Baltimore's November calendar moves from crisp fall festivals into the first sparkle of the holiday season, with major concerts, Irish music, Veterans Day tradition, and the opening of the city's beloved German Christmas Village. Here's what's worth adding to your calendar.
Govans Farmers Market
Description: A weekly neighborhood market bringing together local farmers, small businesses, and artists, with fresh produce, handmade goods, art activities, and story time.
Date: Every Wednesday through November 2026
Time: 3–6 p.m.
Location: Loyola University, Baltimore, MD
Link: govansmarket.org
Dave Matthews Band
Description: The Grammy-winning rock band brings its 2026 fall tour, part of the "On the Road to Zero Waste Tour," to downtown Baltimore for an arena show.
Date: Tuesday, November 10, 2026
Time: Doors 6:30 p.m., show 7:30 p.m.
Location: CFG Bank Arena, 201 W Baltimore St, Baltimore, MD
Link: cfgbankarena.com
Veterans Day at Fort McHenry
Description: One of the nation's most historically resonant Veterans Day commemorations, held at the birthplace of the Star-Spangled Banner.
Date: Around November 11, 2026
Time: Check event page for exact times
Location: Fort McHenry National Monument, Baltimore, MD
Link: thingstodoinbaltimore.com/events
Invent the Future
Description: A future-focused afternoon of hands-on STEM discovery, with opportunities to engage with local scientists and inventors.
Date: Saturday, November 14, 2026
Time: 12–4 p.m.
Location: Maryland Science Center, 601 Light St, Baltimore, MD
Link: baltimore.org
Maryland Irish Festival
Description: The 52nd annual celebration of Irish culture, with traditional and contemporary Irish music, Irish dancers, authentic cuisine, whiskey tastings, a kids' zone, and a Saturday night Ceili.
Date: Friday, November 13 through Sunday, November 15, 2026
Time: Fri 6–11 p.m., Sat 12–11 p.m., Sun 12–6 p.m. (special mass at 10:30 a.m.)
Location: Timonium Fairgrounds, 2200 York Rd, Timonium, MD
Link: irishfestival.com
Flashback: Two Centuries of Baltimore Photography
Description: An exhibition exploring Baltimore's history through photography, on view at the Baltimore Museum of Art.
Date: Sunday, November 15, 2026 (and ongoing)
Time: 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Location: The Baltimore Museum of Art, 10 Art Museum Dr, Baltimore, MD
Link: events.baltimoremagazine.com
German Christmas Village at the Inner Harbor
Description: Baltimore's beloved European-style Christkindlmarkt, with 50+ local and international vendors selling handcrafted ornaments, glühwein, strudel, nutcrackers, and artisan gifts along the waterfront.
Date: Saturday, November 21 through Sunday, December 27, 2026
Time: Sun–Thu 12–8 p.m., Fri–Sat 12–9 p.m. (closed Mondays, Tuesdays, and Nov. 25)
Location: West Shore Park, Inner Harbor, 501 Light St, Baltimore, MD
Link: baltimore-christmas.com
Los Tigres del Norte
Description: The legendary Grammy-winning norteño band brings their iconic sound to Baltimore for one night only.
Date: Friday, November 27, 2026
Time: 8:30 p.m.
Location: CFG Bank Arena, Baltimore, MD
Link: baltimore.org
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