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Hey Baltimore! 👋
October has landed and so has festival season — Fell's Point is throwing itself a 60th birthday party, Poe fans have a weekend made for them, and the Zoo is already decked out for Halloween. Grab a light jacket, because it's finally sweater-weather in Charm City. Here's everything worth putting on your calendar this week.
🗓️ This Week's Events
Fell's Point Fun Festival
📅 Friday–Sunday, Oct 2–4 | 🕐 Fri 5–9 pm, Sat 11 am–8 pm, Sun 125 pm | 📍 Broadway Square, Fell's Point
Baltimore's longest-running neighborhood festival turns 60 this year, with live music on the CFG Bank Main Stage and more than 225 vendors slinging food, drinks, crafts, and antiques. It's free to get in. Learn more →
International Edgar Allan Poe Festival & Awards
📅 Saturday–Sunday, Oct 3–4 | 🕐 11am–4pm | 📍 Lexington Market
The 9th annual celebration of Baltimore's favorite gothic son features Victoria Price, the world premiere of a Vincent Price documentary, live dramatic readings, and the after-dark Black Cat Ball. Learn more →
ZooBoo at The Maryland Zoo
📅 Weekends, Oct 2–31 | 🕐 Check zoo hours | 📍 Druid Hill Park
The Zoo's Halloween takeover kicks off this weekend with an inflatable corn maze, a pumpkin patch, sack races, costume contests, and trick-or-treating among the animals. Good for the whole family. Learn more →
Oktoberfest at Guinness Open Gate Brewery
📅 Through Sunday, Oct 5 | 🕐 Check brewery hours | 📍 5001 Washington Blvd, Halethorpe
Last call for Guinness's Munich-inspired beer tent, Bavarian food specials, and oompah bands. General entry is free, though some experiences require a ticket. Learn more →
Ravens vs. Titans
📅 Sunday, Oct 4 | 🕐 1:00pm | 📍 M&T Bank Stadium
Purple Friday spills into Sunday as the Ravens host Tennessee at home—a great excuse to plan a tailgate or claim a stool at your favorite Federal Hill bar.
32nd Street / Waverly Farmers Market
📅 Saturday, Oct 3 | 🕐 7am–12pm | 📍 32nd & Barclay St, Waverly
Baltimore's year-round market has 70+ local vendors selling produce, meat, and baked goods — a solid way to start a Saturday before the weekend's festivals take over. Learn more →
📰 Baltimore News Bites
Baltimore's inspector general is asking a judge to hold the city in civil contempt after officials failed to comply with a court order granting access to city records and computer systems.
The Baltimore City Council passed a bill giving police the power to padlock nuisance smoke shops tied to repeated violations.
The Giant Food in Edmondson Village is closing next month, and neighbors in the West Baltimore community are already weighing their grocery options
Until next Thursday...
Whatever you get into this week — a festival, a farmers market run, or just a walk with the leaves finally starting to turn — we hope it's a good one. See you out there, Baltimore.
— The Bmore This Week Team