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
Downtown Baltimore will shimmer this November when, for ten days at the beginning of the month, two of the city’s most popular events descend upon the Inner Harbor, just as Daylight Savings Time comes to an end. Brilliant Baltimore is the combination of the arts festival Light City and the Baltimore Book Festival. Dubbed a Festival of Light & Literature, Brilliant Baltimore takes place from Nov. 1 through Nov. 10, 2019, throughout the afternoons and evenings. What Is Light City? Light City, a spectacular festival of light, music and innovative thinking, returns to the city
The Psychedelic Furs at Baltimore Soundstage on September 27 Fans of 1980s movies – and British post-punk rock – will be psyched to hear that The Psychedelic Furs are coming to Baltimore in late September. The band might be best known for its 1986 hit “Pretty in Pink,” which was featured in the John Hughes movie starring Molly Ringwald, also called “Pretty in Pink.” That song is still a radio staple, but it is far from the band’s only hit. Recently, a couple Psychedelic Furs songs have gotten boosts from appearances in hit productions like
This fall, downtown Baltimore is a great place to be. Autumn weather in Baltimore is gorgeous; there’s no better time to head outside and take advantage of all the city has to offer. Plus, fall is a terrific time for festivals and parties in Baltimore. September and October are always jam-packed with fun events – including a pair of foodie-friendly festivals taking place at Power Plant Live! in September and October. In September, The Big Dill – a party celebrating all things pickle – takes over Power Plant Live! and a few weeks later,
Accio Harry Potter fans! This fall, downtown Baltimore gets in on all the action in the wizarding world with a pair of Harry Potter-themed events designed to appeal to the Boy Wizard’s biggest fans. September 26, Tin Roof hosts a trivia night that’s all about Potter and on October 5, Baltimore Soundstage gets magical with a Potter Party. Harry Potter Trivia at Tin Roof Think your HP knowledge can outshine the best of the Potterverse? Put all those hours of reading and watching to the test on September 26, when Tin Roof hosts a Harry
Calling all Baltimore fashionistas: Baltimore Fashion Week takes over the town for its twelfth year in a row this August. From August 3-11, the city will come alive with events showcasing the creations of the best and brightest members of the Baltimore fashion industry. Over the course of its history, Baltimore Fashion Week has put the spotlight on the work of hundreds of local designers, plus the hair and makeup professionals and production teams that support their showings. Baltimore Fashion Week was launched in 2008 with the mission of providing local designers and artists with
Congratulations, Baltimore! You’re number…200. Out of 200. Allstate Insurance Company has released its annual report showing how US cities stack up against one another in terms of driving safety. For the second year in a row, Baltimore comes in very last. Go Charm City? (But please…don’t go so fast?) About the poll Allstate frames the poll in terms of where the best drivers are, not the worst, though this year, the 15th the company has released the results, it also published a “Risky Roads” report warning drivers about the 15 least safe cities for driving
