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271Events this week
40Free things to do
90New spots
84New stories

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This week in Baltimore

Five picks from this week's calendar. See all 271 events, day by day →

Unlocked: B&O No. 3528

Wednesday 10am · B&O Railroad Museum

October

Wednesday 10am · Mt. Carmel United Methodist Church

Toddler & Me: Cleaning Helpers

Wednesday 10:15am · Maryland Science Center

"The Donna Summer Musical" at Toby's Dinner Theatre!

Wednesday 10:30am · Toby's Dinner Theatre

Wednesday Boutique

Wednesday 1pm · Wysdom Arts Gallery & Atelier

New in Baltimore

Places that opened, reopened, or earned a mention this month — the ones we'd go back to.

Ovenbird Bakery

Bakeries & Sweets

Craveable carbs ahead: Ovenbird Bakery leans into naturally leavened sourdough, Mediterranean-leaning pastries, and legit breakfast sandwiches, all made from scratch with simple ingredients and a Baltimore soul.

ovenbirdbread.com ↗

Dave & Buster's

Entertainment

Arcade night, leveled up: Dave & Buster's turns a regular weeknight into full-on playtime, with 100+ arcade games, huge HDTVs for everything from NFL and UFC to the Orioles, and solid pub grub.

daveandbusters.com ↗

Two Strand Salon

Beauty

Skip the bad hair day: Two Strand Salon keeps Baltimore hair looking its best with stylists who actually listen, plan, and deliver styles that behave Monday through Friday.

twostrandsalon.com ↗

Baltimore’s best businesses

Every spot worth knowing, in one place.

The restaurants, shops, and services the newsletter recommends, all in one place — every listing checked, and paid pins marked every time.

Browse Baltimore’s best →

Most read in Baltimore

The five stories Baltimore readers clicked most this month, from the daily editions.

  1. Missing keys, delayed mail, and inaccurate scans: What a federal audit found at Baltimore-area post offices

    A federal audit has found delayed mail, missing postal keys, and inaccurate package scans at Baltimore-area post offices.

    Full story at wmar2news.com ↗

  2. If You Sew in Baltimore, You Know Stadham Corporation

    Stadham Corporation, a sewing machine manufacturer in Baltimore, is a vital part of the Baltimore garment industry and a vital hub in the city's garment industry.

    Full story at baltimoremagazine.com ↗

  3. Your Baltimore fall arts and entertainment guide

    The Baltimore area's fall arts scene is packed with events throughout the year, including free outdoor festivals, concerts, musicals, theater and festivals.

    Full story at baltimorestyle.com ↗

  4. Baltimore events to check out this October and November (2026)

    Baltimore's October and November is one of its busiest stretches of the year, with events like farewell concerts, neighborhood art walks, and the Edgar Allan Poe Festival.

    Full story at baltimorestyle.com ↗

  5. THIS WEEKEND: Edgar Allan Poe Festival

    The International Edgar Allan Poe Festival & Awards will return October 2–4, 2026.

    Full story at eyeonannapolis.net ↗

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