Updated Dec. 18, 2025
Compiled by Rani Murray
Your guide to what’s coming up on the South Baltimore peninsula
THURSDAY, DEC. 18
Historic Sharp-Leadenhall Community Meeting, Martini Lutheran Church, 100 W. Henrietta St. Join us for our annual holiday party. 6-7:30pm.
Community Run/Walk, Harry’s Bar, 1036 E. Fort Ave. Distance 3-6 miles. Sponsored by Bmore Running. Learn more. 6:30pm.
Craft Your Own Holiday Cocktail, Sagamore Spirit Distillery, 301 E. Cromwell St. Craft two holiday cocktails. Learn more. 6:30pm. $
FRIDAY, DEC. 19
Craft Your Own Holiday Cocktail, Sagamore Spirit Distillery, 301 E. Cromwell St. Craft two holiday cocktails. Learn more. 6:30pm. $
Music: Cris Jacobs and Friends, The 8×10, 10 E. Cross St. Learn more. Doors at 7pm. $
SATURDAY-WEDNESDAY, DEC. 20-24
Christmas Express Cruise, Inner Harbor Finger Piers, 555 Light St. Set sail from the Christmas Village for a 45-minute cruise of Baltimore’s harbor. Learn more. Cruises depart on the hour from 12pm to 5pm. $
SATURDAY, DEC. 20
Bird Monitoring, Fort McHenry, Ongoing bird survey from the wetlands adjacent to the Fort; binoculars required. Sponsored by the Baltimore Bird Club. Learn more. 9-11am.
Ceramics & Open Studio, Arteasy Studio, 1539 Light St. Learn a new ceramics technique each week. Learn more. 10am-2pm. $
Friends of the Light Street Branch monthly meeting, Pratt Library, 1251 Light St. Volunteers supporting the local branch. 11am.
Winter Solstice Family Meetup, Checkerspot Brewing Co., 1421 Ridgely St. Music, crafts, and science activities. Hosted by Baltimore Family Alliance. Learn more. 12:30-2:30pm.
Music: Cris Jacobs and Friends, The 8×10, 10 E. Cross St. Learn more. Doors at 7pm. $
SUNDAY, DEC. 21
Open Studio, Arteasy Studio, 1539 Light St. Open studio or attend an instructor-led class. Learn more. 10am-2pm. $
Craft Your Own Brunch Cocktail Class, Sagamore Spirit Distillery, 301 E. Cromwell St. Make two brunch-inspired whiskey cocktails. Learn more. 10:30am. $
Music: Cris Jacobs and Friends, The 8×10, 10 E. Cross St. Learn more. Doors at 4pm. $
FRIDAY, DEC. 26
Craft Your Own Holiday Cocktail, Sagamore Spirit Distillery, 301 E. Cromwell St. Craft two holiday cocktails. Learn more. 6:30pm. $
Music: Old Head and Braddock Heights, The 8×10, 10 E. Cross St. Learn more. Doors at 7pm. $
SATURDAY-TUESDAY, DEC. 27-30
Liquid Nitrogen Ice Cream Lab, Maryland Science Center, 601 Light St. Ice cream treats with a science twist. Learn more. 12pm. $
SATURDAY, DEC. 27
Ceramics & Open Studio, Arteasy Studio, 1539 Light St. Learn a new ceramics technique each week. Learn more. 10am-2pm. $
SUNDAY, DEC. 28
Open Studio, Arteasy Studio, 1539 Light St. Open studio or attend an instructor-led class. Learn more. 10am-2pm. $
Craft Your Own Brunch Cocktail Class, Sagamore Spirit Distillery, 301 E. Cromwell St. Make two brunch-inspired whiskey cocktails. Learn more. 10:30am. $
Circuit Greeting Cards Workshop, Maryland Science Center, 601 Light St. Design a light-up greeting card. Learn more. 10:30-11:30am. $
‘King of Maryland’ Live Pro-Wrestling, Checkerspot Brewing Co., 1421 Ridgely St. Learn more. 5pm. $
MONDAY-FRIDAY, DEC. 29-JAN. 2
Winter Break Camp, Arteasy Studio, 1539 Light St. Full-day art camp for kids out of school. Learn more. 9am-4pm. $
TUESDAY, DEC. 30
Cookie Reactions Workshop, Maryland Science Center, 601 Light St. Craft the perfect cookie with chemistry. Learn more. 10:30-11:30am. $
$10 Tuesday Art Class, Arteasy Studio, 1539 Light St. Try our open studio or an instructor-led class. Learn more. 4-8pm. $
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 31
Baby & Toddler Storytime, Pratt Library, 1251 Light St. Stories, movement, songs, and play for little ones under 2 with a favorite adult. Learn more. 10:30am.
Noon Year’s Party, Cross Street Market, 1065 S. Charles St. Facepainting, DJ, and children’s activities. 11am, with balloon drop at 1pm.
Midnight Noon, Maryland Science Center, 601 Light St. Festive activities and games and ringing in the New Year with a noontime ball drop. Learn more. 10am-2pm. $
Preschool Storytime, Pratt Library, 1251 Light St. Stories, movement, songs, and play for ages 2-5 with a favorite adult. Learn more. 11:30am.
THURSDAY, JAN. 1, 2026
Community Run/Walk, Harry’s Bar, 1036 E. Fort Ave. Distance 3-6 miles. Sponsored by Bmore Running. Learn more. 6:30pm.
FRIDAY, JAN. 2
Bird Monitoring, Fort McHenry, Ongoing bird survey from the wetlands adjacent to the Fort; binoculars required. Sponsored by the Baltimore Bird Club. Learn more. 9-11am.
Craft Your Own Cocktail Class, Sagamore Spirit Distillery, 301 E. Cromwell St. Craft two signature cocktails. Learn more. 6:30pm. $
SATURDAY, JAN. 3
Ceramics & Open Studio, Arteasy Studio, 1539 Light St. Learn a new ceramics technique each week. Learn more. 10am-2pm. $
Read with Pride Book Club, Pratt Library, 1251 Light St. Book discussion of Hijab Butch Blues by Lamya H. Learn more. 11am-12pm.
SUNDAY, JAN. 4
Open Studio, Arteasy Studio, 1539 Light St. Open studio or attend an instructor-led class. Learn more. 10am-2pm. $
Craft Your Own Brunch Cocktail Class, Sagamore Spirit Distillery, 301 E. Cromwell St. Make two brunch-inspired whiskey cocktails. Learn more. 10:30am. $
TUESDAY, JAN. 6
The Coping Well Club, Pratt Library, 1251 Light St. Open conversation for tweens and teens about managing school stress with Maggie Welling, clinical therapist and founder of Welling Wellness. Learn more. 3-4pm.
$10 Tuesday Art Class, Arteasy Studio, 1539 Light St. Try our open studio or an instructor-led class. Learn more. 4-8pm. $
Tuesday Sewing Club, Arteasy Studio, 1539 Light St. A relaxed and supportive sewing circle. Learn more. 7-9pm. $
ONGOING
American Visionary Art Museum, 800 Key Hwy. Weds-Sun 10am-5pm. 410-244-1900. $
Baltimore Community Rowing, 3301 Waterview Ave. Year-round programming including learn-to-row classes, high school and adult competitive teams, and middle school and adult development teams. admin@baltimorerowing.org. $
Baltimore Immigration Museum, 1308 Beason St. Open Sat-Sun 1-4pm (May-November) or by appointment. 443-542-2263
Baltimore Museum of Industry, 1415 Key Hwy. Tues-Sun 9am-4pm. 410-727-4808. $
Enoch Pratt Library, 1251 Light St. Open Mon & Thurs 10am-8pm, Tues & Wed 10am-5:30pm, Fri & Sat 10am-5pm. 410-396-1096
Illusions Bar & Theatre, 1025 S. Charles St. Comedy-magic-variety show with Spencer Horsman. See schedule online. $
Maryland Science Center, 601 Light St. Open Wed-Fri 10am-4pm, Sat-Sun 10am-5pm. 24-hour information line 410-685-5225. $
Know about an upcoming peninsula happening not listed here? Send it along and we’ll add it to the calendar. Email: editor@sobopost.org
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