friends of patterson park events
LANTERN PARADE
creativealliance.org/halloweenparade
A one-of-a-kind event happens right here in Patterson Park every October. It’s the coolest community Parade you’ll ever see!
FREE ZUMBA
Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday -- 8:30am – Tennis Court #7 – taught by Consuelo
Thursday, 6:00pm – Living Classrooms Building – taught by Consuelo (Volunteer led)
SUMMER CONCERTS
www.pattersonpark.com/concerts
Concerts held near the Observatory every summer June through August, in the evening. The line-up changes every year and includes a little bit of everything, so be sure to check out the best free concert series in Baltimore
Community Events
BIKE JAM
Produced by Corrigan Sports and Lateral Stress Velo, Bike Jam comes to the park every May. Come out for some sweet bike races, food, music, and more! .
BI-ANNUAL FLEA MARKET
The best flea market in Baltimore happens twice a year at our park – in spring and fall. Don’t miss out on all the awesome deals!
BARCSTOBERFEST
www.baltimoreanimalshelter.org
A fun free event in October for humans and animals, alike! Includes pet costume contest, best pet trick contest, silent auction, kids activities, food vendors, adoptable animals, and more!
KINETIC SCULPTURE RACE
http://www.kineticbaltimore.com/
Held on the first Saturday in May and produced by the American Visionary Art Museum, the Kinetic Sculpture Race is one of the most entertaining annual city-wide events. You won’t want to miss the obstacles in Patterson Park – the sand pit, mud pit, and Observatory challenge.
FISHING FESTIVAL
Every June, Recreation and Parks hosts a fun, free fishing festival at the Boat Lake in Patterson Park. The event is geared for kids and pre-teens. The Friends of Patterson Park runs fishing-related games and gives prizes to all participants