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FRIDAY, DEC 2 | 4-9 PM
It’s time to CELEBRATE at the final First Friday Art Walk in Highlandtown with parties, pop-ups, shopping, and Santa! Start at the Holiday Night Market and don’t miss the Tree Lighting with FREE photos with Santa. Then make your way to any of our 15 participating venues with art exhibits, holiday shopping, local pop-up artists, and delicious food and drinks!
Check out our ONLINE MAP for venue details.
- For those looking for FAMILY fun, be sure to stop by the Southeast Anchor Library for FREE photos with Santa and the Tree Lighting from 4:30-6:30 PM!
- For those looking for SHOPPING, be sure to visit the Holiday Night Market (4-8 PM), Annual Snake Hill Holiday Art Round-Up, and all the galleries and shops along S. Conkling St and Gough St!
- For those looking for fun ADULT activities, check out “An Evening of Vintage Smut” at Rust-N-Shine and the new Pole Foundations fitness studio.
The Art Walk is FREE to attend, with drink and food specials at restaurants and bars like Snake Hill, Sally O’s, Filippo’s Restaurant and Avenue Sushi (and more!). The Art Walk is self-guided —check out the Art Walk Map for venue locations and details to plan your night!
Art Walk map
CLICK HERE for the Art Walk map with venues + food & drink specials. Online map details updated week-of event.
We’ll also have printed maps at the event–you’ll find them at Creative Alliance and the Holiday Celebration at the Library.
Art Walk FAQ
When is the event?
This event takes place from 5-9pm on the first Friday of each month – a list of dates is below. Hours vary by location, be sure to check the map for details!
It’s my first time attending, where should I start?
You can start at any participating venue and create your own route. We suggest first-time visitors start at either Creative Alliance (3134 Eastern Ave) or Highlandtown Gallery at 248 S. Conkling St, Baltimore MD 21224, which is near several venues and has free street parking, too.
How to I get there and where do I park?
Free street-parking is available throughout the neighborhood. Metered parking is available on Eastern Ave and Conkling Street (and is free after 6pm). City buses #21, #22, Navy, Blue bring you to the district.
Where should I eat?
Check out the Art Walk Map for places to eat! There are many restaurants including carry-out, fast-casual and sit-down. We recommend you decide where to eat early in the night, as popular spots like Snake Hill and Sally O’s get crowded. (Please note, Sally O’s takes reservations).
Is there a bathroom at the event?
Bathrooms are available at most venues and restaurants. Just ask at the venue and they’ll direct you to the nearest facility.
2022 Art Walk dates
- February 4
- March 4
- April 1
- May 6
- June 3
- July 1 (Art Walk “light”…some venues may close for holiday)
- August 5
- September 2
- October 7
- November 4
- December 2