If doing a Dry January seems difficult because you enjoy going out, then don’t worry! We’ve curated a list of all the best places to get mocktails in Baltimore, so you can still hang out with friends and have fun.

Our first spot on the list is Gunther & Co in Canton, where you can choose from a selection of unique mocktails, such as PEAR-Tect Your Neck with Pear-Elderflower Shrub and the Rose of Althea with Hibiscus Shrub. They also have a handful of non-alcoholic beers.

Prima Dopo in Fells Point is another great bar and restaurant to visit! They have three mocktails to choose from with your brunches. These include their Le Moxie with strawberry puree and lemon, and their My Cousin Dill with cucumber puree and lemon.

If you love mid-atlantic food, then you should grab some to pair with a mocktail at Bluebird in Hampden. They get all their ingredients from local farms and distillers, so drinks like their zero-proof Old Fashioned and Maltese Falcon are bound to be all the more delicious. Try and visit on a day they have live music!

If you want to travel to a beer garden, then Fadensonnen in Remington has a selection of non-alcoholic drinks for you to enjoy. Enjoy the open-air courtyard and the St. Agrestis Phony Negroni. Check out some of the events that take place here too, like their trivia nights!

Over in Fells Point, you’ll find Duck Duck Goose. Dine in for brunch or dinner and try mocktails like Matcha Moi, Seasonal Lemonade, and zero proof sangria.

Ouzo Bay in Harbor East has two mocktails for you to try with their Mediterranean dishes and seafood from around the world. They serve Arrow of Love with grapefruit, ginger, and rose, and Narcissus with pomegranate, hibiscus, and honey.

If you’re headed to Highlandtown, then check out what’s available at Sally O’s! They have some delectable meals which are paired greatly with their Fools Gold and Sun Tropics mocktails. Feel free to also check out their merchandise!

For a whole selection of non-alcoholic beverages, check out Hopscotch Bottle Shop! This is Maryland’s first non-alcoholic bottle shop, where they sell non-alcoholic drinks like Prima Pave Blanc de Blancs, which tastes just like sparkling wine! These are perfect for nights where you stay inside during this cold weather.

Whether or not you wish to join in on Dry January, we hope that you can enjoy some great mocktail options in the area!

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See how to celebrate Halloween in Baltimore this year.

What’s Up, Witches?
Are you familiar with the origins of Halloween? 

If you didn’t already know, Halloween has been a Celtic tradition for thousands of years. In Ireland, however, it is more commonly known as Samhain. During Samhain, many celebrated the end of the harvest season through festivals and feasts. On October 31st, however, many believed that the dead could communicate with the living. So, meals were prepared for deceased relatives and/or loved ones.

P.S.: Jack O’Lanterns were believed to ward off evil spirits! If you’re interested in the folklore and history behind Halloween, then read more here. 

Hey Boo-tfiul
Wanna get spooked?

Lunch and Learn: Mysterious Maryland
Ghouls just want to have fun — and you can too! On Thursday, October 14th, Lead Reference Archivist Rachel Frazier, will be sharing free spooky stories from 1:00-2:00 p.m. Are you prepared to learn what lurks in the Enoch Pratt Free Library’s dark archives? 

What mysterious unsolved mysteries, sightings, and news do you think hides within Baltimore’s past? Come find out, if you dare!

Why Did the Ghost Go to the Bar?
For the boos. Here’s some Baltimore Halloween events with lots of good spirits. 

Mask-erade at Barcocina
Trick or tequila? Barcocina is celebrating Halloween in style. Come to this spook-tacular costume party on October 30th, from 10:00 p.m. until 2:00 a.m. General admission tickets can be purchased online for $10/person. For $40, patrons will have 2-hour access to the open bar with mixed drinks, beers, and wines. 

Nightmare Before Halloween
POWER PLANT LIVE! is bone to be wild. On October 30th, its bars, nightclubs, and sets will be adorned with a twisted candy-maker, vengeful barber, and spooky ghouls. Come for some tricks and treats at 10:00 p.m.

Halloween Bar Crawl
Let’s have some skele-fun this All Hallow’s Eve. Starting at 3:00 p.m., POWER PLANT LIVE! is hosting their Halloween Bar Crawl. Possible venues include, but are not limited to: Mosaic Nightclub, Luckie’s Tavern, PBR, Angels Rock Bar, and LIVE! Alley Stage. Tickets range from $14.99/person to $39.99/person.

Trick or Treat Yourself
At these festivals, parades, and bashes! 

22nd Great Halloween Lantern Parade & Festival
Light it up with Creative Alliance and Friends of Patterson Park. On Saturday, October 23rd, Patterson Park is hosting their 22nd annual Lantern Parade from 4:00-8:00 p.m. Witness the magic with illuminated floats, lanterns, and artwork. There will also be a costume contest for the “spookiest, wildest, and prettiest costumes.”

Garden Glow
Garden Glow is absolutely gourd-geous. From Thursday, October 21st, to Saturday, October 23rd, Ladew Topiary Gardens are showcasing their brilliant artwork and creations. Come stroll through the gardens from 5:00-9:00 p.m. to witness illustrations, jack o’lanterns, installations, and sculptures. Patrons can also look forward to food vendors, spirits, live music, and performers. 

Day of the Dead Festival and Parade
On Saturday, October 30th, Patterson Park and Creative Alliance are celebrating El Dia de Los Muertos from noon until 3:00 p.m. Join Baltimore in celebrating the lives of your lost loved ones. Patrons can enjoy face painting, Catrin and Catrina puppets, live music, costume contests, hot chocolate, and breads. 

2021 SOBO Halloween Bash
Witch, please. Of course, we’re excited for South Baltimore’s Halloween Bash!

On Saturday, October 30th, Baltimore will be celebrating Halloween at Leone Riverside Park. From 1:00-5:00 p.m., there will be a DJ, games, costume parades, good food, and drinks. You won’t want to miss this.

Let’s Pumpkin Spice Things Up
With some plants!

Spooky Plants
Let’s creep it real — there is no such thing as owning “too” many plants. On Thursday, October 14th, Mobtown Brewing Company is hosting their Plants Night. From 7:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., join Fern & Folk in planting 4 mini desert plants in skull, octagon, or casket pots. Tickets may be purchased here for $50/person. Tickets include two smooth Mobtown brews, plants, pots, and soils.

Annual DK Pumpkin Fest
Don’t Know Tavern is hosting their 10th annual Pumpkin Fest on Wednesday, October 20th, at 5:00 p.m. Oh my gourd, it’s going to be a smashing good time with pumpkins! 

If the Broom Fits
Go on a bike ride! 

Bike Party: Halloween Ride!
Baltimore Bike Party is hosting their annual Halloween Ride on Friday, October 29th, from 6:30-11:59 p.m. The starting point will be at St. Mary’s Park. Oh, and come in your best costume, of course.

Happy Halloween
We wish all of our Promenade residents a very happy and safe Halloween! If you dress up in your apartment home here at the Promenade, be sure to tag us in your Halloween pictures, @ThePromenadeHE.

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