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Bmore This Week
Your Weekend in Baltimore
Events, markets, and things to do in Charm City
April 16–19, 2026
Spring has fully arrived in Baltimore — and this weekend is packed. Earth Day festivities, live music, flea market hunting, free outdoor fun, and cultural performances are all on the table. Here's your curated guide to the best of Bmore this weekend.
🌿 Free & Family Events
Fri–Sun Free w/ Admission
Earth Day: Party for the Planet
Maryland Zoo · One Safari Place
The Zoo goes green all weekend with keeper chats, educational activity stations, community partner tables, and a native seed & tree giveaway on Saturday. A great family outing that doubles as an eco-education experience.
Saturday Free
Earth Day 5K & Fun Run / Kids' Dash
Patterson Park · 8:30 AM
Kick off Saturday morning with a run through Patterson Park, after the race: breakfast, live music, and volunteer opportunities, including mulching, tree planting, and garden cleanup from 10 AM–noon.
Saturday Free
Jake's Day at the Skatepark
Skatepark of Baltimore · Inner Harbor
Kids 12 and under can skate alongside pro skater Joey Jett and get free lessons. A community staple that's a perfect Saturday morning with the little ones in tow.
Saturday Free
Station North Fix-It Fair
Station North Tool Library · 417 Oliver St · 10 AM–3 PM
Bring broken items and get them repaired by volunteers. Earth Day in action — reduce waste, save money, and meet your neighbors. Hosted by the Station North Tool Library.
Saturday Free Exhibit
Douriean Fletcher: Jewelry of the Afrofuture — Opening
Walters Art Museum · 600 N. Charles St
More than 100 works from self-taught jewelry artist Douriean Fletcher open this weekend. Her work explores Black identity, Afrofuturism, and visual storytelling—free admission at the Walters.
🛍️ Flea Markets & Weekend Shopping
Every Sat Flea Market
Bmore Flea Vintage & Craft Market
Broadway Market · 10 AM–3 PM
One of Baltimore's most beloved weekly markets — vintage clothing, handmade crafts, local vendors, and a strong community vibe. Running every Saturday at Broadway Market. Rain or shine.
Sat & Sun Flea Market
Patapsco Flea Market
1400 W Patapsco Ave · 9 AM–5 PM
One of the largest flea markets on the East Coast, with 600+ vendors under one roof. Indoor, climate-controlled shopping with everything from apparel and electronics to fresh food and local crafts. Just minutes from the Inner Harbor.
Sunday Free Entry
Baltimore Farmers' Market & Bazaar
Under the JFX at Holliday & Saratoga · 7 AM–12 PM
Maryland's largest producer-only market kicks off the season this Sunday. Fresh produce, local meats and seafood, artisanal goods, handcrafted items, and local performers — all under the expressway in downtown Baltimore.
Adventures led by women designed to make a difference.
Trek the Andes with an all-female crew in Peru. Join a women-run tuk tuk tour in Cambodia. Enjoy a traditional hot stone bath experience at a women-owned farmhouse in Bhutan. Intrepid’s new small-group Women’s Expeditions in Peru, Cambodia and Bhutan provide immersive local experiences for travellers while supporting women-run businesses.
🎭 Arts, Music & Entertainment
Fri & Sat Tickets Required
7th Annual Baltimore Old Time Music Festival
Baltimore Museum of Industry · 1415 Key Hwy
A two-night celebration of American roots music featuring artists like Rhiannon Giddens & Kristina Gaddy, Jerron Paxton, Golden Shoals, and a deep lineup of Appalachian, folk, and string band performers. Friday and Saturday evenings.
Saturday Tickets Required
Orchestra Noir — Culture 2000 Tour
Lyric Baltimore · 140 W. Mt. Royal Ave · 8 PM
Under the direction of Maestro Jason Ikeem Rodgers, Orchestra Noir performs an immersive concert blending early 2000s hits with full orchestral power. An elevated night out if you want something unforgettable this weekend.
Sat & Sun Tickets Required
Shen Yun
Hippodrome Theatre · 12 N. Eutaw St
Explore five millennia of Chinese culture through one of the world's most spectacular live performances — classical Chinese dance, stunning costumes, and a live orchestra. Multiple showtimes Saturday and Sunday.
Friday Tickets Required
Mortified Baltimore: Spring Break 2026
Creative Alliance · 3134 Eastern Ave · 7 PM
Adults share cringe-worthy childhood diaries, letters, and home movies before a live audience. Hilarious, cathartic, and very Baltimore. Perfect Friday night plan.
🏃 Sports & Community
Sunday Register
Red Shoe Shuffle 5K
Ronald McDonald House · 10:30 AM
The 15th annual charity 5K supporting Ronald McDonald House Maryland. The course runs through Little Italy and along the Inner Harbor. Post-race Celebration Village includes activities, food vendors, live music, and awards.
Saturday Tickets
Maryland Terrapins at Johns Hopkins — Men's Lacrosse
Homewood Field · 2 PM
College lacrosse matchup with two storied programs. Homewood Field is one of the best outdoor lacrosse venues on the East Coast — worth the trip even if you're a casual fan.
Pro tip for the weekend: Sunday morning is stacked — hit the Baltimore Farmers' Market early (7 AM), then head over to the Bmore Flea or Maryland Zoo Party for the Planet in the afternoon. Back-to-back, you've covered food, shopping, and green vibes without spending much at all.
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