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St Patrick's Parade

14 Mar 2010 (annual)

Baltimore celebrates Saint Patrick's Day with a parade which begins on North Charles Street and ends on East Pratt Street. Dressed in green, thousands of Baltimorians join in and there is…

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John Hopkins Film Festival

Apr 2010 (annual)

The John Hopkins Film Festival is dedicated to independent and student film-makers. It showcases challenging and unusual films at venues on the John Hopkins University Homewood campus…

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Transmodern Age Festival

15 - 18 Apr 2010 (annual)

Baltimore celebrates experimental arts and culture with the Transmodern Age Festival. Local and national dancers, musicians, filmmakers, video artists and writers challenge the artistic status…

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Baltimore Waterfront Festival and Volvo Race

Apr 2010 (annual)

Over 350,000 visitors flock to the annual Waterfront Festival and Volvo Race at Baltimore's Inner harbour. The event celebrates the arrival of spring with a range of activities, live…

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Baltimore Kinetic Sculpture Race

May 2010 (annual)

Every year, kinetic sculptures from across the eastern United States convene at the American Visionary Art Museum (AVAM) on Baltimore's Inner Harbor for the East Coast Championship race.

One of the colourful competitors in the Baltimore Kinetic Sculpture Race. Courtesy of AVAM
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Maryland Film Festival

6 - 9 May 2010 (annual)

Baltimore's screens celebrate celluloid at the annual Maryland Film Festival. The film selection is made without regard to format, genre or era - there's no documentary, foreign, or classic…

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The Preakness

15 May 2010 (annual)

The Preakness, run at the Pimlico Racecourse in Baltimore, is one of the biggest sporting events in the USA. Along with the Kentucky Derby and Belmont Stakes it forms part of racing's…

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Preakness Celebration

May 2010 (annual)

A prelude to Baltimore's famed horse racing event, The Preakness, this week-long celebration includes activities such as a downtown outdoor party, a parade and a hot-air balloon festival.

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Baltimore Bike Jam

May 2010 (annual)

The annual Baltimore Bike Jam festival celebrates everything on two wheels, with lots of family fun throughout the day and some serious bike racing around Patterson Park.

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Polish Festival

May 2010 (annual)

Baltimore's Polish community kicks off the summer Festival of Nations season with three days of fun in Patterson Park. Visitors can expect live music from polka bands, dancing, typical food…

The flag of Poland. Image courtesy of Whatsonwhen
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African American Heritage Festival

Jun 2010 (annual)

Oriole Park hosts the annual African American Heritage Festival as part of the summer-long Festival of Nations. The weekend features food, music, arts, clothing, books, health and education…

Copyright 2003 AAHF
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Baltimore Symphony Orchestra

12 Sep 2009 - 13 Jun 2010 (annual)

The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra (BSO) performs its season at the Meyerhoff Symphony Hall. The programme features a selection of concerts and guest performers for all tastes. Please visit the…

Sheet music. Photo by Bree Hogg, © Whatsonwhen
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Flag Day

Jun 2010 (annual)

Baltimore's The Flag House & Star-Spangled Banner Museum celebrates the American Flag. The patriotic affair features children's activities, a Flag-Raising ceremony and lessons on the proper…

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St Nicholas Greek Folk Festival

Jun 2010 (annual)

Baltimore's Greek community celebrates at the St Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church as part of the city's Festival of Nations. The four days of family fun include Greek dancing, traditional…

Greek Flag. Courtesy of Whatsonwhen
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Honfest

Jun 2010 (annual)

The annual Honfest, which covers four city blocks on 36th Street in Hampden, celebrates the neighbourhood, language and people of Baltimore. The festival is named after the local greeting…

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Baltimore Pride

Jun 2010 (annual)

Baltimore Pride celebrates the city's lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered community with a Saturday parade and block party in the Mt Vernon District at Charles Street and Eager Street.…

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Independence Day Celebration

Jul 2010 (annual)

Baltimore's Harborplace celebrates America's national holiday with a full programme of events - concerts, an antique car show and strolling performers included. The grand finale is a suitably…

Harborplace, Baltimore, USA Photo courtesy of Premier Marketplaces, The Rouse Company
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Baltimore Carnival

Jul 2010 (annual)

Baltimore Carnival is a joyous explosion of colours and sounds. Part of the Baltimore Festivals of Nations event, it takes place in Druid Hill Park. The highlight has to be Saturday's parade…

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Artscape

16 - 18 Jul 2010 (annual)

Baltimore's free Artscape family festival is held annually on Mount Royal Avenue. It features over 150 performing, literary and visual arts programmes, and sees local, regional and national…

A performer at Baltimore's annual Artscape festival. Courtesy of Baltimore Office of Promotion & The Arts, Maryland
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FestAfrica

Aug 2010 (annual)

Treat your taste buds to delicious African cooking, groove to the rhythm of Afro beats and enjoy fashion shows, African bands and storytelling for children at FestAfrica. The annual two-day…

Dance Group Performing at Naija Fest 2005, now known as FestAfrica. Courtesy of the Nigerian Youth Association Maryland  Nigerian Youth Association Maryland
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Annual Saint Gabriel Festival

Aug 2010 (annual)

In honour of St Gabriel, the Italian community in Baltimore organises this annual festival at the St Leo Catholic church. The two-day event includes stalls with delicious Italian food, live…

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High Zero

Sep 2010 (annual)

High Zero is one of the largest and most radical festivals of improvised music in the United States. It encompasses a number of street performances, workshops and gallery installations, but…

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Baltimore Book Festival

24 - 26 Sep 2010 (annual)

The Baltimore Book Festival fills Mount Vernon Place with over 125 local, national and international authors. Visitors can enjoy book signings, poetry readings, workshops, panel discussions…

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Baltimore Orioles - Major League Baseball

9 Apr - 3 Oct 2010 (annual)

Oriole Park is home to the Baltimore Orioles Major League Baseball team and stages regular games from April to October. The Orioles compete in the tough American League East, which includes…

Oriole Park at Camden Yards, Baltimore. Courtesy of Baltimore Area Convention & Visitors Association
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Baltimore Running Festival

Oct 2010 (annual)

The annual Baltimore Running Festival is based at the Raven Stadium (M&T Bank Stadium). It incorporates a marathon, a half marathon, a 5K run, a four-person relay and a kids' fun run.

M&T Stadium aka Ravens Stadium. Photo Courtesy of Baltimore Area Convention and Visitors Association Baltimore Area Convention and Visitors Association
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Open Studio Tour

Oct 2010 (annual)

More than 100 artists in and around Baltimore City open their doors to the public during the Open Studio Tour, a good opportunity to view the artwork created in the city. On Friday there is an…

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Railfest Steam Days

Oct 2010 (annual)

Travel back in time for two days at the Railfest Steam Days. The Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Museum highlights its steam engine collection with demonstrations, events and displays of operating…

St. Elizabeth # 4, a H.K. Porter Company built in 1950. © B&O Railroad Museum
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Baltimore Architecture Week

Oct 2010 (annual)

Acquaint yourself with Baltimore's urban landscape. The Baltimore Architecture Week highlights local architecture through walking tours, lectures, films and other events.

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Free Fall Baltimore

Oct 2010 (annual)

Over 70 cultural institutions in Baltimore open their doors to the public for free during Free Fall Baltimore, held every year in October. Events for young and old include theatre, dance and…

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Thanksgiving Parade

Nov 2010 (annual)

Baltimore ushers in the holiday season with the annual Thanksgiving Parade, comprised of marching bands, floats and more. The parade also welcomes Santa and Mrs Claus at their winter home (the…

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Edgar Allan Poe House

1 Apr - 1 Dec 2010; Thu, Fri, and Sat only (annual)

This small museum, in the former home of Edgar Allan Poe, is a few blocks from where the author is buried. The house is spread over three floors, with highlights including a room containing…

Historic Baltimore, former hometown of Edgar Allan Poe, USA. Photo courtesy of Maryland Office of Tourism
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A Monumental Occasion

Dec 2010 (annual)

Usher in the festive season with A Monumental Occasion at Baltimore's Washington Monument. The annual lighting ceremony is accompanied by colourful fireworks, strolling entertainment, live…

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Lighted Boat Parade

Dec 2010 (annual)

December's annual boat parade sees more than 50 pleasure craft making their way from Baltimore's Inner Harbour to Fells Point, festooned with holiday lights and other colourful decorations.

A Boat Adorned With Lights For The Lighted Boat Parade Image Courtesy of FPYC.NET FPYC.NET
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Mayor's Christmas Parade

Dec 2010 (annual)

You know Christmas is coming in Baltimore when the annual Mayor's Christmas Parade hits the streets. The Baltimore Marching Ravens, Harley Davidson motorcycles, the Boumi Temple performers and…

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Baltimore Farmers' Market

2 May - 19 Dec 2010; Sat only (annual)

The largest producers-only market in Maryland, Baltimore Farmers' Market, held every Saturday from May to December, offers great deals on fresh fruit, vegetables, artwork and more. The market…

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Breakfast with Santa

Dec 2010; Weekends only (annual)

Enjoy a hearty breakfast with Santa every year at Baltimore's B&O Railroad Museum. Treats on the menu include pancakes and scrambled eggs. After breakfast, take a picture with the jolly man…

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Holiday Festival of Trains at the B&O

Nov - Dec 2010 (annual)

Santa forgoes his sleigh for the train into Baltimore during the Holiday Festival of Trains at B&O Railroad Museum. The event features toy trains and model railroading layouts, with visits…

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New Year's Eve Spectacular

Dec 2010 (annual)

Still have no plans for New Year's Eve? Join Baltimore at the spectacular Inner Harbour and welcome 2009 with live entertainment, ice-skating and plenty of pyrotechnics.

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New Year's Eve at the Top

Dec 2010 (annual)

Welcome in the new year from 27 stories up at the Top of the World Observation Level in Baltimore, with live entertainment, delicious food and the best view of the Inner Harbor fireworks.

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NFL: Baltimore Ravens

Sep 2010 - Jan 2011 (annual)

The Baltimore Ravens play their NFL games at the M&T Bank Stadium. The regular season runs from September to January. Please visit the Ravens' website for full details of all fixtures.

M&T Stadium aka Ravens Stadium. Photo Courtesy of Baltimore Area Convention and Visitors Association Baltimore Area Convention and Visitors Association
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Baltimore Restaurant Week

Jan - Feb 2011 (annual)

Enjoy a range of cuisines for an affordable price at the annual Baltimore Restaurant Week. The mouth-watering event sees participating venues offer selected three-course lunch and dinner menus…

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Baltimore Symphony Orchestra

Sep 2010 - Jun 2011 (annual)

The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra (BSO) performs its season at the Meyerhoff Symphony Hall. The programme features a selection of concerts and guest performers for all tastes. Please visit the…

Sheet music. Photo by Bree Hogg, © Whatsonwhen
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National Aquarium in Baltimore

Daily

One of Baltimore's major attractions, the National Aquarium offers the opportunity to learn about fish, amphibians, mammals and reptiles. It has large pools of stingrays and sharks and there…

Baltimore Aquarium at dusk, Baltimore, USA Photo courtesy of Baltimore Aquarium
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Babe Ruth Museum

Daily

The Babe Ruth Museum in the centre of Baltimore is the birthplace of, and a shrine to, the greatest man that ever played baseball. It celebrates Ruth's heritage with collections and…

Babe Ruth signing autographs for some seriously happy kids Photo courtesy Babe Ruth Birthplace and Museum
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USS Constellation

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The last all-sail warship built by the US Navy, the USS Constellation is permanently anchored in Baltimore's Inner Harbor as a floating museum. Visitors can enjoy hands-on activities…

USS Constellation, Baltimore's Inner Harbor, USA Photo courtesy of Baltimore Area Convention and Visitors Association
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The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore

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"The wildest place in Maryland", Maryland Zoo is home to more than 2200 animals, housed in different sections suited to their indigenous habitat.

Polar bear at The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore Photo courtesy The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore
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Port Discovery

Daily

Port Discovery in Baltimore describes itself as a "kid-powered" museum, with three floors of interactive fun for the whole family.

Port Discovery, Baltimore, USA Photo courtesy of Baltimore Area Convention and Visitors Association
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Walters Art Museum

Daily; not Mon or Tue

The Walters Art Museum in Baltimore has a large collection of world art ranging from pre-dynastic Egypt to 20th-century Europe. Highlights include Greek sculpture and Roman sarcophagi…

Walters Art Museum, Baltimore Photo courtesy Baltimore Area Convention and Visitors Association
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Maryland Science Center

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One of Baltimore's top family attractions, the Maryland Science Center has three floors of interactive exhibits, IMAX films, a planetarium with shows, a kids room and an observatory, as well…

The Maryland Science Center, Baltimore, USA Photo courtesy Maryland Science Centre
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Bay Cafe

Daily

In good weather head for the Bay Café, which is right on the water in Canton. It's great for people-watching, feeling like you're in the Caribbean, happy hour, live music and events - it holds…

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