Taxpayers' Night: Hosted by the Baltimore City Board of Estimates
Baltimore City’s Board of Estimates (BOE) is inviting residents to learn more about the Mayor’s proposed budget at the annual Taxpayers’ Night. This special meeting will take place on Wednesday, April 23rd at 6pm in Baltimore City Hall. It will include a presentation on the Fiscal 2026 Preliminary Budget from Bureau of Budget and Management Research (BBMR) Director Laura Larson. After the presentation, residents are invited to give testimony on their budget priorities.
In addition to visiting City Hall, members of the public can attend virtually on CharmTV or watch on Channel 25/charmtvbaltimore.com/live-stream.
Testimony
Residents can share testimony with the Board of Estimates the following ways:
In person. Sign up at Taxpayers’ Night on the second floor of City Hall, outside of the BOE room.
Virtual. Sign up on the Taxpayers’ Night website to testify remotely. Sign up closes at 5pm on April 21.
Digital. Submit written testimony on the city website at this link.
Participation
In person. BOE meetings are held on the second floor of City Hall in the Hyman Pressman Board Room. The public is encouraged to arrive early to allow time for security screenings. There is a maximum capacity of 74 persons in the Board of Estimates room.
Virtual. To participate virtually, the public can view the meeting via CharmTV or tune in on Channel 25. Residents who plan to participate and testify virtually, please refer to the Testimony section for sign-up instructions.
All residents are strongly encouraged to sign up online if there are attending, even if they aren't giving testimony.
The Fiscal 2026 Preliminary Budget has been available since April 2, 2025. To learn more about Baltimore’s budget process, visit BBMR's website: https://bbmr.baltimorecity.gov/budget-process
To learn more about Taxpayers’ Night, visit bbmr.baltimorecity.gov/fy26-board-estimates-taxpayer-night
Media
Pool video access will be provided by CharmTV. Due to the limited capacity, members of the media are asked to notify Geoff Shannon if you plan to attend in person. Accommodation will be made for a media overflow room if necessary.
Thread's Quad Celebration and Afterparty
Please consider joining Thread’s Quad Celebration and Afterparty! See the below description from Thread’s for more details:
Spring has sprung, and we are ready to roll into one of our most honored traditions at Thread. Join us at Baltimore’s beloved Shake & Bake Family Fun Center for The Quad! We will celebrate our Year 4 young people in a special ceremony among friends old and new, and then it’s wheels up and pins down at the afterparty! Get ready for an evening full of food, fun, bowling, skating, and clowning around as we transform The Bake into a carnival of amusements. The Quad is a community-wide event open to anyone and everyone connected to Thread.
Register here for free: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/threads-quad-celebration-afterparty-tickets-1269562167619?aff=oddtdtcreator
Spring Fling: Presented by Fed Hill PREP
Come join Federal Hill PREP for the Annual Spring Fling! This carnival-style event will feature everything from food and beverages to games, music, and other carnival activities throughout the entire day. This event will also feature a raffle and silent auction. We are RAIN or SHINE! We hope to see you there!
Federal Hill Spring Socials
Join Federal Hill Neighborhood Association for Fed Hill Spring Socials – a monthly family-friendly series featuring live music, games, crafts, and more!
I Love Sobo Day
Save the date for our annual community celebration of all things South Baltimore – “I Love SoBo Day” – hosted by South Baltimore United, Inc., the nonprofit publisher of the South Baltimore Peninsula Post!
The event is free and open to the public. Event details to follow!
Monthly BPD Southern District Community Relations Council (CRC) and Commander’s Meeting
Please make plans to join BPD Southern District's monthly Community Relations Council (CRC) and Commander’s Meeting, which take place every month on the first Tuesday at 7:00pm.
If you haven't attended a CRC/Commander's meeting in a while, this is a great opportunity to join us again! Our desire is to have every community in the Southern District represented at our monthly meetings.
Join us in person at:
BPD Southern District Station
10 Cherry Hill Rd
Baltimore, MD 21225
FHNA Monthly Meeting
All are welcome to our monthly FHNA meeting! For the new term we are evaluating whether to continue fully virtual monthly meetings or begin a hybrid or in-person cadence. Details to follow in the near future.
FHSNA Spring Wine Tasting Event
Come on out for the Federal Hill South Neighborhood Association’s Spring Wine Tasting Event!
The event will feature great wine selections, food, and music by DJ Nate.
Tickets are $40 if you purchase during pre-sale, and $45 if you purchase at the door.
Monthly BPD Southern District Community Relations Council (CRC) and Commander’s Meeting
Please make plans to join BPD Southern District's monthly Community Relations Council (CRC) and Commander’s Meeting, which take place every month on the first Tuesday at 7:00pm.
If you haven't attended a CRC/Commander's meeting in a while, this is a great opportunity to join us again! Our desire is to have every community in the Southern District represented at our monthly meetings.
Join us in person at:
BPD Southern District Station
10 Cherry Hill Rd
Baltimore, MD 21225
Federal Hill Spring Socials
Join Federal Hill Neighborhood Association for Fed Hill Spring Socials – a monthly family-friendly series featuring live music, games, crafts, and more!
Monthly BPD Southern District Community Relations Council (CRC) and Commander’s Meeting
Please make plans to join BPD Southern District's monthly Community Relations Council (CRC) and Commander’s Meeting, which take place every month on the first Tuesday at 7:00pm.
If you haven't attended a CRC/Commander's meeting in a while, this is a great opportunity to join us again! Our desire is to have every community in the Southern District represented at our monthly meetings.
Join us in person at:
BPD Southern District Station
10 Cherry Hill Rd
Baltimore, MD 21225
Monthly BPD Southern District Community Relations Council (CRC) and Commander’s Meeting
Please make plans to join BPD Southern District's monthly Community Relations Council (CRC) and Commander’s Meeting, which take place every month on the first Tuesday at 7:00pm.
If you haven't attended a CRC/Commander's meeting in a while, this is a great opportunity to join us again! Our desire is to have every community in the Southern District represented at our monthly meetings.
Join us in person at:
BPD Southern District Station
10 Cherry Hill Rd
Baltimore, MD 21225
Monthly BPD Southern District Community Relations Council (CRC) and Commander’s Meeting
Please make plans to join BPD Southern District's monthly Community Relations Council (CRC) and Commander’s Meeting, which take place every month on the first Tuesday at 7:00pm.
If you haven't attended a CRC/Commander's meeting in a while, this is a great opportunity to join us again! Our desire is to have every community in the Southern District represented at our monthly meetings.
Join us in person at:
BPD Southern District Station
10 Cherry Hill Rd
Baltimore, MD 21225
Monthly BPD Southern District Community Relations Council (CRC) and Commander’s Meeting
Please make plans to join BPD Southern District's monthly Community Relations Council (CRC) and Commander’s Meeting, which take place every month on the first Tuesday at 7:00pm.
If you haven't attended a CRC/Commander's meeting in a while, this is a great opportunity to join us again! Our desire is to have every community in the Southern District represented at our monthly meetings.
Join us in person at:
BPD Southern District Station
10 Cherry Hill Rd
Baltimore, MD 21225
Monthly BPD Southern District Community Relations Council (CRC) and Commander’s Meeting
Please make plans to join BPD Southern District's monthly Community Relations Council (CRC) and Commander’s Meeting, which take place every month on the first Tuesday at 7:00pm.
If you haven't attended a CRC/Commander's meeting in a while, this is a great opportunity to join us again! Our desire is to have every community in the Southern District represented at our monthly meetings.
Join us in person at:
BPD Southern District Station
10 Cherry Hill Rd
Baltimore, MD 21225
Monthly BPD Southern District Community Relations Council (CRC) and Commander’s Meeting
Please make plans to join BPD Southern District's monthly Community Relations Council (CRC) and Commander’s Meeting, which take place every month on the first Tuesday at 7:00pm.
If you haven't attended a CRC/Commander's meeting in a while, this is a great opportunity to join us again! Our desire is to have every community in the Southern District represented at our monthly meetings.
Join us in person at:
BPD Southern District Station
10 Cherry Hill Rd
Baltimore, MD 21225
FHNA Monthly Meeting
All are welcome to our monthly FHNA meeting! For the new term we are evaluating whether to continue fully virtual monthly meetings or begin a hybrid or in-person cadence. Details to follow in the near future.
BINGO: Federal Hill Prep Open Bingo Night
Please join Federal Hill PREP’s open bingo night! All community members are welcome for a fun, game-filled evening and to connect with neighborhood families and peers.
Monthly BPD Southern District Community Relations Council (CRC) and Commander’s Meeting
Please make plans to join BPD Southern District's monthly Community Relations Council (CRC) and Commander’s Meeting, which take place every month on the first Tuesday at 7:00pm.
If you haven't attended a CRC/Commander's meeting in a while, this is a great opportunity to join us again! Our desire is to have every community in the Southern District represented at our monthly meetings.
Join us in person at:
BPD Southern District Station
10 Cherry Hill Rd
Baltimore, MD 21225
FHNA Monthly Meeting
All are welcome to our monthly FHNA meeting! For the new term we are evaluating whether to continue fully virtual monthly meetings or begin a hybrid or in-person cadence. Details to follow in the near future.
Monthly BPD Southern District Community Relations Council (CRC) and Commander’s Meeting
Please make plans to join BPD Southern District's monthly Community Relations Council (CRC) and Commander’s Meeting, which take place every month on the first Tuesday at 7:00pm.
If you haven't attended a CRC/Commander's meeting in a while, this is a great opportunity to join us again! Our desire is to have every community in the Southern District represented at our monthly meetings.
Join us in person at:
BPD Southern District Station
10 Cherry Hill Rd
Baltimore, MD 21225
Prep Winterfest 2025
Please join the community at Federal Hill PREP for an evening of fun!
There will be an open bar, dancing and a DJ keeping the party going.
Tickets are $65 for early-bird and $75 for after February 1st. You can purchase tickets here.
The price of a ticket includes appetizers and all your drinks at 3 open bars, and karaoke!
Come help support Federal Hill PREP’s efforts to raise funds for a fund a make-over of the Prep auditorium.
Parking Permit Pickup Party
FHNA will once again host a Parking Permit Pickup Party at Zoe’s Just Dezzerts!
We will be at Zoe's Just Dezzerts on 828 S Charles St, from 10am - 12pm. The beauty of coming to our Permit Pickup Party is that it'll save you a trip downtown - so don't be shy and come on by!
Do you want to learn more about the renewal process for Resident Parking Permits (RPP)? You can visit this website to learn more.
FHNA Monthly Meeting
All are welcome to our monthly FHNA meeting! For the new term we are evaluating whether to continue fully virtual monthly meetings or begin a hybrid or in-person cadence. Details to follow in the near future.
Open House: Federal Hill Preparatory School
Are you interested in sending your little ones to PREP? Consider attending the next Open House for the 2025-2026 School Year on Friday February 7 from 9:30AM - 10:30AM!
Federal Hill Preparatory School (PREP) is a Baltimore City Public Pre-K to 5th grade elementary school. Located in the heart of Federal Hill, PREP is an International Baccalaureate Primary Years Program (PYP) candidate school, encouraging both personal and academic achievement, and challenging students to excel in their studies and in their personal development.
No pre-registration is required. For questions, please email info@federalhillbaltimore.org.
Monthly BPD Southern District Community Relations Council (CRC) and Commander’s Meeting
Please make plans to join BPD Southern District's monthly Community Relations Council (CRC) and Commander’s Meeting, which take place every month on the first Tuesday at 7:00pm.
If you haven't attended a CRC/Commander's meeting in a while, this is a great opportunity to join us again! Our desire is to have every community in the Southern District represented at our monthly meetings.
Join us in person at:
BPD Southern District Station
10 Cherry Hill Rd
Baltimore, MD 21225
Federal Hill South’s Chili Cook-Off
GET TICKETS
$VIP Tickets, $25; Early entry, 5pm and first drink included
Regular Tickets, $20; 6pm entry
At Door Tickets, $25
Purchase tickets here: https://fhsna.square.site/
Federal Hill South Neighborhood Association Chili Cook-Off returns for 2025! Enjoy live music while you taste over 20 chilis and vote for your favorites, with cash prizes for the winners!
Live music will be provided by Roses & Rust, and drink specials will be on tap throughout the event.
Come see the celebrity panel of judges — including Baltimore City Sheriff Sam Cogen, Delegate Luke Clippinger, and Jesse Sandlin, the chef and host of Sally O’s, Bunny’s Buckets & Bubbles, and Season 6 Top Chef Contestant!
To enter your chili, email: FedHillChili@gmail.com
FHNA Monthly Meeting
All are welcome to our monthly FHNA meeting! For the new term we are evaluating whether to continue fully virtual monthly meetings or begin a hybrid or in-person cadence. Details to follow in the near future.
Monthly BPD Southern District Community Relations Council (CRC) and Commander’s Meeting
Please make plans to join BPD Southern District's monthly Community Relations Council (CRC) and Commander’s Meeting, which take place every month on the first Tuesday at 7:00pm.
If you haven't attended a CRC/Commander's meeting in a while, this is a great opportunity to join us again! Our desire is to have every community in the Southern District represented at our monthly meetings.
Join us in person at:
BPD Southern District Station
10 Cherry Hill Rd
Baltimore, MD 21225
FHNA Monthly Meeting
All are welcome to our monthly FHNA meeting! For the new term we are evaluating whether to continue fully virtual monthly meetings or begin a hybrid or in-person cadence. Details to follow in the near future.
FHNA Public Safety Walk
Mark your calendars for our next Public Safety Walk!
Our successful series of federal hill public safety walks will continue at the end of this month, as we meet with local Baltimore Police Department Officers for a walk around the neighborhood. Come and join us if you are interested in learning more about FHNA's Public Safety Committee, if you would like to discuss recent crimes in the neighborhood, or would like to share ideas about what you can do to keep you and your neighbors safe.
The last public safety walk of the year will feature special guests from the Baltimore Police Department and the States Attorney’s Office. You won’t want to miss it!
Monthly BPD Southern District Community Relations Council (CRC) and Commander’s Meeting
Please make plans to join BPD Southern District's monthly Community Relations Council (CRC) and Commander’s Meeting on Tuesday, December 3 at 7:00pm.
If you haven't attended a CRC/Commander's meeting in a while, this is a great opportunity to join us again! Our desire is to have every community in the Southern District represented at our monthly meetings.
Join us in person at:
BPD Southern District Station
10 Cherry Hill Rd
Baltimore, MD 21225
Zoom details and Agenda will be posted closer to the date.
FHNA Monthly Meeting
All are welcome to our monthly FHNA meeting! For the new term we are evaluating whether to continue fully virtual monthly meetings or begin a hybrid or in-person cadence. Details to follow in the near future.
Neighborhood Cleanup
Join us for our next neighborhood cleanup! Sponsored by FHNA and Federal Hill Main Street (FHMS), we will walk the streets and clean up debris. Our meetup location is TBD and will be announced soon over social media.
We hope to see you there!
Dumpster Day
On this date, we will have a dumpster at the corner of East Montgomery and William Streets for the community to bring bulk trash to.
Please place trash inside the dumpster (not next to it).
The dumpster will arrive by the times noted (please check a day or two beforehand for any changes) - you may not bring any items before the arrival time.
No paint, nothing electric or flammable
Thank you!
Fall Tree Up: Street Tree Planting
Come on out to SoBoGreen TreeUp - Fall 2024!
Join us at the St. Ignatius blacktop (Battery & Gittings) for a day filled with tree planting, community connections, and eco-friendly fun! Let's come together to make our neighborhood greener and cleaner this fall.
Whether you're a seasoned tree planter or just looking to get your hands dirty for a good cause, come out and join us to help us TreeUp our community!
Meet at 9am to sign-in, review the work, and head out in small groups. Trees and tools will be provided. No experience is required. Please wear outdoor work clothes, bring gloves if you have them, and remember your own water bottle.
Let's beautify the streets of Baltimore! Email mysobogreen@gmail.com with any questions.
To sign up, RSVP here.
Public Safety Brunch
Please come join us for a Public Safety Brunch with the Baltimore Police Department’s Southern District at Cross Street Market! We will meet in the middle seating area of Cross Street Market from 9:00am - 10:00am on Sunday October 27th.
This event is FREE, family-friendly, and a great opportunity to meet local officers who serve our community.
This event is jointly sponsored by FHNA, FHSNA, and RNA.
Community Volunteer Tree Planting
Support the tree canopy of Federal Hill Park and join your neighbors in planting trees!
Meet at the entrance to the park.
Flower and Bulb planting activities available for children
Light snacks and refreshments will be provided
No Experience Necessary
Volunteers, please sign up through the link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050945A8AA2AA3FA7-51766261-federal
Questions? Please email Nigel Crocombe at nigel@federalhillpark.com
Co-Sponsored by South Harbor Renaissance & Federal Hill Neighborhood Association
FHNA Monthly Meeting
All are welcome to our monthly FHNA meeting! For the new term we are evaluating whether to continue fully virtual monthly meetings or begin a hybrid or in-person cadence. Details to follow in the near future.
Monthly BPD Southern District Community Relations Council (CRC) and Commander’s Meeting
Please make plans to join BPD Southern District's monthly Community Relations Council (CRC) and Commander’s Meeting on Tuesday, October 1 at 7:00pm.
If you haven't attended a CRC/Commander's meeting in a while, this is a great opportunity to join us again! Our desire is to have every community in the Southern District represented at our monthly meetings.
Join us in person at:
BPD Southern District Station
10 Cherry Hill Rd
Baltimore, MD 21225
Zoom details and Agenda will be posted closer to the date.
Oktoberfest 2024 by CCSB
You're invited to Oktoberfest! Come join in on the fun on Saturday, 9/28 between 11am and 4pm at the original German parish, Holy Cross, for the event of the season. This outdoor festival will include beer, authentic German food, polka music, a huge kids' zone, wheels of chance, a cash raffle, and more. Bring a neighbor and a friend to this fun event at 110 E West St, Baltimore MD 21230. Prost!
RSVP on Facebook for more details.
Federal Hill Public Safety Walk
Mark your calendars for our next Public Safety Walk!
Our successful series of federal hill public safety walks will continue at the end of this month, as we meet with local Baltimore Police Department Officers for a walk around the neighborhood. Come and join us if you are interested in learning more about FHNA's Public Safety Committee, if you would like to discuss recent crimes in the neighborhood, or would like to share ideas about what you can do to keep you and your neighbors safe.
What's Out There Weekend Baltimore
What’s Out There® Weekend (WOTW) Baltimore will bring to light the local character of the city as reflected by its publicly accessible parks, gardens, plazas, cemeteries, neighborhoods, and historic sites. From the city’s founding in the eighteenth century to its twentieth century Inner Harbor development, Baltimore has a rich and significant cultural landscape legacy, shaped by myriad individuals, communities, and practitioners.
Working in collaboration with myriad local partners, The Cultural Landscape Foundation (TCLF) will make visible and instill value in the places that make the region unique and engage the public to promote their sustained stewardship and interpretation. WOTW Baltimore will engage a large and diverse audience (typically 1,000+), offering two days of free, expert-led tours, encouraging participants to discover the little-known design history of places they may pass every day.
For the FULL schedule and registration information, click here.
FHNA Monthly Meeting
All are welcome to our monthly FHNA meeting! For the new term we are evaluating whether to continue fully virtual monthly meetings or begin a hybrid or in-person cadence. Details to follow in the near future.
Monthly BPD Southern District Community Relations Council (CRC) and Commander’s Meeting
Please make plans to join BPD Southern District's monthly Community Relations Council (CRC) and Commander’s Meeting on Tuesday, September 3 at 7:00pm.
If you haven't attended a CRC/Commander's meeting in a while, this is a great opportunity to join us again! Our desire is to have every community in the Southern District represented at our monthly meetings.
Join us in person at:
BPD Southern District Station
10 Cherry Hill Rd
Baltimore, MD 21225
Zoom details and Agenda will be posted closer to the date.
SOBO Public Safety Bike Ride
Please join FHNA for a peninsula-wide public safety bike ride featuring the Baltimore Police Department's bike patrol. Come enjoy a leisurely morning ride throughout the neighborhood - skills of all type are welcome.
We will start at Federal Hill Park and end at Latrobe Park, with stops along at Solo Gibbs Park and Riverside Park. The 3-mile bike ride should take no longer than one hour to complete.
This event is family friendly and all ages are encouraged to attend!