Baltimore Weekend Events: Inner Harbor Christmas Village Opening, Creed, Cranksgiving, and more.
Nov 21, 2024
It’s the last weekend before Thanksgiving, which means Baltimore’s German-style Christmas market is returning to the Inner Harbor for heaps of holiday fun.There are plenty of other ways to celebrate the season, too, from train gardens to bike rides to nature walks and more.Check it all out in our weekend events roundup:Mindfulness Nature Walk, Thursday, Nov. 21, 4:30 p.m., Patterson Park Observatory. Mindfulness guide Phillip McKnight will lead a free nature walk where participants can focus on the sounds, sights, and smells of autumn. RSVP here.Mr. Trash Wheel Paint & Sip, Thursday, Nov. 21, 7 p.m., Baltimore Public Works Museum. Enjoy drinks and paint your favorite trash wheel. The event will also include a screening of the Healthy Harbor Documentary and a discussion about the proposed Maryland Bottle Bill to reduce plastic bottle pollution.Blues Jam and Dance, Thursday, Nov. 21, 7:30 p.m., Zen West. Listen and dance to live blues music all night long.Lunch With Sonia, Thursday, Nov. 21, through Sunday, Nov. 24, Theatre Project. A show inspired by writer’s true-life experience with his Aunt Sonia, who ended her life with dignity after a long illness at the age of 72. Puppets, live actors, music, video, and physical theater all deal with and demonstrate the themes of live, love, and loss. Tickets are $15 – $25. Read more in this Baltimore Fishbowl article.Sesame Street Live, Friday, Nov. 22, 6 p.m., Lyric Baltimore. Don’t know how to get to Sesame Street? Fear not; your favorite Sesame Street characters are coming to you. Elmo, Abby Cadabby, Cookie Monster, and other friends will visit Baltimore during the “Sesame Street Live!” show.Bit Brigade, Friday, Nov. 22, doors open at 7 p.m., Ottobar. Jam out to rock covers of NES/SNES game soundtracks as a gamer speedruns the game live on stage. The show will feature special guest Super Guitar Bros.Echoes of an Era, Friday, Nov. 22, 8 p.m., Creative Alliance. Singer, songwriter, and pianist Allison Crockett will perform the jazz album “Echoes of an Era,” which originally featured musicians including Chaka Khan, Chick Corea, Joe Henderson, Freddie Hubbard, Stanley Clarke, and Lenny White.Cosmix Rave, Friday, Nov. 22, 9 p.m. to 2 a.m., La Familia Arts & Media Center. Anime and gaming meet an electronic dance music party at this rave. There will be live DJ sets, cosplay, free play fighting games, and themed cocktails.Holiday Train Garden, Friday, Nov. 22 to Sunday, Jan. 5, The Shops at Kenilworth. Stop by The Shops at Kenilworth’s lower level during all mall hours to see the annual train garden display.The Magic of Merryland, Saturday, Nov. 23, 12 p.m. to 6 p.m., Harbor East. Join Harbor East for a new holiday tradition. The Magic of Merryland celebration begins Nov. 23 with live music, holiday treats, and festive fun for the entire family.BMA Ball Afterparty, Saturday, Nov. 23, 9 p.m. to 12 a.m. The Baltimore Museum of Art. Celebrate the BMA’s 110th Anniversary with dessert, light bites and dancing with music by DJ Tanz. The ball, which includes a sit-down dinner in the galleries, is sold out but tickets to the afterparty are still available.Inner Harbor Christmas Village, Saturday, Nov. 23, through Tuesday, Dec. 24, West Shore Park at the Inner Harbor. The Inner Harbor Christmas Village kicks off this weekend. Visit the authentic German-style Christmas market with a combination of outdoor and indoor wooden stalls featuring gift shopping; traditional food, sweets, and drinks; live performances; and more. The village runs through Dec. 24., every Sunday through Thursday 12 p.m. to 8 p.m., and every Friday and Saturday from 12 p.m. to 9 p.m.Cranksgiving, Saturday, Nov. 23, 1 to 3 p.m., Harborplace Light Street Pavilion. Bike ride around Baltimore and participate in a scavenger hunt. Riders will collect food items to benefit the Franciscan Center and Moveable Feast.Creed, Saturday, Nov. 23, doors open at 5:30 p.m., show begins at 7 p.m., CFG Bank Arena. The band Creed will perform in Baltimore on their “Are You Ready?” tour. The concert will feature special guests 3 Doors Down and Mammoth WVH.Baltimore Record Bazaar, Sunday, Nov. 24, 12 p.m. to 6 p.m., Peabody Heights Brewery. Join DJ Mikie Love for this free, family-friendly event, featuring 35+ vendors and an awesome lineup of DJs.