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Activating and Engaging the Downtown Community

About Our Marquee Events

Activating Downtown spaces is an important part of the work we do. Events help attract new residents and businesses and create a greater sense of community in Downtown neighborhoods. Learn a little more about the history behind some our most popular events at Downtown Partnership.

 

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Consumer Event

3-Point Pop-Up Market

This pop-up highlights local, Black-Owned businesses during the CIAA Men and Women's Basketball Tournament, which takes place at the CFG Bank Arena.

3-Point Pop-Up
Woman shopping at 3-Point Pop-Up Market in Baltimore.
B2B Event

Annual Meeting

Downtown Partnership celebrates the wins from the year previous with a large-scale networking event, that celebrates Baltimore business, awards Downtown stakeholders, and looks forward to the future.

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Associates shaking hands at Downtown Partnership's Annual Meeting.
Consumer Promotion

Baltimore Restaurant Week

Baltimore Restaurant Week is the region’s oldest and largest restaurant week promotion, featuring the best dining establishments in central Maryland. Presented by Downtown Partnership of Baltimore and Visit Baltimore.

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Dinner spread during Baltimore Restaurant Week.
Consumer Event

Barks & Booze

This dog-friendly happy hour rotates locations in Downtown park spaces and features treats for you & your pup.

Barks & Booze
Dog sitting in grass next to owner who is drinking a beer at Barks and Booze in Center Plaza Baltimore.
Consumer Event

Bromo Art Walk

Downtown Partnership's sister organization — The Bromo Arts and Entertainment District — hosts this recurring event to celebrate the creative organizations, galleries, and performance spaces that call the district home.

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Artist live painting during the Bromo Art Walk.
Consumer Event

Charles Street Promenade

Yeah, we are the ones responsible for closing down Charles Street (and we're not sorry about it)! The Charles Street Promenade encourages a full day of pedestrian exploration and neighborhood discovery.

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Women walking down a closed Charles Street with vendors during the Charles Street Promenade.
Consumer Promotion

Downtown Discovery Days

Some of Baltimore's best attractions open their doors to the public for deeply discounted rates during this winter promotion.

Downtown Discovery Days
Young Girl at the National Aquarium in Baltimore.
B2B Event

Lunch/Drinks with DPOB

These members-only events provide a low-stress environment for casual networking and collaboration. Free drinks and lunch is provided and catered by a rotating selection of our favorite local restaurants.

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Colleagues networking on a ship during Lunch with DPOB event.
Seasonal Event

Monument Lighting

Celebrate the holiday season with the annual lighting of the Washington Monument in Mt. Vernon! Enjoy performances from local musicians, food and treats, and spectacular fireworks show.

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Monument Lighting in Mount Vernon Baltimore neighborhood.
Consumer Event

Pratt Street Market

This weekday, Summer market offers prepared foods and artisan goods from some of our favorite local vendors. Spend your lunch break with us at the corner of Pratt & Light!

Pratt Street Market
Food truck at the Pratt street Market in Baltimore.
Consumer Event

Pints in the Park

During the warmer months, you can count on free music from local performers in Downtown Baltimore's Center Plaza.

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Women enjoying some beers during Pints in the Park event in Center Plaza Baltimore.
B2B Event

Real Estate Reception

This networking event hosts local developers and property owners to lead a panel on current and future Downtown development projects. Members and non-members are welcome to join.

Real Estate Reception
Overhead shot of networking event.
Consumer Event

Spring Break Skate

Lace 'em up and get your skate on! Join DPOB during Spring Break for roller skating in Hopkins Plaza.

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Young girl and father roller skate in Downtown Baltimore.
B2B Event

State of Downtown Baltimore

To mark the release of our annual State of Downtown report, DPOB hosts a large-scale networking breakfast open to members and the public.

State of Downtown Baltimore
Panel discussion at State of Downtown Baltimore Breakfast.
Submit Community Events

Did you know that you can submit community events to our partner organization Visit Baltimore?

Click here to submit an event to their calendar!