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6 THINGS TO DO IN BALTIMORE, MD (NOVEMBER 25 - DECEMBER 04)

Winter Festival of Lights at Watkins Park

Winter Festival of Lights at Watkins Park

unconfirmedlate November 2023–early January 2024 • event

An impressive family-friendly Christmas display

Christmas Lights around Maryland

Christmas Lights around Maryland

mid-November–early January • event

The best displays in parks, on water, and in residential areas

Christmas Lights in Baltimore

Christmas Lights in Baltimore

late November–late December  • event

Explore Inner Harbor and beyond during the festive season

Merriweather Symphony of Lights

Merriweather Symphony of Lights

unconfirmedNovember 2023–January 2024 • event

A massive light display in downtown Columbia, Maryland

American Discovery Trail

American Discovery Trail

all year round • activity

You'll find no better way to discover America than this lengthy hike across 15 states, from the Atlantic to the Pacific. For such a long journey, one needs at least a year of time reserved

Chesapeake Bay Blue Crab

Chesapeake Bay Blue Crab

April–December • food

The most famous seafood of the Northeast

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Chesapeake Bay Balloon Festival

Chesapeake Bay Balloon Festival

out of rangeAugust 4–6, 2023 • event

The biggest hot air balloon festival in the state

Maryland Lavender Festival

Maryland Lavender Festival

out of rangeJune 24–25, 2023 • event

The largest lavender growing area in the state

Maryland State Fair

Maryland State Fair

out of rangeAugust 24–27, 2023 | August 31–September 4, 2023 | September 7–10, 2023 • event

Rides, games, food, and lots of entertainment

Maryland Fleet Week & Flyover Baltimore

Maryland Fleet Week & Flyover Baltimore

out of rangeJune 12–18, 2024 • event

Celebrate famous maritime traditions of Chesapeake Bay

Maryland Seafood Festival

Maryland Seafood Festival

out of rangeSeptember 24–25, 2022 • event

Tons of delicious crab meat and various entertaining activities

4th of July

4th of July

out of rangeJuly 2–July 4 • event

Patriotic music, parades, fireworks, and live entertainment

Maryland Renaissance Festival

Maryland Renaissance Festival

out of rangeSeptember 2–October 22, 2023 (on selected dates) • event

Nine weekends of feasting, thrills, handmade crafts and entertainment in Crownsville, Maryland

Chesapeake Crab, Wine & Beer Festival

Chesapeake Crab, Wine & Beer Festival

out of rangeJune 11, 2022 • event

Enjoy world-famous seafood and lots of entertainment

Maryland Sheep & Wool Festival

Maryland Sheep & Wool Festival

out of rangeMay 6–7, 2023 • event

One of the largest festivals of its kind in the United States

Maryland Wine Festival

Maryland Wine Festival

unconfirmedSeptember 16–17, 2023 • event

There are over 150 wines produced in Maryland. Try them all in two days!

Maryland Irish Festival

Maryland Irish Festival

out of rangeNovember 10–12, 2023 • event

Some old-fashioned craic from Ireland in Maryland

Maryland Fall Foliage

Maryland Fall Foliage

out of rangeOctober • nature

The change of season colors the mid-Atlantic state in golden and bronze hues

Taste of Bethesda

Taste of Bethesda

out of rangeOctober 7, 2023 • event

One of the most popular food festivals near theses U.S. capital

Firefly Music Festival

Firefly Music Festival

on holdSeptember 22–25, 2022 • event

Unforgettable multi-genre music experience with camping and glamping in Dover, Delaware

Maryland Craft Beer Festival

Maryland Craft Beer Festival

out of rangeMay 13, 2023 • event

Choose your favorite from 200 Maryland craft beers in a scenic outdoor location

Baltimore Oriole

Baltimore Oriole

out of rangeApril–September • nature

Attracted by fruits and nectar, these birds are often spotted in the gardens

Baltimore Comic Con

Baltimore Comic Con

out of rangeSeptember 8–10, 2023 • event

Visit a three-day book-inspired extravaganza and dive deeper into this incredible atmosphere

Frederick Oktoberfest

Frederick Oktoberfest

out of rangeSeptember 29–30, 2023 • event

A vibrant celebration inspired by the world-famous German tradition

New Year's Eve

New Year's Eve

out of rangeDecember 31  • event

Ring-in 2021 with family, friends, and fireworks

Mac and Cheese Festival in Baltimore

Mac and Cheese Festival in Baltimore

out of rangeMay 20, 2023 • event

The cheesiest festival in Baltimore is waiting on you

Patterson Park Brewfest

Patterson Park Brewfest

out of rangeNovember 11, 2023 • event

Have an amazing weekend at this unique craft beer festival

Fall Foliage

Fall Foliage

out of rangemid-late October • nature

Visit one of the coziest cities in the US during fall

Memorial Day Weekend

Memorial Day Weekend

out of rangeMay 26–29, 2023 • event

Festivals, parades, and commemoration events all weekend long

Maryland Film Festival

Maryland Film Festival

on holdMay 3–7, 2023 • event

Over 100 independent films during four days and five nights

Darlington Apple Festival

Darlington Apple Festival

out of rangeOctober 5, 2024 • event

The largest single-day event in Harford County

Capital Jazz Fest

Capital Jazz Fest

out of rangeJune 2–4, 2023 • event

One of the best jazz music events in the country

St. Patrick's Day Parade

St. Patrick's Day Parade

out of rangeMarch 12, 2023 • event

The downtown goes green with plenty of festivities in the Inner Harbor

Sykesville Craft Beer Festival

Sykesville Craft Beer Festival

out of rangeNovember 4, 2023 • event

Try the best craft libations and foods on Sykesville's Main Street

Maryland Faerie Festival

Maryland Faerie Festival

overJune 9–10, 2018 • event

If you don't believe in fairies, you might change your mind after visiting Maryland Faerie Festival

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