Baltimore’s Most Festive Weekend Returns: Dec 6-7th, 2025
Halls, prepare to be decked! Sugarplums, get ready to dance! And Baltimoreans, mark your calendars for December 6-7th, 2025, when Baltimore’s Most Festive Weekend returns. Holiday shopping, festive lighted boats, and beloved holiday characters will all converge to make this weekend the merriest and brightest of the whole season. Here’s everything you need to know for Baltimore’s Most Festive Weekend.
Get Festive at these Holiday Events:
Saturday, December 6th
Olde Time Christmas
Broadway Square | 9am - 10pm
The day starts off with Santa arriving on a tugboat at Broadway Pier to fill the day with holiday cheer. Photos with Santa, kids' crafts, letters to Santa, the lighting of the Christmas Tree, and a view of the Lighted Boat Parade make for a fun Fell’s Point day for the whole family. Stroll the streets and pop into our local retailers for holiday gifts, sip on a warm cocktail in one of our historic bars, and enjoy a meal at any of our award-winning restaurants.
Sock Creature Saturday
American Visionary Art Museum | 9am - 1pm
There's festive fun afoot: make your own sole-mate at the AVAM! Sock Creatures don’t only make for cuddly companions of your own, but are great last-minute gifts for loved ones of all ages too. Many materials including stuffing, sewing needles, thread, visionary baubles will be provided. Bring a pair of fun, clean, colorful socks if you’d like, we will also have some available for you!
Inner Harbor Ice Rink
Inner Harbor Amphitheater | 10am - 11pm
Come and experience the magic of the Inner Harbor Ice Rink, a cherished Baltimore holiday tradition right in the heart of the city. Get ready to skate your heart out and enjoy breathtaking harbor views; Nov – Jan.
Holiday Makers Market
Light St. Pavilion | 2-8pm
Get ready for another fabulous and festive holiday takeover of Harborplace! The Inner Harbor will once again become Baltimore’s holiday shopping headquarters, with 60+ local artists and makers popping up all weekend long, plus food, drinks, music, and entertainment.
Magic Of Merryland
Harbor East
Sip hot chocolate as you stroll beneath glistening lights and admire beautifully painted windows. Standing 40 feet tall and positioned just outside of the Four Seasons, The Magic of Merryland Tree will illuminate Baltimore’s skyline in Harbor East through January 25th. Each night, the light show will occur every half hour between 5:30pm and 9pm.
Family Weekend at Christmas Village
Christmas Village, West Shore Park | 12-9pm
This weekend, Christmas Village will welcome families to come enjoy kids’ activities and performances inside the big festival tent. The rest of the village will be open as normal with holiday shopping, food, and drinks, too.
Culturally Curated: Chic Sneaks Edition
Reginald F. Lewis Museum | 7-10PM
Step into the holiday season in your best kicks and your flyest fit! Make protecting Black history one of your reasons for the season and join Reginald F. Lewis for an Insanely Dope evening of Black art, music and culture!
Parade of Lighted Boats
Fells Point | 7-10PM
Among the highlights of Most Festive Weekend is one of Baltimore’s longest-running winter traditions, the Lighted Boat Parade. Presented by Sail Baltimore in partnership with Anchorage Marina and other local organizations, the parade benefits the Southeast Exchange Club Toy Drive and celebrates the city’s maritime heritage. This year also marks Sail Baltimore’s 50 th anniversary, highlighting decades of keeping the parade and holiday spirit alive.
Sunday, December 7th
Inner Harbor Ice Rink
Inner Harbor Amphitheater | 10am - 8pm
Come and experience the magic of the Inner Harbor Ice Rink, a cherished Baltimore holiday tradition right in the heart of the city. Get ready to skate your heart out and enjoy breathtaking harbor views; Nov – Jan.
Holiday Makers Market
Light St. Pavilion | 12-6pm
Holiday Makers Market continues on Sunday with another chance to knock out your holiday shopping with dozens of local Baltimore small businesses and makers.
Magic Of Merryland
Harbor East
Sip hot chocolate as you stroll beneath glistening lights and admire beautifully painted windows. Standing 40 feet tall and positioned just outside of the Four Seasons, The Magic of Merryland Tree will illuminate Baltimore’s skyline in Harbor East through January 25th. Each night, the light show will occur every half hour between 5:30pm and 9pm.
Family Weekend at Christmas Village
Christmas Village, West Shore Park | 12-8pm
Don’t miss the kid-oriented performances and activities in the big festival tent at Christmas Village! Plus, check out local vendors, food & drinks and ride the iconic Christmas Village Ferris Wheel.
Ravens vs Steelers
M&T Bank Stadium | 1pm
What’s. more festive than a home football game? Go cheer on our Baltimore Ravens before coming back to enjoy the festivities on the waterfront!
Plan Your Trip Our Interactive Holiday Events Map!
Our Interactive Holiday Events Map is here to help you navigate the waterfront and enjoy Baltimore’s Most Festive Weekend. It’s the perfect tool for trip planning and day-of navigation.
Easily search for events by category or date and view the Holiday Harbor Connector route and departure times for a free and easy ride to all the festive highlights along Baltimore's waterfront! The map includes photos and descriptions of each event, so you know what to expect. You can also mark events you've attended to remember your favorite experiences. Explore the map and start planning to make the most of your holiday adventure!
Holiday Harbor Connector:
Introducing the "Holiday Harbor Connector," your free and easy ride to all the holiday happenings on Baltimore's waterfront during Most Festive Weekend (Dec. 6-7). Skip the holiday traffic- park once and enjoy regular stops at each of the major festive events. Just hop on to celebrate the magic of the season!
