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Whether you live a few steps from the waterfront or take the occasional trip to visit, Baltimore's waterfront has no shortage of reasons to get on your feet and have a good time! From farmer's markets to music festivals, our events calendar will make sure you don't miss out on all the great local events happening in our neighborhoods.
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Are you holding an upcoming event on the waterfront in the Inner Harbor, Harbor East, Harbor Point, or Fells Point? Fill out our event submission form to be featured in our neighborhood events promotions.
Inner Harbor Ice Rink
The Inner Harbor Ice Rink Returns! ⛸️⭐
Starting November 9th, the rink will be open 7 days a week- the perfect way to end or begin a winter outing on the waterfront!
We are thrilled to bring it back to the Inner Harbor for a third year of sponsorship by our friends at Meyerhoff Family Charitable Funds and Pearlstone Family Funds.
Christmas Village in Baltimore
Christmas Village in Baltimore | NOVEMBER 23 - DECEMBER 24, 2024
West Shore Park, Inner Harbor
Sun - Thu: 12pm - 8pm | Fri - Sat: 12pm - 9pm |
Closed on Mon’s & Tue’s, except for Dec 23 and Dec 24
Christmas Village Preview Weekend
Get an early sneak peek into the newest vendors, foods and attractions of Christmas Village Baltimore 2024!
First Annual Magic of Merryland Christmas Tree Lighting
Harbor East is excited to present the First Annual Magic of Merryland Holiday Festival and Tree Lighting!
Mark your calendars! On Saturday, November 23 enjoy a full day of holiday fun in Harbor East for the whole family! Beginning at 12pm, there will be a holiday market, trackless train, photos with Santa, and more!
At 5:30, kick off the holiday season in style with the lighting of the Harbor East Christmas Tree!
A full schedule and details to be shared soon, we hope to see you there!
BAZAART: AVAM's Annual Holiday Craft Marketplace
BAZAART IS BACK!
With works ranging from painting to sculpture to jewelry to handmade clothing and accessories, BAZAART has become a Baltimore tradition attracting hordes of holiday shoppers each year to AVAM for this one-of-a-kind show! Don't miss your chance to be everyone's favorite gift giver...
Friday, November 29 from 12-5 PM
Saturday, November 30 from 10 AM-5 PM
Bazaart is FREE to explore! Regular admission required to tour the rest of the museum.
Featured booth: Lisa Williams' "The Nokema Project"
Old Tyme Christmas
Festivities kick off at 9:00 AM on Broadway Pier with Santa’s arrival by tugboat! The magic continues as families head to Barcocina for complimentary, open-to-the-public Photos with Santa (with optional Breakfast with Santa available for advance signups). Later, at Broadway Square, enjoy a complimentary hot beverage table from Starbucks, pet photos with Santa (a paid event), and fun activities for kids.
Holiday Makers Market
Immerse yourself in the holiday spirit with festive decor, a dazzling light sculpture, interactive art exhibits, vintage vendors, artisanal crafts, and a variety of delicious food options. Harborplace is transformed into a vibrant holiday market that's not to be missed.
Fells Point Eggnog Tasting Tour
Bringing Christmas cheer this year with lots and lots of eggnog!
Join us in Fell's Point on Saturday, December 14 th from 1:30p-4:30p for one of our favorite neighborhood traditions, the annual Egg Nog Tasting Tour, filled with an afternoon full of holiday spirit.
Midnight Noon
Count down to New Year at noon! Everyone’s favorite ball drop before bedtime is back again. Make memories and party, Science Center style, at MSC’S 17th annual Midnight Noon celebration! Enjoy loads of festive activities and games, explore all three floors of hands-on science exhibits, dance and sing along with the Rainbow Rock Band, and help us ring in the New Year with a noontime ball drop! All activities are free with paid admission or membership.
NYE Live!
Ring in 2025 in style at NYE Live! Baltimore's biggest and BEST New Year's Eve celebration! Live music, electric DJ performances, laser shows, dancing and of course, a massive midnight celebration featuring the "Times Square" Ball Drop New Year's Eve Event Includes: Exclusive access to 9 bars and nightclubs All-inclusive premium food and bar package from 9pm-1am including imported & craft beers, wine, AND premium cocktails - energy drinks, shots, and neat pours excluded Gourmet Buffet Stations New Year's Eve Themed Party Favors Laser Show, Confetti Bursts, Live Entertainment & Music Live Viewing of the Times Square Ball Drop Instagramable Moments And more!
Inner Harbor Ice Rink Opening Day
Come to the opening ceremony from 12-3pm to be one of the first on the ice-and the first 50 skaters skate for free, so be sure to get here early! The free skate is first come, first served.
Pub Lighting and First Snow
Join us at Slainte Irish Pub for our Bar Lighting & First Snow Party—the official kickoff of the holiday season!
Producing An Event In the Harbor?
CONTACT OUR EVENT MANAGEMENT TEAM
Our Events & Programs Team loves creating entertaining events at our beautiful, sought-after Waterfront parks and entertainment spaces.
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact our Events Manager at events@waterfrontpartnership.org.