October has finally arrived, and while the daylight might be fading, it’s still essential to step out of your study space and take a breather. Baltimore is buzzing with activities, from live music festivals and taco feasts to art walks — there's plenty to explore this weekend!
Friday
2024 Fell’s Point Fun Festival, Fell’s Point, Oct. 4–6
Baltimore’s longest-running community festival is happening this weekend in Fell’s Point — showcasing live music, local food and dozen of vendors. Grab a drink, enjoy a crab cake, pick up some Maryland flag swag and listen to fantastic local bands. It’s free to enter, so bring your friends for a fun, music-filled day.
Highlandtown First Friday Art Walk, Highlandtown Arts District, 5:00–9:00 p.m.
Spend your Friday evening at the Highlandtown First Friday Art Walk. This free event is a fantastic way to experience local art. Whether you're a first-timer or a seasoned art lover, you can opt for the guided tour at 5:30, when a local host will show you around their favorite galleries and provide art details. If you're more of an independent explorer, use the provided digital map to create your own path. Discover the unique character of Highlandtown’s galleries and enjoy the charm of this vibrant part of town!
Saturday
Baltimore Taco Festival, Power Plant Live!, Oct. 5–6
For a weekend filled with great food and entertainment, don’t miss the Baltimore Taco Festival. With over 25 food trucks and restaurants offering up delicious tacos plus performances like lucha libre wrestling and mariachi, it’s an event you can’t pass up. You can also enjoy plenty of drink options from margaritas to cold beers. General admission tickets are $23 on Saturday and $18 on Sunday.
Wizarding Weekend on Magical Main, Ellicott City, Oct. 5–6
If you're as obsessed with fantasy literature as I am, Ellicott City’s Wizarding Weekend is a must! Enjoy a weekend filled with wizard-themed activities like a scavenger hunt, costume contest and a Fantastic Beast search, then settle in for an outdoor showing of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix at the Wine Bin on Saturday.
Sunday
Honey Harvest Festival, Oregon Ridge Nature Center, Oct. 6, 11 a.m.–4 p.m.
Head to Oregon Ridge Nature Center for a celebration of honey and nature in a serene setting. Enjoy a variety of food trucks offering smoothies, artisanal beer and donuts, alongside honey products from over 25 local vendors and farms. You’ll also get to meet animals like raptors, turtles and chickens — perfect for a relaxing day in nature!
