Baltimore is one on my favorite places to visit. Because of its proximity, it’s an easy weekend getaway. This Summer, Baltimore is full of exciting must see events, whether looking for a weekend getaway or an all-out Independence Day celebration.
5 Must See Events in Baltimore, Maryland
- Retrace the steps of the American baseball legend, Babe Ruth, at the official reopening of the Babe Ruth Birthplace Museum.
- African American Festival (June 20-21) – This annual celebration is packed with celebrity appearances, musical guests, new trends in fashion and beauty, and interactive activities for kids of all ages. Stop by the outdoor beer garden for a brew, and head to each of the five themed pavilions to explore non-stop activities. Get in the hot seat for a game show on love and life, get fit with a wellness demonstration, or try out the latest beauty services and products to define your look. Enjoy free admission to the two-day family celebration for a weekend packed with fun for the whole family.
- Babe Ruth: 100 Years and Reopening (June) The iconic Babe Ruth Birthplace Museum will reopen this summer with a brand new lobby, full elevator access, and renovated exhibits. Babe Ruth: 100 Years will be a new permanent exhibit to celebrate Babe Ruth entering his professional baseball a century ago, with rare artifacts such as the scorebook from his first game with the then-minor league Baltimore Orioles.
- Monumental Bicentennial (July 4) The Mount Vernon Place Conservancy will host “Monumental Bicentennial” to celebrate the 200th anniversary of Baltimore’s iconic Washington Monument, the first monument in America dedicated to George Washington. The patriotic celebration will include a Naturalization Ceremony, the official re-dedication of the monument and ribbon cutting, an old-fashioned Americana themed country fair, live performances such as the Maryland Defense Force Band and Fort McHenry Guard Fife & Drum Band, historical re-enactors including George Washington, and picnic-style food & concessions from local farmers and vendors. The event will also feature hands-on crafts, old-fashioned games and contests and family-fun activities hosted by the neighborhood’s businesses and cultural institutions.
- Artscape (July 17-19) Artscape is the largest free, outdoor arts festival in the country that attracts artists from all over the world. The three-day event features continuous musical performances by local, regional and national talent on multiple outdoor stages, indoor and outdoor visual arts exhibitions, sculptures, art cars, film, theater, crafts, opera, dance, street theater, and children’s activities. Headline performers include George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic, The Reverend’s Big Damn Band, and Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue.
- Baltimore Pride Festival (July 25-26) Celebrating 40 years in 2015! Baltimore celebrates LGBT communities, families and PRIDE with free outdoor events for the largest LGBT festival in Maryland! The 2015 festival will feature an expanded lineup of events over the two day event with Saturday’s Block Party in Mount Vernon with performances by Martha Wash, Cazwell, and TS Madison and the Pride Festival taking place in Druid Hill Park on Sunday.
Visit baltimore.org to check out all the attractions and events in the wonderful American City including the world-famous Baltimore National Aquarium.
Disclosure: NYC Single Mom was not compensated for this post.
Well, we’ll be in Baltimore in July for Otakon- the second largest anime convention in the US. This will be my 11th straight year, although since the event is supposed to be moving to DC in a couple of years, we’ll likely only be going for the time it’s still in Baltimore. Unfortunately, even once a year is a stretch for us – it’s over 12 hours driving each way and with gas, tolls, hotel, event admission, and food, it’s our one big blast for the year.