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Latest issueOctober 30 - November 1, 2026

Inflatables at The Bowl, a pumpkin drop at the Science Center, and ZooBOO's last two days

Saturday afternoon, the Fall Festival at The Bowl brings inflatables and a costume contest to Druid Hill Park. ZooBOO has its last two days Friday and Saturday, and on Sunday, after the clocks fall…

26 hand-picked events this week

  • Fall Festival at The Bowl — The Bowl, Druid Hill Park
  • Pumpkin Smash — Maryland Science Center, 601 Light St, Baltimore City
  • Greenmount West Halloween Stoop Night — Wonderground Park, 401 E Lanvale St, Baltimore City
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Every event gets looked at the way you would — cost, logistics, the right ages, energy level, and whether you have to register now. Then a real Baltimore dad picks the keepers.

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