Dora and diego let's explore.

Nickelodeon’s Dora and Diego—Let’s Explore! September 16 – February 19 | Learn More It’s time for adventure when preschoolers and their families come to explore Nickelodeon’s Dora and Diego—Let’s Explore! This interactive exhibit takes visitors on an active adventure in the enchanting world of Dora the Explorer, her animal-rescuing cousin Diego, and their friends. Explore Isa’s Flowery Garden, help Tico gather nuts, join the Pirate Piggies’ crew to uncover pirate treasure, and help baby animals in the Rainforest Maze. Ready? Let’s go! ¡Vámonos! Plus, take part in exciting Little Explorer’s Day activities on September 16th! Produced by The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis in cooperation withRead More →

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Whether you’re a fan of droll humor or ‘80s rock chicks, there’s something for you this September at Pier Six Pavilion in downtown Baltimore. On Tuesday, September 12, Pat Benatar rolls into the outdoor amphitheater, bringing her high energy musical style to Baltimore. The following night, Wednesday, September 13, Garrison Keillor’s Prairie Home Love & Comedy tour – which includes everything from music to poetry – hits the city. Pat Benatar Pat Benatar, most famous for ‘80s mega-hits like “Love Is a Battlefield” and “Hit Me with Your Best Shot,” tours with longtime collaborator (and husband) Nick Giraldo; in Baltimore, the pair will appear withRead More →

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Animal Rescue Update: After spending several months at our Animal Care Center, Luna the juvenile grey seal was released yesterday in New Jersey! LEARN MORE Terrapin Hatchlings Are Here! The National Aquarium is currently caring for 51 terrapin hatchlings as part of our Terrapins in the Classroom program! Our team will care for the hatchlings until they’re ready to be sent to Maryland classrooms at the end of September. Watch our recent Facebook Live to learn more! LEARN MORE Calendar of Events SEPTEMBER 22 – SEPTEMBER 24, 2017 • 11 AM – 7 PM Baltimore Book Festival

A plate with shrimp skewers, rice and salad.

When people think of Baltimore food, crabs are often the first thing that come to mind. But over the past couple years, Baltimore’s restaurant scene has expanded rapidly and today, the city is home to excellent restaurants representing cuisines from every corner of the world. One of the newest additions to the local restaurant scene, The Kabul Fresh Grill, is a prime example of this. The restaurant, which opened in early August at 55 Market Place in downtown Baltimore, is a casual spot, but don’t let that fool you: it’s also serving some of the best Afghan food around. The menu is stacked with kabobs,Read More →

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5th Annual Baltimore Reunion Expo 12-5 pm Saturday, September 9, 2017 Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History & Culture, Pratt and President streets The Baltimore Reunion Expo is a great place to gather resources, information on hotel packages and tips for planning reunions of any type – all in one place. The 2017 Expo will feature exciting live performances to culinary innovations, hotel and activity packages, a kids zone, tours, and empowering celebrity seminars, this family-friendly event is as fun as it is informative. Check back often for more details on the 2017 Expo. For FREE admission, click here to register forRead More →

A chalk drawing of a woman on the sidewalk.

Madonnari Arts Festival September 08, 2017 – September 10, 2017 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. COUNTDOWN TO THE FESTIVAL. Raise a glass to Freedom! Be a part of the creative process at the Third Annual Little Italy Baltimore Madonnari Arts Festival as 50 visual artists and 50 performing artists give vision and voice to this year’s theme, Freedom. The chalk has arrived, the press and social media are in motion, the banners are being hung, and we have an enthusiastic group of volunteers from the community of Little Italy. Festivities begin on Thursday, September 7 as our out of town artists arrive in Baltimore. RepresentativesRead More →

A school back to school invitation with an apple and pencil.

Labor Day Weekend Celebration September 2 – September 4 | Learn More Take part in family friendly activities everyday over the extended Labor Day Weekend! Meet therapy dogs from FIDOS for Freedom on Healthy First Saturday, sing along to Jingle Jangle Music Time on Super Sunday, and celebrate Labor Day with Patriotic Creations.   Enjoy Our Wacky Exhibit! KLUTZ® Amazingly Immature! Exhibit Open now – September 4 | Learn More Stop acting silly? Not in this exhibit! Learn about science through laughter and physical comedy in the limited-time KLUTZ® Amazingly Immature! exhibit. Learn how to juggle, turn spoons into catapults, create photo illusions, engineer fast-moving paper airplanes,Read More →