Looking for a fun way to spend the final weekend of 2025? Whether you want to enjoy train garden displays, attend a theatrical performance, or make your own light-up greeting card, there’s something for everyone.
Check it all out in our weekend events roundup:
Christmas Village, Wednesday, Dec. 24, Inner Harbor waterfront. It’s the last day to visit the German Christmas Village in Baltimore, where you can sip hot cocoa, eat bratwurst, shop an array of vendors, and enjoy the Christmastime atmosphere along the city’s Inner Harbor waterfront.
Holiday Train Garden, Wednesday, Dec. 24, and Friday, Dec. 26, through Sunday, Dec. 28, The Shops at Kenilworth. Stop by the lower level during all mall hours to see the annual Train Garden display.
Holly Days, Wednesday, Dec. 24, and Friday, Dec. 26, through Sunday, Dec. 28, Maryland Zoo. Visit Santa, make a poinsettia craft, embark on a snowman scavenger hunt, meet animal ambassadors, and more.
Holiday Train Garden, Friday, Dec. 26, through Sunday, Dec. 28, The Fire Museum of Maryland. The Fire Museum’s annual train garden features Baltimore-area businesses, working fire engines, and multiple trains.
Holiday Festival of Trains, Friday, Dec. 26, through Sunday, Dec. 28, B&O Railroad Museum. Discover holiday magic at the B&O Railroad Museum with model train displays, festive train rides with reindeer antlers and treats, holiday crafts, photos with Santa, and more.
Deceived, Friday, Dec. 26, through Sunday, Dec. 28, Everyman Theatre. A woman questions her relationships and even her own sanity when she starts seeing and hearing things that aren’t there. “Deceived” is an adaptation of the 1944 psychological thriller film “Gaslight.”
Santa Claus is Comin’: A Motown Christmas Revue, Friday, Dec. 26, through Sunday, Dec. 28, Baltimore Center Stage. Hear the classic holiday tunes with a Motown twist.
Wicked, Friday, Dec. 26, through Sunday, Dec. 28, Hippodrome Theatre. Two witches — one green, one blonde, both initially loathsome to one another — begin as reluctant roommates who eventually forge a friendship that lasts for good. Based on Gregory Maguire’s novel (and recently adapted into a hit film starring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande), the “Wicked” stage musical tells the story of what came before “The Wizard of Oz.”
It’s All About the Children! Kwanzaa Celebration, Friday, Dec. 26, 6 p.m., Henderson-Hopkins School. The National Great Blacks In Wax Museum and the Men & Families Center invite community members to attend this vibrant cultural event that celebrates the principle of Umoja — Unity, uplifting youth and honoring African heritage through music, storytelling, and family-centered fun.
The String Queens, Friday, Dec. 26, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Keystone Korner. This D.C.-based string trio will stop by Baltimore for an evening of authentic, soulful, orchestral sounds.
WWE: Holiday Tour, Friday, Dec. 26, 7 p.m., CFG Bank Arena. As part of the Live Holiday Tour, World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) will spend one night in Baltimore.
Bike Party, Friday, Dec. 26, 7 p.m., St. Mary’s Park. End the year with a bike ride around Baltimore. Baltimore Bike Party’s community ride will start at St. Mary’s Park, proceed through city streets, and end with an after party.
Gogol Bordello, Saturday, Dec. 27, 7 p.m., Nevermore Hall. Hailing from the Lower East Side of Manhattan, the American punk rock band Gogol Bordello will perform at Baltimore’s Nevermore Hall this weekend.
Paper Circuit Greeting Cards, Sunday, Dec. 28, 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Maryland Science Center. In this one-hour workshop, participants will learn to build a simple circuit and design a light-up greeting card.
New Year’s Tea, Sunday, Dec. 28, 12:15–3 p.m., B&O Railroad Museum. This English afternoon tea promises sophistication and festive cheer in the beauty of the 1884 Baldwin Roundhouse. Don your finest festive attire to embark on a charming journey aboard the Mile One Express to enjoy the nostalgia of rail travel. Then indulge in a selection of fine teas, freshly baked scones, and a variety of savory and sweet treats.
