Washington–Arlington–Alexandria area · Latest check Sat, Oct 24
Things to do with kids in Montgomery County, MD
60 upcoming family events and 16 places and programs in Montgomery County, 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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Oct24SatArts & craftsThrough Nov 1
Beatrice Likes the Dark — fall 2026
Adventure Theatre MTC
PaidAges 5+
Oct24SatOutdoorsSat, Oct 24 · 9:30 AM
Cabin John Halloween Eye Spy Train — 2026 series
Cabin John Miniature Train
From $6
- Pumpkins and patches
Through Nov 1
Butler's Orchard 46th Annual Pumpkin Festival
Butler's Orchard
From $12All ages
- Arts & crafts
Through Nov 3
Jennie the Cat: A Halloween Adventure — The Puppet Co.
The Puppet Co. Playhouse at Glen Echo Park
PaidAges 4+
- Not-so-scary
Sat, Oct 24 · 11:00 AM
Little Creepy Critters Costume Campfire — Locust Grove
Locust Grove Nature Center
From $8Ages 3–7
- Pumpkins and patches
Sat, Oct 24 · 10:30 AM
Make & Take: Pumpkin Bird Feeders
Brookside Nature Center
From $10Ages 6+
- Sports & play
Sat, Oct 24 · 10:00 AM
Yoga Sprouts! Nature Yoga for Kids — Brookside Gardens
Brookside Gardens — Visitor Center Children's Classroom
From $7Ages 3–9
- STEM & discovery
Sun, Oct 25 · 3:00 PM
BOOtanica — Halloween at Brookside Gardens
Brookside Gardens
From $20All ages
- Sports & play
Tue, Oct 27 · 9:00 AM
Little Athletes at Wheaton Sports Pavilion
Wheaton Sports Pavilion
From $10Ages 3–5
- Sports & play
Tue, Oct 27 · 10:00 AM
Pavilion Play Pals — Drop-in Preschool Field Play, Wheaton
Wheaton Sports Pavilion
From $10Ages 3–5
Oct29ThuSTEM & discoveryThu, Oct 29 · 4:30 PM
Coding with Python — Rocket Robotics Six-Week Course
Potomac Library
FreeAges 10–14
Oct29ThuSTEM & discoveryThu, Oct 29 · 5:00 PM
Learn About Architecture — Teen Design Workshop
White Oak Library
FreeAges 13–17
Oct29ThuSports & playThu, Oct 29 · 5:00 PM
Roots to Rocks Group Mountain Bike Ride at Black Hill Regional Park
Black Hill Regional Park
FreeAges 6+
- Not-so-scary
Thu, Oct 29 · 6:00 PM
Not So Spooky Skate — Wheaton Ice Arena
Wheaton Ice Arena
From $20
- Spooky and haunted
Thu, Oct 29 · 6:00 PM
Sparks, S'mores and Spooky Stories at Meadowside
Meadowside Nature Center
From $7Ages 5+
- Outdoors
Fri, Oct 30 · 11:00 AM
Play Day in the Park at Black Hill Discovery Center
Black Hill Discovery Center
Free
- Trick-or-treat
Fri, Oct 30 · 3:00 PM
Trick-or-Treat on the Trails at Meadowside
Meadowside Nature Center
From $7All ages
Oct31SatCommunitySat, Oct 31 · 1:00 PM
Glen Echo Park Fall Frolic 2026
Glen Echo Park
Free
- Arts & crafts
Sat, Oct 31 · 1:00 PM
Community Celebration: Día de los Muertos at Meadowside Nature Center
Meadowside Nature Center
FreeAll ages
- Arts & crafts
Sat, Oct 31 · 1:00 PM
Pics in the Park: Halloween Edition at Black Hill
Black Hill Discovery Center
FreeAll ages
- Community
Sun, Nov 1 · 12:00 PM
Maryland Emancipation Day at Josiah Henson Museum and Park
Josiah Henson Museum and Park
FreeAll ages
- Sports & play
Sun, Nov 1 · 1:00 PM
Roots to Rocks — Bike Park Days at South Germantown
South Germantown Recreational Park — Bike Park
FreeAges 6+
- Sports & play
Sun, Nov 1 · 10:00 AM
Roots to Rocks Pump Track Bike Clinic at South Germantown
South Germantown Recreational Park (South Germantown Bike Park)
All ages
Nov3TueSTEM & discoveryTue, Nov 3 · 4:00 PM
Let a Peacock Shine! — Build a Lamp
Long Branch Library
- STEM & discovery
Thu, Nov 5 · 1:00 PM
Homeschool History: Revolutionary Spies
Agricultural History Farm Park
From $15Ages 8–14
- Little skaters
Thu, Nov 5 · 10:45 AM
Skate and Create — Parent and Tot Skate, Wheaton
Wheaton Ice Arena
From $5
- Outdoors
Fri, Nov 6 · 10:00 AM
Little Farmer Storytime at the Agricultural History Farm Park
Agricultural History Farm Park
From $7Ages 0–5
- Outdoors
Sat, Nov 7 · 7:00 PM
Evening Campfire: Owls
Brookside Nature Center
From $10
- Community
Sat, Nov 7 · 10:00 AM
Maryland Emancipation Day Celebration at Woodlawn Manor
Woodlawn Manor Cultural Park
With admission
- Arts & crafts
Sun, Nov 8 · 1:00 PM
Hands-On History at the Agricultural History Farm Park
Agricultural History Farm Park
From $15Ages 10–14
- Outdoors
Wed, Nov 11 · 10:00 AM
Toddler Time: Squirrels and Chipmunks at Meadowside Nature Center
Meadowside Nature Center
From $7Ages 2–4
- STEM & discovery
Fri, Nov 13 · 6:30 PM
Nature Nights: Rodents at Brookside Nature Center
Brookside Nature Center
From $10Ages 7+
- Outdoors
Sat, Nov 14 · 12:00 PM
Owl Moon Raptor Festival 2026
Black Hill Regional Park
Free
- Nov15SunSports & play
Sun, Nov 15 · 1:00 PM
Roots to Rocks Bike Park Day at Wheaton Regional Park
Wheaton Regional Park
FreeAges 6+
- STEM & discovery
Sun, Nov 15 · 1:00 PM
Fun with Furs at Black Hill Discovery Center
Black Hill Discovery Center
FreeAll ages
- STEM & discovery
Mon, Nov 16 · 1:00 PM
Junior Historians: Food History & Hot Cocoa
Agricultural History Farm Park
From $15Ages 5–8
- Outdoors
Wed, Nov 18 · 10:30 AM
Storytime with the Animals at Meadowside Nature Center
Meadowside Nature Center
FreeUp to 6
- Outdoors
Thu, Nov 19 · 10:00 AM
Time for Tots at Black Hill Discovery Center
Black Hill Discovery Center
From $7Ages 2–5
Nov20FriLight displaysThrough Jan 3
Garden of Lights 2026–27
Brookside Gardens
From $13.99All ages
Nov21SatArts & craftsThrough Jan 3
Frosty the Snow Man — winter 2026–27
Adventure Theatre MTC
Paid
- Nutcracker and shows
Through Jan 3
Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical
Imagination Stage
From $16All ages
- Markets and festivals
Sat, Nov 21 · 10:00 AM
Holiday Share Fair at Black Hill
Black Hill Discovery Center
FreeAll ages
- Community
Sat, Nov 21 · 11:00 AM
Native Voices with Dovie Thomason at Olney Library
Olney Library
Free
- Sports & play
Sat, Nov 21 · 10:00 AM
Roots to Rocks — Learn to Ride at Black Hill
Black Hill Regional Park
FreeAges 6+
- Nutcracker and shows
Through Dec 31
The 38th Annual Nutcracker — The Puppet Co.
The Puppet Co. Playhouse at Glen Echo Park
PaidAges 4+
- Nov28SatOutdoors
Through Jan 3
Garden Railway — daytime winter 2026 exhibit
Brookside Gardens
Free
- Arts & crafts
Mon, Nov 30 · 1:00 PM
Junior Historians: Holiday Traditions
Agricultural History Farm Park
From $15Ages 5–8
Dec5SatCommunitySat, Dec 5
Glen Echo Park Winter’s Eve 2026 — date announced
Glen Echo Park
Free
- Sports & play
Sat, Dec 5 · 2:00 PM
Carroll Knolls Park Grand Opening
Carroll Knolls Park
Free
- STEM & discovery
Sat, Dec 5 · 10:30 AM
FTC Scrimmage: Robotics Showcase at Gaithersburg Library
Gaithersburg Library
FreeAll ages
Dec12SatCommunitySat, Dec 12 · 4:00 PM
Woodlawn Manor Yuletide Celebration
Woodlawn Manor Cultural Park
From $15
- STEM & discovery
Sat, Dec 12 · 3:00 PM
Science Saturday: Oceans! at Maggie Nightingale Library
Maggie Nightingale Library
FreeAges 6–10
- Shows and exhibitions
Sat, Dec 12 · 6:15 PM
Winter Ice Show — Cabin John Ice Rink
Cabin John Ice Rink
FreeAll ages
- Arts & crafts
Sat, Dec 12 · 10:30 AM
Winter Watercolor Painting with Amy Chen at Potomac Library
Potomac Library
Free
- Community
Sun, Dec 20 · 11:00 AM
Magician Mike Rose at Wheaton Library
Wheaton Library
Free
- Shows and exhibitions
Sun, Dec 20 · 1:15 PM
Winter Ice Show — Wheaton Ice Arena
Wheaton Ice Arena
FreeAll ages
- Learn to skate
Mon, Dec 28 · 11:30 AM
Frozen Family Fun Skating Class — Winter Break
Wheaton Ice Arena
Paid
- STEM & discovery
Mon, Dec 28 · 3:00 PM
Winter Break LEGO & DUPLO Play at Chevy Chase Library
Chevy Chase Library
Free
- New Year’s Eve
Thu, Dec 31 · 11:30 AM
Noon Year's Eve at Gaithersburg Library
Gaithersburg Library
Free
- New Year’s Eve
Thu, Dec 31 · 11:00 AM
Noon Year's Eve Celebration at White Oak Library
White Oak Library
Free
Places and ongoing programs
OngoingprogramArts & craftsRecurring / by appointment
Adventure Theatre MTC Academy Youth Musical Theatre
Adventure Theatre MTC Academy
OngoingprogramArts & craftsRecurring / by appointment
ArtWorks Bethesda Youth Drawing and Painting
ArtWorks Fine Art Studio Bethesda
Ages 6–17
- OngoingprogramArts & crafts
Recurring / by appointment
ArtWorks Potomac Youth Drawing and Painting
ArtWorks Fine Art Studio Potomac
Ages 6–17
OngoingprogramArts & craftsRecurring / by appointment
Bach to Rock Bethesda Youth Music Lessons and Bands
Bach to Rock Bethesda
Ages 5+
VisitanytimeOutdoorsVisit on your schedule
Brookside Gardens — Children’s Garden and conservatories
Brookside Gardens
Free
OngoingprogramArts & craftsRecurring / by appointment
CREATE Arts Center Youth and Teen Art Classes
CREATE Arts Center
OngoingprogramSports & playRecurring / by appointment
DC Fencers Club Youth Beginner Epee and Sabre
DC Fencers Club
From $159Ages 7–12
PublicskatingOutdoor rinksVisit on your schedule
Ice Skate @ The Square — Rockville Town Square Ice Rink
Rockville Town Square (The Square Rockville)
From $11All ages
VisitanytimeSTEM & discoveryVisit on your schedule
KID Museum — Sunday Open Explore
KID Museum
From $15
OngoingprogramSports & playRecurring / by appointment
Silver Stars Artistic Gymnastics
Silver Stars Gymnastics
Ages 5–14
OngoingprogramSports & playRecurring / by appointment
Sportrock Rio Intro to Organized Youth Climbing
Sportrock Rio
OngoingprogramArts & craftsRecurring / by appointment
VisArts Children and Teen Art Classes
VisArts
Ages 2–17
PublicskatingSports & playVisit on your schedule
Wheaton Ice Arena
Wheaton Ice Arena
From $5All ages
- Public skating
Visit on your schedule
Cabin John Ice Rink
Cabin John Ice Rink
From $5All ages
- Sports & play
Recurring / by appointment
Dynamite Gymnastics North Bethesda Youth Programs
Dynamite Gymnastics Center
- Arts & crafts
Recurring / by appointment
Imagination Stage Youth Theatre and Filmmaking Classes
Imagination Stage
From $175
Recently ended
- Not-so-scary
EndedPast · Oct 23 · 4:30 PM
Not So Spooky Skate — Cabin John Ice Rink
Cabin John Ice Rink
From $20Ages 3–13
- Arts & crafts
EndedThrough Oct 18
Chicka Chicka Boom Boom: The Musical
Imagination Stage
From $16Ages 3–9
- Oct18SunSTEM & discovery
EndedPast · Oct 18
KID Sunday maker sessions — Operation Game and Electronics
KID Museum
Paid
- Community
EndedPast · Oct 17 · 10:00 AM
International Archaeology Family Day
Josiah Henson Museum and Park
From $6
Check?datesArts & craftsEndedPast · Oct 16 · 10:00 AM
Little Jams — fall 2026 concert series
Cabin John Regional Park Amphitheater
Free
- Outdoors
EndedPast · Oct 14 · 10:30 AM
Little Naturalist: Trail Buddies — October 14
Brookside Nature Center
From $7Ages 3–4
- Outdoors
EndedPast · Oct 12 · 10:00 AM
Storytime in the Garden — October 12
Brookside Gardens
From $5Ages 3–7
- Oct11SunSTEM & discovery
EndedPast · Oct 11
KID Sunday maker sessions — Wooden Habitats and Woodshop
KID Museum
Paid
- Oct11SunSTEM & discovery
EndedPast · Oct 11 · 11:00 AM
STEMtober Fest — FIRST Robotics Journey
Germantown Library — Lower-Level Meeting Room
All ages
Oct11SunSports & playEndedPast · Oct 11 · 11:00 AM
Wheaton Passport to Sports Day
Wheaton Regional Park sports facilities
From $10Ages 3+
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