This Weekend In Baltimore: Dogtoberfest at Bark Social

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

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Eating Baltimore
October 16, 2025

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Hey Baltimore—

Welcome to the 109 new subscribers who joined since last week’s edition. Happy to have you in our (growing) community!

Here’s what we’ve got this week:

  • Dogtoberfest at Bark Social…

  • Rare & Obscure Beer Festival at Max’s Taphouse…

  • Old Line Spirit’s Fall Fling…

  • Trunk or Treat at Coppermine Baltimore…

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

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Aluma Yoga has been voted Best of Baltimore four years straight for a reason — it’s where busy Baltimoreans finally reset. For new members, we’re offering 30 days of unlimited yoga for just $58. That’s an entire month to try every class, every teacher, every flow.

Build strength, flexibility, and balance as you uncover inner peace, cultivate self-awareness, and nurture your soul. Morning, evening, and weekend options that fit even the busiest schedule. Our expert instructors meet you exactly where you are — whether you’re brand new or deep into your practice.

With two beautiful studios in Mt. Washington and Cockeysville, all you have to do is show up. We’ll take care of the rest.

Things To Do In Baltimore & Surrounding Areas This Weekend

Food & Drink

🐾 Dogtoberfest at Bark Social Baltimore
📅 Saturday, October 18th | 3PM
📍 Bark Social Baltimore, 3850 Boston St, Baltimore
Grab your pup and your favorite stein for Dogtoberfest at Bark Social! Enjoy Oktoberfest beers, brat specials, pretzel bites with beer cheese, and fall cocktails while celebrating with your four-legged friends. Don’t miss the Stein-Holding Contest at 5 PM and Best Dressed (Dogs + Humans) Contest at 6 PM. No RSVP needed — just show up, sip, and celebrate in true barktober style.

🍺 Rare & Obscure Beer Festival at Max’s Taphouse (Free)
📅 Friday–Sunday, October 17–19th | All Day
📍 Max’s Taphouse, 737 S Broadway, Baltimore
Beer lovers, mark your calendars — Max’s Taphouse is hosting its annual Rare & Obscure Beer Festival, featuring hard-to-find brews you won’t see on draft anywhere else. Sample pours from Founders, Firestone Walker, Sierra Nevada, Allagash, and more, available in 5oz and 10oz sizes. Admission is free; must be 21+ to attend.

🍻 The Worthington Oktoberfest (Free)
📅 Saturday, October 18th | 12 PM
📍 The Worthington, 2900 O’Donnell St, Baltimore
Celebrate Oktoberfest #InTheDub with cold beer, live music, and plenty of pretzels and sausages at The Worthington. Enjoy food and drink specials, giveaways, and a full afternoon of festive vibes in Canton’s favorite courtyard spot.

👻 Beers & Fear Halloween Market (Free)
📅 Saturday, October 18th | 12-5PM
📍 Peabody Heights Brewery, 401 E 30th St, Baltimore
The Bmore Horror Club returns with its 3rd annual Beers & Fears Halloween Market — a spooky celebration of all things horror, craft beer, and Halloween. Browse local vendors, sip seasonal brews, and embrace the eerie atmosphere at Peabody Heights Brewery. Costumes welcome!

🎅 The Nightmare Before Christmas Happy Hour (Free)
📅 Friday, October 17, 2025 | 6 PM – 9 PM
📍 The Ottobar, 2553 N Howard St, Baltimore
Head upstairs at The Ottobar for a spooky-meets-festive happy hour benefiting The Mayor’s Christmas Parade. Enjoy Halloween-themed prizes, a 50/50 raffle, and two custom cocktails — a RumChata & Cinnamon and a Candy Cane Martini — with 100% of drink proceeds going to support the parade. Raffle drawing at 8:30 PM — come sip, spin, and celebrate for a great cause!

🍂 Old Line Spirits Fall Fling 2025 (Free)
📅 Saturday, October 18th | 1 PM – 9 PM
📍 Old Line Spirits, 200 S Janney St, Baltimore
Celebrate the season at Old Line’s Fall Fling, featuring the much-anticipated release of Flight Deck Cider — a bold blend of mulled cider, whiskey, and rum. Enjoy Soul Smoked BBQ, autumn cocktails, free tastings, live music by Whale Show, and local beer and wine. With games, baked goods, and a dog-friendly vibe, it’s an all-day autumn celebration you won’t want to miss.

Family Fun

🎃 Zoo BOO! at The Maryland Zoo ($)
📅 Friday-Sunday, October 17-19th | 10AM-4PM
📍 The Maryland Zoo, 1 Safari Place, Baltimore
The Zoo’s annual fall festival is back with trick-or-treating, pumpkin patch, hay maze, seasonal crafts, food trucks, live performances, and more. Kids can join the costume contest, explore fall-themed games, and meet zoo mascots. This weekend’s theme is Magic — costumes encouraged!

🛍️ Bits & Bobs Village Market (Free)
📅 Saturday, October 18th | 10AM-3PM
📍 The Village of Cross Keys, 298 Village Sq, Baltimore
Shop local and soak up the fall vibes at the Bits & Bobs Village Market, featuring 50+ pop-up makers, artisans, and beloved Cross Keys boutiques. Enjoy a day of browsing, dining, and discovering hidden gems in one of Baltimore’s most charming shopping spots. Family-friendly and rain or shine!

🎃 R. House Halloween Mini Maker’s Market (Free)
📅 Sunday, October 19th | 12-6PM
📍 R. House, 301 W 29th St, Baltimore
Get in the spooky spirit at R. House’s Halloween Mini Maker’s Market, featuring a hauntingly fun lineup of local artists, crafters, and creators. Shop handmade jewelry, candles, art, and treats while enjoying festive drinks and food from R. House vendors. Costumes are encouraged — witches, ghosts, and ghouls welcome for this eerie-sistibly good time!

🍷 Boordy Vineyards Fall Maker’s Valley Festival ($)
📅 Saturday, October 18th | 11AM-6PM
📍 Boordy Vineyards, 12820 Long Green Pike, Hydes
Celebrate the season at Boordy Vineyards’ Fall Maker’s Valley Festival, featuring 35+ local vendors, live music, six food trucks, and plenty of Boordy wine to enjoy. Stroll through picture-perfect fall backdrops, shop artisan goods, and soak up the autumn atmosphere. Admission is free and open to all ages — parking pass required ($10 per vehicle).

🍂 Herring Run Nursery Fall Fest (Free)
📅 Saturday, October 18th | 9AM-4PM
📍 Herring Run Nursery, 6131 Hillen Rd, Baltimore
Celebrate autumn with a full day of family-friendly fun: free pumpkin painting, warm apple cider & donuts, native plant sales & giveaways, and raffles. Perfect spot to pick up pollinator-friendly plants and soak up the fall vibes.

🎃 Trunk or Treat at Coppermine Baltimore (Free)
📅 Saturday, October 18th | 4-6PM
📍 Coppermine Fieldhouse, 5700 Cottonworth Ave, Baltimore
Coppermine Baltimore is hosting a fa-BOO-lous Trunk or Treat for kids of all ages! Enjoy candy, games, music, costume contests, and prizes as you trick-or-treat from decorated trunks. Space is limited — pre-registration encouraged, and all children must be accompanied by an adult. Costumes highly encouraged for both kids and parents!

🚘 BBQ & Horsepower Car Show (Free)
📅 Sunday, October 19th | 10AM-2:30PM
📍 Mission BBQ, 10140 Reisterstown Rd, Owings Mills
Rev up your Sunday at BBQ & Horsepower, hosted by Chesapeake Automotive Storage & Detailing and Mission BBQ. The event features a car show open to all vehicles, with awards, raffles, prizes, music, and great food. All proceeds benefit The Blue Valor Foundation and The Baltimore County Volunteer Firefighters Association. A perfect mix of cars, BBQ, and community.

Music & Entertainment

🎸 An Evening Celebrating the Music of Neil Young ($)
📅 Friday, October 17th | 8 PM
📍 Zen West Roadside Cantina, 5916 York Rd, Baltimore
Get ready for a night of classic rock nostalgia as Jackie and The Treehorns lead a full tribute to Neil Young — spanning his Buffalo Springfield and CSNY days to the electric energy of Crazy Horse. The evening starts acoustic and builds into a full jam session with favorites like Old Man, Cinnamon Girl, and Rockin’ in the Free World. A must for any Neil Young fan.

🎶 Here Come the Mummies at Baltimore Soundstage ($)
📅 Friday, October 17th | Doors 6:30 PM, Show 7:30 PM
📍 Baltimore Soundstage, 124 Market Pl, Baltimore, MD
Get ready for a funk-filled night as Here Come the Mummies bring their legendary energy to Baltimore Soundstage with special guests Lachy Doley and Platinum Moon. All ages are welcome for this stop on the Mummfest Tour — a show packed with groove, horns, and high-voltage fun.

🎸 Ballyhoo! with RDGLDGRN & Joint Operation ($)
📅 Friday, October 17th | Doors 6 PM
📍 The Recher, 512 York Rd, Towson
Catch Ballyhoo! live at The Recher with special guests RDGLDGRN and Joint Operation. Expect a high-energy show fusing ska, reggae, rock, and more — from mellow vibes to full-blown jams. All ages welcome.

This Week in the Community…

Bao Di Brings Northern Chinese Flavors to Highlandtown
Bao Di, a new restaurant on Eastern Avenue, is serving up authentic dishes from China’s Shenyang region alongside American Chinese favorites. The menu features handmade dumplings, Guo Bao Pork, clay-pot stews, and house cocktails built around baijiu. The owners aim to make Bao Di a welcoming spot where Baltimore diners can experience the warmth and comfort of Northern Chinese cuisine. Read more…

Alma Cocina Introduces Baltimore to Venezuelan Peppers & Flavors
Alma Cocina Latina is turning heads in Baltimore with its sharp focus on Venezuelan cuisine, especially the peppers—ají dulce, ají llanero, and more—that add fragrance, floral notes, and fruitiness to its dishes. Co-owner and Chef Irena Stein brings this vision through culinary diplomacy, showcasing how migrations and cultures have shaped Venezuelan food. As a unique offering in Charm City, Alma Cocina invites diners to explore flavors they’ve never tasted before. Read more…

Baltimore Restaurant Scene Expands with New Openings
Baltimore’s dining landscape is growing fast with several new spots on the way. Highlights include Seppia, a seafood-forward Italian restaurant from the La Cuchara team in Hampden, and a new Fells Point pub from the owners of The Local Fry. Also coming soon: Spice Kitchen West African Grill in Canton, Laverne’s in Station North, and The Walker Sports Bar in Federal Hill. Read more…

Arcade Game-Themed Restaurant Set for Hampden
Baltimore’s liquor board approved a license transfer for an unnamed arcade game–themed bar & restaurant at 1113 W. 36th Street in Hampden, replacing the old Caravanserai space. The new spot, run by Glenroy R. Laing, will serve burgers, wings, salads, and more — and aims to launch by early December. 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: Hank

“Our puppy Hank, loves water and a good long car ride”

Hank, loves anything moving fast!

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

Rye Street Tavern (Port Covington)

📍 225 E Cromwell St, Baltimore, MD 21230

This week we’re heading to Rye Street Tavern — your waterfront date night destination in Port Covington. The vibe blends rustic charm with modern polish, ideal for slowing down over good food and conversation.

Start light with the Wood-Grilled Oysters or Crispy Brussels Sprouts, then move on to mains like Grilled Rockfish, Whiskey-Glazed Pork Chop, or the Herb-Roasted Chicken. Don’t skip a wooden-board cheese & charcuterie selection to share. Their cocktail menu leans Southern, with whiskey-forward sips and seasonal changes — perfect to toast as the sun dips over the water.

Whether you snag a table with harbor views or cozy into the atmospheric interior, Rye Street Tavern delivers a date night that’s both relaxed and elevated.

👉 Check out the full menu & reserve your night: ryestreettavern.com

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Have a great weekend!

Matt | Eating Baltimore

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