Top Baltimore Art & Culture Classes

Baltimore is a city of diverse neighborhoods but, for visitors, it can be tricky to know which to visit. This small-group guided tour takes the guesswork out of your trip. Your guide will take you to see several different neighborhoods and fill you in on Baltimore's rich history and culture so that you have a fuller understanding of the city.

Unlike a typical sip and paint, the Immersive Neon Starry Night Sip & Paint at Neon Paint Place surrounds you with moving projections, glowing stars, and vibrant music that bring Van Gogh’s masterpiece to life. Guests don’t just paint—they step into an interactive, multi-sensory environment where the art, the atmosphere, and the experience become one. With neon paints, blacklight effects, and a fully immersive starry sky, your canvas will glow long after the night is over. This BYOB event includes snacks, water, all materials, and even a take-home box for your masterpiece, making it a one-of-a-kind creative night out you won’t find at most sip and paint studios.

Unleash your creativity with this fun glow-in-the-dark art adventure in Baltimore. In the company of just your chosen companions, don your provided protective gear, crank up your favorite tunes, and learn how to use various abstract techniques using florescent splatter paint to create your own work of art.

Our experience stands out by offering a fully private, glow-in-the-dark splatter paint session designed for connection, creativity, and fun. Guests enjoy their own music, a BYOB-friendly atmosphere, romantic décor, unlimited paint refills, and full setup and cleanup, creating a unique, immersive date night or group experience you won’t find anywhere else. Custom signage is available upon request, making this experience perfect for special occasions such as anniversaries, date nights, double dates, birthdays, engagements, or romantic surprises. Whether you’re celebrating love, friendship, or simply looking for a creative night out, this glow-in-the-dark splatter paint session delivers a unique blend of fun, intimacy, and lasting memories. No artistic experience is required, just come ready to have fun, get a little messy, and create something meaningful together!

Discover Chesapeake Bay cuisine and other dishes on a 3.5-hour small-group walking tour of Fells Point, Baltimore's historic waterfront district. Your guide shares commentary on the history and architecture of the city as you walk through the neighborhood. You'll stop for tastings at four restaurants, and sip a signature alcoholic drink at a fifth establishment. The tour features small local businesses that are popular in the area, and includes one drink and enough food samples to make up a meal. Additional drinks are available for purchase.

Open Studio Thursdays at Neon Paint Place Skip the guided steps and paint whatever's actually in your head. Open Studio Thursdays is Baltimore's only open-format art night, no instructor telling you what to paint, just a blacklight-lit studio, good music, and instructors on hand if you want creative direction or a nudge in the right direction. Bring your own canvas in any size, or use one of ours, either way, all paint and supplies are included. It's BYOB (21+ with ID), snack-friendly (just nut-free, please), and genuinely fun for all ages, making it just as great for a family night as it is for a group of friends looking for something different to do on a Thursday. Whether you're a seasoned painter or you haven't touched a brush since grade school, this is your night to make something that's actually yours, under glowing blacklight, with the freedom to create without rules. students with a valid college ID or student ID get discounts.

Swap the usual “what should we do today?” debate for a fun, hands-on candle making class hosted at a trendy local restaurant in Baltimore. In this hands-on experience, Instructor Erica will guide you step by step as you design and pour your own custom candle. You’ll explore different scents, learn how fragrance, wax and wicks work together and create a candle that feels completely personal. And the best news? No experience is needed. Get ready for an experience that is creative, relaxing and way more memorable than sitting through another average happy hour. This class is ideal for couples looking for a unique date night, friends planning a girls’ night out, solo guests who want a calming creative escape and travelers searching for a local activity beyond the typical sightseeing list. Come for the cozy atmosphere, stay for the joy of making something with your own hands and leave with a custom candle that feels totally you.