Baltimore Events

Annual Events

Address: 5201 Park Heights Ave, Pimlico Race Track, Baltimore, MD 21215 Dates: May 10 - May 16, 2009 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

The week-long schedule of festivities celebrates the Preakness horse race, a well-known sporting event held at Baltimore's own Pimlico Race Track. The schedule includes a full roster of events leading up to the Triple Crown race, including a Hot Air Balloon Festival and a parade that runs through Charles and Pratt...

Address: W 36th Street, Baltimore, MD 21211 Category: Fair / Festival - Other Dates: June 13 - June 14, 2009 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

Known for its humor and quirkiness, the central event of this festival is the crowning of Baltimore's Best Hon. If you're wondering how a hon dresses, think beehive hairdos, pointy 60s style glasses, plus gawdy clothing and jewelry. No worries if you don't own anything this tacky ... just stop by the glamour lounge...

Address: S High St, Stiles St, Baltimore, MD 21202 Category: Movie / Film / Video Event - Screening Dates: July 3 - August 28, 2009 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

This delightful community festival draws folks out of their homes, into the streets and public spaces for a Friday night movie. Enjoy dinner at one of the neighborhood eateries before the show or bring along your own picnic dinner. The series has featured a fun variety of films including Moonstruck, Fifty First...

Address: Mount Royal Ave, 1200 block, Baltimore, MD 21217 Dates: July 17 - July 19, 2009 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

This popular event celebrates Baltimore's exciting arts scene with a three-day event-filled extravaganza each July. From visual arts showings to poetry readings to concerts of all kinds, every kind of art is on display here. The schedule also includes book signings, photography exhibits, film screenings, face...

Address: Various Locations, Baltimore, MD Dates: August 7, 2009 - January 2010 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

For folks who love gourmet dining but not the price tags, restaurant week is a sweet deal. Over 50 participating eateries offer three-course meals for $20-30. Among these restaurants are Brighton's, Lebanese Taverna, McCormick & Schmick's and Ruth's Chris Steakhouse. Take advantage of this affordable opportunity to...

Address: Broadway & Thames St, Fell's Point National Historic District, Baltimore, MD 21231 Category: Fair / Festival - Other Dates: October 3 - October 4, 2009 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

This event has been going on for more than 30 years, and it has become one of the most popular. Locals welcome the fall each October with tons of food and drink (two big parking lots are transformed into beer gardens) along with shopping and entertainment. Local arts and crafts are for sale, and several local artists...

Address: 333 W Camden St, Baltimore, MD 21201 Dates: October 10, 2009 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

The Baltimore marathon is the headline event at this festival, but there's also 5-K, half-marathan, team relay, and kids fun run. The course of the marathon takes runners through charming areas of the city including the Inner Harbor, Federal Hill and Fells Point. Weekend activities include the Outback Steakhouse...

Address: 600 N Charles St, Mount Vernon Place, Baltimore, MD 21201 Dates: March 14, 2010 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

If you're in Baltimore for St. Patty's Day, don't forget your green – it's a big bash. Festivities begin with a 5K run at 1:30pm, and then at two o'clock the parade starts at the Washington Monument in Mount Vernon Park. You'll hear marching bands and bagpipes, and see an array of brilliant costumes in the procession,...

Address: Washington Monument and Museum at Mount Vernon Park • 699 N Charles St, Baltimore, MD 21201 Dates: May 7 - May 8, 2010 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

Plants, flowers, garden decor, arts and crafts are among the bounty available at the annual Flowermart. There are also some fun drawings and competitions, such as booth decoration, fantasy hair, grand hat and Flowermart superstar contests. So, whether you want to you showcase your talent or have fun with one of the...