Community Calendar

Get in the Halloween spirit and join our family-friendly run/walk through historic Fort McHenry while supporting critically ill children in Believe In Tomorrow's programs.
October 25, 2025 at 8:30 am. | The Liberty Lot in Locust Point, 1215 E Fort Ave Baltimore, MD US 21230
The 29th Annual Believe In Tomorrow Children's Foundation Port to Fort 6K sponsored by Home Depot is consistently one of Baltimore’s best run/walk races. Offering spectacular views of Baltimore’s harbor, this is one of the only races that is granted access to historic Fort McHenry. Includes prizes, t-shirts and the best Halloween-themed post-race party in Maryland!

🎃 Breakfast provided by Iron Rooster, Chick-fil-A & more

🎃 Snacks and water to fuel your run/walk

🎃 Music and entertainment from a live DJ

🎃 Trick-or-treating and pumpkin painting

🎃 Costume contest with prizes for most creative adult, child, and group

🎃 Beautiful flower giveaway from Bell Nursery (one flower per runner)

🎃 Help us help you! Raise $200 or get five friends to register and you will receive a full refund of your registration fee. (*Your five friends MUST use the referral code you receive after your registration is complete.)

Step into autumn with Gentle Giants Draft Horse Rescue at our 4th Annual Fall Festival on Saturday, October 25th — held right on our beautiful working farm, surrounded by our magnificent draft horses!
Experience the magic of fall with live music, thrilling mounted archery demonstrations, mouthwatering eats from local food & beer trucks, classic carnival-style games, and cozy hay rides through the fields. And yes — our gentle giant draft horses will be all around you as part of the experience!
Every moment of fun helps fuel our mission to rescue, rehabilitate, and rehome these incredible horses. Come celebrate, support a great cause, and make unforgettable memories on the farm.
Bring the whole family — there's something for everyone!

Join us for Evening on the Falls, a special event marking Blue Water Baltimore’s 15th anniversary along the Jones Falls River. We’ll honor the progress made over the past 15 years and invest in the work still ahead to ensure a healthier, more resilient future for Baltimore’s waterways. You can look forward to:

*Presentation of the 2025 Robert S. Johnson and Water Champion Awards honoring the commitment of individuals and organizations working to improve the quality of life in our shared watersheds.
*A seasonal menu and raw bar from True Chesapeake Oyster Co.
*Signature cocktails, mocktails, wine, and local beer
*Raffle for a $2,500 Airbnb gift certificate

Proceeds from the event support Blue Water Baltimore’s mission to restore the health of our waterways through community-based restoration, advocacy, and water quality monitoring.

Join us on Sunday, October 26, 2025, at the Maryland Zoo in Baltimore (during Zoo BOO! festivities), for the Robert I. Damie Race for Our Kids—a fun-filled 10K, 5K and 1-mile walk and a post event celebration supporting children and families in need.

Your support benefits:
• The Herman & Walter Samuelson Children's Hospital at Sinai
• Rubin Institute for Advanced Orthopedics Save-A-Limb Fund
• Center for Hope
• The Family Tree

Leadership Howard County, which seeks to empower leaders to strengthen and transform the community, will hold A Night of Illuminating Leadership on Wednesday, Oct. 29, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. The event will feature award presentations and a comedic performance at the Horowitz Visual and Performing Arts Center at Howard Community College.

At the event, Leadership Howard County will present the Key Community Leader Award to E. Randolph Marriner, a serial entrepreneur and real estate developer. The event benefits Leadership Howard County and its programs. Early bird tickets cost $100 until Oct. 1 and $95 for nonprofits with fewer than 25 employees. Beginning Oct. 2, all tickets cost $130. To register or learn more, visit bit.ly/LHC-Illuminating2025 or call 410-730-4474.

2nd Annual Rotunda Rocks Returns to Hampden Neighborhood this Spring
Family-friendly Night of Rockin’ Fun Begins May 3 and Runs Every Friday Until End of September

Whether you like to jam to rock, folk, blues, Indie, Latin or reggae, there is something for everyone as the second annual Rotunda Rocks concert series returns to Hampden this spring/summer (711 W 40th Street). This family-friendly FREE concert series, presented by MCB Real Estate, features live music on the plaza and a street festival atmosphere with delicious local food and drinks, fun games and local vendors on Fridays, 6-9 p.m. beginning May 3 and running until September 27. Rotunda Rocks is open to the public and welcomes families and pets. A portion of proceeds from beverage sales benefits the Maryland SPCA. For more information, log onto Rotunda Rocks | The Rotunda (rotundabaltimore.com) or call 410-662-0104.

SCHEDULE OF BANDS:
May 3 Mambo Combo (Latin and tropical rhythms)
May 10 Strykers Posse (reggae)
May 17 Go Dog Go with special guest Garage Sale (garage rock and hot rockin’ Surf)
May 24 Harlan County Kings (original rock)
May 31 Patrick Alban & Noche Latina (Latin and acoustic rock with a touch of salsa and South Beach feel)
June 7 Barry Prosser and the Vaguely Absurd (classic rock)
June 14 Monkton Road Band (rootsy folks laced with deep country)
June 21 The Natty Brohs (classic rock and blues)
June 28 The Soularites (SoulFULL reggae and Ska)
July 5 Kyf Brewer & Friends (hues of 60’s pop radio, British invasion, early Nashville, rhythm and blues and ancient Celtic melodies)
July 12 Justin Trawick and the Common Good (Americana-bluegrass, country and folk)
July 19 The Players Band (infectious rhythms and horn-heavy ska sounds)
July 26 Gaelic Mishap (Celtic rock)
August 2 Tumblehome (rock, soul, rhythm & blues)
August 9 Kurt Deemer Band (guitar driven rock & roll)
August 16 Barleyjuice (Celtic rock)
August 23 Red Sammy (honest, slow-burn Americana folks rock)
August 30 La Unica (Irish Latin)
September 6 ZOCKO! (surf garage)
September 13 Western Run (funked-up country rock)
September 20 Guys In Thin Ties (Alternative 80s band)
September 27 The Rock-A-Sonics (rockabilly, vintage country and atomic age rock n’ roll)

Registration is LIVE for the Rock Your Socks to Health & Home 5K! Register at giving.hchmd.org/5K 👟

Kickstart your team and join us at Patterson Park on Saturday, November 1 as we run to end homelessness in Baltimore. Plus, the first 50 registrants are in the running to win a free registration for a friend.

Every dollar you raise supports the work of Health Care for the Homeless.

This year, we're leaning into an 80s theme in tribute to Health Care for the Homeless reaching our 40th year serving the community. High-tops and sweatbands encouraged! 🎽

You can:
-Choose the 5K or 1-mile Family Fun Lap
-Bring the whole family, four-legged friends included 🐶
-Spark some team spirit
-Earn rockin’ swag at each fundraising milestone
-Enjoy yoga, bagels and fun for the whole family in the race village 🥯

Build a healthier community that includes everyone…one step at a time.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of the National Capital Area (BBBSNCA) invites you to the BIG Celebration Gala on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Nationals Park, in the FIS Champions Club on the 1st base side. This annual event honors exceptional mentors who have shown extraordinary dedication to guiding local, at-risk youth toward brighter futures.

At this special evening, BBBSNCA will recognize its 2025 Big Brother and Big Sister of the Year for their outstanding commitment to mentorship. The event also features Patrick Caulfield, co-founder of Coakley & Williams Construction, as the Guest of Honor.

Join us in celebrating 76 years of transformative mentorship and supporting programs that empower youth across the DC metro area. Proceeds from the gala help fund BBBSNCA’s impactful mentorship programs, which saw 84 new matches and significant positive outcomes for youth in 2024.

Experience inspiring stories, connect with community leaders, and contribute to a mission that helps Littles gain confidence, excel academically, and envision bright futures.

Tickets are available at bbbsnca.org.

Join Girl Scouts for their annual networking fundraiser which this year recognizes 6 outstanding women professionals from the central Maryland area. The evening includes a silent auction, buffet and cocktails. Proceeds from the event support leadership programming for Girl Scouts in grades K-12 who reside throughout central Maryland.

2nd Annual Rotunda Rocks Returns to Hampden Neighborhood this Spring
Family-friendly Night of Rockin’ Fun Begins May 3 and Runs Every Friday Until End of September

Whether you like to jam to rock, folk, blues, Indie, Latin or reggae, there is something for everyone as the second annual Rotunda Rocks concert series returns to Hampden this spring/summer (711 W 40th Street). This family-friendly FREE concert series, presented by MCB Real Estate, features live music on the plaza and a street festival atmosphere with delicious local food and drinks, fun games and local vendors on Fridays, 6-9 p.m. beginning May 3 and running until September 27. Rotunda Rocks is open to the public and welcomes families and pets. A portion of proceeds from beverage sales benefits the Maryland SPCA. For more information, log onto Rotunda Rocks | The Rotunda (rotundabaltimore.com) or call 410-662-0104.

SCHEDULE OF BANDS:
May 3 Mambo Combo (Latin and tropical rhythms)
May 10 Strykers Posse (reggae)
May 17 Go Dog Go with special guest Garage Sale (garage rock and hot rockin’ Surf)
May 24 Harlan County Kings (original rock)
May 31 Patrick Alban & Noche Latina (Latin and acoustic rock with a touch of salsa and South Beach feel)
June 7 Barry Prosser and the Vaguely Absurd (classic rock)
June 14 Monkton Road Band (rootsy folks laced with deep country)
June 21 The Natty Brohs (classic rock and blues)
June 28 The Soularites (SoulFULL reggae and Ska)
July 5 Kyf Brewer & Friends (hues of 60’s pop radio, British invasion, early Nashville, rhythm and blues and ancient Celtic melodies)
July 12 Justin Trawick and the Common Good (Americana-bluegrass, country and folk)
July 19 The Players Band (infectious rhythms and horn-heavy ska sounds)
July 26 Gaelic Mishap (Celtic rock)
August 2 Tumblehome (rock, soul, rhythm & blues)
August 9 Kurt Deemer Band (guitar driven rock & roll)
August 16 Barleyjuice (Celtic rock)
August 23 Red Sammy (honest, slow-burn Americana folks rock)
August 30 La Unica (Irish Latin)
September 6 ZOCKO! (surf garage)
September 13 Western Run (funked-up country rock)
September 20 Guys In Thin Ties (Alternative 80s band)
September 27 The Rock-A-Sonics (rockabilly, vintage country and atomic age rock n’ roll)