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Wonderade Punch List
Baltimore Weekend
Friday, Oct 23
Cloudy and cool Saturday near 62, then sunny and a little warmer Sunday around 64, when the Ravens host the Bengals, so see Getting around before you drive near the stadium. Saturday starts with the Fall Festival and Trunk or Treat, then the MCHC tour and kids sip and paint; Sunday has two trunk-or-treats.
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The weather read
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Saturday
62° / 42°
Cloudy, 0% rain.
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Sunday
64° / 50°
Sunny, 0% rain.
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Punch List rule this weekend: Cool day: bring a jacket and plan the outdoor stuff for midday, when it's warmest.
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Getting around this weekend
Sunday · M&T Bank Stadium
When
The Ravens host the Cincinnati Bengals at M&T Bank Stadium on Sunday, Oct 25. (Baltimore Ravens)Closures
The Hamburg Street Bridge (Leadenhall to Paca Streets) and the Ostend Street Bridge (Sharp to Warner Streets) close for arrivals, reopen once the game starts, and close again at the start of the fourth quarter. (Baltimore City Department of Transportation)From the fourth quarter, Hamburg Street closes between Hanover and Charles Streets, and Hanover Street allows no southbound traffic between Henrietta and Hamburg Streets; traffic is sent onto Henrietta Street. (Baltimore City Department of Transportation)Shuttles and transit
The Ravens suggest MDOT MTA light rail, subway or buses, or the Ravens Ride bus service. (Baltimore Ravens)Parking
Every stadium lot is sold out to permit holders; without a permit, book through ParkMobile or use a downtown garage. (Baltimore Ravens)Best times to travel
After the game the city is trying a new pattern: Lot H traffic exits onto West Street and turns right onto Hanover Street, which runs two southbound lanes between West and Wells Streets. (Baltimore City Department of Transportation)Stadium parking lots open 4.5 hours before kickoff and the gates 2 hours before; there is no re-entry. (Baltimore Ravens)Not published: MDOT MTA service alerts (checked Oct 25) listed no Ravens game service for Light RailLink or Metro SubwayLink this weekend; the Ravens pages only say to check mta.maryland.gov; The Ravens fan guide and bag policy pages state no stroller rule; MDOT SHA and Maryland Stadium Authority had no game-specific advisory we could find for this weekend. Check the official page before you go. Not going? Heads up: Guided MCHC Tour: Strange Stories & Curious Collections in the plans is only 1.3 miles from M&T Bank Stadium, so allow extra time getting there.
For families: Fine for kids, with tickets
Clear bags only, up to 12 by 6 by 12 inches or a one-gallon clear freezer bag, kid and diaper gear included; backpacks are not allowed. (Baltimore Ravens)Diaper bags and medical items go through the Family Medical Lanes at all four main gates. (Baltimore Ravens)Stop at a Guest Services Center for a lost-child ID wristband; every restroom has a changing station, and quiet rooms with sensory items are available. (Baltimore Ravens)Baltimore's Marching Ravens play a concert on the Eutaw Street walkway 90 minutes before kickoff, then parade down RavensWalk into the stadium an hour before. (Baltimore Ravens)
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Saturday plan |
 Morning |
A fall festival and trunk or treat at The Garden Church is an easy morning for costumed kids. The listing gives no set time, so check before you head over, and bring a jacket.
The Garden Church · Price not listed · Outdoors, open sun
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 Afternoon |
Strange stories and curious collections make this guided tour at the Maryland Center for History and Culture a good fit for kids who love odd facts. Book ahead and confirm the tour time.
Maryland Center for History and Culture · Price not listed · Indoors · Book ahead
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 Afternoon |
A kids sip and paint with a birthday party theme, billed for all ages, gives little artists a cozy indoor afternoon. Booking ahead is needed, and the listing gives no set time.
877 N Howard St · $8 to $52 · Indoors · Book ahead
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Sunday plan |
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Trunk-or-treating at North Plaza Shopping Center, out in the open. Put costumes over warm layers and check the start time first.
North Plaza Shopping Center · Price not listed · Outdoors, open sun
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 Afternoon |
A coat giveaway for kids and adults at Calvary Lutheran Church of Hamilton, well timed with colder weather coming. No time is listed, so check before you go.
Calvary Lutheran Church of Hamilton · Price not listed · Indoors
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| Afternoon |
Another chance to trick-or-treat from car trunks, this time at St. John Lutheran in Brooklyn. Costumes over jackets work fine, and check the time before heading out.
St. John Lutheran Church Brooklyn Baltimore · Price not listed · Outdoors, open sun
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Heads up: Little Big Town takes over The Theater at MGM National Harbor Saturday. Expect crowds and traffic nearby, so route around it.
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Heads up: JOURNEY Final Frontier Tour takes over CFG Bank Arena Saturday. Expect crowds and traffic nearby, so route around it.
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Heads up: Great Baltimore Lantern Parade & Dia de Los Muertos Festival 2026 takes over Patterson Park Saturday. Expect crowds and traffic nearby, so route around it.
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Heads up: 'Pomp It Up!' at RavensWalk with Pompeian takes over M&T Bank Stadium Sunday. Expect crowds and traffic nearby, so route around it.
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Heads up: Ravens VS Bengals Watch Party at Guilford Hall takes over Guilford Hall Brewery Sunday. Expect crowds and traffic nearby, so route around it.
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Heads up: 2025 Port to Fort 6k takes over Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine and Hampton National Historic Site Sunday. Expect crowds and traffic nearby, so route around it.
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Heads up: 22nd Annual BARCStoberfest takes over Patterson Park Saturday. Expect crowds and traffic nearby, so route around it.
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Dinner, sorted · Giant Food
Fish Taco Night
Protein value: about 9 g protein per $
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At about 9 g protein per $, this week's salmon fillets at Giant are the protein pick for taco night. Flaky salmon, avocado and salsa make tacos everyone can build their own way. |
| Salmon Fillets Farm Raised Fresh Boneless 7955699 |
$9.99/lb. |
| Hass Avocados Ripe and Delicious 7955552 |
5 for $5 |
| Giant Salsa 8-16 oz. cont. 7955739 |
$3.99. |
Ad prices good through Thursday, Oct 29.
How to cook it: Season the salmon with chili powder and salt, roast at 400 for 12 to 15 minutes, then flake it into warm tortillas with avocado and salsa.
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Runner-up dinner · Giant Food
Steak Night, at home
A bone-in ham steak from Giant gets you a lot of protein for the money. It cooks in minutes, and roasted sweet potatoes with a little salad round out the plate. Giant Ham Steak Slice Bone-In 7979442 ($2.99/lb.), Nature's Promise Greenhouse Grown Salad 4 oz. cont. 7955646 ($2.99.), Sweet Potatoes or Yellow Onions U.S. No. 1 7957121 (99¢/lb.), Thomas' Bagels, Swirl Bread or Muffin Tops or The Rustik Oven Bread or Bagels Selected Varieties and Sizes 7934334 ($3.99), Raspberries or Blackberries 6 oz. pkg. 7955470 (2 for $6).
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The weekend bonus
Canned pumpkin plus a free afternoon equals a baking project: let the kids measure and stir a batch of pumpkin muffins or bread, then share the warm results.
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Quick grocery wins |
| Giant Grade A Large White Eggs Selected Varieties 12 ct. ctn. 7956162 Giant Food · about 42 g protein per $ |
$1.79 |
| Signature SELECT Boneless Pork Top Loin Roast: 2 lbs for Safeway · about 36 g protein per $ |
$5.00 |
| Fresh Pork Tenderloin Giant Boneless 7952476 Giant Food · about 23 g protein per $ |
$3.99/lb. |
| Boneless Pork Chops 16 oz Harris Teeter · about 19 g protein per $ |
$5 |
Ads run Oct 21 to Oct 29. Prices can vary by store, so check your local ad. Protein figures use USDA values and the weight stated in the ad.
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Good news: Work has started on a new 2.5-acre athletic field in Upton with a regulation-size football field and baseball fields, named for longtime Rec & Parks coach Lemuel "Coach DD" Thomas. It is expected to be finished in Fall 2027. (Baltimore City Recreation & Parks)
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