Things to Do in Baltimore This Week (Mon, Sept 22 – Sun, Sept 28, 2025)

Music Festival • Merriweather Post Pavilion

All Things Go Festival (Sept 26–28)

More than forty artists—from indie pop darling Noah Kahan to R&B trailblazer Doechii and pop icon Kesha—descend on Columbia’s Merriweather Post Pavilion for the All Things Go Festival. The three‑day event kicks off Friday at 3:50 p.m. and continues Saturday and Sunday at noon:contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}.

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

Address: 10475 Little Patuxent Pkwy, Columbia, MD 21044

More info: allthingsgofestival.com

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Wine Event • Maryland Science Center

Wine & Dinos (Sept 26)

Sip and stroll through prehistoric exhibits at the Maryland Science Center’s after‑hours Wine & Dinos soirée. This 21‑plus event features tastings from regional wineries amid towering dinosaur skeletons on Friday, September 26 from 7–9 p.m.; admission $44:contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}.

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

Address: 601 Light St, Baltimore, MD 21230

Phone: (410) 685‑2370:contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}

More info: mdsci.org

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Food & Culture • Ripken Stadium

Maryland Italian Festival (Sept 26–28)

Celebrating its new home at Ripken Stadium in Aberdeen, this three‑day festival features authentic Italian food and wine, live music, bocce tournaments, carnival rides and family‑friendly activities. Daily admission is $12 (free for children under 12); 3‑day passes are $25:contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}.

Distance from hotel: ~30 mi (≈35 min drive)

Address: 873 Long Dr, Aberdeen, MD 21001

More info: marylanditalianfestival.com

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Community Festival • Washington Boulevard

Pigtown Festival (Sept 27)

Join Baltimore’s quirky neighborhood tradition at the Pigtown Festival on Washington Boulevard. Watch squealing pig races, groove to live music, let kids loose in the KidZone and sample local brews and food truck fare. The fun runs Saturday, Sept 27 from noon‑7 p.m. and is free to attend:contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}:contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}.

Distance from hotel: ~1.2 mi (≈5 min drive / 25 min walk)

Location: Washington Boulevard (between Scott & Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevards), Baltimore, MD 21230

More info: pigtownmainstreet.org

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Greek Cuisine • Greektown

Samos Restaurant

A beloved Greektown institution since 1977, Samos serves up house‑made gyros, spanakopita and grilled lamb in a casual, BYOB setting. Its 4.5/5 TripAdvisor rating and warm hospitality make it a must for Mediterranean cravings:contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}.

Distance from hotel: ~2.5 mi (≈10 min drive)

Address: 600 Oldham St, Baltimore, MD 21224 • Phone: (410) 675‑5292:contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}

Website: samosrestaurant.com

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Basque & Tapas • Woodberry

La Cuchara

Inspired by the Basque country, La Cuchara’s wood‑fired cuisine features pintxos, charcuterie and seasonal tapas paired with an extensive wine list. With a 4.4/5 rating on TripAdvisor and a stylish industrial setting, it’s a top choice for small plates:contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}.

Distance from hotel: ~3.5 mi (≈12 min drive)

Address: 3600 Clipper Mill Rd Suite 125, Baltimore, MD 21211 • Phone: (443) 708‑3838:contentReference[oaicite:10]{index=10}

Website: lacucharabaltimore.com

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Afghan Cuisine • Mount Vernon

The Helmand

Serving Afghan specialties for over 25 years, The Helmand delights diners with dishes like mantu dumplings, kabuli pulao and skewered kebabs. The Mount Vernon mainstay boasts a 4.5/5 TripAdvisor rating and warm, attentive service:contentReference[oaicite:11]{index=11}.

Distance from hotel: ~0.8 mi (≈5 min drive / 15 min walk)

Address: 806 N Charles St, Baltimore, MD 21201 • Phone: (410) 752‑0311:contentReference[oaicite:12]{index=12}

Website: thehelmand.com

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Seafood & Raw Bar • Fells Point

Thames Street Oyster House

Located on the historic Thames Street waterfront, this award‑winning oyster house serves classic Maryland and New England seafood with a spectacular raw bar. Its 4.6/5 TripAdvisor rating reflects rave reviews for dishes like lobster rolls and crab cakes:contentReference[oaicite:13]{index=13}.

Distance from hotel: ~1.2 mi (≈6 min drive / 25 min walk)

Address: 1728 Thames St, Baltimore, MD 21231 • Phone: (443) 449‑7726:contentReference[oaicite:14]{index=14}

Website: thamesstreetoysterhouse.com

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