Port Discovery’s Sensory Friendly Mornings provide Museum access to families who would benefit from a sensory friendly experience and quieter setting at Port Discovery two hours before opening to the general public. Designed to provide an opportunity to enjoy the Port Discovery experience in a sensory modified setting there will be limited admission and sound and lighting adjustments. Sensory Friendly Mornings will include open-play opportunities throughout the Museum. No proof of qualification will be required.

Grab your friends and your yoga mat and meet up at Patagonia Baltimore for a free yoga session. All skill/experience levels are welcome—good times guaranteed. Join in and build community and connection through yoga!

A local certified yoga instructor will lead this session of the regular, every-other-week 45-minute yoga sessions at the Patagonia Outlet Baltimore. 

Must RSVP and sign activity waiver.

The Stakes Soirée at Sagamore Pendry Baltimore kicks off Preakness 150 with an evening of elegance. There's no better place to celebrate the biggest horse racing weekend in the city than in the lush Courtyard amongst the iconic Horse and Bridle, a 3,500 lb bronze work of art by legendary artist Fernando Botero.

Indulge in passed hors d'oeuvres from expert Chef Michael Grande, like Mini Pimento Cheese Biscuits, Eastern Shore Crab Dip, as well as flowing themed Sagamore Spirit-infused cocktails, live music and a space filled with Black Eyed Susan-inspired florals and colors reminiscent of the jockey's silks. Come in your race day best and spend an enchanting evening.

Come play and learn while exploring Port Discovery’s three floors of open play areas including The SkyClimber, The Port, Tiny’s Diner, Wonders of Water, and more! Plus, stop by some educational drop-in activities created by Port Discovery’s Education Specialists.

Celebrate 150 Years of Preakness with Wisher Vodka and the Charm'Tastic Mile. Sample special cocktails & peruse vintage Preakness souvenirs.

Port Discovery Children’s Museum aims to be an accessible, inclusive environment for children and adults to thrive through playful learning experiences. Our Access & Inclusion Afternoons provide a modified environment for play and learning for children, their caregivers, and families.

This program is intended for the general public serving children and families with disabilities, on the autism spectrum, sensory processing disorders, and/or families who would benefit from a quieter sensory friendly environment at the museum.

Come celebrate Baltimore’s Second WAZOBIA Arts and Cultural Festival! This vibrant event will celebrate the rich artistic and cultural diversity of our city, allowing families and community members to interact with local artists and musicians all while experiencing the energy and culture of the African Diaspora community. Join in for a day filled with creativity, inspiration, and community spirit as Baltimore comes together to honor art and heritage in a truly inclusive celebration.

What are the most important elements an actor needs to be aware of to prepare for an audition and to be cast in a particular role? Join well-known Baltimore Director, Steve Goldklang for this FREE 2-hour workshop that invites actors to put a new spin on their approach to preparing for auditions. Registration is required to attend.

Ever curious about that building with the tent-like roof at the Inner Harbor? That’s where science comes to life! Join the Institute of Marine and Environmental Technology (IMET) at their free annual Open House. Enjoy a day of engaging with the public through hands-on STEM activities, touch tanks, and marine science exhibits. Get the chance to learn more about IMET’s research, and inspire the next generation of environmental leaders.

Join us for our annual community skate event at Jake's Skate Park in Rash Field Park! This free event is a chance for kids 12 and under to learn to skate in a fun, supportive environment. Local pro skater Joey Jett of Bmore Create, along with shredders from the Skatepark of Baltimore and Shape Skate Foundation, will be assisting young skaters to get on board.

Celebrate Mother’s Day weekend shredding at the skate park at our annual community skate event in Jake’s Skate Park! Bring along the entire family and join in on the awesome programming we have on deck.

This is a free event for kids under 12 to learn to skate in a fun, supportive environment. Local pro-skate Joey Jett of Bmore Create, along with shredders from the Skatepark of Baltimore and Shape Skate Foundation, will be assisting young skaters to get on the board.

Max's Taphouse presents the 4th Annual Hops 4 Health, a one-of-a-kind fundraising event to benefit the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Metropolitan Baltimore. Hops for Health will feature exclusive specialty beers from partnering local breweries. All funds raised will go towards NAMI Metropolitan Baltimore's free mental health programs. Don’t miss out on The Big Wheel Race, where local breweries will compete for a dedicated tap line at Max's for a year. There will also be a 50/50, silent auction and other prizes to contribute towards Max’s fundraising goal. Grab your friends and a drink to support a good cause.

Lace up your running shoes and get ready for Ronald McDonald House Charities of Maryland’s 14th Annual Red Shoe Shuffle 5K Run and Walk on Sunday, April 27, 2025, beginning at 8:30 am. Always the Happiest Morning in Maryland, thousands of Shufflers line up their red, white, and striped socks to show our RMH families that they have the support of our incredible community as they fight the battle of their lives.

 The family friendly 5k course starts at the Big Red Heart at the Ronald McDonald House and takes Shufflers through downtown Baltimore along the Harbor and back to the House. After the race, plan to stick around for Celebration Village, full of fun activities for all ages, food vendors, live music, and special guests! For more details, visit redshoeshuffle.org.

Show off your shredding skills at Jiggy Jack’s SHRED-A-THON!
Get ready for an epic skateboard contest at Rash Skate Park for kids 17 years old and under. Compete for prizes and the opportunity for the top 3 skaters to be entered into the Global Ranking System!

It’s a Wild and Crazy Kids, Ledgends of the Hidden Temple, Double Dare kind of night. Admit it—back in the day, you tuned in to watch all those amazing Nick game shows and dreamed of becoming a contestant. Well, here’s your chance. For one night only, the Maryland Science Center is bringing your dream to reality! We’re making slime, saying yes to the physical challenge, and letting our childhood dreams come true. (21+)

Cultural Festival with street vendors and entertainment

Create your own indigo dyed fabric samples in this 2-hour workshop designed for ages 13+. Learn about the chemical processes that make indigo dyeing possible and discover the art of Shibori as you fold and tie your fabric to design unique patterns.

Discover what it takes to be a paleontologist in this 2.5-hour workshop intended for ages 7-10. Learn how fossils form and what they can tell you about ancient life by making scientific models of molds and casts. Conduct a mock excavation and test out real field techniques used to protect fossils for their journey back to the lab. The workshop will then head over to our Dinosaur Mysteries exhibit where you will use clues to find a few of our favorite dinosaur specimens.

Raise a glass to 30 years of Heavy Seas!

Heavy Seas is re-releasing favorites from every era, celebrating the bold flavors that shaped their story. And we are HERE for it!
Join us (and their team!) as they set sail into their 30th anniversary and reconnect with some legendary brews along the way. These beers aren’t just classics—they’re time capsules, transporting your taste buds across the seas of nostalgia.

Coming on draft:
- Clipper City Pale Ale
- Red Sky at Night Saison Ale
- Loose Cannon HOP3 IPA
- Small Craft Warning Uber Pils

This event is free to attend. Must be 21+ to drink.

Hope you’ll join us! Cheers!

The Maryland Chapter of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (CFF) will host the 9th Annual Feastival, A Food Adventure for a Cure on April 12, 2025, from 1:00 to 4:00 PM at the Inner Harbor’s West Shore Park. This highly anticipated food and drink event will bring together the city’s most praised chefs and Baltimore Bartenders Guild (BBG) mixologists to benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Guests can expect an afternoon filled with music, bites and sips set against one of Baltimore’s premier outdoor venues with incredible views of the Inner Harbor. The highlight of the day will be the inspirational stories shared by several CF ambassadors, detailing their experiences living with CF and how the funds raised support treatments, research and the ultimate goal of a cure. All-inclusive tickets are $125 for one or $200 for two. Kids 12 and under are free.

Create your very own stained glass dinosaur in this 3-hour workshop designed for kids ages 10-16. Start by select your colors from precut and ground glass pieces. Then learn how to use copper foiling techniques and a soldering iron to piece together segments of glass to form a dinosaur that is uniquely your own. This workshop is the perfect opportunity for anyone curious about the art of stained glass or interested in developing soldering skills.

Join us for the groundbreaking ceremony of Rash Field Park, Phase II on April 10th at noon! Celebrate this exciting milestone with honored guests and speakers who played a key role in making this project possible.

Enjoy play, learning and family fun at a discounted cost per person during Port Discovery’s Community Days.

Come play and learn while exploring Port Discovery’s three floors of open play areas including The SkyClimber, The Port, Tiny’s Diner, Wonders of Water, and more! Plus, stop by some educational drop-in activities created by Port Discovery’s Education Specialists. Community Days last from October-May.

Spend the day on the yard at the Reginald F. Lewis Museum with roundtable panel discussions on HBCU activism, Greek Step Show performances and HBCU fun activities for kids. An educational session on how to pay for college and HBCU Resource Tables with local representatives will be included.  Visitors will be able to mix and mingle later in the afternoon with an HBCU happy hour to include a wine tasting and live music from DJ No ID.

A great FREE show featuring some of Baltimore's funniest comedians! Amazing food, drinks AND comedy!

Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger Get ready for an intergalactic dance party set to the iconic sounds of electronic music duo, Daft Punk. This immersive planetarium show will send you on a journey around the world, through the cosmos, and back again—one more time. What is Music Under the Dome? Glad you asked! Music Under the Dome is an immersive planetarium experience featuring in-house curated imagery set to a music playlist. Each show is uniquely developed to complement the soundtrack, and is only available at the Maryland Science Center. Check in for the show early and enjoy a complimentary happy hour, complete with adult beverages, special science demonstrations, and access to our space exhibits.

Ladies Day- A Special Day For All Ladies

Grab your friends and meet us for a day of listening learning shopping eating- sipping and just having fun!

• pop up fashion boutiques

• gourmet food,

• fertility resources,

• self care,

• fitness

• self defense

• wine and craft beer

• And lots of other fun vendors and resources for attendees!