A Smarter Way to Get There is a transportation initiative of the Waterfront Partnership aimed at helping make travel to the Waterfront easier, reducing congestion, and improving air quality. Please visit www.asmarterwaytogetthere.org for tips about Waterfront travel including: walking, biking, Water Taxi, bus, light rail, metro and more.
Inner Harbor Welcomes Santa's Inaugural Arrival
by Boat
Dancing! Singing! Fireworks! Santa! A crowd gathered at the Inner Harbor on November 21st to welcome Santa Claus who arrived by boat.
Santa was welcomed by Mayor Dixon, serenaded by The Heart of Maryland, a barbershop group, entertained by the ebullient Tap Dancing Santas from the Baltimore School for the Arts, and dazzled by fireworks shot over the Santa House.
Laurie Schwartz of the Waterfront Partnership was honored to be asked to MC the event with the Mayor, Christopher Schardt, senior general manager for Harborplace & The Gallery, and Santa.
After getting pictures with Santa, be ready to cross everyone off your list by holiday shopping at the Science Center and Aquarium gift shops, Harborplace stores, Barnes and Noble and Harbor East shops.
Waterfront Invasion Wins Maryland Tourism Award
The partnership between the National Aquarium, Maryland Science Center, Visit Baltimore, and the Waterfront Partnership for the Waterfront Invasion was honored with the Industry Partnership Award at the Maryland Tourism Council's awards banquet on November 5 in Ocean City. The awards recognize outstanding achievements of individuals, businesses and organizations that help to develop and promote tourism on a regional and statewide basis. The campaign helped the National Aquarium surpass projected attendance by 13 percent and nearly doubled the projections for Chinasaur ticket sales at the Maryland Science Center. The specially created micro-site received 55,000 visits and participating hotels booked nearly 900 Waterfront Invasion room night packages.
December Events
The way things are looking you may not have to leave the Waterfront for all of December!
Yuletide Caroling Series
Harborplace & The Gallery, Through December 22nd
Local schools and community groups make it "the most wonderful time of the year" to shop as they perform holiday carols on the 3rd Floor of The Gallery. Visit www.harborplace.com for schedule.
26th Annual Merry TUBACHRISTMAS
December 5, 3:00 pm, Harborplace Amphitheater
Enjoy one of Baltimore’s most unique holiday traditions! Hundreds of tuba and euphonium players, including members of the Baltimore Marching Ravens and Capital Tuba Euphonium Quartet from the 257th Army Band dressed in full uniform, will perform a holiday concert. The harmonius sounds of the Heart of Maryland Chorus will also spread festive cheer!
Holiday Sing
December 5-6, Saturday: 11:00am - 2:30pm; Sunday: 1:00 - 4:00pm, Harborplace Amphitheater
Musical merriment will fill the Inner Harbor as a series of local vocal ensembles perform special holiday selections. A full schedule of performance groups to be announced soon!
Visit Waterfront Attractions for Just $1 During Downtown Dollar or Less Days on December 5 & 6
The sky's the limit during Downtown Dollar Days where many top tier attractions are just $1. Visit www.godowntownbaltimore.com for the full list of participants.
Maryland Science Center
www.marylandsciencecenter.org
$1 admission both days (excludes IMAX and traveli