Classes in Baltimore — Cocktails, Pottery, Dance & More
Want a standing thing on the calendar, not a one-time event? Baltimore runs adult classes across cocktails and cooking, pottery and ceramics, dance, fitness, and creative workshops. We track the registration-based ones separately so you can plan ahead and grab a spot before they fill up.
The next 49 events, 14 free. Ranked highest: STEM Fest: Signaling the Future at National Cryptologic Museum, Be Artistic at White Marsh Branch and Spooky Science (for ages 6-13) at Baltimore UnderGround Science Space (BUGSS).
Thu, Nov 5· 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Book Discussion and Craft
📍 Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room
A lively discussion of Cemetery Boys by Aiden Thomas with an accompanying craft activity.
Thu, Nov 5· 3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Circuit 30
📍 Pip Moyer Recreation Center
A fitness class at Pip Moyer Recreation Center's Studio A.
Thu, Nov 5· 3:00 PM
Gaming at the Library
📍 Govans
Start a D&D or TTRPG adventure, play your favorite games, or find a new favorite with our wide selection of board, dice, and card games available at the Govans Branch!
Thu, Nov 5· 4:30 PM
Craft Cinema: Coco & Sugar Skulls
📍 Pennsylvania Avenue
¡Feliz Día de los Muertos! Enjoy a screening of Pixar’s Coco while you create your very own Mexican sugar skull out of modeling clay, paint and glitter glue!
Thu, Nov 5· 12:00 PM
Shut Up and Write Virtual
It's an empowering and rewarding experience to write an hour each week, at the same time and place. It serves as powerful support for building your daily writing discipline. The world still needs our creative efforts. Please log in a few minutes early to get settled. Our organizer will lead introductions, set a timer and everyone will begin writing. This is a safe space for writers to work on their craft. No one will read or critique your writing.
Thu, Nov 5· 5:00 PM
Sugar Skulls with the Artesanas
📍 Brooklyn
Sugar Skull Calaveras are colorful skulls honoring and celebrating departed souls during Día de los Muertos. Make a small or large size sugar skull decorated with different color royal icing.
Thu, Nov 5· 5:30 PM
PNC WayFinder Workshop SeriesSeeing Like a Naturalist: Sketching Waterfowl
📍 Maryland Center for History and Culture
Inspired by WayFinders: Making Sense of Our World, discover how careful observation can deepen the way we see the natural world. Led by Baltimore-based artist Asho Buckingham, this hands-on workshop explores the sense of sight as participants closely study the…
Thu, Nov 5· 4:00 PM
Knit & Crochet Fiber Arts Club
📍 Walbrook
Do you enjoy knitting or crochet? Bring in your projects to work on while socializing with other yarn artists. Feel free to share patterns, tips, and techniques. All skill levels are welcome.
Thu, Nov 5· 5:30 PM
Scent Lab: Essential Oil Diffusers
📍 Waverly
Enjoy a relaxing, hands-on creative break at the library while making your own essential oil diffuser. Choose from a selection of scents to create a blend you love, then take home your custom diffuser to freshen your space or give as a thoughtful gift. This program is for adults and has limited spaces and pre-registration is required. To register, please call(410) 396-6089, email wvr@prattlibrary.org, or visit the Adult Information desk.
Thu, Nov 5· 6:00 PM
Create with Canva Workshop
📍 Northwood
If you're interested in using a tool like Canva to create invitations or cards, or just want to see how it all works, join us at the library for a brief introduction and hands-on workshop! Space is limited, so please register ahead of time by contacting Laura Freer Henderson at (410) 396‑6076 or lhenderson@prattlibrary.org
Thu, Nov 5· 6:00 PM
The Chakra Reset
Thu, Nov 5· 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Town Hall Meeting with the CEO: Patterson Park Branch
📍 Enoch Pratt Free Library - Patterson Park Branch
Meet Pratt Library President & CEO Chad Helton at a town hall meeting to share feedback about your library.
Thu, Nov 5· 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Jamercise with Ginger
📍 Enoch Pratt Free Library - Cherry Hill
Jamercise is an exercise program that combines the benefits of a cardio-aerobic workout with elements of dance. Join us in person at the Cherry Hill Branch or virtually. For more information go to prattlibrary.org Virtual Meeting Information Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86351542759?pwd=SV49Gw2mMWre8YwiRYGtgVzZWkIJEC.1 Meeting ID: 863 5154 2759 Passcode: 174897 --- One tap mobile +13017158592,,86351542759#,,,,*174897# US (Washington DC) +13092053325,,86351542759#,,,,*174897# US
Thu, Nov 5· 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
CCBC Family Literacy ESOL Program
📍 Parkville-Carney Public Library - Catonsville Branch
English language classes for non-native speaking parents at Catonsville Branch library.
Thu, Nov 5· 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Jarrettsville Scrabblers
📍 Jarrettsville Library - Meeting Room
Play the lively word game Scrabble at Jarrettsville Library's meeting room.
Thu, Nov 5· 6:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Star Wars Unlimited
📍 Historic Savage Mill
Open Star Wars Unlimited card game event with demo and starter decks available at Historic Savage Mill.
Thu, Nov 5· 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Light your Intention, with Christalene Visionary Intuitive
📍 The Blended Essentials
An evening of intention-setting and intuitive guidance where participants create their own intentional diffuser.
Thu, Nov 5· 12:30 PM - 1:15 PM
Open Meditation
📍 Wellsview
A self-guided meditation and stretching session held Thursday afternoons at Wellsview Studio in Annapolis.
Thu, Nov 5· 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Mahjong Free Play
📍 Anne Arundel County Public Library - Mountain Road Library
An open play session of American-style mahjong for experienced players at Mountain Road Library.
Thu, Nov 5· 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
No Pressure Watercolor
📍 Anne Arundel County Public Library - Riviera Beach Library
A relaxing evening of mindful watercolor painting exploration at Riviera Beach Library with no experience necessary.

Thu, Nov 5· Thursdays 6:30pm
Belly Dance with Naimah Dances — Winter
📍 Creative Alliance
Belly dance class offered at Creative Alliance's Creativity Center

Thu, Nov 5· Ongoing enrollment
Family Swim
📍 Goldfish Swim School — Columbia
Family swimming program for all ages to enjoy water activities together
Fri, Nov 6· 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Books and Conversation
📍 Perry Hall Public Library - Perry Hall Branch
A book discussion group where participants learn about new reads and share thoughts about their latest books.
Fri, Nov 6· 6:30 AM
Morning Vinyasa Yoga with Valerie
📍 Patterson Park
This class is an all levels Vinyasa style yoga class. In this class you will match breath to movement; supporting a mind-body connection. All are welcome!
Fri, Nov 6· 9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
CCBC Family Literacy ESOL Program
📍 Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room
English language classes for non-native speaking parents to develop skills for life, work, and supporting their child's education.
Fri, Nov 6· 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Be Artistic
📍 White Marsh Branch - White Marsh Meeting Room
An engaging art and craft program for adults with disabilities and their caregivers at the White Marsh Branch library.
Fri, Nov 6· 4:00 PM - 4:45 PM
Get Active: Yoga for Families
📍 Prince George's County Memorial Library System - Laurel Branch
A fun yoga class for children ages 6-10 and their caregivers led by instructor Genevieve at the Laurel Branch library.
Sat, Nov 7· 1:00 PM
Refuturing Workshop: An Antidote to Toxic Futures
📍 The Peale, Baltimore's Community Museum
This workshop sponsored by the Ecological Design Collective will create an imaginal and meditative space to envision a future worth working for.
Sat, Nov 7· 2:00 PM
Everyday Makeup Routine Makeup Tutorial Class (Baltimore County, MD)
📍 The Beauty Hub
Sat, Nov 7· 11:30 AM
Neo-Soul Saturday Restorative Yoga with sound bowls & aromatherapy
📍 Ellicott City Wellness Center
Sat, Nov 7· 11:45 AM
Therapeutically Crafted™
Sat, Nov 7· 10:00
Spooky Science (for ages 6-13)
📍 Baltimore UnderGround Science Space (BUGSS)
Sat, Nov 7· 10:00 AM
Line Dancing
📍 Hamilton
Come and learn the lastest, classic and popular line dances, all while getting fit and having fun on the floor. Contact: Didi Cotton to register of for more details email:dididadiva@gmail.com or text 410-979-3649
Sat, Nov 7· 1:00 PM
Yarn Circle
📍 Edmondson Avenue
Come visit us at the Edmondson Avenue Branch Library for our Yarn Circle! This is an opportunity to learn and/ or share what you know about knitting and crochet, in a casual, welcoming environment. Bring your project and supplies with you, or use our supplies suitable for beginners.
Sat, Nov 7· 10:00 AM
Create with Canva Workshop
📍 Northwood
If you're interested in using a tool like Canva to create invitations or cards, or just want to see how it all works, join us at the library for a brief introduction and hands-on workshop! Space is limited, so please register ahead of time by contacting Laura Freer Henderson at (410) 396‑6076 or lhenderson@prattlibrary.org
Sat, Nov 7· 2:30 PM
Paint With Me: The Four Seasons
📍 Northwood
Create a beautiful four seasons painting that you can give as a gift during the holiday season. Space is limited. Please call to register for this event.
Sat, Nov 7· 10:30 AM
Sacred Flight Sessions - The Visual Worship Lab
📍 Randallstown Community Center
Sat, Nov 7· 10:00 AM
Miller's Market Basket
📍 Manor Mill
The students will learn basic basket weaving techniques by weaving The Miller’s Market Basket. The basket features a filled bottom and a wrapped handle. Color choices will be available. The basket measures 10″ long, 5.25″ wide. Basket height is: 5.75″…
Sat, Nov 7· 11:00 AM
A Fun Beat Making Workshop Series! (Great for Dates, Solo or Groups) | BAL
📍 Raise Nation Baltimore
Sat, Nov 7· 11:00 AM
Stepping at Pratt
📍 Herring Run
This fun, upbeat dance-exercise program blends energetic moves, Zumba, and a variety of music—with plenty of hip-hop favorites to keep you moving.
Sat, Nov 7· 10:00 AM
Middle School Microbiology (for ages 10-14)
📍 Baltimore
Sat, Nov 7· 2:00 PM
The Acting of Improv: A Two-Day Workshop with Suzi Barrett
📍 Highwire Improv
Sat, Nov 7· 11:00 AM
Sound Bath Experience
📍 Baltimore
Sat, Nov 7· 11:30 AM
Sip & Style: Press-On Nail Masterclass
📍 Meander Art Bar
Sat, Nov 7· 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
STEM Fest: Signaling the Future
📍 National Cryptologic Museum
The 12th Annual STEM Fest features hands-on exhibits and activities exploring science, technology, engineering, and math for the whole family.
Sat, Nov 7· Saturday 15:00-17:00
Science SLAM!
📍 BUGSS (Baltimore Underground Science Space)
Baltimore! It's Science Slam time! Join us to learn about some remarkable research!
Sat, Nov 7· 3:30 PM
Wondering & Wandering: Photo Workshop
📍 Creative Alliance
Join Lyon 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.
Sat, Nov 7· 11:00 AM
Sharpen Your Game: A Workshop with Suzi Barrett
📍 Highwire Improv
Sat, Nov 7· 12:00 PM
Painted Screen Cards Workshop with Artist Amanda Smit-Peters
📍 Highlandtown Gallery
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