. Get into the Halloween spirit with an evening of boos, booze, and blooms! Mix up festive cocktails alongside the Sagamore Whiskey Team and then create your own eerily beautiful bouquet with Dandelions Flower Stand. Come dressed in your favorite fall attire and enjoy a night of seasonal sips, spooky vibes, and floral fun. $70. 6PM. Sagamore Spirit Distillery, 301 E Cromwell St., Baltimore. https://sagamorespirit.com/distillery-experience/

Community Stitch Night. Bring your stitching projects and enjoy community as you make progress. FREE, RSVP requested. 6PM-8PM. Creative Alliance at the Patterson, 3134 Eastern Ave., Baltimore. https://creativealliance.org/event/community-stitch-night/2026-10-21/

ArBOOretum. Celebrate the Halloween season with your family at Cylburn “ArBOOretum”, a family-friendly event that celebrates the spirit of season in the heart of a beautiful public garden. This event brings together the community for guided moonlit nature walks, spooky trails, and memorable moments in front of the Cylburn mansion decorated in Halloween splendor. This is a candy-free Halloween event to prevent wrappers from littering the grounds. Every visitor will receive a glowstick! $5 in advance; $10 at the door. 5PM-7:30PM. Cylburn Arboretum, 4915 Greenspring Ave., Baltimore. https://cylburn.org/programs-events/arbooretum/

Here for the Boo-ze Cocktail Class. Mix up your Halloween plans with a spirited cocktail class at Sagamore Distillery. Learn to craft festive cocktails, enjoy seasonal flavors, and raise a glass to spooky season. $40. 6:30PM. Sagamore Spirit Distillery, 301 E Cromwell St., Baltimore. https://sagamorespirit.com/distillery-experience/

Craft & Cinema Night: The Craft. Looking for a cozy, creative way to spend your evening? Join Craft & Cinema Night, a relaxed get-together where you’ll unwind with a great movie and bring your current craft projects to life. Whether you knit, crochet, embroider, sketch, or just like to keep your hands busy, this is the perfect chance to meet fellow makers, share some laughs, and enjoy a film in good company. The lights will stay on low in the theater so you can comfortably see your craft while watching. All skill levels (and movie lovers) welcome! Bring your own craft supplies. $18; $13 Members. 7:30PM. Creative Alliance at the Patterson, 3134 Eastern Ave., Baltimore. https://creativealliance.org/event/craft-and-cinema-night-the-craft/

30-31

ZooBOO! Celebrate the fall season with the Maryland Zoo's annual ZooBOO! festival! This year’s festivities will span several weekends throughout the month of October and will include exciting seasonal activities. Enjoy an inflatable corn maze, pumpkin patch, seasonal crafts, sack races, costume contests, food trucks and vendors, face painting, trick-or-treating throughout the Zoo, visits from Zoo mascots, and more! Halloween costumes are encouraged all month long! ZooBOO! is included with Zoo admission. FREE. 10AM-4PM each day. The Maryland Zoo, 1 Safari Pl., Baltimore. https://www.marylandzoo.org/special_events/zoobooo/

Trail or Treat. Gather treats as you venture deeper into the Marshy woods. Encounter frights along the way. Costumes are welcome! $3 per person. 11AM-1PM. Marshy Point Nature Center, 7130 Marshy Point Rd., Middle River. https://www.baltimorecountymd.gov/departments/recreation-and-parks/events/trail-or-treat-marshy-point-nature-center

Tricks and Treats on the Ridge. Dress up in your best costume and stroll through the woods and meadow to learn about the tricks plants and animals have up their “leaves”. Participants will get a treat at each stop so bring your treat bag. Hike is approximately one-half mile. Advance registration is required. Groups will leave from the Nature Center in 15-minute intervals. $3. 5PM-9PM. Oregon Ridge Nature Center, 13401 Beaver Dam Rd., Cockeysville. https://www.baltimorecountymd.gov/departments/recreation-and-parks/events/tricks-and-treats-ridge-oregon-ridge-nature-center

Breakfast with the Elephants: Halloween. Join the Zoo for this special Halloween edition of their famous breakfast series! Guests will enjoy a breakfast buffet alongside the elephant exhibit while the elephants receive some fun Halloween enrichment treats. During breakfast, guests will be treated to a special keeper chat. Don’t forget to bring your camera to this unique dining event! $75; $70 Members; FREE for children under 2 (ticket still required). 9AM-10:30AM. The Maryland Zoo, 1 Safari Pl., Baltimore. https://www.marylandzoo.org/event_series/breakfast-with-the-animals/breakfast-elephants-pumpkin-smash/

Psycho in Concert. Thanks to Bernard Herrmann’s remarkably inventive composition, The American Film Institute has ranked the ferocious musical driving force of Psycho in the Top 5 Greatest Film Scores of All Time. The BSO performs this legendary, strings-only score live, amplifying every nerve-jangling turn and relentless surge of suspense in this iconic thriller. Ticket prices vary. 7:30PM. Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall, 1212 Cathedral St., Baltimore. https://my.bsomusic.org/overview/20456#event-details

Halloween Party. Black Lipstick. Dark Synths. Halloween Night. Step into a haunted dance floor filled with the best dark sounds of the ’80s and ’90s. From The Cure and Siouxsie to Nine Inch Nails and Garbage, Creative Alliance will be spinning goth, darkwave, synth-pop, industrial, and alternative dance classics all night long. Dress as a vampire, witch, new romantic, club kid, or your favorite dark icon. Expect spooky visuals, themed cocktails, a costume contest, and a packed dance floor celebrating the darker side of music history. Whether you lived through the underground scene or discovered it later, this is your chance to dance among creatures of the night. This is a 21+ event. $18; Discount for Members. 8PM. Creative Alliance at the Patterson, 3134 Eastern Ave., Baltimore. https://creativealliance.org/event/halloween-party/

November

Pumpkin Smash. Send your pumpkin flying off the roof of the Maryland Science Center! When the Halloween festivities come to an end, bring your jack-ó-lantern to the Maryland Science Center for a memorable send-off. Their pumpkin launch tube is ready to propel your gourd down four stories from MSC’s roof to the patio below. It’s bound to be a smashing good time! Pumpkin collection begins at 10AM, first smash is at 11AM. See link for details. FREE with admission; outdoor participation is FREE. 10AM-1PM. The Maryland Science Center, 601 Light St., Baltimore. https://www.mdsci.org/events/pumpkin-smash/

Craft Your Own Brunch Cocktail Class. Looking to kick off your Sunday bright and early? Indulge with Sagamore Spirit for their Craft Your Own Brunch Cocktails Class. Come join one of their teammates as they walk you through the history of Sagamore Spirit. Gather in one of the tasting rooms with individual stations to make two brunch inspired whiskey cocktails! $31.80. 10:30AM. Sagamore Spirit Distillery, 301 E Cromwell St., Baltimore. https://sagamorespirit.com/distillery-experience/

The Strayaways. London born and Sligo bred, Kevin Burke is a legend in traditional Irish music. His bow has driven the Bothy Band, Patrick Street, Open House and Celtic Fiddle Festival. His technical virtuosity is matched with soulful musicality, a deep knowledge of the Irish traditional repertoire and a unique personal style. A generation of Irish fiddle players have been inspired and influenced by his silky-smooth tone, pulsing rhythmic bowing and crisply executed ornamentation. Among them is Dylan Foley, raised in the Catskills, he is one of the most accomplished fiddlers in Irish traditional music today and a four-time All-Ireland Fiddle Champion. Foley is known for his technical brilliance, dynamic style, and deep respect for the tradition. Joining them is master accompanist, songwriter, and singer, Dubliner Eamon O’Leary. His understated virtuosity on bouzouki and guitar round out this exceptional trio. The Strayaways are truly a dream team of Irish music. $35 General Admission; $46 Reserve Front Row Section; Discount for Members. 7PM. Creative Alliance at the Patterson, 3134 Eastern Ave., Baltimore. https://creativealliance.org/event/the-strayaways/

The Classics Cocktail Class. Join Sagamore Spirit Distillery and dive into the intricacies of two iconic whiskey cocktails. Guests will enjoy learning about the history of these classic cocktails, then it's time to get hands-on. With individual bartending stations, you will mix up a traditional cocktail using Sagamore's signature rye whiskey! $26.50. 6:30PM. Sagamore Spirit Distillery, 301 E Cromwell St., Baltimore. https://sagamorespirit.com/distillery-experience/

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Howard County Craft Spectacular. A craft show featuring over 375 artists and crafters. Shop from items including crafts and fine art. Enjoy roving performers and local talent. Free gift wrapping, package check, free parking, free courtesy shuttles back to your vehicle, Free door prizes every 5 minutes throughout the weekend. Magic Shows on Sat. & Sun at 11am and 12:30pm. $5 General Admission; $7 Multi-day Pass; FREE for children under 10. 9AM-5PM Friday & Saturday; 9AM-4PM Sunday. Howard County Fairgrounds, 2210 Fairgrounds Rd., West Friendship. https://www.atozcrafts.net/

Fall Fest 2026. Eden Mill's biggest event of the year! With live animals, mill tours, food trucks, games, exhibitors, pumpkin chuckin', and more, there is sure to be fun for the whole family! Food and sweet treats will be available for purchase. Bring non-perishable goods to donate to Eden Mill's free Community Closet, if you are able. FREE admission. 11AM-3PM. Eden Mill Nature Center, 1617 Eden Mill Rd., Pylesville. (Please park at Winter Farm, 4336 St. Clair Bridge Rd., Jarrettsville, and take the free shuttle to the event.) https://edenmill.org/programs/special-events/

Community Yoga. Free Baltimore Yoga is a safe space grounded in community movement. Sessions aim to be accessible trauma-informed, nervous-system-focused, and breath-centered. FREE. 12PM. Creative Alliance Creativity Center, 3137 Eastern Ave., Baltimore. https://creativealliance.org/event/community-yoga/2026-11-07/

Patterson Park BrewFest. Enjoy 40+ local beers, food trucks and restaurants, and great live music, all to benefit Baltimore's Best Backyard - Patterson Park! VIP Ticket includes 30 minute early access, unlimited beer tastings, THB Bagelry & Deli, guaranteed seating, lite fare, all you care to drink select wine, beer, cocktails and mocktails. Event is rain or shine. $20 General Admission in advance; $48 Beer Tasting Ticket in advance; $85 VIP Ticket in advance; FREE for kids 16 & under. 12PM-4:30PM (11:30AM for VIP). Patterson Park, Bull Circle, 27 S Patterson Park Ave., Baltimore. https://pattersonpark.com/brewfest

Highlandtown Basement Bar Tour. Come see how Highlandtown entertains! From club basements to tricked out kitchens, the 19th annual November house tour is not to be missed. Half of the tickets will be sold in advance, and half will be reserved for the day of, first come, first served. Check-in and day of ticket sales will be held in front of Roof Top Hot. Closing reception will be in the HOHM Apartments (3905 Bank St). Eventbrite link will be posted on the event Facebook page and go live on 10/28. $40. 2PM-8PM. Check-in: Roof Top Hot, 339 S Conkling St., Baltimore. https://www.facebook.com/events/2858282164542234/

Wondering & Wandering - Photo Workshop. Join Lyon van den Oord, a Baltimore based teacher, designer and photographer, for a 3-hour hands-on photography workshop exploring the streets of Highlandtown. You’ll learn to notice patterns, capture the beauty of city life, and connect with fellow creatives, no experience necessary. This workshop is designed for all skill levels. Whether you’re taking photos for the first time or you’re a seasoned photographer seeking feedback from an experienced artist, you’re welcome here. Bring a phone or a camera on automatic mode; and your laptop, tablet or phone to review and edit photos. $35 General Admission; $30 Members. 3:30PM-6:30PM. Creative Alliance Creativity Center, 3137 Eastern Ave., Baltimore. https://creativealliance.org/event/wondering-wandering-photo-workshop/

Art to Dine For: Throwback Throwdown for the Old-Fashioned Way - Vinyl Revolutions. An evening listening session with producer/curator, Guy Routte, and former DJ, Music Critic, and Arts Funder, Don Palmer. Guy starts the evening recounting his 2024 multi-media production for Hip Hop at 50, Bebop and Hip Hop – a collaboration with Fab 5 Freddy for Max Roach’s 100 birthday celebration. This was a rumination on the 1983 Fab Five Freddy/Max Roach collaboration – Estate Fresh at NYC’s The Kitchen. This will be followed by Don Palmer, who attended that event, spinning vinyl related to Max Roach. Guy and Don will spin related vinyl offerings and share the liner notes and interviews that shaped an era. A rare look into musical collaborations and innovations, drawing from 7,000+ vinyl records. The evening starts with food and beverages–including the Old Fashioned. $125. 6PM. Bolton Hill - exact location revealed after ticket purchase. https://creativealliance.org/event/art-to-dine-for-drop-the-needle-the-music-of-max-roach/

Breakfast with the Big Cats. Rise and shine as this VIP experience takes you to the lion exhibit before the Zoo opens. Start your day with an unforgettable outdoor breakfast experience alongside our lions. Savor a freshly prepared buffet-style meal with a full menu designed to delight every palate. During breakfast, enjoy an exclusive Big Cat Keeper Chat, where you’ll get fascinating insights into the lives and habits of these incredible animals straight from the experts. Don’t forget your camera—this one-of-a-kind dining adventure is sure to be a roaring good time! Tickets include same day zoo admission. $75; $70 Members; FREE for children under 2 (ticket still required). 9AM-10:30AM. The Maryland Zoo, 1 Safari Pl., Baltimore. https://www.marylandzoo.org/event_series/breakfast-with-the-animals/breakfast-with-the-lions/

Art to Dine For: Art Zine Swapalooza. Zines are self-published, noncommercial booklets that have served as vital, unfiltered medium for marginalized voices, countercultures, and independent artists. Join an Art Zine celebration in the home of Wendy Samet and Andrew Hartman and learn about the history of Zines and then come together to create a collaged art. Stacy Arnold, Director of Towson University’s Community Art Center, will begin with a guided inspiration, supply art materials, and help everyone complete the first page, and then swap! Enjoy brunch with mimosas and bloody marys as you explore, collage, and showcase your inner voice. Bonus: Everyone takes home a zine! $75. 11AM. Bolton Hill - exact address will be revealed after ticket purchase. https://creativealliance.org/event/art-to-dine-for-art-zine-swapalooza/

Maryland Bride and Wedding Expo. Saying yes was just the beginning. Congratulations on your engagement! Now the whirlwind of wedding planning begins. It’s okay to feel a little overwhelmed. All brides-to-be dream about “The Big Day,” but many don’t know where, when and how to start. That’s where the Bridal & Wedding Expo comes in! Meet with vendors and wedding professionals for every aspect of wedding planning you can imagine. Get inspired, get ideas, taste food, win cash prices and giveaways and make memories. FREE admission with online registration; $10 at the door. 12:30PM-5PM. Baltimore Convention Center, Sharp Street Entrance, Hall A-B, One W Pratt St., Baltimore. https://bridalshowsmd.com/about/

Read Between the Wines. Join for a cozy fall afternoon at Great Frogs Winery to sip, socialize, and support the library! Meet bestselling author J'nell Ciesielski, whose passion for passion for heart-stopping adventure and sweeping love stores comes through in her romances of times gone by. Read Between the Wines is a heartfelt celebration honoring our veterans while raising vital funds to support the Anne Arundel County Public Library. Tickets include two glasses of Great Frogs wine, a keepsake glass, an individual charcuterie plate, live music, a pop-up book fair and a library table. Guests must be 21+. $65 Early Bird (through 10/31); $55 Veteran & Active Duty Military; $75 After Nov 1. 2PM-5PM. Great Frogs Winery, 3218 Harness Creek Rd., Annapolis. https://secure.qgiv.com/for/annarucoupublibfouin/event/readbetweenthewines2026/

Seeking the Kinetic-Curious. What does it take to be involved in Baltimore’s Kinetic Sculpture Race? Hosted by the American Visionary Art Museum in collaboration with Checkerspot Brewing Company, learn all about the Kinetic Sculpture Race from previous participants and enjoy an adult beverage while you do it! Explore tables that share details about building kinetic vehicles, race hazards, artistic decoration, and more, or explore how to get involved in the best volunteer gig in Charm City! Educators also have a special table with Kinetic lessons for the classroom. Join the KSR Family for a fun evening of information conversations, food and beer (for purchase). This event is family and pet friendly. FREE admission. 6PM-9PM. Checkerspot Brewing Company, 1421 Ridgely St., Baltimore. https://www.avam.org/event-details/seeking-the-kinetic-curious

Chocolate & Whiskey Pairing. Sagamore worked with the ArtEatables team to develop chocolates that pair specifically with their Sagamore Spirit Rye Whiskies. Guests will start the night off with an abridged tour of the distillery and then be led through an extended tasting of 4 different chocolates each paired with a different whiskey expression. $33.92. 6:30PM. Sagamore Spirit Distillery, 301 E Cromwell St., Baltimore. https://sagamorespirit.com/distillery-experience/

13-15

Maryland Irish Festival. This annual celebration of Irish culture features local, regional and international Irish music, Irish Dancers, traditional cuisine, cultural exhibits and workshops, and a wide variety of quality vendors of Irish/Celtic goods. Join all weekend to celebrate Irish culture with great music, food, beer, and do some early Christmas shopping with our fantastic vendors! The festival includes many Cultural and Historical displays and performances, and a dedicated kid’s play area with activities, and games. $20 General Admission Friday or Sunday; $25 General Admission Saturday; $55 Three Day Pass; Senior (age 65+) Discount Available; Whiskey Tasting Tickets available for additional cost. 6PM-11PM Friday; 12PM-11PM Saturday; 10:30AM Mass Sunday; 12PM-6PM Festival Sunday. The Maryland Fairgrounds, 2200 York Rd., Lutherville-Timonium. https://irishfestival.com/

Ryeday the 13th Craft Your Own Cocktail Class. Hear from Sagamore's distillers about nosing and tasting notes for their latest distillery exclusive release. Then you'll make two full sized cocktails: A Manhattan ft. the Veritas Finish Spiced Fig Whiskey Sour Hang out before or after your class for drink specials in the bar and the opportunity to chat with distillers and the Barrel Sales Director. $42.40. 5PM or 6:30PM. Sagamore Spirit Distillery, 301 E Cromwell St., Baltimore. https://sagamorespirit.com/distillery-experience/

Shake, Stir, Sip: Winter Edition. Winter is made for warm flavors, cozy spices, and a slower kind of fun. This hands-on cocktail and mocktail workshop is part herbal education, part flavor playground, and fully committed to fun. Led by educational and clinical herbalist Brittany Williams of Eudemonia Herbs, participants will learn how to infuse herbal flavors to build well-balanced, flavorful, and functional drinks. This is not a sit-and-watch situation. Participants will blend, shake, and stir their way through a cocktail and a mocktail, with guided instruction and plenty of tasting along the way. Everyone leaves with a swag bag of herbal goodies to keep the momentum going at home, plus a reference guide covering everything made in class and extra ideas for future experimenting. Come for the drinks, stay for the learning, leave with new skills and a little “I made that” confidence. $60 General Admission; $54 Members. 6PM. Creative Alliance Creativity Center, 3137 Eastern Ave., Baltimore. https://creativealliance.org/event/shake-stir-sip-winter-edition/

Breakfast with the Chimps: Thanksgiving. Join the zoo for this special Thanksgiving edition of their famous breakfast series! Guests will enjoy a breakfast buffet inside Chimpanzee Forest while the chimp troop receives some fun Thanksgiving enrichment treats. After breakfast, guests will be treated to a special keeper chat. Don’t forget to bring your camera to this unique dining event! Tickets include same day zoo admission. $75; $70 Members; FREE for children under 2 (ticket required). 9AM-10:30AM. The Maryland Zoo, 1 Safari Pl., Baltimore. https://www.marylandzoo.org/event_series/breakfast-with-the-animals/thanksgiving/

Cottage-Core Holiday Market. Step into a storybook holiday market filled with twinkling charm, handcrafted treasures, and the magic of a simpler season. The Cottage Core Holiday Market is a thoughtfully curated shopping experience featuring talented artisans, vintage collectors, makers, bakers, florists, and small businesses offering beautifully crafted goods you won’t find in big box stores. Whether you’re searching for meaningful gifts, one-of-a-kind holiday décor, cozy winter accessories, handmade jewelry, artisan foods, or vintage finds, this is the perfect opportunity to get a head start on your holiday shopping while supporting independent makers and small businesses. Unlike larger markets packed with mass-produced merchandise, every vendor has been carefully selected to create an experience centered around quality, craftsmanship, creativity, and community. Expect festive photo opportunities, seasonal treats, cozy holiday vibes, and a welcoming atmosphere that makes shopping feel like an event rather than an errand. Bring your friends, bundle up, and spend the day discovering extraordinary gifts while celebrating the magic of the holiday season. FREE admission. 10AM-4PM. Washington St., Havre de Grace. https://www.facebook.com/events/1574706777493489

Zoo Zoom: Run with the Herd 5K. Run wild at the official Maryland Zoo race! Lace up your running shoes and join for Zoo Zoom! This year’s race features an exciting new species-centered experience, where every participant joins a team and races to help their species cross the finish line first. Choose your team: penguin, chimpanzee, Panamanian Golden Frog or Elephant. Once joining a team, you’ll receive a fun, animal-inspired race shirt, enjoy Zoo admission, and become part of a community coming together to support wildlife conservation and the Zoo’s mission. Whether you’re racing, walking, or cheering on your team, every step helps make a difference for the animals here at the Zoo and around the world. $60 Zoo Zoom 5K; $30 Spectator. 6:30AM-10AM. The Maryland Zoo, 1 Safari Pl., Baltimore. https://www.marylandzoo.org/special_events/zoo-zoom/

Craft Night at the Zoo. Get crafty in the wild during Craft Night at the Zoo! Spend an evening creating your own masterpiece while enjoying the Zoo’s after-hours atmosphere. Whether you’re a seasoned artist or just looking for a fun night out, you’ll enjoy complimentary drinks, creative activities, and a one-of-a-kind craft experience. Crafty Class led by local small business owner, Clay by Hillary. Tickets include two drink tickets. $60; $55 Members. 5:30PM-9PM. The Maryland Zoo, 1 Safari Pl., Baltimore. https://www.marylandzoo.org/event_series/craft-night/at-the-zoo-2/

Bingo at the Zoo: Winter Basket Bingo. Get ready to roar “BINGO!” at the Zoo’s Winter Basket Bingo event! With over 20 wild baskets up for grabs, you’ll have plenty of chances to pounce on a truly amazing score. With each basket valued at a minimum of $100, these prizes are packed with untamed surprises. Snag your tickets now and prepare to take away a trunk full of prizes! Tickets include one twenty-game bingo packet and one drink ticket for soft drinks. Basket Bingo at the Zoo is a 18+ event. Please remember to bring a valid photo ID. $32. 6PM-9:30PM. The Maryland Zoo, 1 Safari Pl., Baltimore. https://www.marylandzoo.org/event_series/bingo-at-the-zoo/winter-basket-bingo/

Grown Up Field Trip: Clue. This is getting serious! You are invited to the Science Center mansion for an evening of mystery based on the classic film and board game, Clue. Was it Professor Plum in the library with the candlestick? Or was it the astrodon with a bone in Newton’s Alley? The game's up - prove your innocence and compare your fingerprints to the ones found at the crime scene. No monkey brains here, but you'll learn about the different parts of a sheep's brain. Can you solve the murder mystery scavenger hunt? Toast to your host with a beverage from Pherm Brewing Company and fuel up to solve the case with tacos from Ruben's Taco Truck. This is a 21+ event. $40. 7PM-10PM. The Maryland Science Center, 601 Light St., Baltimore. https://www.mdsci.org/events/grown-up-field-trip-clue/

21-December 27

Christmas Village in Baltimore. Named one of the best Christmas markets in the US, Christmas Village features over 70 vendors in charming wooden booths. Thousands of lights illuminate the market, including our iconic Glühwein Pyramid, a traditional German mulled wine tower. Explore the indoor and outdoor holiday market, take a ride on the Carousel or Ferris Wheel, warm up inside the heated festival tent, and enjoy festive food and drinks in the beer garden. Warm up with a mug of Glühwein and freshly grilled Bratwurst, or enjoy a stein of German Hofbräu beer. FREE admission during Preview Weekend and weekdays; $5 Season Pass admission for heated tent on select weekends (ages 18+). 12PM-8PM Sunday, Wednesday & Thursday; 12PM-9PM Friday & Saturday. 12PM-5PM Thanksgiving & Christmas Eve.; Closed Mondays & Tuesdays except 12/21-22; Closed on Wednesday 11/25 & Christmas Day. West Shore Park at Baltimore's Inner Harbor, 501 Light St., Baltimore. https://www.baltimore-christmas.com/index.html

Magic of Merryland Holiday Tree Lighting Festival. The Magic of Merryland Festival returns to Harbor East for the third annual festival and tree lighting! The Magic of Merryland Festival is an iconic celebration filled with music, holiday treats, and festive fun for the entire family! From enchanting carnival rides to memorable pet photos with Santa, the neighborhood will be bursting with cheer. And don’t miss the 3rd Annual Merryland Tree Lighting at 5:30PM! The Magic of Merryland Festival is FREE and open to the public! Santa arrives at 12PM for pet photos in front of the Merryland Tree. From 2PM–5PM, enjoy the holiday carnival on Aliceanna Street with carnival games, rides, balloon animals, and more! At 5:30PM, head over to International Drive outside of the Four Seasons to watch the lighting of the 40-foot Harbor East Holiday Tree! A festive light show will kick off the holiday season in Harbor East! FREE admission. 12PM-6PM. Harbor East, 800 Aliceanna St., Baltimore. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/magic-of-merryland-holiday-tree-lighting-festival-tickets-2003736100616

Can I Kick It?: The Warriors. Can I Kick It? is designed for fans of cult classic action films, Kung-Fu flicks, and the music they inspire. Each screening is scored live, scene-by-scene, by DJ 2-Tone Jones, blending Hip Hop, Soul, Rock, and more to create a truly unique cinematic experience.
This viewing features The Warriors - Walter Hill's neon soaked odyssey following a Coney Island gang fighting their way home through a gauntlet of rival crews across 1970s New York. $23 General Admission; $20 Members. 7:30PM. Creative Alliance at the Patterson, 3134 Eastern Ave., Baltimore. https://creativealliance.org/event/can-i-kick-it-the-warriors/

27-28

Bazaart: Holiday Craft Marketplace. Come to the best art market in Baltimore to kickoff or conclude your holiday shopping! Explore AVAM’s annual holiday marketplace of original creations by 50 regional artists and craftspeople! With works ranging from painting and sculpture to jewelry and handmade clothing, Bazaart has become a Baltimore tradition that attracts hordes of holiday shoppers each year for a truly one-of-a-kind show. After your shopping excursion, enjoy the AVAM galleries (regular admission applies) or stop by the amazing Sideshow gift shop in AVAM's Main Building to find additional unique gifts for your loved ones. FREE admission. 12PM-5PM Friday; 10AM-5PM Saturday. American Visionary Art Museum, 800 Key Hwy., Baltimore. https://www.avam.org/event-details/bazaart-holiday-craft-marketplace-friday-1

27-29

Festival of Trees. Since 1990, Festival of Trees has kicked off the holiday season with an unforgettable celebration for an extraordinary cause. Organized by Kennedy Krieger Institute, this three-day celebration brings Baltimore together to raise critical funds for children, adolescents and adults with diseases, disorders and injuries impacting the nervous system. The event features hundreds of beautifully decorated trees, wreaths and gingerbread houses, a massive vendor marketplace, rides, games, crafts, live entertainment and holiday magic galore. Whether you’re shopping for a cause, meeting Santa for the first time or dancing the night away at Tinsel on Tap, you’re helping create a brighter future for thousands of children and families. $22 General Admission (Advance Discount); $17 Seniors General Admission (Advance Discount), $10 Children 5-12 General Admission (Advance Discount), FREE for Children 4 and under; $40 Tinsel on Tap Advance Discount; $35 Sunday Morning Tunes Concert (Early Bird Pricing); FREE Sunday Morning Tunes admission for Children 2 & under; $120 Family Pack Sunday Morning Concert (Early Bird Pricing); $20 Activity Ticket Discount Pack. 10AM-7PM Friday; 10AM-6PM Saturday; 7PM-10PM Tinsel on Tap (21+) Saturday; 10AM-4PM Sunday. Maryland State Fairgrounds, 2200 York Rd., Lutherville-Timonium. https://www.kennedykrieger.org/festivaloftrees

28-December 19

The Bell Aire Holiday Market. An open-air, holiday-themed artisan market that is an extension of the Belle Aire Market series! The Belle Aire Holiday Market is held on the 4 Saturdays from after Thanksgiving to before Christmas. Featured at the market are dozens of unique artisan vendors selling everything from home decor to jewelry and body care products and more! After you’ve shopped, make sure to check out the rest of downtown’s shops and restaurants – Shop Small this holiday season (and all year round!). FREE admission. 9AM-12PM. Harford County Courthouse, 121 S Main St., Bel Air. https://downtownbelair.com/holiday-market/

28-January 1

Miracle on 34th Street. Hampden has the Shops, the Food, the Drinks, the Shopping and, last but not least, the Lights. Residents will light the street on November 28 at 6 p.m. and will run until New Years Day. Lights go on at dark and go off around 10 p.m. except Friday and Saturday when they stay on until midnight. So many people come every year they have to block the street off to car traffic just about every night. The merchants are ready; the residents are ready – let’s make this the best holiday season ever! FREE admission. 6PM-10PM Daily. Hampden, 736 W 34th St., Baltimore. https://www.facebook.com/Miracleon34thSt/

The Hampden Karmpus Yule Market & Toys for Tots Collection. Something wickedly festive is coming to Hampden... get ready for the New Krampus Yule Market! The Baltimore Krampus Group is teaming up with the Hampden Village Merchants Association to bring you a holiday experience like no other. Whether you've been naughty or nice, this ALL-AGES event has something for everyone! With 30+ local vendors, shop the best creepy holiday decor, oddities, crafts and cosplay gear. Dust off your favorite costumes - cosplay is encouraged! Bring a new, unwrapped toy to donate to Toys for Tots. FREE admission. 10AM-5PM. Roosevelt Park, 1221 W 36th St., Baltimore. https://www.hampdenmerchants.com/events/yulemarket

Farmers' Markets

Baltimore Farmers' Market. (April - December). The Baltimore Farmers' Market & Bazaar, returns fon April 12. Just in time to kick off the spring season, the Baltimore Farmers’ Market & Bazaar welcomes back beloved elements like hot food vendors and the Bazaar’s artisans in a limited capacity. The Baltimore Farmers’ Market & Bazaar will continue maintaining public health regulations to provide a safe experience for all. Open Sundays 7AM-12PM, from April 12 through December 21. Holliday and Saratoga Streets, Baltimore. https://farmersmarketbaltimore.org/

BMI Farmers' Market. The BMI Farmers’ Market is a great way to spend your Saturday morning. Purchase fresh produce, oven-fresh bread and sweets, bright flowers, tasty ready-to-eat treats, artisan items, and more. Health guidelines including social distancing and use of face coverings will be in effect. Open Saturdays 9AM-1PM from May 16 through November 21. Baltimore Museum of Industry, 1415 Key Hwy., Baltimore. https://www.thebmi.org/programs-events/bmi-farmers-market/

Catonsville Sunday Farmers' Market. Sponsored by the Greater Catonsville Chamber of Commerce, this Sunday Market offers produce picked at the peak of freshness along with a delicious variety of baked goods and specialty items that include adult-beverages. Meet the people who grow and produce the food and beverages you love. The Chamber is proud that the Sunday Market continues to be a community center, where friends and neighbors meet for a relaxed, old-fashioned farmers market experience. Open Sundays 9AM-12PM from May 3 through November 22. Catonsville Sunday Market, 15 Mellor Ave., Catonsville. https://catonsville.org/chamber-events/community-outreach/catonsvilles-farmers-markets/

Fells Point Farmers' Market (year-round). Located at the corner of Broadway and Thames Streets in historic Fell’s Point, this market is a long-standing tradition. (You can still see the old stall numbers etched in the curbs surrounding Broadway Square). Stop by for grab-and-go bites, fresh produce and spirits from local distillers. Located just blocks away from downtown hotels, it’s also easily accessible from Water Taxi Landing 11. Open Saturdays, December through April, from 9AM-12:30PM; May through November from 8AM-12:30PM. Broadway & Thames Streets, Baltmore. http://www.fellspointfarmersmarket.com/

Patterson Park Farmers' Market. Tuesdays just got a little tastier! Farmers and artisans every Tuesday from 3pm-7pm, July 7 through October 27. Patterson Park, Inside the park on the corner of Eastern and Linwood, Baltimore. https://www.magnetmarkets.com/patterson-park-farmers-market.html

Pikesville Farmers' Market. Local produce, meats, wine, spirits, candles, soaps and more from 30 vendors! Open Tuesdays 2PM-6PM from May 5 through November 24. Pikesville Armory, 640 Reisterstown Road, Pikesville. https://www.greaterbaltimorechamber.org/farmersmarket

32nd Street Farmers' Market (year-round). The Waverly Farmers Market is more than a source of good food, it’s also the Charles Village social event of the week. Open year-round, rain or shine, the market provides fresh fruit and veggies, thick slabs of meat ready for the barbecue as well as baked goods and preserves, among other culinary delights. Open Saturdays 7AM-12PM, all year long. Located in the parking lot at the intersection of E 32nd Street & Barclay Street, Baltimore. https://www.32ndstreetmarket.org/map/

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