Patterson Park will be aglow with lantern light this Saturday as The Great Baltimore Lantern Parade & The Dia de Los Muertos Festival returns.
Also this weekend, catch a Journey concert, a Broadway sing-a-long, two raves themed after “Shrek” and “Blade,” and more.
Check it all out in our weekend events roundup:
Mozart Meets Latin Masters, Friday, Oct. 23 through Sunday, Oct. 25, Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall and Music Center at Strathmore. Six-time GRAMMY® Award-winner Giancarlo Guerrero offers a journey driven by the rhythm and lyricism of Latin and Classical masters.
Trio Sirènes, Friday, Oct. 23, 7:30 p.m., St. David’s Church. St. David’s 2026-2027 Ensemble-in-Residence Trio Sirènes, made up of members of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, present a program for Debussy Trio (flute, viola, and harp). Free with suggested donation.
Shrek Rave Swamp-O-Ween, Friday, Oct. 23, 9 p.m., Baltimore Soundstage. “Cool Is Dead, Just Come Have Fun!” 18+.
Blade Rave, Friday, Oct. 23, 9 p.m., Nevermore Hall. Step into the vampire underworld with DJS playing a mix of goth/techno/house, themed cocktails and limited blood bags, GoGo Dancers, cosplayers, a midnight bloodbath, and more. 18+.
Get The Led Out, Friday, Oct. 23, doors open at 7 p.m., event starts at 8 p.m., Lyric Baltimore. Philadelphia-based band Get The Led Out will pay tribute to Led Zeppelin. This “American Led Zeppelin” showcases the English rock band’s early years as well as some deeper cuts.
Mushroom City Arts Festival, Saturday, Oct. 24, 12 p.m., Carrie Murray Nature Center. Are you a fun guy? Learn about mushrooms, watch crankie performances, use air-dry clay and paper mache to make mushroom art, and enjoy other activities at the Mushroom City Art Festival.
The Great Baltimore Lantern Parade & The Dia de Los Muertos Festival, Saturday, Oct. 24, festival at 4 p.m., parade at 7 p.m., Patterson Park. With over 20 years of monumental lantern making and spectacle-creating under their belts, the diverse communities of Baltimore will gather for this annual tradition.
Journey, Saturday, Oct. 24, doors open at 6 p.m., event starts at 7:30 p.m., CFG Bank Arena. If you’ve always wanted to see the band Journey perform live, don’t stop believin’ now! Your chance is here as Journey brings its Final Frontier Tour to Baltimore.
Halloween Baltimore, Saturday, Oct. 24, 8 p.m. to 1 a.m., Maryland Science Center. Explore multiple floors of music, dancing, costumes, immersive experiences, rooftop views, and surprises as the Maryland Science Center transforms into Baltimore’s biggest Halloween party. 21+.
Sing Along Broadway, Saturday, Oct. 24, and Sunday, Oct. 25, M&T Bank Exchange. Sing along to Broadway’s biggest hits during this musical theater party, with selections like “Defying Gravity,” Seasons of Love,” “One Day More,” and “You Can’t Stop the Beat.” The event will feature medleys, solos, Broadway-themed games, comedy, and plenty of opportunities for audience participation.
7th Annual Halloween Market, Sunday, Oct. 25, 12 p.m. to 5 p.m., Ottobar. Something wicked this way comes…30+ vendors all ready to bargain your immortal soul for cursed artifacts, handmade oddities, vintage finds, art and more!
Coco Live-to-Film Concert, Sunday, Oct. 25, 3 p.m., Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall. Experience Disney and Pixar’s Coco on the big screen while the Orquesta Folclórica Nacional de México performs the complete score live.
Six The Musical, Sunday, Oct. 25, through Sunday, Nov. 1, Hippodrome Theatre. Hear the six wives of Henry VIII tell their stories in this sensational musical.
