Seasonal Events & Festivals in Baltimore — Markets, Beer & Holidays
Every season changes the calendar. Spring and summer bring street festivals, beer and wine fests, and outdoor movies; fall runs Oktoberfests and harvest events; winter is holiday markets and the kind of warm rooms you want in January. We track the seasonal stuff that's actually worth your weekend.
The next 50 events, 19 free. Ranked highest: Howard County Free Concert and Drone Show at Columbia Lakefront, 4th Annual Fall Festival at First Baptist Church of Back River and Ravens Gamedays! at The Rec (Southwest Sports & Fitness Alliance, INC).
Thu, Nov 5· 3:00pm-8:00pm
Happy Hour
📍 Lone Oak Farm Brewing Company
Weekly happy hour at Fallen Oak Distilling featuring discounted drink prices on Thursdays.
Thu, Nov 5· 1:00pm-9:00pm
Small Batch Eggnog Release
📍 Old Line Spirits
Celebrate the highly anticipated release of Old Line's Small Batch Eggnog, a rich, creamy, and boozy seasonal spirit.
Thu, Nov 5· 7:00 PM - 11:30 PM
Ravens Gamedays!
📍 The Rec (Southwest Sports & Fitness Alliance, INC)
Watch Baltimore Ravens games at the Rec with food, lawn games, and community fun.
Thu, Nov 5· 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Crofton Lantern Parade
📍 Anne Arundel County Public Library - Crofton Library
Explore traditions of Festivals of Light from around the world through STEM activities, create a paper lantern, and join a library lantern parade.
Fri, Nov 6
Inner Harbor Ice Rink Grand Opening
📍 Inner Harbor Ice Rink
Waterfront Partnership opens the Inner Harbor Ice Rink for the season; the rink then runs daily through Jan 18, 2027.
Fri, Nov 6· 7:00 PM
The Julie House of Horrors
Fri, Nov 6
Holiday Night Market at The Valley
📍 Hunt Valley Towne Centre
Sat, Nov 7
Pumpkin Chucking Weekend
📍 Clark's Elioak Farm
A 20-year farm tradition where families use a special catapult to launch pumpkins across the property. Bring your own pumpkin or use one from the farm to see how far it will travel.
Sat, Nov 7· 4:00 PM
CREEPY CARNEVIL: Skyloft F's Halloween Trunk or Treat!
📍 Skyloft F Rental Studio
Sat, Nov 7· 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Cranksgiving 2026
📍 North Laurel Community Center / Plaza at the Mall
A community cycling event where participants collect food donations for those in need while raising awareness of bikable pathways.
Sat, Nov 7· 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Authors & Artists Holiday Gift Sale
📍 Bel Air Armory
A holiday gift sale featuring over 40 local artists and creators selling original artwork, pottery, jewelry, handcrafted items, and books at the Historic Bel Air Armory.
Sat, Nov 7· 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
1ST ANNUAL WINTER FAIR
📍 The Humane Society of Harford County
A fun-filled winter fair featuring local vendors, crafts, food, games, and a visit from Santa at the Humane Society of Harford County.
Sat, Nov 7· 3:00 PM
Haunted HOUSE
📍 Safari Club
Sat, Nov 7· 12:00pm-5:00pm
November Saturday Soirees
📍 Boordy Vineyards Inc
Adults-only (21+) Saturday wine, food, and music event at Boordy Vineyards from noon to 5pm, with no reservations required.
Sat, Nov 7· All Day
Maryland Corn Maze
📍 Maryland Corn Maze
An 8-acre corn maze with farm activities including petting farm, pony rides, hay rides, and seasonal treats.
Sat, Nov 7· 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Fall Fest 2026
📍 Eden Mill Nature Center
A family-friendly fall festival featuring live animals, mill tours, food trucks, games, and pumpkin chucking at Eden Mill Nature Center.
Sat, Nov 7· 10:00-14:00
Saturday & Sunday Brunch
📍 Victoria Gastro Pub
Enjoy Victoria Gastro Pub's incredible brunch offerings and lunch selection every Saturday and Sunday from 10am to 2pm.
Sat, Nov 7· 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Gary J. Arthur Community Center 20th Anniversary Open House
📍 Gary J. Arthur Community Center
Celebrate the 20th anniversary of Gary J. Arthur Community Center with tours, activities, and special membership promotions.
Sat, Nov 7· 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
4th Annual Fall Festival
📍 First Baptist Church of Back River
A family-friendly fall festival featuring games, crafts, food, and entertainment at First Baptist Church of Back River.
Sat, Nov 7· 4:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Howard County Free Concert and Drone Show
📍 Columbia Lakefront
Free family-friendly concert and drone show celebrating the 250th anniversary of the USA featuring live music and 800 drones creating images in the sky.
Sat, Nov 7· 3:00 PM
HAUNTED ROOFTOP : The Biggest Halloween Day Party
📍 Decades DC
Sat, Nov 7
Baltimore City Veterans Day Parade and Health & Resource Fair
📍 Irvin Luckman Memorial Park
The Baltimore City Veterans Day Parade celebrates military service members with a parade followed by a health and resource fair offering local services and information.
Sun, Nov 8· 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Toys for Tots Donation Drive
📍 Merriweather District Lakefront
Drop off new, unwrapped toys for Toys for Tots at the Columbia Association Lakefront following the Veterans Day Parade.
Sun, Nov 8· All day
Breezy Hill Farm at MD Alpaca & Fleece Festival
📍 Breezy Hill Farm
Breezy Hill Farm will participate in the MD Alpaca & Fleece Festival featuring live alpacas, fiber demonstrations, classes, and shopping for unique alpaca, wool, and fiber blends.
Sun, Nov 8
MD Alpaca & Fleece Festival
📍 Breezy Hill Farm
A fall festival featuring live alpacas, fiber arts demonstrations, classes, and shopping for unique yarns and fibers from alpaca, wool, mohair, and blends. Perfect for knitters, crocheters, spinners,
Sun, Nov 8· 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Fool's Faire at CoffeeBar Bel Air
📍 CoffeeBar Bel Air
A Renaissance-inspired faire featuring 18 vendors, themed drinks, raffle prizes, and costume contests at CoffeeBar Bel Air.
Sun, Nov 8· 11:00am
Art To Dine For – Art Zine Swapalooza!
📍 Creative Alliance
A community art event celebrating indie magazines and zines where participants can swap and discover creative publications.
Mon, Nov 9· 11:30am-10:00pm
CHOMP FOR CHOP | DINE & DONATE ALL PA STORES
📍 MaGerk's Pub & Grill | Federal Hill
A dine-and-donate fundraiser event across all Pennsylvania MaGerk's locations. Portion of proceeds benefit CHOP (Children's Hospital of Philadelphia).
Wed, Nov 11· 11:30am-8pm
Every Wednesday Crab Cake Sandwich and a Pint $25.00
📍 Middleton Tavern
Weekly Wednesday food and drink special featuring a crab cake sandwich with pint, plus a burger and pint option.
Wed, Nov 11· 4:00pm-7:00pm
Troegs Promo | Royersford
📍 MaGerk's Pub & Grill | Federal Hill
Troegs brewery promotional event at MaGerk's Royersford location. Brewery promotion featuring Troegs beverages.
Wed, Nov 11· 6:30pm
2nd Wednesdays: Holiday Artisan Market
📍 Village Learning Place
Celebrate the season of giving at the Holiday Artisan Market at Village Learning Place! Join us for a festive holiday craft fair featuring an incredible collection of talented local artisans, makers, and small businesses. Part of our popular monthly Second…
Wed, Nov 11· 17:00-Close
Burger Night
📍 Victoria Gastro Pub
Every Wednesday after 5pm, build your own Black Angus burger for $10 with fries or enjoy the weekly $10 chef special burger.
Thu, Nov 12· 4:00pm-7:00pm
Troegs Promo | Lionville
📍 MaGerk's Pub & Grill | Federal Hill
Troegs brewery promotional event at MaGerk's Lionville location. Brewery promotion featuring Troegs beverages.
Thu, Nov 12· 6:30pm-8:30pm
Winterfest Preview Party
📍 Baltimore Clayworks
An exclusive opening night celebration and early access preview of Winterfest 2026, featuring festive community activities and first access to the holiday exhibition and market.
Thu, Nov 12· 1:30pm-2:30pm
Food Rescue Baltimore Giveaway
📍 Old Major
Free healthy food giveaway in partnership with Food Rescue Baltimore and 4MyCity.us, supporting thousands of individuals and families in Baltimore City.
Thu, Nov 12· 6:00pm-7:00pm
Flying Dog Happy Hour | Bel Air
📍 MaGerk's Pub & Grill | Federal Hill
Happy hour promotion featuring Flying Dog brewery products at MaGerk's Bel Air location. Brewery-sponsored drink specials.
Fri, Nov 13· 1:00 PM
Fantasy Balls at night! FaeryCon in the day!
📍 Lord Baltimore Hotel
Fri, Nov 13· 10:00am-5:00pm
Winterfest Holiday Market
📍 Baltimore Clayworks
A curated marketplace featuring hand-crafted ceramics and gifts by Baltimore Clayworks resident, teaching, and associated artists, running through December 23 as part of the Winterfest celebration.
Fri, Nov 13
Friday the 13th Gothic Tea Party Fundraiser
📍 Edgar Allan Poe House & Museum
A Gothic-themed tea party fundraiser for the Edgar Allan Poe House & Museum featuring light refreshments, local artwork, and hand-crafted Appalachian products. Guests are invited to dress in their fin
Fri, Nov 13
Maryland Irish Festival (51st)
📍 Timonium Cow Palace
A celebration of Irish culture featuring local, regional and international Irish music, Irish dancers, traditional cuisine, cultural exhibits and workshops, and vendors of Irish and Celtic goods.
Fri, Nov 13· 1:00 PM
FaeryCon, and the Fairy Scary Ball!
📍 Lord Baltimore Hotel
Fri, Nov 13
The Enchanted Oak
📍 Lone Oak Farm Brewing Company
An immersive holiday experience featuring an enchanted themed environment inside Fallen Oak Distillery. Open November 13, 2026 through January 10, 2027.
Fri, Nov 13
Gothic Tea Party Fundraiser for Poe House
📍 Edgar Allan Poe House & Museum
A Friday the 13th fundraiser on November 13, 2026, in Allegany County featuring light refreshments, tea, local artwork, and hand-crafted items with guests dressed in Gothic, Victorian, steampunk, or f
Fri, Nov 13· 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Stoop Soiree: Starlight Safari
📍 Maryland Zoo Mansion House
The 8th Annual Stoop Soirée hosted by Baltimore Family Alliance celebrates families and raises funds for community support.
Sat, Nov 14· 10:00 AM
Dam Jam Festival
📍 Lake Roland Park
Enjoy a day of live music, local vendors and exhibitors, nature activities, animal encounters, archery, food trucks and more at Dam Jam Festival!
Sat, Nov 14· 9am-4pm
MD Alpaca & Fleece Festival
📍 Breezy Hill Farm
A FREE festival featuring the best fiber exhibition on the east coast with hand-dyed yarns, craft demonstrations, and opportunities to learn new fiber arts like knitting, spinning, crocheting, and wea
Sat, Nov 14· 11:00 AM onwards
Baltimore Soul Food Festival
📍 PBR Baltimore
A day of food, music, and community celebration featuring soul food vendors, retail vendors, R&B karaoke, and live entertainment at Power Plant Live!
Sat, Nov 14· 7:00 PM
Baltimore Diwali Ball
📍 M&T Bank Exchange
Sat, Nov 14
Cottage-Core Holiday Market
📍 Joe's Mercantile
Storybook holiday market in downtown Havre de Grace, with more than a dozen makers selling handcrafted gifts, baked goods, lavender, books and witchy wares. Free entry, no tickets needed.
Sun, Nov 15· 12:00pm
Mushroom City Festival
📍 Carrie Murray Nature Center
A festival celebrating mushrooms with educational exhibits, activities, and demonstrations for families.
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