Maryland Fleet Week & Flyover Baltimore Brings a Range of Activity to Inner Harbor

BALTIMORE – Maryland Fleet Week & Flyover Baltimore takes place through June 18 and there are plenty of activities for the public.

The multi-faceted event brings in ships, sailors and great entertainment, with weather cooperating and sunny skies on the horizon. Members of US Navy, Royal Canadian Navy and US Coast Guard will make their port in downtown, Fells Point and the North Locust Point Marine Terminal.

US Marine Corps planes and World War II fighter jets will do flyovers.

As Maryland Fleet Week & Flyover Baltimore continues through Tuesday, here’s a list of activities for the public:

Friday

10 a.m. to 5 p.m. — STEM to Stern Education Tent at the Inner Harbor’s Constellation Dock: Challenge and inspire youth to explore career opportunities in the fields of science, technology, engineering and math with some history and art sprinkled in to add to the fun.

11 a.m. to 4 p.m. — Flyover Baltimore (schedule to be posted in the Fleet Week App): Vintage and modern military and civilian aircraft will conduct flyovers and demonstrations, all visible from the Inner Harbor.

11 a.m. to 8 p.m. — Fleet Week Festival Inner Harbor: Enjoy local food and drink, live entertainment with more than 25 bands on two stages, maritime-themed exhibits, family-friendly activities and more.

Noon-1 p.m. — Crab Soup Cookoff at the Inner Harbor: Check out local chefs as they compete for the ultimate “Fleet Week Souper Bowl” trophy. The event includes local celebrity judges and a “People’s Choice” award.

2-9 p.m. — Fleet Week Festival Fells Point at Broadway Square: Enjoy three days of eclectic live music and entertainment on Broadway Square and throughout the neighborhood businesses. There will be kid-friendly programming each day including a youth edition battle of the bands and other activities.

3 p.m. — Fells Point’s Best Crab Cake Contest at Broadway Square: Participating Fells Point restaurants will compete to win the title of the best crab cake. Event will include celebrity judges.

5:30-6:30 p.m. — Workout with a Sailor at West Shore Park

Check out this video by Visit Baltimore:

Saturday

9 a.m. to 4 p.m. — Open House at Martin State Airport: Military aircraft displays, musical entertainment by Navy bands, souvenirs and food vendors.

10 a.m. to 5 p.m. — STEM to Stern Education Tent

11 a.m. to 4 p.m. — Flyover Baltimore (schedule to be posted in the Fleet Week App)

11 a.m. to 8 p.m. — Fleet Week Festival Inner Harbor

11-11:30 a.m. — Kids on the Bay Parade at the Inner Harbor: Residents, families and kids alike are invited to participate in this casual, festive parade, complete with mermaids as well as the Oriole Bird, Doc the Tiger and Towson University cheerleaders, Ravens Cheerleaders and even the literary favorite Rainbow Fish. It will kick off the festival and be led by Naptown Brass Band. All are welcome to join the line of march.

11 a.m. to 9 p.m. — Fleet Week Festival Fells Point

11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. — Workout with a Sailor

11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Youth Edition: Battle of the Bands at Broadway Square: Hear music from local schools, including School of Rock, Stages Music Arts, The Music Space and Lee Priddy.

Sunday

9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Open House at Martin State Airport

10 a.m. to 5 p.m. — STEM to Stern Education Tent

11 a.m. to 4 p.m. — Flyover Baltimore

11 a.m. to 8 p.m. — Fleet Week Festival Inner Harbor

9 a.m. to 4 p.m. — Fleet Week Festival Fells Point

Monday

7 a.m. to 5 p.m. — Star-Spangled Science at Fort McHenry: Join National Park Service rangers and educators from the U.S. Naval Academy STEM Center for Education and Outreach to explore the science and technology that shaped the history of Fort McHenry and the lives and work the soldiers who served there, and the sailors who built and defended Baltimore. Throughout the morning, kids and adults can take part in hands-on experiments to explore the science of sailing, artillery, architecture and more.

10 a.m. to 6 p.m. — Family Fun Day at Broadway Square: Gutter races on Broadway Square from 1-3 p.m.; kits available for purchase to build a boat to compete, but using reclaimed and repurposed materials is encouraged (creativity will be rewarded). The day will be full of free to enjoy family friendly programming, including an exclusive movie screening at sunset.

For more information go to the Visit Maryland website.