Baltimore Events & Dining Guide (Sept 15–21, 2025)

Things to Do in Baltimore This Week (Mon, Sept 15 – Sun, Sept 21, 2025)

Festivals, science fun, gourmet dining and more—your curated guide for mid‑September in Charm City.

View of Baltimore’s Inner Harbor skyline and festival area

Music & Arts Festival • War Memorial Plaza

Charm City Live (Sept 20)

This free day‑long street festival transforms War Memorial Plaza into a celebration of Baltimore’s music, arts and culture. Expect local bands, food trucks, craft vendors and family activities from noon to 9 p.m. on September 20:contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}.

Distance from hotel: ~0.5 mi (≈10 min walk / 3 min drive)

Address: War Memorial Plaza, 100 N Holliday St, Baltimore, MD 21202

More info: baltimore.org

Image credit: Visit Baltimore / Inner Harbor panorama

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Maryland Science Center on the Inner Harbor

Family Fun • Maryland Science Center

Science Arcade (Sept 20)

Geek out with interactive science activities like building a cardboard pinball machine and exploring physics challenges at this family‑friendly event. Held at the Maryland Science Center from noon–4 p.m., the Science Arcade is free with admission:contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}.

Distance from hotel: ~0.6 mi (≈12 min walk / 4 min drive)

Address: 601 Light St, Baltimore, MD 21230

More info: mdsci.org

Image credit: Toohool via Wikimedia Commons:contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}

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Sonesta Hotel Baltimore Inner Harbor exterior at twilight

Stay near it all: Sonesta Hotel Baltimore Inner Harbor

Contemporary rooms, a sleek fitness center and complimentary Wi‑Fi put you minutes from downtown Baltimore’s hottest events. After a day of festivals and science fun, unwind just steps away at Sonesta Hotel Baltimore Inner Harbor.

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Racetrack grandstand at Maryland State Fairgrounds

Food Truck Festival • Maryland State Fairgrounds

Trifecta Food Truck & Music Festival (Sept 20)

More than 40 food trucks, local craft vendors and live bands descend on the Maryland State Fairgrounds for this tasty festival from noon–10 p.m. Bring the family for a day of eats, drinks and entertainment:contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}. Admission $15.

Distance from hotel: ~15 mi (≈25 min drive)

Venue: 2200 York Rd, Lutherville Timonium, MD 21093 • Phone: 410‑252‑0200:contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}

More info: trifectafoodfestival.com

Image credit: James G. Howes via Wikimedia Commons:contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}

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Exterior of the Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall

Symphony Gala • Meyerhoff Symphony Hall

BSO Gala with Joshua Bell (Sept 20)

Kick off the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra’s new season with virtuoso violinist Joshua Bell and maestro Jonathon Heyward at the BSO Gala on September 20. The evening of classical favorites takes place at 8 p.m. at the Meyerhoff Symphony Hall:contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}.

Distance from hotel: ~0.8 mi (≈15 min walk / 4 min drive)

Address: 1212 Cathedral St, Baltimore, MD 21201 • Phone: (410) 783‑8000:contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}

More info: bsomusic.org

Image credit: MDGovpics via Wikimedia Commons:contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}

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Best Places to Eat in Baltimore This Week

Gyros sandwich with meat, onions and tzatziki

Greek Cuisine • Greektown

Samos Restaurant

This family‑owned Greektown favorite has served authentic Mediterranean dishes since 1977. Expect house‑made gyros, spanakopita and grilled lamb, plus a BYOB policy for a fun evening:contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}.

Distance from hotel: ~2.6 mi (≈50 min walk / 10 min drive)

Address: 600 Oldham St, Baltimore, MD 21224 • Phone: (410) 675‑5292:contentReference[oaicite:10]{index=10}

Website: samosrestaurant.com

Image credit: Stephanie D. via Wikimedia Commons:contentReference[oaicite:11]{index=11}

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Elegant dining room with wine cart and floral arrangement

Chesapeake Cuisine • Wyman Park

Gertrude’s Chesapeake Kitchen

Located inside the Baltimore Museum of Art, Gertrude’s celebrates Chesapeake regional cuisine with dishes like crab cakes, rockfish and locally sourced produce. Chef John Shields’ beloved spot is perfect for a pre‑museum brunch or romantic dinner.

Distance from hotel: ~2.6 mi (≈50 min walk / 10 min drive)

Address: 10 Art Museum Dr, Baltimore, MD 21218 • Phone: (410) 889‑3399:contentReference[oaicite:12]{index=12}

Website: gertrudesbaltimore.com

Image credit: Charleston Restaurant (used to depict fine dining)

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Italian pasta dish with tomato sauce

Sicilian Cuisine • Jones Falls

Cosima

Housed in an 1890s mill along the Jones Falls, Cosima serves Sicilian classics—think wood‑fired pizzas, slow‑simmered sauces and Mediterranean seafood. Enjoy industrial‑chic interiors and an Italian wine list.

Distance from hotel: ~2.3 mi (≈50 min walk / 11 min drive)

Address: 3000 Falls Rd, Baltimore, MD 21211 • Phone: 443‑708‑7352:contentReference[oaicite:13]{index=13}

Website: cosimamill1.com

Image credit: Reem Al‑Kashif via Wikimedia Commons

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Basque pintxos on crusty bread with toppings

Basque & Tapas • Woodberry

La Cuchara

This Woodberry hotspot brings Basque flair to Baltimore with rustic tapas, pintxos and charcuterie boards. Pair your plates with selections from one of the city’s best wine lists:contentReference[oaicite:14]{index=14}.

Distance from hotel: ~2.6 mi (≈50 min walk / 12 min drive)

Address: 3600 Clipper Mill Rd, Baltimore, MD 21211 • Phone: 443‑708‑3838:contentReference[oaicite:15]{index=15}

Website: lacucharabaltimore.com

Image credit: Nicolas Vollmer via Wikimedia Commons:contentReference[oaicite:16]{index=16}

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Sonesta Hotel Baltimore Inner Harbor rooftop pool

Sonesta Hotel Baltimore Inner Harbor

Relax in style after days filled with festivals, science exhibits and gourmet meals. The Sonesta Hotel Baltimore Inner Harbor offers modern rooms, a rooftop pool and unbeatable proximity to everything on this week’s itinerary.

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Sources & Credits

  • Event descriptions for Charm City Live, Science Arcade, Trifecta Festival and BSO Gala from Baltimore Magazine’s September event roundup:contentReference[oaicite:17]{index=17}:contentReference[oaicite:18]{index=18}.
  • Maryland State Fairgrounds address & phone:contentReference[oaicite:19]{index=19}.
  • Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall address & phone:contentReference[oaicite:20]{index=20}.
  • Samos Restaurant details and address:contentReference[oaicite:21]{index=21}.
  • Gertrude’s address & phone:contentReference[oaicite:22]{index=22}.
  • Cosima contact information:contentReference[oaicite:23]{index=23}.
  • La Cuchara description & contact:contentReference[oaicite:24]{index=24}:contentReference[oaicite:25]{index=25}.
  • Image credits: Inner Harbor panorama (Visit Baltimore), Maryland Science Center photo by Toohool (CC BY-SA 4.0):contentReference[oaicite:26]{index=26}, racetrack at Maryland State Fairgrounds by James G. Howes (attribution):contentReference[oaicite:27]{index=27}, Meyerhoff Symphony Hall exterior by MDGovpics (CC BY 2.0):contentReference[oaicite:28]{index=28}, gyros photo by Stephanie D. (CC BY-SA 2.0):contentReference[oaicite:29]{index=29}, pintxos photo by Nicolas Vollmer (CC BY 3.0):contentReference[oaicite:30]{index=30}, fine dining interior from Charleston restaurant used illustratively.