Midtown Community Events
Midtown is the home to some of the best events, festivals, and traditions in Baltimore City.
Mount Vernon Community Dumpster Day
Time for some early spring cleaning! Midtown was once again able to set up our four neighborhoods with community dumpster days sprinkled throughout the year. The community association presidents will be alerted “day of the event” as to the drop off and pickup times; the drop locations were set at the time of scheduling. Generally, dumpsters are delivered sometime between 9am – 3pm, but the projected time is not provided until just before the dumpster is delivered. If you are planning to utilize the dumpsters and want to make sure you know when they will arrive, be sure to reach out to your community association president.
Bolton Hill Community Dumpster Day
Time for some early spring cleaning! Midtown was once again able to set up our four neighborhoods with community dumpster days sprinkled throughout the year. The community association presidents will be alerted “day of the event” as to the drop off and pickup times; the drop locations were set at the time of scheduling. Generally, dumpsters are delivered sometime between 9am – 3pm, but the projected time is not provided until just before the dumpster is delivered. If you are planning to utilize the dumpsters and want to make sure you know when they will arrive, be sure to reach out to your community association president.
Madison Park Community Dumpster Day
Time for some early spring cleaning! Midtown was once again able to set up our four neighborhoods with community dumpster days sprinkled throughout the year. The community association presidents will be alerted “day of the event” as to the drop off and pickup times; the drop locations were set at the time of scheduling. Generally, dumpsters are delivered sometime between 9am – 3pm, but the projected time is not provided until just before the dumpster is delivered. If you are planning to utilize the dumpsters and want to make sure you know when they will arrive, be sure to reach out to your community association president.
Station North Holiday Market
The Station North Arts District, a program of the Central Baltimore Partnership proudly presents: The third Annual Station North Holiday Market, a curated outdoor market featuring 30+ Baltimore-based artists, craftspeople, makers, and food and drink entrepreneurs.
52nd Annual Monument Lighting
Kick off the holiday season with the 52nd anniversary of the Monument Lighting in Mount Vernon Place, presented by the Mount Vernon Place Conservancy. Illuminating the historic Washington Monument is a holiday tradition. The night includes caroling, food and good cheer. Fireworks cap the evening marking the official start of the holiday season.
MICA Art Market
Art Market is a three-floor holiday market that provides MICA students, alumni, faculty, and staff the opportunity to sell their artwork, craft, and artisan-made pieces in a two-day public event on MICA's campus. We hope that you will join us for this incredible MICA signature event this holiday season.
West North Ave Comprehensive Community Planning Meeting
YOU ARE INVITED!!! The West North Avenue Development Authority of Baltimore City works for the residents of West Baltimore! Foundational to our work is the development and approval of a Comprehensive Neighborhood Revitalization Plan for the West North Avenue Corridor.
JOIN US on December 2nd at 9am to help create a vision, framework and implementation strategy to enhance housing , economic development and transportation. Register at: https://www.wnada.org/events
Alleys to Assets: Bolton Hill
Join us to get rid of trash, litter & weeds
Help us jumpstart our program to turn some of our dirtiest alleys into neighborhood assets, creating a sense of investment through block clean-ups, City support, and community art.
Gloves, bags, tools, donuts and coffee provided!
Charles North Community Dumpster Day
Time for some early spring cleaning! Midtown was once again able to set up our four neighborhoods with community dumpster days sprinkled throughout the year. The community association presidents will be alerted “day of the event” as to the drop off and pickup times; the drop locations were set at the time of scheduling. Generally, dumpsters are delivered sometime between 9am – 3pm, but the projected time is not provided until just before the dumpster is delivered. If you are planning to utilize the dumpsters and want to make sure you know when they will arrive, be sure to reach out to your community association president.
Fall Tree Planting: Madison Park
Join us to support the expansion of Midtown’s tree canopy.
MVBA Trees and Midtown Community Benefits District are co-hosting a volunteer tree planting event from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM on Saturday, October 21st. There will be trained tree keepers on staff to provide directions and tools provided for planting. We’ll split volunteering into teams, and complete plantings throughout the neighborhood. No experience is necessary to participate, and all are welcome!
Volunteers should plan to meet at the parking lot across from Baby’s on Fire (1010 Morton Street)
This planting is funded through the generous support of the Chesapeake Bay Trust and part of the 5 million trees for Maryland initiative. We wish to thank the Baltimore Community ToolBank as a project partner.
Veterans Day Program
Join in the annual Veterans Day Program at Congressional Medal of Honor Park on the eleventh day of the eleventh month at the eleventh hour.
Park Avenue, Howard Street & Dolphin Street
Fall Tree Planting: Mount Vernon
Join us to support the expansion of Midtown’s tree canopy.
MVBA Trees and Midtown Community Benefits District are co-hosting a volunteer tree planting event from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM on Saturday, October 21st. There will be trained tree keepers on staff to provide directions and tools provided for planting. We’ll split volunteering into teams, and complete plantings throughout the neighborhood. No experience is necessary to participate, and all are welcome!
Volunteers should plan to meet at the parking lot across from Baby’s on Fire (1010 Morton Street)
This planting is funded through the generous support of the Chesapeake Bay Trust and part of the 5 million trees for Maryland initiative. We wish to thank the Baltimore Community ToolBank as a project partner.
Card For A Cause: Unleashing Generosity
Join No Boundaries Coalition for an elegant night of deals & thrills!
Join No Boundaries Coalition on Saturday, November 4th for Cards for a Cause: Unleashing Generosity, an evening of excitement, high stakes, and big wins! This annual fundraiser will support our efforts to deconstruct physical and imagined barriers in Central West Baltimore.
Live Music & Silent Auction alongside classic casino games, and home favorite card games too.
Come dressed to the nines in your favorite vintage glam outfit. Prizes for the biggest winners of the night.
You don't want to miss this high energy, high rolling experience.
Alleys to Assets: Mount Vernon
Join us to get rid of trash, litter & weeds
Help us jumpstart our program to turn some of our dirtiest alleys into neighborhood assets, creating a sense of investment through block clean-ups, City support, and community art.
This event will take place in two locations:
Madison Park: 1800 block of Morris Street
Mount Vernon: 900 block of Hargrove Alley
Gloves, bags, tools, donuts and coffee provided!
Alleys to Assets: Madison Park
Join us to get rid of trash, litter & weeds
Help us jumpstart our program to turn some of our dirtiest alleys into neighborhood assets, creating a sense of investment through block clean-ups, City support, and community art.
This event will take place in two locations:
Madison Park: 1800 block of Morris Street
Mount Vernon: 900 block of Hargrove Alley
Gloves, bags, tools, donuts and coffee provided!
Fall Tree Planting: Charles North
Charles North Community Association and Midtown Community Benefits District are co-hosting a volunteer tree planting event from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM on Saturday, October 28th. There will be trained tree keepers on staff to provide directions and tools provided for planting. We’ll split volunteering into teams, and complete plantings throughout the neighborhood. No experience is necessary to participate, and all are welcome!
Volunteers should plan to meet at Saint Paul Street Park (1729 Saint Paul Street).
This planting is funded through the generous support of the Chesapeake Bay Trust and part of the 5 million trees for Maryland initiative. We wish to thank the Baltimore Community ToolBank as a project partner.
Fall Tree Planting: Bolton Hill
Join us to support the expansion of Midtown’s tree canopy.
Bolton Hill Community Association and Midtown Community Benefits District are co-hosting a volunteer tree planting event from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM on Saturday, October 28th. There will be trained tree keepers on staff to provide directions and tools provided for planting. We’ll split volunteering into teams, and complete plantings throughout the neighborhood. No experience is necessary to participate, and all are welcome!
Volunteers should plan to meet at Fitzgerald Park (1627 Bolton Street).
We wish to thank the Baltimore Community ToolBank as a project partner.
Madison Park Community Dumpster Day
Time for some early spring cleaning! Midtown was once again able to set up our four neighborhoods with community dumpster days sprinkled throughout the year. The community association presidents will be alerted “day of the event” as to the drop off and pickup times; the drop locations were set at the time of scheduling. Generally, dumpsters are delivered sometime between 9am – 3pm, but the projected time is not provided until just before the dumpster is delivered. If you are planning to utilize the dumpsters and want to make sure you know when they will arrive, be sure to reach out to your community association president.
Mount Vernon Community Dumpster Day
Time for some early spring cleaning! Midtown was once again able to set up our four neighborhoods with community dumpster days sprinkled throughout the year. The community association presidents will be alerted “day of the event” as to the drop off and pickup times; the drop locations were set at the time of scheduling. Generally, dumpsters are delivered sometime between 9am – 3pm, but the projected time is not provided until just before the dumpster is delivered. If you are planning to utilize the dumpsters and want to make sure you know when they will arrive, be sure to reach out to your community association president.
Bolton Hill Community Dumpster Day
Midtown was once again able to set up our four neighborhoods with community dumpster days sprinkled throughout the year. The community association presidents will be alerted “day of the event” as to the drop off and pickup times; the drop locations were set at the time of scheduling. Generally, dumpsters are delivered sometime between 9am – 3pm, but the projected time is not provided until just before the dumpster is delivered. If you are planning to utilize the dumpsters and want to make sure you know when they will arrive, be sure to reach out to your community association president.
BRUSH Mural Fest Festival Celebration
BRUSH Mural Fest is Baltimore's hyper-local mural festival created for artists, by artists. BRUSH is proud to present five of Baltimore’s most talented female and non-binary teams made up of nine Pro muralists and four Rising Stars (emerging artists mentored by the Pros) joining together to paint, educate, and inspire through five murals installed across the city.
Join the final event where we'll have an artist market, live music, and family-friendly art activities! BRUSH Mural Fest culminates in a day of outdoor festivities at Lexington Market Plaza.
The celebration event will be complete with opening remarks from the event organizers, live music by Brandon Woody + UPENDO plus a set by DJ Blaqstarr. There will also be family friendly art activities, and an Artist Market to be produced in collaboration with, and managed by, BLK ASS Flea Mkt.
Attendees will have the opportunity to learn from talented artists, participate in community art-making activities, and explore a diverse array of unique and meaningful artworks available for purchase at the market.
Festival attendees will be encouraged to use vendors inside Lexington Market for food and beverage. Bathrooms are also available inside the market.
BRUSH is a rain or shine event (activities will be moved indoors in the event of rain. Announcements will be made 24 hours prior to event). Follow on Instagram @brushmuralfest to stay up to date.
The event is free. You do not need to register to attend but if you want to receive notifications and updates, we recommend doing so.
In addition to the big day on the 21st, we've got a week of free events leading up to the celebration, that might be of interest to you:
Monday 10/16 - MURALIST TALKS - come hear from all the artists involved at BRUSH fest as we talk about our process and designs
Tuesday 10/17 - PUBLIC ART PANEL DISCUSSION - we've invited a group of outstanding industry leaders to discuss their views on the impact of public art
Wednesday 10/18 - BUSINESS WORKSHOP - a workshop on how to confidently charge your value as a creative entrepreneur
Wednesday 10/19 - HAPPY HOUR - it wouldn't be a festival without a good old Happy Hour to come together and have a few drinks while listening to some fun tunes
Thursday 10/20 - COMMUNITY PAINT DAY - if you've ever wanted to help paint a mural, this is your chance! No experience or tools necessary, just the willingness to have fun & get your hands dirty! :)
Fall Tree Planting: Mount Vernon
Join us to support the expansion of Midtown’s tree canopy.
MVBA Trees and Midtown Community Benefits District are co-hosting a volunteer tree planting event from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM on Saturday, October 21st. There will be trained tree keepers on staff to provide directions and tools provided for planting. We’ll split volunteering into teams, and complete plantings throughout the neighborhood. No experience is necessary to participate, and all are welcome!
Volunteers should plan to meet at the parking lot across from Baby’s on Fire (1010 Morton Street)
This planting is funded through the generous support of the Chesapeake Bay Trust and part of the 5 million trees for Maryland initiative. We wish to thank the Baltimore Community ToolBank as a project partner.
Legislative Bond Bill Info Session
For those with a project aimed at benefiting a community within the 40th District and seeking state funding, make sure not to overlook the annual 40th District Legislative Bond Initiative Information Session, often referred to as Bond Bills. During this event, Antonio Hayes will provide insights into the Legislative Bond Initiative Program, guide you through the application process, and address any inquiries you may have.
📆 🌟Here are the key dates and links:
Information Session Date: October 16, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. Join the session at: https://bit.ly/3LZoirV
Bond Bill Application Deadline: Monday, November 13, 2023, by 5:00 p.m.
LBI Presentations to 40th Delegation and Community: Monday, November 20, 2023, at 5:30 p.m. Participate in the presentations at: https://bit.ly/3LZMBFW
BRUSH Mural Fest: Weeklong Events
In addition to the big day on the 21st, we've got a week of free events leading up to the celebration, that might be of interest to you:
Monday 10/16 - MURALIST TALKS - come hear from all the artists involved at BRUSH fest as we talk about our process and designs
Tuesday 10/17 - PUBLIC ART PANEL DISCUSSION - we've invited a group of outstanding industry leaders to discuss their views on the impact of public art
Wednesday 10/18 - BUSINESS WORKSHOP - a workshop on how to confidently charge your value as a creative entrepreneur
Wednesday 10/19 - HAPPY HOUR - it wouldn't be a festival without a good old Happy Hour to come together and have a few drinks while listening to some fun tunes
Thursday 10/20 - COMMUNITY PAINT DAY - if you've ever wanted to help paint a mural, this is your chance! No experience or tools necessary, just the willingness to have fun & get your hands dirty! :)
Festival on the Hill
Festival on the Hill is Bolton Hill’s premier block party held every autumn for more than 65 years. Come on out for food, drink, music, vendors, and if you’re a kid, the Kid Zone. Open to all. This year’s Festival on the Hill will take place on Saturday, October 7, 2023.
Food and drink. Local restaurants Brass Tap, CookHouse, and the Tilted Row plan to provide food or drinks. Festival favorites chili, tacos in a bag, hot dogs, and brownies to be provided by churches and schools. Booths run by volunteers with oysters, shrimp, soup, jerk chicken, soda, beer, and wine will round out the possibilities.
Activities. An assortment of entertainment will be available and various vendors will be on hand.
Greater neighborhood. Many neighborhoods and local organizations comprise the greater Bolton Hill community and have been or plan to be on hand.
For volunteering, sponsorship, or general questions, contact festival@boltonhillmd.org. Donations always welcome as well! Go here to donate by selecting “Festival on the Hill.”
Arts in the Parks: F. Scott Fitzgerald Birthday Party
The Arts in the Parks picnic concert series returns this summer. All concerts are free to attend.
July 6th - Ken & Brad Kolodner at Rutter’s Mill Park
July 13th - Todd Marcus at Sumpter Park
July 20th - Seth Kibel Kleztet at John Street Park
Aug. 3rd - Craig Alston Syndicate at Rozena Ridgley Park
Aug. 10th - Charm City Junction at Sumpter Park
Aug. 17th - Brandon Woody at Lena K. Lee Park
Aug. 24th - Abu the Flutemaker at 1420 Eutaw Park
Aug. 31st - Mowder Oyal at Maple Leaf Park
Sep. 7th - Ray Winder at Henry Highland Garnet Park
Sept. 14th - Barrage Band Orchestra at Linden Park Apartments
Sept. 24th - F. Scott Fitzgerald’s Birthday Party: a celebration of the former Bolton Hill resident’s birthday with readings, ragtime and gin & tonics in F. Scott Fitzgerald Park
Artscape
The Baltimore Office of Promotion & The Arts (BOPA) announced the return of Artscape on September 22-24, 2023 with promotional trailer titled “What is Art.” The reel features Broadway legend and Baltimore native André De Shields, who is currently starring in “Death of Salesman” on Broadway. De Shields delivers a stirring narrative that defines art while presenting the next class of great creatives in Baltimore.
Artscape Community Cleanup
Join us for a community cleanup! We’ll be cleaning tree wells, picking up trash and removing bulk trash for the North Avenue corridor (Howard Street to Calvert) in preparation for Artscape.
We will meet at 9AM in Graffiti Alley behind Motor House at 120 W North Avenue.
Tools and gloves will be provided by our partners at Baltimore Community Toolbank.
Event Registration Link
Arts in the Parks: Barrage Band Orchestra
The Arts in the Parks picnic concert series returns this summer. All concerts are free to attend.
July 6th - Ken & Brad Kolodner at Rutter’s Mill Park
July 13th - Todd Marcus at Sumpter Park
July 20th - Seth Kibel Kleztet at John Street Park
Aug. 3rd - Craig Alston Syndicate at Rozena Ridgley Park
Aug. 10th - Charm City Junction at Sumpter Park
Aug. 17th - Brandon Woody at Lena K. Lee Park
Aug. 24th - Abu the Flutemaker at 1420 Eutaw Park
Aug. 31st - Mowder Oyal at Maple Leaf Park
Sep. 7th - Ray Winder at Henry Highland Garnet Park
Sept. 14th - Barrage Band Orchestra at Linden Park Apartments
Sept. 24th - F. Scott Fitzgerald’s Birthday Party: a celebration of the former Bolton Hill resident’s birthday with readings, ragtime and gin & tonics in F. Scott Fitzgerald Park
Maryland Cycling Classic 2023
The Maryland Cycling Classic Supported by UnitedHealthcare will be broadcasted internationally to more than 100 countries with the color and pageantry against the backdrop of Maryland’s beautiful scenery.
The cycling race will be part of a three-day weekend community celebration of healthy lifestyle and living with participatory events, festival with interactive exhibits, local foods and drinks along with other fun activities.
To register as a volunteer for any of the events listed above, please FILL OUT THIS FORM.