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Whether you live a few steps from the waterfront or take the occasional trip to visit, Baltimore's waterfront has no shortage of reasons to get out and have a good time! From farmer's markets to music festivals, our events calendar will make sure you don't miss out on all the great local events happening in our neighborhoods.
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Half-Priced Fridays
Friday is your night! Enjoy access to all our amazing animals and award-winning exhibits for half the price of general admission during Half-Price Friday Nights. An evolution of our Friday After Five program, Half-Price Friday Nights allowing you to spend any (or every) Friday evening after 5 p.m. at the Aquarium. Tickets are available online or Friday evenings on-site.
Winter Village Skate
The Four Seasons Hotel Baltimore is excited to bring back their Winter Village for 2025. Hotel guests and residents are invited to discover the Hotel’s rooftop skating rink at Winter Village Skate located on the fifth-floor terrace. With concession-style bites and sweeping harbor views, Winter Village Skate is the perfect cold weather activity.
Harbor Point Ice Fest 2026
Experience a fun-filled day for the whole family at the Harbor Point Ice Festival! This free-to-attend festival on Harbor Point’s idyllic Central Plaza will feature live ice carving demonstrations throughout the day, plus interactive ice sculptures, delicious food and drinks, and much more!
End of Season Party at Inner Harbor Ice Rink
We’re ending the 2025-2026 Ice Rink season with a bang! Come out to skate, dance, and celebrate MLK Day on the ice from 12pm to 3pm.
NYE Party at Max's Taphouse
Join us for the Final Pour of ’25 and as we Tap Into '26!
All Inclusive ticket includes:
Admission to Max's Taphouse's Mobtown Lounge starting at 9pm
4 Hours of Open Bar of draft beer, domestic cans, liquor, and soft drinks from 9pm to 1am *
Karaoke from 9pm to 1am
Buffet of Lite Fare and Dessert
Champagne Toast at Midnight
Themed Party Favor
General Admission ticket includes:
Admission to Max's Taphouse's Mobtown Lounge starting at 9pm
Karaoke from 9pm to 1am
Buffet of Lite Fare and Dessert
Champagne Toast at Midnight
Themed Party Favors
All attendees must be 21+.
Cheers to partying on New Years!
New Year's Eve 2025: Holiday in Saint Tropez
Harbor Point’s newest restaurant is bringing the joie d’vivre of Provence’s Mediterranean coastline to the Baltimore Harbor to ring in 2026.
Open bar is 9 – 12:45, with champagne to toast (or all night long!). Expect a heavy rotation of passed and stationary French appetizers, including oysters, panisse, caviar and much more.
We’ll have a DJ and dance floor and will watch the fireworks from our private, waterfront patio at the stroke of midnight.
NYE Live!
Ring in 2026 at Baltimore's BEST New Year’s Eve party at Power Plant Live!. This all-access celebration gives you entry to 7 bars and nightclubs, each buzzing with high-energy entertainment, live DJs, and festive vibes all night long
New Years Eve Baltimore Dine & Cruise
Make your New Year’s Eve memorable with this special Dinner and Cruise Celebration in Baltimore. Begin your New Year’s Eve festivities at 8:30 p.m. with a wonderful dinner at Facci Ristorante (414 Light Street). Then stroll across the street to the Inner Harbor’s Finger Piers, where you’ll be welcomed aboard Watermark’s vessel Annapolitan II for a two-hour cruise complete with an open beer, wine and bubbly bar.
The City’s scheduled fireworks show will provide a magical end to 2025 and a spectacular welcome to the new year! This event is 21 and over. Additional beverages will be available for purchase from our full-service bar. Discounted parking is available at the Harbor Court / Royal Sonesta Hotel Garage. Note that if the City’s fireworks display is cancelled for weather or other reasons, the dinner and cruise will still occur.
The Bygone Ball
Celebrate the New Year at Baltimore's most-elevated restaurant, The Bygone, on the rooftop of the Four Seasons Hotel. This is the best place in Baltimore to watch the Inner Harbor fireworks display!
Harbor Dance NYE at Hard Rock Cafe
“Bmore Bout It Present Harbor Dance NYE” to ring in 2026 with an unforgettable night at our exclusive New Year’s Eve celebration on Wednesday, December 31, 2025- DJs: Petty Penguin, Beast, and Don DC!
Join us from 8 p.m. – 1 a.m. for a spectacular ticketed event that includes everything you need to start the new year right.
Your Ticket Includes:
Dinner Buffet: A delicious, satisfying buffet to enjoy early in the evening.
Live DJ- DJs: Petty Penguin, Beast, and Don DC: Keep the dance floor electric with the hottest tracks all night long.
Midnight Champagne Toast: Raise a glass with a complimentary toast as the clock strikes midnight!
Party Favors: Festive hats, noise makers, and more to celebrate the countdown.
New Year's Eve Celebration at the Inner Harbor
Ring in the New Year on the waterfront! Come on down to the Inner Harbor for the biggest New Year’s Eve celebration in Baltimore. Welcome 2026 with a stunning fireworks show against the iconic Baltimore skyline.
Cross Street Market Noon Years Celebration
NOON YEARS is back 🎈 Join Cross Street Market on December 31st starting at 11 am for the party of the year!
• Facepaint
• DJ Jamaal
• Party Favors
• Kid Activities
• Adult Beverages!
Balloons drop at 1 pm
Midnight Noon at Maryland Science Center
Count down to New Year at noon!
Everyone’s favorite ball drop before bedtime is back again. Make memories and party, Science Center style, at MSC’s 19th annual Midnight Noon celebration! Enjoy loads of festive activities and games, explore all three floors of hands-on science exhibits, dance and sing along with the Rainbow Rock Band, and help us ring in the New Year with a noontime ball drop!
Noontime New Year at Port Discovery
Join us at Port Discovery on December 31 for our festive New Year’s Noontime Celebration from 10 AM to 3 PM! Enjoy a special countdown to noon complete with a balloon drop, lively performances, and interactive games that encourage teamwork and creativity. This fun-filled event is included with museum admission, so bring the whole family to celebrate the arrival of the new year together! We can’t wait to see you there!
Holiday Fun Run & Walk
Charm City Run will be hosting a Holiday Fun Run & Walk on both Christmas Eve and New Years Eve, with a 3-5 route along the promenade. Afterward join them in the store for treats, shopping and raffles! Holiday Fun Run & Walk is free, but please sign up on their website in advance!
Cookie Reactions Workshop
Roll up your sleeves, it’s cookie baking time! Experiment with what happens when one ingredient is switched in a recipe. Explore the different senses we use when we eat and discover what makes the best cookie in this 1-hour workshop designed for ages 7-10.
Circuit Greeting Cards Workshop
Explore simple circuits and put your creativity to the test to create your own LED light up greeting card! This workshop is ideal for all ability levels, ages 6+.
Patagonia Community Yoga
Grab your friends and your yoga mat and meet us at Patagonia Baltimore for a free yoga session. All skill/experience levels are welcome—good times guaranteed. Join us in building community and connection through yoga.
There will be a local certified yoga instructor lead this session of our regular, every-other-week 45-minute yoga sessions here at Patagonia Outlet Baltimore. Must RSVP and sign activity waiver.
Liquid Nitrogen Ice Cream Lab
Warm up at MSC this winter during our annual Snow Days celebration!
Continue your STEM learning with a flurry of workshops—learn about circuits and create your own holiday greeting card, discover what makes the best cookie, and get up close with liquid nitrogen to make ice cream!
Marcus Johnson Holiday Celebration
Marcus Johnson is back in town for the holidays to celebrate this Christmas, December 23rd & 24th! What better way to bring in the holidays and close out the year than with family, friends & spirited music. Marcus and Friends will make sure to put you in the holiday groove. Come ready to jam to MJ's classics and crank up the holiday!
Christmas Movie Marathon at Ale Mary's
Ale Mary’s is open on Christmas Eve — so come hand, sip something festive, and watch Christmas movies all day long. Pajamas options, cocktails encouraged.
Christmas Express at Christmas Village
New this season, Watermark is bringing holiday magic to Baltimore’s Inner Harbor with the Christmas Express Cruise at the Baltimore Christmas Village. Step aboard our festively decorated vessel and set off on a cozy, 45-minute cruise filled with twinkling lights, holiday music and spirited cheer. Guests can sip hot cocoa while enjoying the waterfront view of Baltimore’s Christmas Village, beautifully aglow for the season. With Santa’s helpers on board spreading merriment, the Christmas Express is the perfect way to add a little sparkle to your downtown holiday outing.
Holiday Fun Run & Walk
Charm City Run will be hosting a Holiday Fun Run & Walk on both Christmas Eve and New Years Eve, with a 3-5 route along the promenade. Afterward join them in the store for treats, shopping and raffles! Holiday Fun Run & Walk is free, but please sign up on their website in advance!
Marcus Johnson Holiday Celebration
Marcus Johnson is back in town for the holidays to celebrate this Christmas, December 23rd & 24th! What better way to bring in the holidays and close out the year than with family, friends & spirited music. Marcus and Friends will make sure to put you in the holiday groove. Come ready to jam to MJ's classics and crank up the holiday!
Christmas Express at Christmas Village
New this season, Watermark is bringing holiday magic to Baltimore’s Inner Harbor with the Christmas Express Cruise at the Baltimore Christmas Village. Step aboard our festively decorated vessel and set off on a cozy, 45-minute cruise filled with twinkling lights, holiday music and spirited cheer. Guests can sip hot cocoa while enjoying the waterfront view of Baltimore’s Christmas Village, beautifully aglow for the season. With Santa’s helpers on board spreading merriment, the Christmas Express is the perfect way to add a little sparkle to your downtown holiday outing.
Snow Days at the Maryland Science Center
Celebrate the wonders of winter this winter break with a flurry of science exploration!
School’s out—science is in!
Celebrate the wonders of winter this winter break with a flurry of science exploration! You will find frosty fun around every corner of the museum each day between Tuesday, December 23 and the end of the year.
Christmas Express at Christmas Village
New this season, Watermark is bringing holiday magic to Baltimore’s Inner Harbor with the Christmas Express Cruise at the Baltimore Christmas Village. Step aboard our festively decorated vessel and set off on a cozy, 45-minute cruise filled with twinkling lights, holiday music and spirited cheer. Guests can sip hot cocoa while enjoying the waterfront view of Baltimore’s Christmas Village, beautifully aglow for the season. With Santa’s helpers on board spreading merriment, the Christmas Express is the perfect way to add a little sparkle to your downtown holiday outing.
12 Days of Play at Port Discovery
‘Tis the season for a winter break filled with fun and special educational activities from Port Discovery’s Learning & Visitor Experience team! Port Discovery will be open for extended hours, offering children and their caregivers the chance to enjoy a variety of interactive, hands-on activities each day during our “12 Days of Play” celebration. Every day will feature a unique theme, making each visit extra special as they count down to the signature event: Noontime New Year!
Merry Christmas from José James
José James, vocals Jahari Stampley, piano Kanoa Mendenhall, bass Otis Brown III, drums Combining the classic jazz-crooner elegance of Frank Sinatra and Nat “King” Cole with the earthy sophistication of soul legends Stevie Wonder and Donny Hathaway, Merry Christmas from José James raises the bar for the contemporary Christmas show.
Christmas Express at Christmas Village
New this season, Watermark is bringing holiday magic to Baltimore’s Inner Harbor with the Christmas Express Cruise at the Baltimore Christmas Village. Step aboard our festively decorated vessel and set off on a cozy, 45-minute cruise filled with twinkling lights, holiday music and spirited cheer. Guests can sip hot cocoa while enjoying the waterfront view of Baltimore’s Christmas Village, beautifully aglow for the season. With Santa’s helpers on board spreading merriment, the Christmas Express is the perfect way to add a little sparkle to your downtown holiday outing.
Merry Christmas from José James
José James, vocals Jahari Stampley, piano Kanoa Mendenhall, bass Otis Brown III, drums Combining the classic jazz-crooner elegance of Frank Sinatra and Nat “King” Cole with the earthy sophistication of soul legends Stevie Wonder and Donny Hathaway, Merry Christmas from José James raises the bar for the contemporary Christmas show.
Apropoe's Holiday Pop-Up Bar
Sip, Savor & Celebrate at apropoe’s Holiday Pop-Up Bar! Step into a winter wonderland at apropoe’s, where the season’s spirit comes alive with curated cocktails and cozy vibes. Indulge in holiday-inspired creations like the Natty Noel, the mischievous Grinch, the elegant Santa’s Slip Martini, the sparkling Poe-liday Spritz, and warm, aromatic Mulled Wine. Whether you’re toasting with friends, escaping the chill, or simply soaking up the festive atmosphere, our pop-up bar is the perfect spot to make your holidays merry and bright. ✨ Limited-time experience. Don’t miss it! 📍 apropoe’s December 20, 2025, 12PM - 8PM 🎄 Cheers to the season—Baltimore style!
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CONTACT OUR EVENT MANAGEMENT TEAM
Our Events & Programs Team loves creating entertaining events at our beautiful, sought-after Waterfront parks and entertainment spaces.
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact our Events Manager at events@waterfrontpartnership.org.