Oct. 3-5
The International Edgar Allan Poe Festival & Awards
This signature event celebrating one of Baltimore’s most well-known authors regularly draws in crowds by the thousands each year. Attendees can explore historic Poe-related locations in Baltimore, meet local authors and booksellers, and even take a VIP cemetery tour! The street festival on Oct. 4-5 is a free event; tickets for additional events can be purchased starting at $39. poefestinternational.com
Oct. 2
World is Your
Oyster Festival 2025
Enjoy a seafood feast from local restauranteurs and vendors for a good cause at this food festival all about the humble oyster. Held at the B&O Railroad Museum, this event is hosted by the Oyster Recovery Partnership, which works to restore the Chesapeake Bay’s oyster population. Participating restaurants include Mama’s on the Half Shell and Thames Street Oyster House. Tickets are $135.
oysterrecovery.org/get-involved/wiyo2025
Oct. 3
Living Classroom Foundation’s 37th Annual Maritime Magic
Support the important educational work done by Living Classrooms Foundation at this benefit event by the sea! Held at the Frederick Douglass-Isaac Myers Maritime Park, it’s a great place to network, meet other people, and enjoy delicious food and live music. This year’s musical guests include New Orleans-based headliners Dumpstaphunk and special guest Cris Jacobs. Tickets are $125 in advance and $135 at the door.
livingclassrooms.org/maritimemagic2025
Oct. 11
2025 Peace and Wellness Festival
Clear your mind and learn about resources for living a healthier life at this community festival focused on physical, mental and spiritual wellness. Take part in healthy cooking demos and a qi gong workshop, sample drinks from the Botanical Beverage Bar, and explore local vendors and business owners in the wellness space. This is a free event.
peaceandwellness.net
Oct. 17-19
Rare & Obscure Beer Festival
Looking to expand your palette and try some truly unique spirits? Head on over to Max’s Taphouse and sample a variety of strange and rare beers. This is a 21-plus only event. This is a free event, but beer can be purchased at an additional cost.
maxs.com
Oct. 31-Nov. 2
Baltimore Symphony Orchestra Presents
Haunted Hall: Halloween
Film Favorites
Celebrate Halloween (or send it off in style) at this spooky concert featuring classical takes on iconic songs from scary movies! Led by film conductor Damon Gupton, this concert is a part of BSO’s Tales of Poe event series, which pays tribute to Edgar Allan Poe. Tickets start at $31.
bsomusic.org
Nov. 5-9
Maryland Film Festival
Hosted by Parkway Theatre, the Maryland Film Festival screens over 40 feature films and hundreds of short films each year. The 26th annual iteration of this event is a great place to meet local filmmakers, support work by amateur creatives, and take part in unique events and discussions. Ticket prices TBA.
parkway.mdfilmfest.com
Nov. 7-9
Maryland Irish Festival
Explore Maryland’s vibrant Irish community at this annual cultural festival! Taste different kinds of whiskey, dance along to Irish folk music and enjoy tasty food. Proceeds from ticket sales will benefit local nonprofit organizations. Tickets start at $18 for adults and $10 for seniors age 65 and older, and are free for children age 17 and younger and active-duty military with ID.
irishfestival.com
Nov. 11
Piano Battle
Watch renowned pianists Andreas Kern and Paul Cibis battle it out as they perform their own versions of classical piano pieces. The performers will also take requests, and the audience will be able to vote for the winner at the end of the night! Tickets start at $23.
gordoncenter.com/event/piano-battle/
Nov. 15
Mortified at Manor Hill
Get ready to cringe and re-experience some of your most embarrassing moments at Mortified Baltimore, a popular show where average adults share real diary entries, poems and more from when they were teenagers. If you have a strong stomach for second-hand embarrassment, this show is for you! Tickets are $27.50.
calendar.manor-mill.com/events/mortified
