Harbor Splash returns in 2026 with pop up swims in Baltimore’s harbor

BALTIMORE - Baltimore’s harbor in Fells Point will host this year’s Harbor Splash as groups of swimmers take the plunge in a series of pop‑up events.

Rather than a single gathering, this year’s Harbor Splash will take place May 31 as multiple pop‑up swims at Bond Street Wharf in Fells Point. Each session will allow a limited number of participants to swim in the harbor under controlled conditions. Events run from 1:15 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Registration costs $25 and supports the Waterfront Partnership’s Healthy Harbor Initiative.

The  says it has spent more than a decade working toward a swimmable, fishable harbor. The group says it has partnered with nonprofits, educational institutions, government officials, business leaders and volunteers to clean the water and reach a point where swimming is possible.

The pop‑up swims are weather‑dependent and require advance registration. Organizers will announce each session during the week of the event.