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The Best Things to Do in Baltimore This Weekend...

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Eating Baltimore
October 31, 2025

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Hey Baltimore—

Welcome to the 77 new subscribers who joined since last week’s edition. Happy to have you in our (growing) community!

Happy Halloween & apologies for the delay! A 1 year old & a babysitter on vacation will really make you rethink your time management skills.

Here’s what we’ve got this week:

  • Pusser’s Landing Halloween Party @ Lighthouse Point (happening tonight!)…

  • Old Line Small Batch Eggnog Release (11/1)…

  • Pumpkin Smash @ Maryland Science Center (11/2)…

  • Iconic Cheesesteak Brand Geno’s Steaks Eyes Baltimore Launch…

  • And much more…

Scroll on, make plans, and as always — eat well, Charm City.

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Things To Do In Baltimore & Surrounding Areas This Weekend

Food & Drink

🎃 Knotty Pine Halloween Party (Free)
📅 Friday, October 31st | 9PM
📍 Knotty Pine, 801 S Conkling St, Baltimore
When the trick-or-treating’s done, the real fun begins! Head to Knotty Pine for a Halloween bash with DJ Trae Pound spinning all night, drink specials flowing, and a costume contest at 10:30 PM. Come ready to dance, drink, and celebrate spooky season the Baltimore way.

🎃 Pusser’s Landing Halloween Party @ Lighthouse Point (Free)
📅 Friday, October 31st | 7–10PM
📍 Pusser’s Landing, 2780 Lighthouse Pt E, Baltimore
Celebrate Halloween on the harbor at Pusser’s Landing with spooky fun, waterfront views, and killer deals — including half-priced appetizers, draft beer, wine, and Painkillers all night. Snap a pic at the photo station, show off your best costume, and see if you can claim the night’s top prize.

👻 Avenue Kitchen & Bar Halloween Party (Free)
📅 Friday, October 31st | 9PM
📍 Avenue Kitchen & Bar, 911 W 36th St, Baltimore
Hampden’s favorite hangout is going full spooky! Join Avenue Kitchen & Bar for a Halloween bash featuring a live DJ, costume contest with prizes, and BOOzy specialty cocktails all night long. The kitchen stays open till midnight, so come hungry, dressed up, and ready to party on The Avenue.

🥃 Old Line Small Batch Eggnog Release (Free)
📅 Saturday, November 1st | 1–9 PM
📍 Old Line Spirits, 200 S Janney St, Baltimore
Old Line Spirits is kicking off the holiday season with the release of their Small Batch Eggnog, a rich, boozy twist on George Washington’s original recipe made with American Single Malt Whiskey and Case 1 Rum. Enjoy it by the glass or grab a bottle to take home, and stick around for delicious eats from Smash Dads and plenty of festive cheer. This small-batch release won’t last long — get it while you can!

🎃 Baltimore’s Best Halloween Weekend Bar Crawl ($)
📅 Saturday, November 1st | 4–10PM
📍 Downtown Baltimore (check-in locations vary)
Ready for a big night out? The Baltimore’s Best Halloween Weekend Bar Crawl has you covered — tickets grant access to multiple bars across the city, drink specials, costume contests, and a full night of Halloween revelry. Grab your crew, dress to impress, and roll into this 21+ event with a wristband and ready for fun.

🍔 Bites & Fights at Power Plant Live! ($)
📅 Saturday, November 1st | 11AM
📍 Power Plant Live!, 34 Market Place, Baltimore
Get ready for the ultimate combo of food and fighting! Bites & Fights brings together live wrestling matches (Micromania & ACW), DJ-spun beats, and a food & retail vendor area all under one roof. Kids under 5 get in free—make it a family outing or bring the crew for an afternoon of action.

💀 Día de los Muertos at Luna Oaxaca (Free)
📅 Saturday, November 1st | 5 PM
📍 Luna Oaxaca, 1 Village Square, Suite 195, Baltimore
Celebrate life, love, and legacy at Luna Oaxaca’s Día de los Muertos celebration — a vibrant night of remembrance, rhythm, and mezcal. Enjoy mezcal tastings, inspired cocktails, and a few festive surprises as Luna glows in honor of this cherished tradition. A soulful evening of flavor and culture you won’t want to miss.

Family Fun

🎃 Hampden HalloweenFest (Free)
📅 Friday, October 31st | 5–8PM
📍 W. 36th St, Hampden, Baltimore
Hampden’s beloved HalloweenFest returns for an evening of neighborhood fun! Start with trick-or-treating from 5–6 PM along The Avenue, then stick around for the costume contest at 6:30 PM in the 900 block of W. 36th Street. A perfect mix of family-friendly fun and Hampden charm — costumes encouraged!

🍎 Fell’s Point Farmers Market (Free)
📅 Saturday, November 1st | 8 AM–12:30 PM
📍 800 S Broadway at Thames St, Baltimore
Spend your Saturday morning by the waterfront at the Fell’s Point Farmers Market, featuring fresh produce, local goods, and artisan vendors. Grab a coffee, stroll the stalls, and support small businesses while enjoying one of Baltimore’s most scenic weekend traditions.

🍁 4th Annual Fall Craft Fair @ Myerberg Center (Free)
📅 Sunday, November 2 | 10AM–3PM
📍 Myerberg Center, 3101 Fallstaff Rd, Baltimore
The Myerberg Center’s beloved Fall Craft Fair returns for its 4th year! Shop one-of-a-kind creations from local artisans — from handmade jewelry and candles to woodcrafts, baked treats, and artwork. Enjoy food trucks, kosher hot dogs, and festive fall vibes while getting a head start on your holiday shopping.

🎃 Pumpkin Smash @ Maryland Science Center (Free)
📅 Sunday, November 2nd | 10AM–12PM
📍 Maryland Science Center, 601 Light St, Baltimore
Bring your jack-o-lanterns for a spectacular send-off—watch them launch from the roof down four stories in the Science Center’s pumpkin launch chute! All pumpkins must fit the tube (max 14" diameter), be checked in by 11:50 AM, and will be composted afterward.

🧸 Maryland Toy Expo @ Maryland State Fairgrounds ($)
📅 Saturday, November 1 | 8 AM – 5 PM
📍 Maryland State Fairgrounds, 2200 York Road, Timonium
The Mid-Atlantic’s biggest toy and collectibles event is back! Explore 270+ booths packed with vintage and modern toys, video games, comics, memorabilia, and more. One ticket grants access to both the 4-H Building and Exhibition Hall—perfect for collectors, families, and nostalgic fans alike.

Music & Entertainment

💀 Bmore Horror Club Halloween Dance Party (Free)
📅 Friday, October 31st | 6PM
📍 Peabody Heights Brewery, 401 E 30th St, Baltimore
The Bmore Horror Club is throwing its first-ever Halloween dance party at Peabody Heights Brewery — and everyone’s invited! Kick things off with a community potluck from 6–7 PM, then dance the night away with DJ Eschock Nicholai spinning spooky beats in the brewery’s outdoor space. Bring your ghoul friends and get ready for a frightfully fun night under the lights.

🎸 Billy in Baltimore: A Pickett Pre-Party (Free)
📅 Saturday, November 1st | 3PM
📍 Pickett Brewing Company, 1130 S Paca St, Baltimore
Pickett Brewing is turning up the volume for the second night of Billy in Baltimore with an all-star jam featuring members of The Bridge, Cris Jacobs & Friends, New Potato Caboose, and more. Enjoy local vendor pop-ups, a beer release of Sing Along with the Birds Hazy IPA, and bites from Bmore Grateful Fed and Taste 410. If you caught it last year, you know — this one’s not to be missed.

🎸 Baltimore Rock Opera Society: Battle of the Bands (Free)
📅 Saturday, November 1st | Doors 7 PM | Show 8 PM
📍 Baltimore Rock Opera Society, 1915 Maryland Ave, Baltimore
The Baltimore Rock Opera Society is turning up the volume with its Battle of the Bands, where local acts face off for a chance to headline next year’s Fall Concert Opera. Expect high-energy performances, wild creativity, and a full-on rock-meets-theater experience that only BROS can deliver. Free entry — just bring your ears and your vote!

This Week in the Community…

Día de los Muertos Dining Specials Highlight Baltimore’s LatinX Flavors
As Día de los Muertos approaches, Baltimore restaurants are embracing the holiday with special menus, cultural cocktails, and themed events that celebrate heritage through food and drink. Read more…

Iconic Cheesesteak Brand Geno’s Steaks Eyes Baltimore Launch
Philadelphia staple Geno’s Steaks is set to bring its famed cheesesteak experience to Maryland — marking the brand’s first Baltimore–area location and giving food lovers in Charm City a taste of South-Philly tradition. Read more…

Maryland Favorite Lib’s Grill Announces New Towson Build
Popular Maryland casual-dining brand Lib’s Grill has confirmed that construction is now underway on a new Towson location, expanding its footprint and promising new options for diners near Baltimore County. Read more…

Pet Of The Week

Have a furry, feathered, or scaly friend you’re proud of? Send a photo and a few fun facts, and we might feature them in an upcoming issue. It’s a fun way to share smiles with the community and discover local pet resources along the way.

This week’s reader submission: Shrimp Scampi

“This is Shrimp Scampi! I adopted him from BARCS in the beginning of August. He stole a piece of my heart the moment I saw him and I can't imagine my little family without him now.”

Who could say no to Shrimp Scampi!

P.S. I’m also looking to partner with a local pet business to help bring this section to life—if that’s you (or someone you know), shoot me an email here.

Real Estate Corner: Brought to You By Susan Carroll, eXp Realty 

Each week we’ll showcase a few standout listings from around the Baltimore area—sometimes it’s a great starter home, sometimes a smart investment, and sometimes just one we can all daydream about.

If any of these spark your interest, or you’re curious about the market in general, our partner Susan Carroll is here to help with buying, selling, or answering your real estate questions.

Date Spot Of The Week

The Owl Bar (Mount Vernon)

📍 1 E Chase St, Baltimore, MD 21202

This week’s date night pick takes us to The Owl Bar, a century-old hidden gem tucked inside the historic Belvedere Hotel. Once a Prohibition-era speakeasy, The Owl Bar still oozes old-school charm — dim lighting, mahogany bar, and stained-glass owls that “wink” when the drinks start flowing.

Start with handcrafted cocktails like the “Wise Old Fashioned” or “Gin-ger Owl” before moving on to shared bites — think Margherita flatbreads, ahi tuna nachos, or crispy Brussels sprouts. It’s the kind of place that feels both secretive and intimate — ideal for pre-dinner drinks or a moody, low-lit nightcap.

Check out the menu & plan your evening: theowlbar.com

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Have a great weekend!

Matt | Eating Baltimore

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