Purim Round Up 2026
Purim is a joyous Jewish holiday celebrated in late winter/early spring. It commemorates the Jewish people’s successful defeat of Haman’s plot to destroy the Jews, as told in the Book of Esther. Purim is traditionally celebrated by reading the Purim story, giving money or gifts to those in need, sending gifts of 2 kinds of food to a friend or neighbor, and partaking in a festive feast. Today, many families celebrate by dressing up in costumes! To learn more, read this blog post.
This year, Purim begins at sundown on Monday, March 2, 2026 and ends at nightfall on Tuesday, March 3, 2026.
Join in the Purim festivities! See below for some exciting experiences here in Baltimore. To have your Purim Experience featured on this list, please complete this form.
PJ Library Baltimore: Royal Purim Tot Shabbat
February 27 | 10:00 a.m.
Carroll County Public Library - Eldersburg Branch
Tot Shabbat with Queen Lindsay featuring songs, stories, activities, and yummy hamantaschen.
Kol Halev: Purim Blues Harmonica Concert
February 28 | 7:00 p.m.
Kol Halev
Cost: $20
In honor of Purim Kol Halev hosts Candyman and the Baltimore Show featuring harmonica virtuoso.
Beth Am Synagogue: Purim Carnival
March 1 | 9:30 a.m.
Beth Am Beit Midrash
Joyful Purim carnival with sensory friendly hour, puppet show, costume parade, student made games, treats.
Bolton Street Synagogue: Purim Tots Celebration
March 1 | 9:30 a.m.
Bolton Street Synagogue
Celebrate Purim featuring tot service, story time, costume parade, and Purim carnival.
Baltimore Hebrew Congregation: Purim Carnival 90’s Party
March 1 | 10 a.m.
Baltimore Hebrew Congregation
Cost: $18 per person, $36 family
Annual Purim carnival featuring a 90’s themed party, Purim shpiel, and festive fun for everyone.
Jewish Museum of Maryland: Celebrate Purim
March 1 | 10:00 a.m.
Jewish Museum of Maryland
Enjoy free Museum admission, Purim crafts, puppet play, and family fun. No registration needed.
Third Space & Network Connector: Family-Style Purim Party
March 1 | 3:00 p.m.
Third Space
Purim party welcoming families and friends of all backgrounds for joy, food, noise, and community.
Jewish Federation of Howard County: Purim Palooza
March 1 | 3:00 p.m.
The Meeting House-Oakland Mills Interfaith Center
Cost: $25 per family until 2/25, $36 per family 2/27 though 3/1
Beloved Purim Palooza returns with games, activities, performers, costume contests, and more!
Beth Am Synagogue: Purim Night – Ma’ariv, Megillah Reading and Purim Spiel
March 2 | 5:00 p.m.
Beth Am Sanctuary
BYO family dinner followed by ma’ariv, megillah reading, and the legendary Beth Am Purim Spiel.
Beth Israel: A Wickedly Good Purim
March 2 | 5:30 p.m.
Beth Israel Congregation
Costumes encouraged for a Wickedly Good Purim night filled with laughter, shpiel, and family fun.
Chizuk Amuno Congregation: Family Pizza Dinner with Characters
March 2 | 5:30 p.m.
Chizuk Amuno
Cost: $5 per person
Family friendly pizza dinner picnic style with characters, blankets encouraged, & relaxed Purim vibes.
Chizuk Amuno Congregation: Family Megillah Reading and Party
March 2 | 6:00 p.m.
Chizuk Amuno Sanctuary
Family megillah reading followed by a lively Purim party celebrating community, joy, & tradition.
Jewish Community Services: Purim Party For Teens and Adults with Developmental Disabilities, and Their Families
March 3 | 6:00 p.m.
The Pearlstone Boardroom at The Associated
Inclusive Purim celebration with dinner, hamantaschen, games, costumes, & connection for all.