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Things to do with kids in Baltimore — December 2026
146 family events in December 2026. Every listing links to the organizer’s own page. Dates are in Eastern Time.
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Dec1TueHanukkahTue, Dec 1 · 4:00 PM
Chanukah Spark Attack with Eric Energy
Enoch Pratt Free Library – Johnston Square Branch
Ages 6–11
Nov28SatLight displaysThrough Jan 1
Charm City Lights at Druid Hill Park
Druid Hill Park
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
- Community
Tue, Dec 1 · 10:00 AM
Frosty the Snowman Photos and Stories (Savage Library)
Howard County Library System – Savage Branch
Dec1TueCommunityThrough Dec 20
Hands that Built the Holiday: 2026 Holiday Tour at the Carroll County Farm Museum
Carroll County Farm Museum
From $5
- Crafts and cookies
Tue, Dec 1 · 4:30 PM
Holiday Craftapalooza (Abingdon Library)
Abingdon Library
Nov27FriTrain ridesThrough Jan 3
Holiday Train Garden at the B&O Ellicott City Station Museum
Baltimore & Ohio Ellicott City Station Museum
FreeAll ages
- Outdoor rinks
Through Jan 18
Inner Harbor Ice Rink 2026–27 Season
Inner Harbor Ice Rink
PaidAges 3+
- Light displays
Through Jan 3
Lights on the Bay Drive-Through Holiday Lights
Sandy Point State Park
PaidAll ages
Nov27FriLight displaysThrough Jan 2
Merriweather Symphony of Lights drive-through
Merriweather Post Pavilion
Paid
- Santa visits
Through Dec 28
North Pole Lights Walk
Willow Oak Flower & Herb Farm
From $12All ages
- Tree lightings
Tue, Dec 1 · 6:00 PM
Rockfield Manor Annual Tree Lighting
Rockfield Manor
With admission
Oct22ThuArts & craftsThu, Oct 22 · 10:00 AM
Toby's Youth Theatre: Goldilocks and the Three Billy Pigs Gruff
Toby's Dinner Theatre
From $17
Nov6FriNutcracker and showsThrough Jan 10
White Christmas at Toby's Dinner Theatre
Toby's Dinner Theatre
Paid
Dec1TueCookingTue, Dec 1 · 4:30 PM
Winter Cookie Decorating Workshop (Broadneck Library)
Broadneck Library
- Santa visits
Fri, Nov 13 · 7:30 PM
CHARMZ: The Other Reindeer – A Motown-Inspired Christmas Musical
Baltimore Center Stage
Dec2WedNutcracker and showsWed, Dec 2 · 6:30 PM
Holiday Concert with Harbor City Music Company Show Chorus
Maryland City at Russett Library
Dec2WedArts & craftsWed, Dec 2 · 7:30 PM
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever at The Colonial Players
The Colonial Players
Paid
- Community
Thu, Dec 3 · 4:00 PM
Midnight Madness on Maryland Avenue
Maryland Avenue from State Circle to Cumberland Court
- Tree lightings
Thu, Dec 3 · 5:00 PM
Monument Lighting Artisan Marketplace at the Walters
The Walters Art Museum – Sculpture Court
FreeAll ages
- Train rides
Thu, Dec 3 · 6:30 PM
Polar Express Pajama Party
Eldersburg Branch
Ages 4–10
Dec4FriArts & craftsFri, Dec 4 · 6:00 PM
A Charlie Brown Christmas with the Eric Byrd Trio (Maryland Hall)
Maryland Hall
Dec4FriNutcracker and showsFri, Dec 4
A Christmas Carol 2026 (Chesapeake Shakespeare Company)
Chesapeake Shakespeare Company Mainstage
Paid
- Tree lightings
Fri, Dec 4 · 6:00 PM
Baltimore County Christmas Tree Lighting in Towson
Olympic Park, downtown Towson
- Parades
Fri, Dec 4 · 6:30 PM
Centreville Holiday Parade
Downtown Centreville parade route (line-up at Queen Anne's County High School)
- Tree lightings
Fri, Dec 4 · 5:00 PM
Chanukah Menorah Lighting in Mount Airy
The Railyard, Mount Airy
- Community
Fri, Dec 4 · 6:00 PM
Midnight Madness (Old Ellicott City)
Old Ellicott City Main Street
Dec4FriSTEM & discoveryFri, Dec 4 · 6:30 PM
Pajama Party with Irvine's Animals
Irvine Nature Center
From $15
- Nutcracker and shows
Fri, Dec 4
Sensory-Friendly Nutcracker Tea Party by Ballet Chesapeake
Bel Air Armory
Dec4FriArts & craftsFri, Dec 4 · 3:30 PM
Wrapping Paper Crafternoon (Hampden Library)
Enoch Pratt Free Library – Hampden Branch
Dec5SatSanta visitsSat, Dec 5 · 8:00 AM
$5/5K Series: Reindeer Run
Carroll Park
From $5
- Community
Sat, Dec 5 · 9:00 AM
54th Annual Holiday Mart at the Gary J. Arthur Community Center
Gary J. Arthur Community Center
From $4All ages
Dec5SatCommunitySat, Dec 5 · 12:00 PM
A Day of Christmas Cheer at the Carroll County Farm Museum
Carroll County Farm Museum
From $5
- Tree lightings
Sat, Dec 5 · 5:30 PM
A Main Street Christmas: Tree Lighting and Holiday Parade (Mount Airy)
Downtown Mount Airy (Railyard and Main Street parade route)
Free
Dec5SatCommunitySat, Dec 5 · 12:00 PM
Bel Air Christkindl Markt
Downtown Bel Air (2 S. Bond Street)
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
- Crafts and cookies
Sat, Dec 5 · 10:00 AM
Drop-In Gingerbread Fun (Taneytown Library)
Taneytown Branch, Carroll County Public Library
All ages
- Light displays
Sat, Dec 5 · 3:00 PM
Festival of Lights at The John Carroll School
The John Carroll School
Free
Nov1SunSTEM & discoverySun, Nov 1 · 9:30 AM
First Saturdays & Sundays Early Access at the National Aquarium
National Aquarium
With admission
Dec5SatCrafts and cookiesSat, Dec 5 · 11:00 AM
Holiday Wreath Workshop at Historic London Town & Gardens
Historic London Town & Gardens
- Sports & play
Sat, Dec 5 · 7:30 AM
Jingle Bell Run Baltimore at the Maryland Zoo
The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore
From $40
- Community
Sat, Dec 5 · 1:30 PM
Jingle, Create, and Celebrate (Joppa Library)
Joppa Library
- Arts & crafts
Sat, Dec 5 · 1:00 PM
Merry TUBAChristmas!
Westminster Branch
All ages
- Arts & crafts
Sat, Dec 5 · 2:00 PM
Peabody Student Musicians at the Hampden Library
Enoch Pratt Free Library – Hampden Branch
All ages
Dec5SatTrain ridesSat, Dec 5 · 2:00 PM
Polar Express Holiday Party
Riviera Beach Library
Dec5SatSanta visitsSat, Dec 5 · 12:00 PM
Santa in the Schoolhouse at the Carroll County Farm Museum
Carroll County Farm Museum
From $5
- Santa visits
Sat, Dec 5 · 3:00 PM
Santa Visits Sykesville & Town Tree Lighting
Old Main Line Park
- Santa visits
Sat, Dec 5 · 12:00 PM
Saturdays with Santa and Free Carriage Rides (Westminster)
Locust Lane (across from CCPL Westminster)
Free
- Arts & crafts
Sat, Dec 5 · 9:00 AM
Sock Creature Saturday 2026 at AVAM
American Visionary Art Museum
FreeAll ages
Dec5SatOutdoorsSat, Dec 5 · 11:00 AM
Storytime at Holiday Memories Farm (Deale Library off-site)
Holiday Memories Farm
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
- Markets and festivals
Sat, Nov 28 · 5:00 PM
Winter Wonderland in Downtown Bel Air
Downtown Bel Air (Main Street area)
- Tree lightings
Sun, Dec 6 · 3:30 PM
36th Annual Bel Air Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting
Parade start: Main Street at Churchville Road
- Parades
Sun, Dec 6 · 1:00 PM
53rd Annual Mayor's Christmas Parade (Hampden & Medfield)
Parade start: Falls Road and Cold Spring Lane (Hampden/Medfield)
Dec6SunSports & playSun, Dec 6 · 8:30 AM
Angel Park Jingle All the Way 5K & 1 Mile Family Fun Run — Perry Hall
Angel Park
From $12All ages
Dec6SunSTEM & discoverySun, Dec 6 · 9:00 AM
Sensory-Friendly Sunday: Winter Wonders at Robinson Nature Center
Robinson Nature Center
From $3All ages
- Dec7MonHanukkah
Mon, Dec 7 · 3:30 PM
Chanukah Spark Attack with Eric Energy (Light Street Library)
Enoch Pratt Free Library – Light Street Branch
Nov2MonOutdoorsMon, Nov 2 · 12:00 PM
Family Nature Walk at Fort Smallwood Park
Fort Smallwood Park
- Tree lightings
Tue, Dec 8 · 6:00 PM
Light Up Sykesville! Public Menorah Lighting
Old Main Line Park
- 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
- Community
Through Dec 12
A Ladew Christmas
Ladew Topiary Gardens
From $6
- Arts & crafts
Wed, Dec 9 · 2:30 PM
Air Dry Clay Ornaments (Savage Library)
Howard County Library System – Savage Branch
Ages 5–11
- Train rides
Wed, Dec 9 · 6:30 PM
All Aboard the Polar Express! with Storyteller Beth Rebert
Taneytown Branch, Carroll County Public Library
- Santa visits
Wed, Dec 9 · 10:00 AM
Cookies with Santa at the Liriodendron
The Liriodendron Mansion
From $5
- Santa visits
Wed, Dec 9 · 10:15 AM
Elf Academy (Havre de Grace Library)
Havre de Grace Library
- Hanukkah
Wed, Dec 9 · 10:00 AM
Hanukkah Snowflakes with Beale Street Puppets (Pikesville Library)
Pikesville Branch, Baltimore County Public Library
All ages
- Arts & crafts
Wed, Dec 9 · 2:30 PM
Holiday Music Jam (Miller Library)
Howard County Library System – Miller Branch
Ages 7+
- Nutcracker and shows
Wed, Dec 9 · 6:30 PM
Holiday Show with Zocko!
Finksburg Branch
All ages
- Crafts and cookies
Thu, Dec 10 · 2:00 PM
Gingerbread Hunt (Miller Library)
Howard County Library System – Miller Branch
All ages
- Nutcracker and shows
Thu, Dec 10 · 4:30 PM
Mr. Jon & Friends Happy Holidays Concert
Bel Air Library
- 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
- Community
Fri, Dec 11 · 4:00 PM
Shop & Play: Kids Drop-Off Program at the Harriet Tubman Center
Harriet Tubman Cultural Center
From $10Ages 5–14
- Nutcracker and shows
Fri, Dec 11 · 7:00 PM
The Nutcracker at The John Carroll School
The John Carroll School
From $20
Dec11FriSports & playFri, Dec 11 · 5:30 PM
Winter Bounce Blast Parent Survival Night (The Little Gym of Columbia)
The Little Gym of Columbia
From $40Ages 3–12
Dec12SatNutcracker and showsSat, Dec 12 · 1:30 PM
BSO Cirque Nutcracker
Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall
Paid
- Light displays
Sat, Dec 12 · 6:00 PM
Eastport Yacht Club Lights Parade
Spa Creek
- Arts & crafts
Sat, Dec 12 · 1:00 PM
Family Day: Cozy Critters at the Walters
The Walters Art Museum
Free
Dec12SatOutdoorsSat, Dec 12 · 9:00 AM
Frozen Fest at Robinson Nature Center
Robinson Nature Center
From $10All ages
- Nutcracker and shows
Sat, Dec 12 · 11:00 AM
Holiday Concert with Camerata Musica (Towson Library)
Towson Branch, Baltimore County Public Library
- Dec12SatCommunity
Sat, Dec 12 · 2:00 PM
Holiday Open House at the Canton Library
Enoch Pratt Free Library – Canton Branch
- Community
Sat, Dec 12 · 10:00 AM
Holidays with Hoot at Irvine Nature Center
Irvine Nature Center
From $10
- Hanukkah
Sat, Dec 12 · 6:00 PM
Kids Night Out: Chanukah Celebration (Owings Mills JCC)
Rosenbloom Owings Mills JCC
From $25
- Hanukkah
Sat, Dec 12 · 6:00 PM
Kids Night Out: Hanukkah Celebration
Rosenbloom Owings Mills JCC
- Nutcracker and shows
Sat, Dec 12 · 11:00 AM
Land of the Sweets: Scenes from The Nutcracker (Joppa Library)
Joppa Library
- Outdoors
Sat, Dec 12 · 4:00 PM
Magnificent Marsh Mammals: Otter Hike at Jug Bay
Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary
All ages
- Community
Sat, Dec 12 · 12:00 PM
Sounds of the Season Outdoor Concert (Westminster Library)
Westminster Branch, Carroll County Public Library
All ages
- Nutcracker and shows
Sun, Nov 22 · 2:00 PM
The Nutcracker (Ballet Theatre of Maryland)
Maryland Hall
PaidAll ages
- Santa visits
Sat, Dec 12 · 11:00 AM
VFW Post 8672 Pizza with Santa
VFW Post 8672
Dec13SunHanukkahSun, Dec 13 · 10:00 AM
Hanukkah Family Fun Run at the Owings Mills JCC
Rosenbloom Owings Mills JCC
From $5
Dec13SunSports & playSun, Dec 13 · 8:15 AM
Holiday Hustle 5K and Jingle Jog Kids Run — Bel Air
Harford Community College
From $20
- 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
- Cooking
Mon, Dec 14 · 5:00 PM
Bake Together: Marshmallow Fondant Snow Friends Cookie Decorating
Exploration Commons at 50 East (Carroll County Public Library)
Ages 8–12
- Arts & crafts
Mon, Dec 14 · 3:00 PM
Gnome-tastic Winter Paint Party (Mount Airy Library)
Mount Airy Branch, Carroll County Public Library
Ages 5–11
- Santa visits
Mon, Dec 14 · 5:30 PM
Pictures with Santa
Aberdeen Library
- Train rides
Mon, Dec 14 · 10:00 AM
Polar Express© Scavenger Hunt
Norrisville Library
- Dec14MonLight displays
Mon, Dec 14 · 5:00 PM
Symphony of Lights walk-through: Jingle & Jam toddler dance party
Merriweather Post Pavilion
From $15
- 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
- Dec15TueArts & crafts
Tue, Dec 15 · 4:00 PM
Snowmen After Sunset (Deale Library)
Deale Library
Dec15TueArts & craftsTue, Dec 15 · 6:00 PM
Winter Concert with the United States Naval Academy Band
Busch Annapolis Library
- Arts & crafts
Tue, Dec 15 · 2:00 PM
Winter Dance Party (Miller Library)
Howard County Library System – Miller Branch
All ages
- Santa visits
Wed, Dec 16 · 5:00 PM
Santa Visit at the Taneytown Library
Taneytown Branch, Carroll County Public Library
All ages
- 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
Dec18FriNutcracker and showsFri, Dec 18 · 7:30 PM
Annapolis Symphony Orchestra Holiday Pops at Maryland Hall
Maryland Hall
From $15All ages
- Arts & crafts
Fri, Nov 20 · 10:00 AM
Baby Art Date at the BMA
Baltimore Museum of Art – Joseph Education Center Studio
From $5
Dec18FriSanta visitsFri, Dec 18 · 5:00 PM
Climbing with Santa at Roger Carter Community Center
Roger Carter Community Center
From $7Ages 5–10
- Santa visits
Fri, Dec 18 · 5:00 PM
Jingle & Mingle with Santa at the Mount Airy Caboose
Mount Airy Caboose
Free
- Outdoors
Sat, Nov 21 · 6:00 PM
Owl Prowl at Irvine Nature Center
Irvine Nature Center
From $10
- Community
Fri, Dec 18 · 10:15 AM
Penguin and Polar Bear Party (Norrisville Library)
Norrisville Library
Dec18FriCommunityFri, Dec 18 · 6:00 PM
Winter Teen Kick Backs (ages 11-13) at the Harriet Tubman Cultural Center
Harriet Tubman Cultural Center
From $5Ages 11–13
Dec19SatArts & craftsSat, Dec 19 · 2:00 PM
Art Afternoon: Inspired by The Snowy Day (Severna Park Library)
Severna Park Library
- Dec19SatNutcracker and shows
Sat, Dec 19 · 1:30 PM
BSO Holiday Pops
Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall
Paid
- Community
Sat, Dec 19 · 1:00 PM
Christmas Cheer: An Interactive Movie Experience
Edgewood Library
- Arts & crafts
Sat, Oct 24 · 10:00 AM
Family Art Adventures at the BMA
Baltimore Museum of Art
FreeAges 0–5
- Crafts and cookies
Sat, Dec 19 · 12:00 PM
Holiday Book Ornaments for Teens (Glenwood Library)
Howard County Library System – Glenwood Branch
- Nutcracker and shows
Sat, Dec 19 · 3:00 PM
Misako Ballet Holiday Dance Party (Miller Library)
Howard County Library System – Miller Branch
All ages
Dec19SatLight displaysSat, Dec 19 · 3:00 PM
Museum by Candlelight at the Flag House
Star-Spangled Banner Flag House & Museum
Dec19SatSanta visitsSat, Dec 19 · 8:00 AM
Reindeer Run 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run — Aberdeen
Aberdeen Festival Park
From $25All ages
Dec19SatSanta visitsSat, Dec 19 · 10:30 AM
Swim with Santa at Arundel Olympic Swim Center
Arundel Olympic Swim Center
From $13
Dec19SatSanta visitsSat, Dec 19 · 12:45 PM
Swim with Santa at North Arundel Aquatic Center
North Arundel Aquatic Center
Paid
- Crafts and cookies
Sat, Dec 19 · 11:30 AM
The Gingerbread Man Story Time (Savage Library)
Howard County Library System – Savage Branch
Dec19SatOutdoorsSat, Dec 19 · 3:00 PM
Winter Solstice Story Walk at Mayo Beach Park
Mayo Beach Park
- Outdoors
Sat, Dec 19 · 4:00 PM
Winter Solstice Walk with a Ranger at Fort Smallwood Park
Fort Smallwood Park
Free
- Santa visits
Sun, Dec 20 · 9:00 AM
Breakfast with Santa at Rockfield Manor
Rockfield Manor
From $10
- Sports & play
Sun, Nov 15 · 9:00 AM
Sensory Friendly Sundays at Port Discovery
Port Discovery Children's Museum
- Community
Mon, Dec 21 · 10:00 AM
Jingle Bell Rock Dance Party (North Carroll Library)
North Carroll Branch, Carroll County Public Library
- STEM & discovery
Through Jan 3
Winter Break at Port Discovery
Port Discovery Children's Museum
With admission
- Dec21MonCommunity
Mon, Dec 21 · 6:00 PM
Winter Celebration Family Storytime (Northwood Library)
Enoch Pratt Free Library – Northwood Branch
Dec22TueSTEM & discoveryTue, Dec 22 · 5:30 PM
Last Minute Pop-Up Cards (Savage Library)
Howard County Library System – Savage Branch
Ages 5–10
- Nutcracker and shows
Tue, Dec 22 · 11:00 AM
Reading with a Ballerina: The Nutcracker (Finksburg Library)
Finksburg Branch, Carroll County Public Library
Ages 3–12
- STEM & discovery
Sat, Dec 26 · 1:00 PM
(Building) Block Party (Elkridge Library)
Howard County Library System – Elkridge Branch
- Arts & crafts
Through Dec 31
Winter Art Break at the Walters
The Walters Art Museum – Centre Street Building Lobby
Free
- Sports & play
Mon, Dec 28 · 10:00 AM
Indoor Snowball Fight (Finksburg Library)
Finksburg Branch, Carroll County Public Library
Ages 6–12
- STEM & discovery
Mon, Dec 28 · 2:00 PM
Polar Bear Peak: Minecraft with Arrayscape Gaming (White Marsh Library)
White Marsh Branch, Baltimore County Public Library
Dec28MonArts & craftsMon, Dec 28 · 9:00 AM
Spotlights and Shadows: Winter Break Teen Drama Intensive (Ages 12-18)
Children's Theatre of Annapolis
From $350Ages 12–18
- Arts & crafts
Mon, Dec 28 · 2:00 PM
Winter Crafternoon (Elkridge Library)
Howard County Library System – Elkridge Branch
- New Year’s Eve
Wed, Dec 30 · 11:30 AM
New Year's at Noon
Mount Airy Branch
Ages 0–12
Dec31ThuNew Year’s EveThu, Dec 31 · 11:30 AM
Noon Year's Eve
Edgewater Library
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 · 11:30 AM
Noon Year's Eve (Broadneck Library)
Broadneck Library
Dec31ThuNew Year’s EveThu, Dec 31 · 11:30 AM
Noon Year's Eve Dance Party (Linthicum Library)
Linthicum Library
Ages 0–5
- New Year’s Eve
Thu, Dec 31 · 11:30 AM
Noon Year's Eve Party (Elkridge Library)
Howard County Library System – Elkridge Branch
Free
- New Year’s Eve
Thu, Dec 31 · 11:00 AM
Noon Year's Eve with a Balloon Drop (Woodlawn Library)
Woodlawn Branch, Baltimore County Public Library
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