Toddler Activities in Baltimore — Play, Explore & Learn (Ages 1–3)
Toddlers need to move, touch, and explore — and Baltimore delivers. Nature centers with toddler trails, libraries with interactive story times, splash pads in summer, and indoor play spaces in winter keep little ones engaged without overstimulating them. We flag events that are specifically designed for the 1–3 crowd, so you're not stuck at a program aimed at older kids.
Mon, Aug 10· 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Hip Hop Dance Camp (NCRC)
📍 North County Recreation Center (NCRC)
A hip hop dance camp for children held at the North County Recreation Center in Brooklyn Park, Maryland.
Mon, Aug 10· 12:00pm
Pikesville Volunteer Fire Department Meal Drop Off
📍 Chizuk Amuno Congregation
A community service initiative where congregants provide a meal for the Pikesville Volunteer Fire Department. This teaches children about serving local heroes and community support.
Mon, Aug 10· 8pm-late
Monday Night Swing & Lindy Hop
📍 Mobtown Ballroom & Cafe
Weekly swing dancing event featuring a beginner lesson at 8pm followed by open dancing at 9pm.
Mon, Aug 10· 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Adopt a Dinosaur
📍 Perry Hall Public Library
Children explore the library's children's area to adopt a dinosaur pet and learn about pet care at Perry Hall Public Library.
Mon, Aug 10· 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Toddler Story Time: Wiggles and Fun
📍 White Marsh Public Library - White Marsh Branch
Interactive story time program for toddlers featuring stories, songs, rhymes and movement to encourage early literacy development.
Mon, Aug 10· 10:00am-10:45am
Session II - Early Childhood Program
📍 JCC of Greater Baltimore
An early childhood educational program with structured activities and play for young children during summer.
Tue, Aug 11· 7:30pm
Trivia Tuesdays
📍 Dave & Buster's Baltimore - White Marsh
Challenge your knowledge and compete for prizes at Dave & Buster's weekly trivia night for all ages.
Tue, Aug 11· 11:00 AM
ARMYRANG Baltimore Vendor Market
📍 Lexington Market
Tue, Aug 11
Shalom Village Kick Off
📍 Macks Jewish Connection Network
The first gathering of Shalom Village, a relationship-based postpartum circle for parents and caregivers with babies from birth through 24 months, connecting new parents in the Jewish community.
Tue, Aug 11
Homeschool Play Day
📍 Chuck E. Cheese
A special play day event for homeschooling families to enjoy arcade games, activities, and food at Chuck E. Cheese.
Wed, Aug 12· 7:00pm
2nd Wednesdays
📍 Village Learning Place
A community gathering event held on the second Wednesday of each month for connection and engagement.
Wed, Aug 12· 11:00am
1 / 2 Price Games Wednesdays
📍 Dave & Buster's Baltimore - White Marsh
Enjoy half-price arcade games all day Wednesday at Dave & Buster's, giving families a budget-friendly way to play classic and modern games.
Wed, Aug 12· 6:00pm onwards
Trivia & Karaoke Night
📍 Ottobar
A fun trivia and karaoke night at Upstairs @ Ottobar with no age restrictions.
Wed, Aug 12· 6:00pm-7:00pm
United States Naval Academy Ensemble Concert
📍 Anne Arundel County Public Library
A concert performance by the United States Naval Academy ensemble offering live classical and military music for family audiences.
Wed, Aug 12· 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Be Playful
📍 White Marsh Public Library - White Marsh Branch
A playful engagement program at White Marsh Public Library where children learn through passive play stations.
Wed, Aug 12
Tisha B'av - Eicha & Kinos
📍 Congregation Shomrei Emunah
A virtual observance of Tisha B'av featuring the reading of Eicha and Kinos prayers via Zoom. Community members can participate remotely.
Wed, Aug 12· 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Chester's Magic Shovel With Blue Sky Puppets
📍 Perry Hall Public Library - Perry Hall Meeting Room
Blue Sky Puppet Theatre presents an interactive puppet show about dinosaurs and reading at Perry Hall Public Library.
Wed, Aug 12· 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Brass Quintet at Riviera Beach Public Library
📍 Riviera Beach Public Library
The U.S. Naval Academy Band Brass Quintet performs a free concert at Riviera Beach Public Library.
Wed, Aug 12
Member Evening
📍 National Aquarium
Exclusive evening event for National Aquarium members to enjoy the aquarium with special member benefits and programming.
Wed, Aug 12
$10 Admission Day
📍 B&O Railroad Museum
A special discounted admission day at the B&O Railroad Museum offering reduced entry fees for visitors to explore the exhibits.
Wed, Aug 12· 7:00pm
CTPC Presents: Mary Poppins Jr
📍 Gordon Center for Performing Arts
A theatrical production of the beloved Mary Poppins story, presented by CTPC at the Gordon Center. This family-friendly musical is perfect for children and adults who love classic theater.
Thu, Aug 13· 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Denise Johnson Playground - Playground Tour Stop
📍 Denise Johnson Playground
A free community playground tour event featuring ice cream giveaways, drum circle, hula hoops, science activities, and crafts for families.
Thu, Aug 13· 6:00pm-late
Thomas Rhett: The Soundtrack to Life Tour with Kashus Culpepper and Emily Ann Roberts
📍 Merriweather Post Pavilion
Country artist Thomas Rhett brings his The Soundtrack to Life Tour to Merriweather with opening acts, offering an accessible family-friendly concert experience.
Thu, Aug 13· 6:00pm-show 7:30pm
Thomas Rhett: The Soundtrack to Life Tour
📍 Merriweather Post Pavilion
Country artist Thomas Rhett performs his Soundtrack to Life Tour with openers Kashus Culpepper and Emily Ann Roberts for a family-friendly concert experience.
Thu, Aug 13· 5:30pm-7:00pm
Denise Johnson Playground - Playground Tour
📍 Baltimore Family Alliance
A free summer playground tour in Middle Branch featuring ice cream, drum circle, hula hoops, science activities, and crafts.
Thu, Aug 13· 9:00pm
Geno's Karaoke
📍 Power Plant Live!
A karaoke night event at Geno's Steaks where guests can sing from one song to headlining the entire night.
Thu, Aug 13· 6:00pm
Bingo Night
📍 29th Street Community Center
A community bingo night event providing family-friendly entertainment and games for all ages.
Fri, Aug 14· All Day
Don't Miss 'PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie' Only in Theatres August 14
📍 Multiple Locations
PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie releases in theaters nationwide on August 14, 2026.
Fri, Aug 14· 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
B-360 Baltimore End of Summer Cookout
📍 Bocek Rec Center
Free end-of-summer cookout with food, prizes, giveaways, and family fun at Bocek Rec Center.
Fri, Aug 14· open hours
Sunflower Showcase
📍 Clark's Elioak Farm
Extended celebration of blooming sunflowers with opportunities to wander through the patch and take photos. Beautiful field display for families to enjoy.
Fri, Aug 14· 6:15pm-7:30pm
Shabbat Services (In-Person, On Zoom, and via Facebook Live)
📍 Har Sinai-Oheb Shalom
Friday evening Shabbat services held in-person, with simultaneous streaming options via Zoom and Facebook Live.
Fri, Aug 14· 11:00 AM
2nd Annual Catherine Strong Back to School Bash
📍 Baltimore
Fri, Aug 14· 1:00 PM
B-360 Baltimore End of Summer Cookout
📍 Baltimore
Fri, Aug 14· 5:30pm-late
The Fray – Summer of Light Tour with Dashboard Confessional and Colony House
📍 Merriweather Post Pavilion
The Fray performs their Summer of Light Tour with Dashboard Confessional and Colony House, bringing popular alternative rock to the pavilion.
Fri, Aug 14
Half-Price Friday Night
📍 National Aquarium
Weekly Friday night event at the National Aquarium featuring reduced admission prices, allowing families to enjoy the aquarium at a lower cost.
Fri, Aug 14· 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Baltimore Aquarium Bus Trip (Half Price Friday)
📍 Baltimore Aquarium
A half-price Friday bus trip to the Baltimore Aquarium for families and children.
Fri, Aug 14· All Day
PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie
📍 Multiple Locations (Theaters)
PAW Patrol pups crash land on a dinosaur-filled island and must stop Mayor Humdinger from destroying it in this theatrical movie release.
Fri, Aug 14· 10:00am-1:00pm
Conservation Window
📍 The Walters Art Museum
Watch museum conservators work on art restoration and preservation, and engage with them about their conservation techniques.
Fri, Aug 14· 10:00am
Garden Work Day at Chizuk Amuno
📍 Chizuk Amuno Congregation
A community volunteer event where families and congregants work together to maintain the congregation's garden. This is a great opportunity for families to participate in meaningful outdoor work toget
Fri, Aug 14
VIP Bring a Friend Day
📍 Chuck E. Cheese
An exclusive Fun Pass member event where VIP members can bring a friend to enjoy arcade games and activities at Chuck E. Cheese.
Fri, Aug 14· 6:00pm
Nutcracker Auditions
📍 Morton Street Dance Center
Auditions for the annual Nutcracker production, open to interested young dancers.
Sat, Aug 15· 5:30pm-late
Zac Brown Band: Love & Fear Tour with Old Crow Medicine Show
📍 Merriweather Post Pavilion
Zac Brown Band brings their Love & Fear Tour to the pavilion with Old Crow Medicine Show, featuring country and Americana music suitable for families.
Sat, Aug 15· 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (check aqua.org)
National Aquarium
📍 National Aquarium
Open this weekend on the Inner Harbor — dolphins, sharks, the rainforest, and the jellyfish gallery. One of Baltimore’s signature family destinations.
Sat, Aug 15· 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Fired Up for Scouting Community Event
📍 The Church at Severn Run
A free family-friendly scouting event featuring hands-on activities, demonstrations, and community partners.
Sat, Aug 15· 9:00am-12:00pm
Third Saturday Work Party
📍 Towson UU Church
Community volunteer work party held on the third Saturday of each month at the TUUC campus.
Sat, Aug 15· 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM (approx — check ymaryland.org)
YMCA Family Swim
📍 Orokawa Y (Towson)
Family swim time at YMCA of Central Maryland. Open pool time for families with children. Membership or day pass required.
Sat, Aug 15· 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Barnes & Noble Saturday Storytime
📍 Barnes & Noble White Marsh
Free weekly storytime for kids at Barnes & Noble. Stories, activities, and a love of reading — every Saturday at 11am.
Sat, Aug 15· 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Barnes & Noble Saturday Storytime
📍 Barnes & Noble Ellicott City
Free weekly storytime for kids at Barnes & Noble. Stories, activities, and a love of reading — every Saturday at 11am.
Sat, Aug 15· 10:30-12:00, 13:00-14:30
Back to School Bash
📍 Clark's Elioak Farm
A pre-school celebration featuring princess characters, a show with songs and dancing, crafts, photo ops, and admission to the petting farm.
Sat, Aug 15· 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
SoPro Family Funday – End of Summer Bash!
📍 SoPro – Southern Provisions
A free family celebration at SoPro featuring crafts, games, and activities for kids before school starts.
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