POSTPONED

FallFest 2026 - A big, joyful day in the park.

We had big plans for FallFest. We created a new FallFest logo. We hired a band. We planned an afternoon of art, archery, animal encounters, music and more.

But weather forecasts are calling for a 100% chance of rain, so we've made the difficult decision to postpone FallFest.

We’re looking into a new date and will share details as soon as we have them. We’re not giving up on our big, joyful day in the park!

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A note about Second Sunday

The Chesapeake & Allegheny Live Steamers’ regular train rides are a separate event and may still take place Sunday, October 11, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Check the CALS Facebook page for updates.

Live music, art, archery, games, and more and plenty of room to just enjoy the park

Whether you come all the time or have never set foot in Gwynns Falls/Leakin Park, FallFest is a great day to spend an October afternoon in Baltimore’s 1,000-acre woodland.

Live music from Barrage Band

Bring your music festival chairs or blankets!

This year, we’re turning up the energy with Barrage Band, Baltimore’s own street band.

Barrage Band brings an exuberant mix of Eastern European music, Klezmer, New Orleans second line, funky folk and punk covers to the park.

Listen. Dance. Get a cider from us or bring your own snacks and drinks. This is music made for a crowd.

Try something. Make something. Meet a turtle.

Take aim with family-friendly archery. Make something with Art with a Heart and try leaf stamping, impressions and rubbings. Meet a turtle from Carrie Murray Nature Center. Play in the kids area. Grab some cider and popcorn and stay awhile.

Visit the Sacred Space

Fall is a season of transition, and a good time to slow down and notice what’s changing around us.

Take a  short walk from the main FallFest activities and visit the park's Sacred Space.   includes a Hopi labyrinth, Cherokee arbor circle and magnolia grove leading into the forest. Created as a place for peace, reflection and connection with nature, the space invites visitors to slow down and experience another side of the park.Brenda Pinkney, Sacred Space steward, will offer smudging experiences during FallFest

Coming to FallFest? Let us know.

FallFest is free and registration isn’t required. If you think you’ll join us, sign up so we can send you event updates and help us know how many people to expect.

FOGFLP works year-round to care for Gwynns Falls/Leakin Park, connect people with it, and advocate for its future. If FallFest is your first introduction to the park, we hope it won’t be your last.