Things to Do Near Baltimore — Carroll & Frederick Counties
The good stuff doesn't stop at the Beltway. Carroll County, Frederick, and the surrounding towns run their own breweries, music venues, and festivals worth the drive — Frederick in particular has a downtown bar-and-dining scene that holds its own. We track these so you can find the nights out beyond the city.
The next 50 events, 3 free. Ranked highest: Holiday Night Market at The Valley, Jason Marsalis Quartet at Harmony Hall Arts Center and Naval Academy Football vs Temple.
Thu, Nov 5· 6:00 PM
Johns Hopkins University Field Hockey vs Franklin and Marshall
Johns Hopkins University Field Hockey vs Franklin and Marshall Streaming Video: https://www.centennialconference.tv/hopkinssports/ Tickets: https://fan.hudl.com/tickets/VGlja2V0ZWRFdmVudDZhZTBhY2Y0MGMyNDIyZWM4N2M3YmFkYQ==
Thu, Nov 5· 7:00 PM
Naval Academy Men's Basketball vs Delaware State
Naval Academy Men's Basketball vs Delaware State TV: ESPN+ Radio: WNAV Streaming Video: https://www.espn.com/watch/player/_/id/91fdfd3c-a546-4ff0-b747-544a7ac1888d Streaming Audio: https://wnav.com/ Tickets: https://navysports.evenue.net/list/B?_ga=2.67608657.1906487235.1789991903-1230542672.1789991903
Thu, Nov 5· 7:00 PM
Coppin State University Women's Basketball vs Tennessee
Coppin State University Women's Basketball vs Tennessee TV: MEAC Network Streaming Video: https://watch.meacsports.com/ Tickets: https://www.ticketreturn.com/prod2new/BuyNew.asp?EventID=359126
Thu, Nov 5· 5:00 PM
Sugar Skulls with the Artesanas
📍 Brooklyn
Sugar Skull Calaveras are colorful skulls honoring and celebrating departed souls during Día de los Muertos. Make a small or large size sugar skull decorated with different color royal icing.
Thu, Nov 5· 11:00 AM
Towson Women's Basketball vs Frostburg State - STEM Day
Towson Women's Basketball vs Frostburg State - STEM Day Streaming Video: https://go.flocollege.com/teams/caa-towson?utm_medium=partner&utm_source=multiple&utm_content=school-landing-page&utm_term=towson Tickets: https://www.gofevo.com/group/202627TUWBB?access_code=TUWBB1105&area=
Thu, Nov 5
Navy Midshipmen Mens Basketball
📍 Alumni Hall - MD
Navy Midshipmen men’s basketball brings NCAA Division I college hoops to Alumni Hall, where the Mids welcome a run of nonconference opponents to Annapolis. The home schedule includes Delaware State, Central Pennsylvania College, Hampton and Presbyterian, with each matchup offering…
Thu, Nov 5· 7:00 PM
Danah Denice (full band) and David Sparrow
📍 Manor Mill
Danah DeniceDanah Denice is a singer-songwriter from the Eastern Shore of MD. With a classical background in piano, and a folk background in guitar, she’s been compared to artists such as Carole King, Fiona Apple, and Joni Mitchell. Her raw…
Thu, Nov 5· 6:00 PM
University of Maryland, Baltimore County Women's Basketball vs Mount St. Mary's
University of Maryland, Baltimore County Women's Basketball vs Mount St. Mary's Streaming Video: https://www.espn.com/watch/player/_/id/b95cda82-78d3-4ec2-b38e-1e317f521dc4?om-navmethod=espn:womens-college-basketball:gamepackage&playLocation=where-to-watch:menu Tickets: https://umbctickets.universitytickets.com/w/event.aspx?id=3792
Thu, Nov 5· 10:00am
All Together Now, Ages Everyone
📍 Baltimore Jewish Times
A community gathering program for all ages at Howard County Library System in Columbia.
Thu, Nov 5· 3:00 PM
Gaming at the Library
📍 Govans
Start a D&D or TTRPG adventure, play your favorite games, or find a new favorite with our wide selection of board, dice, and card games available at the Govans Branch!
Thu, Nov 5· 12:00 PM
Shut Up and Write Virtual
It's an empowering and rewarding experience to write an hour each week, at the same time and place. It serves as powerful support for building your daily writing discipline. The world still needs our creative efforts. Please log in a few minutes early to get settled. Our organizer will lead introductions, set a timer and everyone will begin writing. This is a safe space for writers to work on their craft. No one will read or critique your writing.
Thu, Nov 5
University of Maryland, Baltimore County Women's Soccer vs America East Quarterfinals
University of Maryland, Baltimore County Women's Soccer vs America East Quarterfinals
Thu, Nov 5
Fall Mega Networking Event at UMBC
📍 UMBC, The Ballroom
Catonsville Chamber of Commerce networking evening for business leaders and professionals from across the Baltimore region.
Thu, Nov 5· 4:30 PM
Jamercise with Ginger
📍 Cherry Hill
Jamercise is an exercise program that combines the benefits of a cardio-aerobic workout with elements of dance. Join us in person at the Cherry Hill Branch or virtually. For more information go to prattlibrary.org Virtual Meeting Information Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86351542759?pwd=SV49Gw2mMWre8YwiRYGtgVzZWkIJEC.1 Meeting ID: 863 5154 2759 Passcode: 174897 --- One tap mobile +13017158592,,86351542759#,,,,*174897# US (Washington DC) +13092053325,,86351542759#,,,,*174897# US
Fri, Nov 6· 10:00 AM
Naval Academy Men's Tennis vs Navy Invite
Naval Academy Men's Tennis vs Navy Invite
Fri, Nov 6· 5:00 PM
Towson Women's Volleyball vs Hofstra
Towson Women's Volleyball vs Hofstra Streaming Video: https://go.flocollege.com/teams/caa-towson?utm_medium=partner&utm_source=multiple&utm_content=school-landing-page&utm_term=towson Tickets: https://www.gofevo.com/group/26TUVBsingles?access_code=26TUVB1106
Fri, Nov 6· 4:00 PM
Johns Hopkins University Women's Soccer vs Franklin and Marshall
Johns Hopkins University Women's Soccer vs Franklin and Marshall Streaming Video: https://www.centennialconference.tv/hopkinssports/ Tickets: https://centennial.org/tournaments/?id=4
Fri, Nov 6· 7:30 PM
Waterfall Dances: Jane Goodall _in memoriam_
📍 St. David's Church
Fri, Nov 6
Holiday Night Market at The Valley
📍 Hunt Valley Towne Centre
Fri, Nov 6· 6:00 PM
Naval Academy Sprint Football vs D'Youville
Naval Academy Sprint Football vs D'Youville TV: YouTube Streaming Video: https://www.youtube.com/@NavyAthletics/streams
Fri, Nov 6· 6:00 PM
Naval Academy Women's Volleyball vs American
Naval Academy Women's Volleyball vs American TV: ESPN+ Streaming Video: https://www.espn.com/watch/player/_/id/c272f3b8-af33-4200-8457-e86ee9800843
Fri, Nov 6· 7:00 PM
Johns Hopkins University Men's Soccer vs Muhlenberg
Johns Hopkins University Men's Soccer vs Muhlenberg Streaming Video: https://www.centennialconference.tv/hopkinssports/ Tickets: https://fan.hudl.com/tickets/VGlja2V0ZWRFdmVudDZhZTBhZGI3ZWExZjQ2MWI3OWI0ZTgyMQ==
Sat, Nov 7· 5:30 PM
Naval Academy Men's Water Polo vs Wagner
Naval Academy Men's Water Polo vs Wagner TV: YouTube Streaming Video: https://www.youtube.com/@NavyAthletics/streams
Sat, Nov 7· 7:00 AM
Virtuoso Strings
📍 Towson University Center for the Arts
Gifted area high school students, TU faculty, and TU students join together for an exciting evening of music for String Ensemble! The program “Recomposed” features music by Vivaldi arranged by Max Richter with Dr. Jeffrey Howard violin, “Nightshade” by Cary…
Sat, Nov 7· 9:00 AM
Naval Academy Men's Tennis vs Navy Invite
Naval Academy Men's Tennis vs Navy Invite
Sat, Nov 7· 10:00 AM
Pop-Up Display: Lichens
📍 Cylburn Arboretum
What’s to like about Lichens? You might see crusty, scaly patches on your trees, benches, rocks, or even a garbage can and think they are a problem. But lichens are a true partnership of two different organisms (fungi and algae) that serve as a food source and habitat for many animals and provide valuable environmental and health benefits to humans by acting as natural air monitors, helping form soil, and offering medicinal properties. Join Master Naturalist Pat Jonas in the Nature Education Cen
Sat, Nov 7· 10:00 AM
Miller's Market Basket
📍 Manor Mill
The students will learn basic basket weaving techniques by weaving The Miller’s Market Basket. The basket features a filled bottom and a wrapped handle. Color choices will be available. The basket measures 10″ long, 5.25″ wide. Basket height is: 5.75″…
Sat, Nov 7· 4:00 PM
Needle Felted Pumpkins
📍 Manor Mill
Join Baltimore artist Kari Dern of Become Spellbound for a cozy evening of fall creativity and needle felting. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn the basics of needle felting while creating your own charming wool pumpkin. Kari will guide you…
Sat, Nov 7· 9:00 AM
Pigtown Street Tree Planting
📍 Bayard Street and Nanticoke Street
@ Get your hands dirty for clean water and a greener Baltimore! Join Blue Water Baltimore staff as we plant trees along the streets of Baltimore City. Volunteers new to planting trees and expert TreeKeepers alike are welcome to attend. Our tree planting projects are rain or shine, and we recommend closed-toed shoes and clothing that is appropriate for the weather and getting dirty. Hats, sunblock, and sunglasses are strongly encouraged. We ask volunteers to bring a reusable water bottle to reduc
Sat, Nov 7· 10:00 AM
Beginner Spindle Woodturning: Candlestick
📍 Manor Mill
This handcrafted, turned Candlestick could be a wonderful display of your possible hidden talents until now, coming out as a woodturner when complete. You only need a desire to learn and enjoy. You, your hands, and eyes will safely learn…
Sat, Nov 7· 1:00 PM
University of Maryland, Baltimore County Women's Swimming and Diving vs Mount St. Mary's (Swimming Only)
University of Maryland, Baltimore County Women's Swimming and Diving vs Mount St. Mary's (Swimming Only) Streaming Video: https://americaeast.com/showcase/embed.aspx?Live=18435
Sat, Nov 7· 8:00 PM
Jason Marsalis Quartet
📍 Harmony Hall Arts Center
Sat, Nov 7
Dead Run Stream Cleanup in Leakin Park
📍 Gwynns Falls/Leakin Park
Volunteer cleanup of Dead Run and surrounding parkland with FOGFLP and the Chesapeake Water Environment Association. Bags, grabbers and breakfast snacks provided.
Sat, Nov 7· 3:00 PM
Towson Women's Volleyball vs Hofstra - Senior Day
Towson Women's Volleyball vs Hofstra - Senior Day Streaming Video: https://go.flocollege.com/teams/caa-towson?utm_medium=partner&utm_source=multiple&utm_content=school-landing-page&utm_term=towson Tickets: https://www.gofevo.com/group/26TUVBsingles?access_code=26TUVB1107
Sat, Nov 7· 7:00 PM
Mortified at Manor Mill
📍 Manor Mill
Mortified Baltimore, produced by Alex Hewett and Adam Ruben, stars everyday adults sharing their most embarrassingly real teenage diary entries, poems, love letters, lyrics, and locker notes…in front of total strangers. Hailed a “cultural phenomenon” by Newsweek and celebrated by…
Sat, Nov 7· 9:00 AM
Jug Bay Run/Walk for Wildlife
Sat, Nov 7· 6:00 PM
Art To Dine For – Throwback Throwdown the Old-Fashioned Way—Vinyl Revolutions
📍 Creative Alliance
An evening listening session with producer/curator, Guy Routte, and former DJ, Music Critic, and Arts Funder, Don Palmer. Guy starts the evening recounting his 2024 multi-media production for Hip Hop at 50, Bebop and Hip Hop – a collaboration with Fab 5 Freddy for Max Roach’s 100 birthday celebration. This was a rumination on the 1983 Fab Five Freddy/Max Roach collaboration – Estate Fresh at NYC’s The Kitchen. This will be followed by Don Palmer, who attended that event, spinning vinyl related t
Sat, Nov 7· 1:00 PM
Johns Hopkins University Women's Basketball vs Notre Dame of Maryland
Johns Hopkins University Women's Basketball vs Notre Dame of Maryland Streaming Video: https://www.centennialconference.tv/hopkinssports/
Sat, Nov 7· 10:00 AM
Intro to Leatherworking: Make a Laced Tote Bag
📍 Manor Mill
Participates will make a laced tote bag. Using premium leather that is pre-cut to size by the instructor, each student will mark and punch holes in the bag. Then the students will use leather lace to assemble the bag, lacing…
Sat, Nov 7· 3:30 PM
Naval Academy Football vs Temple
Naval Academy Football vs Temple TV: CBS Sports Network Radio: Navy Radio Network Streaming Video: https://www.cbssports.com/watch/cbs-sports-network
Sat, Nov 7· 7:00 PM
Taylor Swift Tribute Show with Enslow
📍 Manor Mill
Enslow is a Baltimore-based pop singer-songwriter who brings the magic of Taylor Swift’s music to life through an all-ages, high-energy live show celebrating storytelling, connection, and unforgettable pop moments. With commanding vocals and a natural stage presence, Enslow delivers fan-favorite…
Sat, Nov 7· 10:00 AM
Naval Academy Men's Water Polo vs Mount St. Mary's
Naval Academy Men's Water Polo vs Mount St. Mary's TV: YouTube Streaming Video: https://www.youtube.com/@NavyAthletics/streams
Sat, Nov 7· 2:30 PM
Wheaton Film Festival
📍 Wheaton Volunteer Rescue Squad ballroom
Sat, Nov 7· 1:00 PM
University of Maryland, Baltimore County Men's Swimming and Diving vs Mount St. Mary's (Swimming Only)
University of Maryland, Baltimore County Men's Swimming and Diving vs Mount St. Mary's (Swimming Only) Streaming Video: https://americaeast.com/showcase/embed.aspx?Live=18435
Sun, Nov 8· 1:00 PM
Collaborative Writing Retreat
📍 Creative Alliance
Join Alexandra Hewett for an interactive creative workshop including writing prompts, improv, movement, and collaborative writing exercises. Writing can be a lonely process, come to connect and create…TOGETHER!
Sun, Nov 8· 9:00 AM
Naval Academy Men's Tennis vs Navy Invite
Naval Academy Men's Tennis vs Navy Invite
Sun, Nov 8· 1:00 PM
Naval Academy Men's Basketball vs Central Pennsylvania College
Naval Academy Men's Basketball vs Central Pennsylvania College TV: ESPN+ Radio: WNAV Streaming Video: https://www.espn.com/watch/player/_/id/07afcf14-b68b-4339-87af-64c5f6cd366d Streaming Audio: https://wnav.com/ Tickets: https://navysports.evenue.net/list/B?_ga=2.67608657.1906487235.1789991903-1230542672.1789991903
Sun, Nov 8· 1:00 PM
Volleyball vs University of Maryland Eastern Shore
Volleyball vs University of Maryland Eastern Shore TV: MEAC Network Streaming Video: https://watch.meacsports.com/program-group/8ad72d52843cbe3b53ecd85c79ac2768
Sun, Nov 8
Quiet The Noise: Meditation & Sound Bath Series
📍 Rolling Brook Yoga
Four-week series led by Megan Martino, Sundays Nov 8, 15, 22 and 29: hour-long sessions of guided meditation and a 30-minute restorative sound bath. No experience necessary.
Sun, Nov 8· 1:00 PM
Coppin State University Women's Volleyball vs Delaware State - SENIOR DAY
Coppin State University Women's Volleyball vs Delaware State - SENIOR DAY TV: MEAC Network Streaming Video: https://watch.meacsports.com/
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