Things to Do

Outdoor Activities

Middle Branch Park
3301 Waterview Ave.
Baltimore, MD 21230
(410) 396-0440
6:30 p.m.
Paddle the quiet waters of Baltimore's other harbor. Enjoy the grand view of the downtown skyline, the Hanover Street Bridge, and the brackish water at dusk. Feel the cool breeze blowing off the water. Pre-registration required; please call at least 24 hours in advance. Admission is $5. Recommended for ages 7 and older.

Baltimore Trapeze School

TSNY Baltimore is a school of flying trapeze. Located at the Inner Harbor on the east side of Rash Field, between the Baltimore Science Center and the Rusty Scupper restaurant. Class dates vary.

The Downtown Sailing Center

Every Thursday evening their fleet of 12 J/22's and 9 Sonar 23's can be seen competing on windward/leeward courses around dropped marks in the Canton turning basis. If you are looking for exciting one-design racing in Baltimore, this is the place! Sailing classes available.

Indoor Activities

Baltimore Junior Association of Commerce

Various Events

BJAC provides opportunities for professionals age 21-40 to develop leadership skills and to benefit the greater Baltimore area through business, social and community involvement.

Pros in the City

Professionals in the City is a socializing and networking organization that offers professionals in major cities an opportunity to unwind, have fun, and meet people who share their interests outside of the workplace.

Glass Blowing at McFadden Glass Blowing Studio

6800 Eastern Avenue

Baltimore, MD 21224

(410) 631-6039

First Friday of every month, 7-10pm. Free entertainment. Artists will be demonstrating whatever forms the audience would like to see, including wine glasses, cheese plates, pint glasses, elegant vases, flowers, etc... Also, attendees will have the opportunity to pull a glass flower for $35 if they'd like. Feel free to bring your own spirits. RSVP encouraged, but not required.

American Visionary Art Museum

800 Key Hwy

Baltimore, MD 21230

410.244.1900

Various Events

The museum features art produced by “self-taught individuals, usually without formal training, whose works arise from an innate personal vision that revels foremost in the creative act itself." The American Visionary Art Museum is located in a historic location in downtown Baltimore at the base of Federal Hill. In the summers, the museum features a series of free outdoor movies on the museum grounds.

For Dog Lovers

Pet Licensing
City Animal Shelter
301 Stockholm Street
Baltimore, MD 21230
1 - 4pm Tues.- Fri.
(410) 396-4688

Dog Parks and Beaches

Canton Dog Park – (Clinton & Toone Streets) This fenced dog park has two areas. One is for small dogs and one is for larger dogs. Water is provided and the dog park is open during daylight hours. To get to the park, take the I-95 Boston Street Exit, then west to Clinton Street. Turn right on Clinton Street.

Robert E. Lee Park (NOTE: Not a leash free park. Dogs must be on leashes here. Very popular park to meet other dog owners.) 43-acre land. Location: Falls Rd. and Lake Ave. Directions: Take I-83 (Jones Falls Expressway to Northern Parkway (East) Exit. Get into the left lane and turn left (North) at the first intersection, which is Falls Road. You will pass two traffic lights in close proximity at Mt. Washington, then encounter another about a mile further up where Lake Avenue runs into Falls Road. Lake Falls shopping center will be on your left. About a block past the light, just before the bridge, turn right into the Light Rail parking lot. Bear to your right and enter R E Lee Park. When you find a place to park your car, walk on down toward the bridge crossing the Jones Falls at the dam.

Downs Park Dog Beach -8311 John Downs Loop Pasadena

410-222-6230

This dog beach is located on Chesapeake Bay, not on the ocean. People are not permitted to go swimming, but dogs can run off-leash at this beach. The dog beach is closed every Tuesday. Dogs on leash are also allowed in Downs Park. People need to clean up after their pets. Take Route 100 until it merges with Moutain Road (Rt. 177 East). Follow Mt. Road for about 3.5 miles and the park entrance will be on your right. The dog beach is located in the northeast corner of the park.

Dog Friendly Restaurants

Dogs are allowed at the outdoor tables. Dogs must be under owner's control/care and leashed at all times.

Bonjour - 6070 Falls Rd
Dangerously Delicious Pies - 1036 Light Street
Ethel and Ramone's -1615 Sulgrave Ave
Germano's Trattoria - 300 S High Street
Glas Z Cafe - 6080 Falls Rd
Greene Turtle - 722 S Broadway
Kiss Cafe - 2400 Boston St
LuLu's off Broadway - 1703 Aliceanna Street
Metropolitan - 904 S Charles St
Patterson Perk -2 501 Eastern Avenue
Taste Restaurant - 510 E Belvedere Ave
The Thirsty Dog - 20 East Cross St
Checkers - 1915 E Joppa Rd