Baltimore–Columbia–Towson area · Latest check Sat, Oct 24
Things to do with kids in Baltimore, MD
70 upcoming family events and 22 places and programs in Baltimore, MD. Every listing links to the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it — confirm the details there before you go. Dates are in Eastern Time.
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Oct24SatSpooky and hauntedSat, Oct 24 · 7:00 AM
$5/5K Series: Zombie Zoom
Middle Branch Park
From $5
Oct24SatArts & craftsSat, Oct 24 · 4:00 PM
Great Baltimore Lantern Parade & Día de los Muertos Festival
Patterson Park – Pulaski Monument
FreeAll ages
Oct24SatCommunitySat, Oct 24 · 10:00 AM
ZooBOO! at the Maryland Zoo
The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore
With admissionAll ages
- Arts & crafts
Sat, Oct 24 · 10:00 AM
Family Art Adventures at the BMA
Baltimore Museum of Art
FreeAges 0–5
- Arts & crafts
Sat, Oct 24 · 10:00 AM
Scat, Sing & Swing! Featuring the Baltimore Jazz Alliance
Enoch Pratt Free Library – Northwood Branch
Ages 3–11
- Spooky and haunted
Sat, Oct 24 · 11:00 AM
Spooky Storytime & Craft (Johnston Square Library)
Enoch Pratt Free Library – Johnston Square Branch
- Arts & crafts
Sat, Oct 24 · 1:30 PM
Youth Arts Showcase with Speak Life Tour (Northwood Library)
Enoch Pratt Free Library – Northwood Branch
- Arts & crafts
Wed, Oct 28 · 10:30 AM
Kids Concert with Mr. Jon and Friends
Enoch Pratt Free Library – Roland Park Branch
Ages 0–5
Oct29ThuSpooky and hauntedThu, Oct 29 · 5:00 PM
Free Fall at AVAM: Disco Ghost Workshop & free after-hours admission
American Visionary Art Museum
FreeAll ages
- Community
Thu, Oct 29 · 5:00 PM
Trunk-n-Treat – Weinberg Y in Waverly
The Weinberg Y in Waverly
- Sports & play
Fri, Oct 30 · 10:00 AM
Kids' Days at the Maryland Zoo
The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore
With admission
Oct31SatArts & craftsSat, Oct 31 · 11:00 AM
BSO Family Concert: The Conductor's Spellbook
Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall
From $10Ages 4–8
Oct31SatArts & craftsSat, Oct 31 · 2:00 PM
Pete the Cat at Baltimore Center Stage
Baltimore Center Stage
Paid
Nov1SunSTEM & discoverySun, Nov 1 · 9:30 AM
First Saturdays & Sundays Early Access at the National Aquarium
National Aquarium
With admission
Nov1SunPumpkins and patchesSun, Nov 1 · 10:00 AM
Pumpkin Smash at the Maryland Science Center
Maryland Science Center
FreeAll ages
- Sports & play
Tue, Nov 3 · 10:00 AM
$10 Community Days at Port Discovery
Port Discovery Children's Museum
From $10
- Arts & crafts
Thu, Nov 5 · 4:30 PM
Craft Cinema: Coco & Sugar Skulls (Pennsylvania Avenue Library)
Enoch Pratt Free Library – Pennsylvania Avenue Branch
- Outdoor rinks
Through Jan 18
Inner Harbor Ice Rink 2026–27 Season
Inner Harbor Ice Rink
PaidAges 3+
- Arts & crafts
Sat, Nov 7 · 10:00 AM
Drop-in Art Making: Creative Harvest at the Walters
The Walters Art Museum – Sculpture Court
FreeAll ages
- Cooking
Sat, Nov 7 · 10:15 AM
Toddler & Me: Cooking Helpers (Maryland Science Center)
Maryland Science Center
From $25
- STEM & discovery
Wed, Nov 11 · 10:00 AM
$10 Admission Day at the National Museum of Railroad History & Innovation
National Museum of Railroad History & Innovation (formerly B&O Railroad Museum)
From $10All ages
- STEM & discovery
Thu, Nov 12 · 4:30 PM
STEM Challenge: Pumpkin Catapult (Pennsylvania Avenue Library)
Enoch Pratt Free Library – Pennsylvania Avenue Branch
- Santa visits
Fri, Nov 13 · 7:30 PM
CHARMZ: The Other Reindeer – A Motown-Inspired Christmas Musical
Baltimore Center Stage
- STEM & discovery
Fri, Nov 13 · 3:30 PM
Fossil Dig with the Science Guys of Baltimore
Enoch Pratt Free Library – Hampden Branch
Ages 3–5
Nov14SatSports & playSat, Nov 14 · 8:00 AM
$5/5K Series: Trot the Trail
Herring Run Park
From $5
Nov14SatSTEM & discoverySat, Nov 14 · 12:00 PM
Invent the Future at the Maryland Science Center
Maryland Science Center
With admissionAll ages
- Arts & crafts
Sat, Nov 14 · 1:00 PM
Family Day: Friends and Food at the Walters
The Walters Art Museum
Free
- STEM & discovery
Sat, Nov 14 · 11:00 AM
STEMFest 2026
Enoch Pratt Free Library – Central Library
Ages 3–11
Nov15SunSports & playSun, Nov 15 · 6:30 AM
Zoo Zoom: Run with the Herd 5K at the Maryland Zoo
The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore
From $30All ages
- Community
Sun, Nov 15 · 10:00 AM
Family & Frequencies: Free Admission Day at the Jewish Museum of Maryland
Jewish Museum of Maryland
Free
- Sports & play
Sun, Nov 15 · 9:00 AM
Sensory Friendly Sundays at Port Discovery
Port Discovery Children's Museum
- Arts & crafts
Fri, Nov 20 · 10:00 AM
Baby Art Date at the BMA
Baltimore Museum of Art – Joseph Education Center Studio
From $5
Nov21SatArts & craftsSat, Nov 21 · 10:00 AM
BSO Music Box: Jazz It Up!
Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall
From $10
Nov21SatMarkets and festivalsThrough Dec 27
Christmas Village in Baltimore
West Shore Park, Inner Harbor
With admission
- Nov21SatMarkets and festivals
Through Dec 27
Christmas Village in Baltimore
West Shore Park
Nov21SatSports & playSat, Nov 21 · 3:00 PM
Mini Golf at the Library!
Enoch Pratt Free Library – Central Library
Ages 6–11
- STEM & discovery
Through Nov 29
Thanksgiving Break at Port Discovery
Port Discovery Children's Museum
With admission
Nov26ThuSports & playThu, Nov 26 · 8:00 AM
Y Turkey Trot Charity 5K — Baltimore City
Weinberg Y in Waverly
Paid
Nov27FriNutcracker and showsFri, Nov 27 · 7:00 PM
NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet at the Hippodrome
The Hippodrome Theatre at the France-Merrick Performing Arts Center
Paid
Nov28SatLight displaysThrough Jan 1
Charm City Lights at Druid Hill Park
Druid Hill Park
Nov28SatTrain ridesSat, Nov 28 · 2:30 PM
THE POLAR EXPRESS Train Ride
National Museum of Railroad History & Innovation - North Car Shop (event entrance off Arlington Street)
From $50All ages
Dec1TueHanukkahTue, Dec 1 · 4:00 PM
Chanukah Spark Attack with Eric Energy
Enoch Pratt Free Library – Johnston Square Branch
Ages 6–11
- Tree lightings
Thu, Dec 3 · 5:00 PM
Monument Lighting Artisan Marketplace at the Walters
The Walters Art Museum – Sculpture Court
FreeAll ages
- Tree lightings
Thu, Dec 3
Monument Lighting at Mount Vernon Place
Washington Monument at Mount Vernon Place
All ages
Dec4FriNutcracker and showsFri, Dec 4
A Christmas Carol 2026 (Chesapeake Shakespeare Company)
Chesapeake Shakespeare Company Mainstage
Paid
- Dec4FriArts & crafts
Fri, Dec 4 · 3:30 PM
Wrapping Paper Crafternoon (Hampden Library)
Enoch Pratt Free Library – Hampden Branch
- Dec5SatSanta visits
Sat, Dec 5 · 8:00 AM
$5/5K Series: Reindeer Run
Carroll Park
From $5
Dec5SatSanta visitsSat, Dec 5 · 8:30 AM
Breakfast with Santa at the Maryland Zoo
The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore - Mansion House
From $48
- Arts & crafts
Sat, Dec 5 · 10:00 AM
Drop-in Art Making: A Quilt of Warm Wishes at the Walters
The Walters Art Museum – Sculpture Court
FreeAll ages
- Sports & play
Sat, Dec 5 · 7:30 AM
Jingle Bell Run Baltimore at the Maryland Zoo
The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore
From $40
- Arts & crafts
Sat, Dec 5 · 2:00 PM
Peabody Student Musicians at the Hampden Library
Enoch Pratt Free Library – Hampden Branch
All ages
- Arts & crafts
Sat, Dec 5 · 9:00 AM
Sock Creature Saturday 2026 at AVAM
American Visionary Art Museum
FreeAll ages
- Dec7MonHanukkah
Mon, Dec 7 · 3:30 PM
Chanukah Spark Attack with Eric Energy (Light Street Library)
Enoch Pratt Free Library – Light Street Branch
- Dec10ThuCrafts and cookies
Thu, Dec 10 · 3:00 PM
Paper Gingerbread House Craft (Northwood Library)
Enoch Pratt Free Library – Northwood Branch
Dec10ThuCommunityThu, Dec 10 · 6:00 PM
Winter Open House with the Philtones (Light Street Library)
Enoch Pratt Free Library – Light Street Branch
All ages
- Dec12SatNutcracker and shows
Sat, Dec 12 · 1:30 PM
BSO Cirque Nutcracker
Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall
Paid
- Dec12SatCommunity
Sat, Dec 12 · 2:00 PM
Holiday Open House at the Canton Library
Enoch Pratt Free Library – Canton Branch
- Arts & crafts
Sat, Dec 12 · 1:00 PM
Family Day: Cozy Critters at the Walters
The Walters Art Museum
Free
- STEM & discovery
Sun, Dec 13 · 10:15 AM
Toddler & Me: Cleaning Helpers (Maryland Science Center)
Maryland Science Center - Learning Lab of the Kid's Room
From $25
- Crafts and cookies
Tue, Dec 15 · 4:00 PM
Let's Make: Cardboard Gingerbread Houses (Johnston Square Library)
Enoch Pratt Free Library – Johnston Square Branch
- Arts & crafts
Through Dec 27
'Twas the Night Before... by Cirque du Soleil at the Hippodrome
The Hippodrome Theatre at the France-Merrick Performing Arts Center
Paid
- Dec19SatNutcracker and shows
Sat, Dec 19 · 1:30 PM
BSO Holiday Pops
Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall
Paid
- Dec21MonCommunity
Mon, Dec 21 · 6:00 PM
Winter Celebration Family Storytime (Northwood Library)
Enoch Pratt Free Library – Northwood Branch
- STEM & discovery
Through Jan 3
Winter Break at Port Discovery
Port Discovery Children's Museum
With admission
- Arts & crafts
Through Dec 31
Winter Art Break at the Walters
The Walters Art Museum – Centre Street Building Lobby
Free
Dec31ThuNew Year’s EveThu, Dec 31 · 11:30 AM
Noon Year's Eve
Enoch Pratt Free Library – Johnston Square Branch
Ages 0–5
Dec31ThuNew Year’s EveThu, Dec 31 · 10:00 AM
Noontime New Year at Port Discovery Children's Museum
Port Discovery Children's Museum
With admission
- Sports & play
Fri, Jan 1 · 1:50 PM
Resolution Run 5K, 1-Mile Walk and Kids Dash at Patterson Park
Patterson Park
From $12
- Arts & crafts
Tue, Jan 5 · 7:30 PM
The Sound of Music at the Hippodrome Theatre
The Hippodrome Theatre
Paid
- Community
Wed, Jan 6 · 11:00 AM
Winter Beats for Little Feets: Holiday DJ Dance Party
Enoch Pratt Free Library – Hampden Branch
Ages 0–5
Places and ongoing programs
VisitanytimeArts & craftsVisit on your schedule
American Visionary Art Museum
American Visionary Art Museum
From $11All ages
OngoingprogramCommunityRecurring / by appointment
Baby & Toddler Storytime
Enoch Pratt Free Library – Hampden Branch
Ages 0–2
VisitanytimeSTEM & discoveryVisit on your schedule
Baltimore Museum of Industry
Baltimore Museum of Industry
From $8All ages
OngoingprogramSTEM & discoveryRecurring / by appointment
Half-Price Friday Nights at the National Aquarium
National Aquarium
From $24.95All ages
VisitanytimeSTEM & discoveryVisit on your schedule
Maryland Science Center
Maryland Science Center
From $26.95
VisitanytimeSTEM & discoveryVisit on your schedule
National Aquarium
National Aquarium
From $39.95All ages
VisitanytimeSTEM & discoveryVisit on your schedule
National Museum of Railroad History & Innovation (B&O Railroad Museum)
National Museum of Railroad History & Innovation (formerly B&O Railroad Museum)
From $12All ages
VisitanytimeCommunityVisit on your schedule
Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History & Culture
Reginald F. Lewis Museum
From $12All ages
OngoingprogramSports & playRecurring / by appointment
Soccer Shots Coed (Ages 2-3) at the Park Heights JCC
Weinberg Park Heights JCC
From $125Ages 2–3
VisitanytimeOutdoorsVisit on your schedule
The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore
The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore
From $33
OngoingprogramSTEM & discoveryRecurring / by appointment
Toddler Time at the B&O Railroad Museum
National Museum of Railroad History & Innovation (B&O Railroad Museum)
With admission
- Outdoors
Visit on your schedule
Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine
Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine
With admissionAll ages
- STEM & discovery
Visit on your schedule
Historic Ships in Baltimore
Historic Ships in Baltimore (USS Constellation, Pier 1)
From $9.95All ages
- Arts & crafts
Session in progress
Homeschool CORPS (ages 12-18) – Chesapeake Shakespeare Company
The Studio at Chesapeake Shakespeare Company
From $1750Ages 12–18
- Arts & crafts
Session in progress
Homeschool Players (ages 6-11) – Chesapeake Shakespeare Company
The Studio at Chesapeake Shakespeare Company
From $900Ages 6–11
- Learn to skate
Session in progress
Learn to Skate Home School Session 6-2026 (Wednesday) – Mt. Pleasant Ice Arena
Mt. Pleasant Ice Arena
From $84
- Learn to skate
Session in progress
Learn to Skate Session 6-2026 (Tuesday) – Mt. Pleasant Ice Arena
Mt. Pleasant Ice Arena
From $84
- Learn to skate
Session in progress
Learn to Skate Session 7-2026 (Tuesday) – Mt. Pleasant Ice Arena
Mt. Pleasant Ice Arena
From $84
- Arts & crafts
Recurring / by appointment
LEGO Lunch Bunch
Enoch Pratt Free Library – Central Library
- Sports & play
Visit on your schedule
Port Discovery Children's Museum
Port Discovery Children's Museum
From $25.95
- Public skating
Visit on your schedule
Public Skating at Mt. Pleasant Ice Arena
Mt. Pleasant Ice Arena
From $5
- STEM & discovery
Session in progress
Read to Reef: Fall 2026 Season (free Aquarium tickets for young readers)
National Aquarium
With admission
Recently ended
- Spooky and haunted
EndedPast · Oct 23 · 3:00 PM
Spooky Slime Time! (Hampden Library)
Enoch Pratt Free Library – Hampden Branch
Oct23FriTrick-or-treatEndedPast · Oct 23 · 6:00 PM
Trunk or Treat at the Maryland Zoo
The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore - Bog Turtle Lot
Free
- Pumpkins and patches
EndedPast · Oct 17 · 7:00 PM
Park'd N' Pumpkin 2026: Haunted Drive-Through at Druid Hill Park
Druid Hill Park
From $13
- Spooky and haunted
EndedPast · Oct 15 · 3:00 PM
Spooky Science Spectacular with Eric Energy
Enoch Pratt Free Library – Hamilton Branch
Ages 6–11
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