Friday, October 20th
6:30pm – Learn how to create some spooky spirits at Old Line Spirit’s cocktail class, taught by an expert mixologist. You’ll get 2 festive recipes that will be perfect to have in your repertoire for the rest of the season.

Saturday, October 21st
12pm – Learn the spooky science behind Halloween fun at the Maryland Science Center’s first Halloween event of the year. You can take your costume out for a spin and check out the museum’s many great exhibits.

7pm – Dazzling lanterns will light up the sky in Patterson Park for the annual Great Halloween Lantern Parade & Festival. After more than 20 years, this is one of Baltimore’s longest-running Halloween events.

Tuesday, October 24th
7pm – Get your craft on after work at a sugar skull workshop at Pariah Brewing Company. Learn about this beautiful Mexican tradition and enjoy food from Cocina Luchdoras.

Thursday, October 26th
5pm – Night-mare at the museum! The American Visionary Art Museum is hosting an after-hours Halloween bash with crafts and spooky fun.

10pm – Ready to kick off the weekend a little early? Why not! Head to Power Plant Live for the Halloween Rally: Glow Edition. Be sure to get your ticket early though, this popular event usually sells out.

Friday, October 27th
6pm – Join the Baltimore Museum of Industry for a spooky square dance and haunted honkey tonk. Dance instructors will teach you some moves, then you can show off at your next Halloweekend party.

6:45pm – Bike lovers won’t want to miss Baltimore Bike Party’s Halloween ride. Put on your costume, then get pedaling for a ride through the city. Then, join the group for an afterparty at Union Craft Brewing.

Saturday, October 28th
12pm – Enjoy some “boos” while you browse at Ottobar’s Halloween market! They’ll have special Halloween cocktails and over 30+ vendors to peruse.

1pm – The best way to show off your costume? A Halloween-themed bar crawl. Visit 10+ bars all around Fell’s Point and compete in one of the area’s largest costume contests. There will be plenty of drink deals, too.

8pm – Another event at the Maryland Science Center is one of the city’s biggest parties. From the rooftop dance party, to a Talking Heads tribute set, your ticket gets you access to tons of frightfully fun activities. A VIP pass even lets you skip the drink line!

10pm – Looking for a slightly smaller party? Check out Barcocina’s Halloween event. A $40 ticket gets you access to an open bar with music by DJ Mic_L. It’s a great place to party with your ghouls.

11pm – Want to spend the night on the harbor? The Spirit of Baltimore yacht’s party cruise is a super unique way to celebrate this Halloweekend. With 3 decks and 2 different DJs, this boo-ze cruise has it all.

Sunday, October 29th
10am – Recover from a fun night out with Halloween brunch at The Point. Or, get the party started again with $25 bottomless drinks. Either way, you can enjoy delicious food, like Chicken & Waffles, or a MD Crab Benedict.

10am – Zoo Boo is another great way to close out Halloweekend. The Maryland Zoo will be decked out for the holiday with games, contests, entertainment, and more. Costumes encouraged!

Happy Halloween, Promenade residents! If you go to any of these events, or want to show us your costume, tag us on Instagram, @ThePromenadeHE.

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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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