The Walters Art Museum

Description:
Celebrate Baltimore’s creativity at the Walters Art Museum’s inaugural Block Party!, a free summer festival filled with art, music, food, and community. Throughout the day, visitors can enjoy live performances, interactive art-making workshops, family activities, local food vendors, and opportunities to explore the museum’s galleries.

Festival highlights include printmaking, mural painting, block printing, paper crafts, storytelling, a silent disco, cultural music and dance performances, hula hooping, family activity zones, community organizations, and a mobile bookstore. Guests can also enjoy food from local vendors and special museum exhibitions while celebrating Baltimore’s vibrant arts community.

Why families love it

• Free admission with activities throughout the museum
• Hands-on art projects and creative workshops
• Live music, dance performances, and a silent disco
• Family Zone with storytelling and sensory-friendly resources
• Local food vendors and opportunities to explore museum exhibitions

⚠️ Good to know

• Admission is free, but RSVPs are encouraged
• The festival runs from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM
• Most activities take place indoors, while food vendors and the mobile bookstore are located outside
• Accessibility resources, including sensory supplies, quiet areas, accessible seating, and ASL interpretation upon request, are available
• Public transportation is recommended, and nearby parking garages are available

Best For

Families, art lovers, creative kids, music fans, educators, and anyone looking for a free day of hands-on activities, performances, and community celebration.

Cost: Free.