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Sept. 11: Fireside Fridays Season Kickoff at Juniper Farm
Juniper Farm. 500 Tristam Lane, Pikesville. 4-7 p.m. Free admission.
What’s the perfect summer-to-fall transition activity? Roasting s’mores. Bring the whole family to welcome the weekend—and the start of this seasonal Friday-night series—around the flickering fire at Juniper Farm in Pikesville. There will be s’mores kits by local custom treat makers The Tradition Begins, dinner options by La Dama Taco Truck, NA drinks curated by Hampden bottle shop Modern World, oat milk pumpkin lattes by Sail Away Coffee, and free hot cocoa for all. Plus, the farmstand will be open for browsing flowers, produce, and local goodies, and a ticketed apiary tour and honey tasting is scheduled for 3 p.m.
See also: The Cook Out by Codetta Bakeshop, Bmore Vegan Block Party, Das Bierhalle Farmers Market
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Sept. 12-13: Oktoberfest Weekend at Nepenthe Brewing Co.
Nepenthe Brewing Co. 3626 Falls Rd. 12-8 p.m. Free admission.
You should expect an Oktoberfest celebration at atleast one local brewery every weekend for the next month or so, and this weekend is Nepenthe’s turn. Throw on your lederhosen (the best dressed will win cash) and spend your hard-earned time off in the Hampden taproom, where you can grab a 25-oz. commemorative stein—filled with the lager of your choice—for $30 and get $7 refills the rest of the weekend. Other drink specials will include $6 pints and radlers—low ABV sippers that mix light beer with citrus or juice. If you’re there on Saturday, enter the requisite stein-holding contest for a chance to win a $100 gift card.
See also: Oktoberfest at Fadensonnen
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Sept. 11-12: Natural Herstories Opening Weekend
Maryland Art Place, 218 W. Saratoga St. Tues.-Fri. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday: 12-4 p.m. Free.
This powerful group exhibit officially debuted with an opening reception in conjunction with the Bromo Art Walk earlier this week. To celebrate its unveiling, stop by Maryland Art Place to explore women artists’ tangled relationship with nature, challenging a history of patriarchal domination and reclaiming the use of natural elements. The showcase spotlights pieces in a variety of different mediums from 14 contributing artists.
See also: America in Pursuit at the Maryland Center for History and Culture, Mencken Day at the Enoch Pratt Free Library
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Sept. 13: Wine on the Water
Middle Branch Park. 3301 Waterview Ave. 12-6 p.m. $44.
Sipping local vino varieties while swaying to R&B and neo-soul against the backdrop of the glittering Patapsco sounds like a Sunday well spent, if you ask us. If you feel the same, grab a ticket to mingle with local winemakers (think: Boordy Vineyards, Misfit Winery, and The Urban Winery), browse local artisans, enjoy food truck fare, and groove in the sun to live tunes. The lineup features high-energy performers The Vibe, Future Band DC, DJ Tanz, and “Mr Dynamite” DJ Jamal.
See also: Rotunda Rocks with Strykers Posse
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Sept. 12: Locust Point Festival
Latrobe Park, 1627 E. Fort Ave. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Free admission.
Celebrate this tight-knit southeast Baltimore neighborhood with a full day of outdoor festivities, from food and drink to a variety of vendors, music, and family-friendly activities. Browse the tents at Latrobe Park to find your new favorite local artist, wellness brand, community resource, or neighborhood group. Then, when you eventually feel peckish, grab some grub from Locust Point staples Hull Street Blues, LP Steamers, Himalayan House, City Limits, Eggrolls and Tacos, Ice Queens, and Miss Twist—which will all be serving their familiar favorites at the fest.
See also: Bmore Flea in Fells Point, Defenders’ Day at Fort McHenry, Maryland Renaissance Festival