Who said being cozy has to mean staying home?
Whether you want to peruse collectibles, taste some chili for a good cause, or enjoy a festival of beers in the park, there are plenty of places to find that warm and fuzzy feeling while exploring Baltimore.
Check it all out in our weekend events roundup:
Seeing Like a Naturalist: Sketching Waterfowl, Thursday, Nov. 5, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Maryland Center for History and Culture. Part of the PNC WayFinder Workshop Series, Baltimore-based artist Asho Buckingham leads this free, hands-on workshop exploring the sense of sight. Participants closely study the form, color, and movement of waterfowl before creating their own painted studies. Designed for adults.
Holiday Night Market at The Valley, Friday, Nov. 6 through Friday, Nov. 20, Hunt Valley Towne Centre. Stop by The Valley for three festive Friday nights filled with local makers, delicious food & drinks, and holiday hits to get you in the spirit.
Waterfall Dances: Jane Goodall in memoriam, Friday, Nov. 6, 7:30 p.m., St. David’s Church. Organist Douglas Buchanan performs works inspired by the natural world and in commemoration of the life and Jane Goodall to honor her memory a year after her death. Free with suggested donation.
Ron White, Friday, Nov. 6, doors open at 7 p.m., event starts at 8 p.m., The Lyric. Comedian Ron White, known to many as “Tater Salad,” has appeared in films like “Horrible Bosses” and “Sex and the City 2.” Now, he’s visiting Baltimore’s Lyric for a night of laughter.
Maryland Toy Expo, Saturday, Nov. 7, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Maryland State Fairgrounds. View and purchase toys, comic books, trading cards, and other treasures at the Maryland Toy Expo.
Patterson Park BrewFest, Saturday, Nov. 7, 12 p.m. to 4 p.m., Patterson Park. Join Friends of Patterson Park for the 9th Annual Patterson Park BrewFest, featuring 40+ local beers to sample, food trucks, craft vendors, and live music.
Stars, Stripes and Chow Chili Cookoff, Saturday, Nov. 7, 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., Oriole Park at Camden Yards. At The Baltimore Station’s 12th annual chili cook-off fundraiser, teams will compete for the People’s Choice award, Judge’s Choice award, and a Best Theme award. Proceeds directly support homeless veterans who are overcoming obstacles to regain self-sufficiency.
Science Slam, Saturday, Nov. 7, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., Red Emma’s Bookstore Coffeehouse. Baltimore Under Ground Science Space (BUGSS) will hold a Science Slam, featuring 5- to 10-minute talks from local scientists.
Shéhérazade & Sibelius, Sunday, Nov. 8, 3 p.m., Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall. Join BSO Music Director Jonathon Heyward and mezzo-soprano Fleur Barron for an evening of luminous orchestral sound, from Grace-Evangeline Mason’s moonlit Ablaze the Moon and Ravel’s Shéhérazade.
Afghan Whigs, Sunday, Nov. 8, 7:30 p.m., Baltimore Soundstage. On their Soft Control Tour 2026, Afghan Whigs will stop by Soundstage with special guest Night Moves.
