Outdoor Activities for Kids in Baltimore
Elementary-age kids need to move, explore, and get dirty. Baltimore's parks, nature centers, and outdoor programs deliver — from guided hikes and creek stomps to sports clinics and adventure courses. Here's what's happening outdoors for the 5-10 set.
🦀Fri, Apr 24
Sailing Baltimore Harbor
📍 Visit Baltimore
🦀Fri, Apr 24
Baltimore Orioles vs. Boston Red Sox 2026
📍 Visit Baltimore
🦀Fri, Apr 24· 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Kids' Night Out at Irvine Nature Center
📍 Irvine Nature Center
🦀Sat, Apr 25· 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Crofton Farmers Market
📍 Crofton Library
🦀Sat, Apr 25· 10am-4pm
Bloom A Curated Garden Market at Green Spring Station
📍 Baltimore Magazine Events
🦀Sat, Apr 25· 5:30pm-8:30pm
Rec Regatta
📍 Montgomery County Recreation
🦀Sat, Apr 25· TBD
Mayor Scott's 2026 Spring Cleanup & Day of Service
📍 Irvin Luckman Memorial Park
🦀Sat, Apr 25· 10:00 AM
Patuxent River Clean Up
📍 Riverfront Park
🦀Sat, Apr 25· 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Teller Ro's Sunshine Social
📍 Annie's Playground
🦀Sun, Apr 26· 10am-12pm
Green Team - Monthly Garden Work Day
📍 Bolton Street Synagogue
🦀Sun, Apr 26· 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Swibit Sundays
📍 Columbia Swim Center (Splashdown)
🦀Sun, Apr 26· 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Free Family Tennis
📍 Truxtun Park
🦀Tue, Apr 28· 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Preschool Nature Series
📍 Eden Mill Nature Center
🦀Tue, Apr 28· 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Family Feed at Eden Mill Nature Center
📍 Eden Mill Nature Center
🦀Fri, May 1· 8:00pm-9:30pm
Lantern Light Night Hike
📍 Cromwell Valley Park
🦀Sun, May 3· 9:00am-11:00am
Let's Go O's!
📍 Cromwell Valley Park
🦀Fri, May 8· 5:00pm-2:00pm
Baltimore Clayworks at Cylburn Arboretum's Market Day 2026
📍 Baltimore Clayworks
🦀Sat, May 9· 5pm-2pm
Baltimore Clayworks at Cylburn Arboretum's Market Day 2026
📍 Baltimore Clayworks
🦀Thu, May 14· 5pm-9pm
Bromo Art Walk (May 14, 2026)
📍 Baltimore Magazine Events
🦀Sat, May 16· 10:00am-12:30pm
Hayrides
📍 Kinder Farm Park
🦀Sat, May 16· 8:00am-10:00am
Bird & Wildlife Walk
📍 Stony Run Park
🦀Sat, May 16· 10:00am-12:00pm
Weed Warriors
📍 Stony Run Park
🦀Mon, May 18· Tue-Fri 10am-4pm
Strawberry U-Pick soft launch at Pearlstone - certified organic berries, Kids' Corner activities, co
📍 Pearlstone
🦀Mon, May 18· Tue-Fri 10am-4pm (soft launch), then Tue-Fri 10am-6pm, Sun 10am-4pm
U-pick strawberry season at Pearlstone with covered pavilion, Kids' Corner activities, and picnic ar
📍 Pearlstone Center
🦀Sat, May 23· Season dates
2026 swim season at Woodcroft Swim Club with children's water playground, Olympic pool, and family a
📍 Woodcroft Swim Club
🦀Sat, May 23· All Day
Artscape 2026
📍 Artscape
🦀Sat, May 23· Various
2026 Paddle Memberships
📍 Capital SUP - Quiet Waters Park
🦀Mon, May 25· Sun 10am-4pm, Tue-Fri 10am-6pm
Official strawberry U-Pick season opens at Pearlstone - certified organic berries, family activities
📍 Pearlstone
🦀Sun, Jun 7
Capture the Moments: Single Parent Family Park Day
📍 Macks Jewish Connection Network
🦀Sun, Jun 7
Single Parent Families Raising Jewish Children Playdate
📍 Macks Jewish Connection Network
🦀Wed, Jun 10· Wednesdays and Sundays
U-pick blueberry season at Pearlstone running June through August
📍 Pearlstone Center
🦀Wed, Jun 10· Wednesdays and Sundays
Blueberry U-Pick season begins at Pearlstone - early berries available through mid-June, peak season
📍 Pearlstone
🦀Sat, Jun 20· 10:00am-12:00pm
Weed Warriors
📍 Stony Run Park
🦀Wed, Jun 24· TBD
SAIL250® Maryland & Air Show Baltimore
📍 Lillian S. Jones Recreation Center
🦀Wed, Jun 24· TBD
SAIL250® Maryland & Air Show Baltimore
📍 Irvin Luckman Memorial Park
🦀Wed, Jul 1· Wednesdays and Sundays
NEW: U-Pick flowers at Pearlstone - make your own bouquets from $5-$30 depending on size
📍 Pearlstone
🦀Wed, Jul 1· 1pm-7pm (Wednesdays only)
Wednesdays at the Pool
📍 UPick Berries at Pearlstone
🦀Sat, Jul 18· 10:00am-12:00pm
Weed Warriors
📍 Stony Run Park
🦀Sat, Aug 15· 10:00am-12:00pm
Weed Warriors
📍 Stony Run Park
🦀Sat, Aug 22· 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Apple picking season opens at Gaver Farm with pick-your-own apple orchards
📍 Gaver Farm
🦀Thu, Oct 1· afternoon
Blue Angels Flotilla Paddle
📍 Capital SUP - Quiet Waters Park
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