Baby Activities in Baltimore — Sensory Play & Mommy-and-Me
Getting out of the house with a baby is its own kind of adventure. Baltimore has a growing number of programs designed for the youngest family members — sensory play sessions, mommy-and-me music classes, baby story times, and indoor play spaces where crawlers and new walkers can explore safely. Most are drop-in friendly, because we know nap schedules don't negotiate.
The next 50 events, 10 free. Ranked highest: Disney Descendants, ZOMBIES & Camp Rock: Worlds…, Story Makers with Common Tone (ages 1-5 years) at The Natural History Society of Maryland / Maryland Museum of Natural Sciences and Fall StoryWalk® at Eden Mill.
Mon, Jan 1
Dolphin Training Session
📍 National Aquarium
Guests can get up close to watch our dolphins interacting with staff during our afternoon training session! See how we work with these intelligent marine mammals from behind the scenes on the back deck of Dolphin Discovery. Participants will get to…
Fri, Jan 5
Aquarium Sleepover
📍 National Aquarium
Discover the Aquarium after dark in an unforgettable overnight adventure! With access to behind-the-scenes areas and an expert guide to show you the way, guests will explore the hidden treasures of the National Aquarium, from our hands-on Living Seashore exhibit to the…
Sat, Jan 6
Animal Care and Rescue Center Tour
📍 National Aquarium
Explore the National Aquarium’s state-of-the-art Animal Care and Rescue Center—located in historic Jonestown, just a short distance from the Aquarium’s main campus—through a one-of-a-kind tour that allows you to travel behind the scenes and discover the unique journeys of our…
Tue, Apr 2
Dolphin Tour
📍 National Aquarium
This tour will allow you to get up close with our colony of Atlantic bottlenose dolphins. Visit the top of our Dolphin Discovery amphitheater before stopping by the food prep kitchen for a quick look. Learn about how we train these intelligent…
Tue, Apr 2
Shark: A 4D Experience
📍 National Aquarium
These extraordinarily intelligent underwater giants each exhibit unique behaviors to navigate their ever-changing environment. Essential to the fragile balance of our ocean’s health, Shark: A 4D Experience® explores the complex nature of these magnificent creatures’ survival instincts. Stunning 3D and…
Tue, Apr 2
Turtle Odyssey 4D
📍 National Aquarium
Discover the unique traits and fascinating behaviors of one of Earth’s most ancient and majestic creatures: sea turtles. Join baby Bunji, an Australian green sea turtle, as she navigates the dangers of life at sea, growing into a thriving adult…
Sat, Apr 6
Insider's Tour
📍 National Aquarium
Get a peek at life in the Aquarium before it opens! Feed breakfast to the fish in Atlantic Coral Reef; experience our interactive touchpools without the crowds; watch an archerfish feeding in Australia: Wild Extremes; and gain access to exclusive behind-the-scenes spaces!
Fri, Apr 12
Half-Price Friday Nights
📍 National Aquarium
Friday is your night! Enjoy access to all our amazing animals and award-winning exhibits for half the price of general admission during Half-Price Friday Nights. An evolution of our Friday After Five program, Half-Price Friday Nights runs year-round, allowing you…
Sat, Jun 28
Annual Voices of History Street Fair
📍 National Great Blacks In Wax Museum
Event Highlights:Free Community Event: Open to allVendors: Local crafts, art, and foodMusic & Performances: Live entertainment featuring local talentChildren’s Area: Fun activities and games for kidsInformational Booths: Health, wellness, and community resourcesMuseum Access: The National Great Blacks In Wax Museum…
Tue, Jan 20· Monday-Saturday 10am-4pm, Sunday 10am-3pm
Baby Animals and Playground
📍 Chapel Hills Farm & Nursery
Fri, Feb 6
Highlandtown First Friday Art Walk
📍 Baltimore
It’s time for another year of First Friday Art Walks in Highlandtown! We’ve got new venues, exhibits, performances, and more each month. Find FAQs, how to participate, and links to each month’s Art Walks here! Check out the details for…
Fri, Mar 6
Fell's Point GhostWalk
📍 Broadway Square
Our original award-winning all ages walking tour is the Original Fells Point Ghost Walk Tour, running since 2001! Picture Fell’s Point, in Baltimore, Maryland, as it was, a rowdy seaport town, the birthplace of the sleek and dangerous clipper ship.…
Sun, May 3
Cloud Culture Members 2026 Grow Off
📍 Stem & Vine
CLOUD CULTURE MEMBERS 2026 GROW OFF Cloud Culture Members is gearing up for its Sixth annual ‘‘Cloud Grow Off” kicking off on March 12, 2026. This is a fully organic grow-off competition with a twist, and that twist is full…
Wed, May 20· Wednesdays 10:30am
Shake Out Your Sillies With Ms. Eliza — Ages Birth-5
📍 Enoch Pratt Free Library
Interactive music and movement program with Ms. Eliza
Thu, May 28· Thursdays 12:30pm
Shake Out Your Sillies With Ms. Eliza — Ages 0-5
📍 Enoch Pratt Free Library
Interactive music and movement storytime with Ms. Eliza for toddlers and preschoolers
Sun, Jun 14
Fells Point Second Sunday Antique Market
📍 Broadway Market Square
Furniture, pottery, glassware, jewelry, toys, folk art, sports memorabilia and so much more with over 40 vendors. Come find your own “Roadshow” treasure!
Wed, Jul 29
Discovery Quest
📍 Port Discovery Children's Museum
Discovery Quest is a citywide adventure for families, designed to help you experience the very best of Baltimore’s museums, cultural spaces, and places for learning. Each stop is a chance to try something new. Start your journey by picking up…
Sat, Aug 8· 10:00am-1:00pm (auditions Aug 8-9), 6:00pm-8:00pm (auditions Aug 10)
Disney's Frozen the Broadway Musical - Auditions
📍 Children's Theatre of Annapolis
Open auditions for ages 12-18 to join the cast of Disney's Frozen the Broadway Musical. Auditions held August 8-10 with callbacks August 11, followed by rehearsals August 23-October 22 and performance
Tue, Aug 25· All Day
Over The Rainbow Of Rowhomes, We Fly
📍 UMBC Performing Arts & Humanities Building
An intergenerational group exhibition at CADVC featuring artists based in or connected to Baltimore, exploring the city's cultural landscape through experimental and interdisciplinary practices.
Tue, Sep 1· Varies by event
Fall Festival Lineup
📍 Baltimore County Rec & Parks
A series of festivals and community events taking place across Baltimore County parks and recreation facilities throughout the fall season.
Tue, Sep 1
Farm Field Trips (Fall)
📍 Dragonfly Acres Farm
Seasonal field trips at Dragonfly Acres Farm where visitors meet 32 rescue farm animals individually and hear their stories. All ages and abilities welcome, including sensory-friendly options for neur
Tue, Sep 1· 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Fall StoryWalk® at Eden Mill
📍 Eden Mill Nature Center
A nature-based literacy activity combining reading, singing, and physical activity at Eden Mill Nature Center.
Wed, Sep 2· 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
9-2 Autumn Senior Stroll
📍 Cromwell Valley Park
A free weekly nature walk for seniors ages 55+ at Cromwell Valley Park led by naturalists along less strenuous trails.
Wed, Sep 9· 7:00pm-9:00pm
Irish Music Night - Second Floor
📍 The Judge's Bench
Monthly Irish music session featuring a local Irish music group performing live from 7:00pm-9:00pm on the second floor. Listeners welcome to enjoy food and drinks.
Sat, Sep 12· Varies: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM or 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Volunteer - Habitat Restoration - Invasive Species Removal
📍 Cromwell Valley Park
Join the Habitat Restoration Team at Cromwell Valley Park for invasive species removal and native plant restoration volunteer opportunities.
Sat, Sep 12
CPM's Fall Apprentice Company
📍 Children's Playhouse of Maryland, Inc.
A fun-filled educational program where children learn theater fundamentals while preparing for a performance on November 21, 2026. Rehearsals occur on select dates from September through November.
Tue, Sep 15· Hours vary
Fall Leagues - Golf Competition
📍 Topgolf Baltimore
Join weekly golf league competition at Topgolf Baltimore for just $20 per week, with options to register a team or sign up as a free agent.
Fri, Sep 18· 10:00am-11:00am
Trails with Tots
📍 Cromwell Valley Park
A guided nature trail program for children ages 5 and up with an adult, offering outdoor activity and naturalist-led exploration of the park.
Tue, Sep 22· 9:30 AM - 10:15 AM
Story Makers with Common Tone (ages 1-5 years)
📍 The Natural History Society of Maryland / Maryland Museum of Natural Sciences
An 8-week music and arts program for toddlers and preschoolers featuring stories, songs, crafts, and movement at the Maryland Museum of Natural Sciences.
Sat, Sep 26· 7:00 PM
Disney Descendants, ZOMBIES & Camp Rock: Worlds Collide Concert Tour
📍 Multiple Locations
A multi-city arena concert tour featuring Disney stars performing hits from Descendants, ZOMBIES, and Camp Rock franchises.
Mon, Sep 28
Gospel Night
📍 Shake & Bake
Gospel music, good vibes, great community. Skating $4 per person (includes skates). Bowling $30 per lane (up to 6 guests), bowling shoes $3 per rental.
Fri, Oct 2
Art Cove: Community Stew – Design an Ingredient
📍 Port Discovery Children's Museum
Children and families create illustrations of their favorite kitchen ingredients to add to a collaborative community stew artwork in the Art Cove creative space.
Fri, Oct 2· 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Public Roller Skating
📍 Roller Skate Arena (Supreme Sports Club)
Weekly public roller skating sessions at the Roller Skate Arena with rentals and skate aids available.
Sat, Oct 3· 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Public Roller Skating
📍 Roller Skate Arena at Supreme Sports Club
Weekly public roller skating sessions at the Roller Skate Arena with rentals and skate aids available.
Tue, Oct 6· 9:30 AM - 6:30 PM
Open Play @ We Rock!
📍 We Rock the Spectrum Kids Gym
Open gym play for all ages and abilities at We Rock the Spectrum Kids Gym in Forest Hill, Maryland.
Wed, Oct 7· 10:45 AM - 11:30 AM
Kid's Music: Commonplay with Common Tone (infants)
📍 Manor Mill
Weekly interactive music class for infants under 1 year old featuring singing, instruments, dancing, and caregiver connection.
Wed, Oct 7· 9:30 AM - 6:30 AM
Open Play @ We Rock!
📍 We Rock the Spectrum Kids Gym
Open play gym sessions for all ages and abilities at We Rock the Spectrum Kids Gym in Forest Hill, MD.
Thu, Oct 8· 9:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Open Play @ We Rock!
📍 We Rock the Spectrum Kids Gym
Open play sessions at We Rock the Spectrum Kids Gym for children of all ages and abilities in Forest Hill, Maryland.
Fri, Oct 9· 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Public Roller Skating
📍 Roller Skate Arena at Supreme Sports Club
Weekly public roller skating sessions at the Roller Skate Arena with rentals and skate aids available.
Fri, Oct 9· 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Open Play @ We Rock!
📍 We Rock the Spectrum Kids Gym
Open gym play for all ages and abilities at We Rock the Spectrum Kids Gym in Forest Hill, Maryland.
Sat, Oct 10· 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM EDT
STEM FLL Challenge Season - Atrium or Hall
📍 Jenkins Memorial Church
A recurring STEM robotics competition program held weekly at Jenkins Memorial Church throughout the fall season.
Sat, Oct 10
¡Bienvenidos al Museo!
📍 Baltimore Museum of Industry
El Baltimore Museum of Industry (BMI) se complace en continuar con su programa comunitario titulado “¡Bienvenidos al Museo!”. A partir de agosto de 2026, y con una frecuencia de cuatro veces al año, los visitantes podrán enriquecer su experiencia en…
Mon, Oct 12· 9:30 AM - 6:30 PM
Open Play @ We Rock!
📍 We Rock the Spectrum Kids Gym
Open play gym sessions for all ages and abilities at We Rock the Spectrum Kids Gym in Forest Hill, MD.
Tue, Oct 13· 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Create a Play (6-11)
📍 Compass Rose Theater
A weekly drama class for children ages 6-11 at Compass Rose Theater where kids create and perform their own plays.
Wed, Oct 14· 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Musical Theater (10+)
📍 Compass Rose Theater
A weekly musical theater class for ages 10 and up at Compass Rose Theater in Annapolis.
Wed, Oct 14· 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Smart Cents: Let's Talk About Financial Literacy for Teens
📍 The Youth and Teen Center @ The BARN / Columbia Association
A free eight-part monthly financial literacy program for 6th-9th graders teaching money management, entrepreneurship, and healthy financial habits.
Wed, Oct 14· 10:45 AM - 11:30 AM
Kid's Music: Commonplay with Common Tone (infants)
📍 Manor Mill
Weekly interactive music class for infants under 1 year old featuring singing, instruments, dancing, and caregiver connection.
Fri, Oct 16· 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Public Roller Skating
📍 Roller Skate Arena (Supreme Sports Club)
Weekly public roller skating sessions at the Roller Skate Arena with rentals and skate aids available.
Sat, Oct 17· 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Public Roller Skating
📍 Roller Skate Arena (Supreme Sports Club)
Weekly public roller skating sessions at the Roller Skate Arena with rentals and skate aids available.
Sun, Oct 18
Sensory Friendly Sunday
📍 Port Discovery Children's Museum
Port Discovery’s Sensory Friendly Sundays provide Museum access to families who would benefit from a sensory-friendly experience and quieter setting at Port Discovery two hours before opening to the general public. These mornings are designed to provide you with an…
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