Free Toddler Activities in Baltimore
Finding free activities for toddlers in Baltimore is easier than you'd think. Libraries run free storytimes, parks offer open play programs, and community centers host sensory play and music groups — all designed for the 1-3 age range. Here's everything happening now.
Wed, Apr 1· 1:00 PM Eastern Time
Gold Fever! The Ultimate Treasure Chase
📍 Online Event
An online educational webinar about the 1858 Fraser River Gold Rush presented by the Royal BC Museum.
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
Sun, May 24· 6:00 PM
Summer Sunset Concert Series @ Allen Pond Park
📍 Allen Pond Park
Free weekly Sunday evening concerts featuring live music, food trucks, and community fun at Allen Pond Park in Bowie.
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 21· 6:00 PM
🎵 Summer Sunset Concert Series @ Allen Pond Park
📍 Allen Pond Park
Free Sunday evening concert series featuring live music, food trucks, and community fun at Allen Pond Park.
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.
Fri, Aug 28· 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM EDT
Flavor Friday at Prigel Family Creamery
📍 Prigel Family Creamery
Weekly Friday evening event featuring local food vendors and live music in Glen Arm, Maryland.
Sun, Aug 30· 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Bruster's Ice Cream Fundraiser
📍 Bruster's of Bel Air
Support St. Margaret Parish by enjoying ice cream at Bruster's of Bel Air, where 10% of purchases will be donated to the parish.
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.
Tue, Sep 1
Oktoberfest Celebration
📍 Guinness Open Gate Brewery
Celebrate Oktoberfest at Guinness with live music and Bavarian-inspired food specials throughout the event.
Sat, Sep 5· 9am-12pm
Community Build Sessions for the Lion Turtle Island Lantern Puppet
📍 Black Cherry Puppet Theater
Free, volunteer-run build sessions to create a giant lantern puppet for the 2026 Great Baltimore Lantern Parade. Drop-ins welcome for all skill levels.
Sun, Sep 6· 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM EDT
First Sunday Arts Festival
📍 West St. and Calvert Street
A monthly family-friendly street festival featuring over 150 vendors, food trucks, live music, and dining.
Sun, Sep 6· 4:00pm-7:30pm
Acoustic Music Series - September 2026
📍 Hybridoma Organic Fruit Farm
Live acoustic music performances featuring local musicians at the farm from 4-7:30pm. Multiple performances scheduled throughout September.
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.
Fri, Sep 18· 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM EDT (Friday); 2:00 PM & 7:00 PM (Saturday); 7:00 PM (Sunday)
Hadestown: Teen Edition
📍 Stage & Screen Studios
A full-length teen adaptation of Anaïs Mitchell's musical Hadestown featuring intertwining love stories set to folk and jazz-inspired music.
Sat, Sep 19· 2:00pm-3:00pm
Bailes de Mi Tierra Dance Performance
📍 Anne Arundel County Public Library
Experience traditional Mexican folk dances performed by a local dance group. A vibrant cultural performance showcasing beautiful costumes and authentic choreography.
Sat, Sep 19· 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Legos: Open Build - Held in the Children's Department
📍 Prince George's County Memorial Library System - Bowie Branch
A freestyle LEGO building session where kids can create and explore with plenty of pieces and endless possibilities.
Sat, Sep 19· 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, Sep 19· 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Barnes & Noble Saturday Storytime
📍 Barnes & Noble Bel Air
Free weekly storytime for kids at Barnes & Noble. Stories, activities, and a love of reading — every Saturday at 11am.
Sat, Sep 19· 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Barnes & Noble Saturday Storytime
📍 Barnes & Noble Annapolis
Free weekly storytime for kids at Barnes & Noble. Stories, activities, and a love of reading — every Saturday at 11am.
Sat, Sep 19· 10:00am-all day
Annual Meeting and Members' Day
📍 Baltimore Streetcar Museum
The Baltimore Streetcar Museum's annual members celebration featuring an early bird guest operations session, official annual meeting with election results announcement, and catered lunch, plus all-da
Sat, Sep 19· 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
PAWS and Read
📍 Havre de Grace Library - Public Area Childrens
Children read one-on-one with therapy dogs at the Havre de Grace Library.
Sat, Sep 19· 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Crafternoon (Ages 2-5, with adult)
📍 Howard County Library System - Savage Branch
A drop-in craft activity for toddlers ages 2-5 with an adult at the Savage Branch library.
Sat, Sep 19· 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Dinosaur Park Open House
📍 Dinosaur Park
Free monthly fossil hunting program at Dinosaur Park where families can search for fossils on the surface ground.
Sat, Sep 19· 10:00am-12:00pm
Weed Warriors
📍 Stony Run Park
Monthly stewardship event where volunteers remove weeds at Stony Run Park. Participants should bring their own tools and gloves, or borrow them from the organization.
Sat, Sep 19· all day
29SCC Outreach @ Baltimore Book Festival
📍 29th Street Community Center
The 29th Street Community Center participates in the Baltimore Book Festival with outreach activities for families and book lovers.
Sat, Sep 19· 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM EDT
Community Con - Held in the Parking Lot and Auditorium - Presented by The Co-Op Project
📍 Prince George's County Memorial Library System - Bowie Branch
A community event focused on connection, collaboration, and youth impact featuring workshops, panels, networking, music, vendors, activities, and gaming.
Sat, Sep 19· 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM EDT (Saturday); 11:00 AM (Sunday)
100 Year Celebration Block Party
📍 Glen Burnie United Methodist Church
Glen Burnie United Methodist Church celebrates 100 years with a family-friendly block party featuring games, food vendors, and activities.
Sat, Sep 19· 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Talk Like a Pirate Playdate
📍 Enoch Pratt Free Library - Hampden
Celebrate International Talk Like a Pirate Day with pirate stories, shanties, and crafts at the Enoch Pratt Free Library's Hampden branch.
Sat, Sep 19· 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Pirate Day Treasure Hunt!
📍 Enoch Pratt Free Library - Herring Run
Celebrate Talk Like a Pirate Day at the Herring Run Branch library with a treasure hunt activity.
Sat, Sep 19· 10:00am
YGR Prep Work Party
📍 Downtown Sailing Center
Volunteer work party to prepare for Ya Gotta Regatta, the Downtown Sailing Center's signature sailing event.
Sat, Sep 19· 9:00am-1:00pm
Volunteer Registration: Access-Ability Saturday Event
📍 Downtown Sailing Center
Participant registration and check-in for the adaptive sailing Access-Ability Saturday program.
Sat, Sep 19· 10:00 AM
Viv, Griffin, & Hunter w/ Just For Kicks
📍 The Music Space
Live music performance at an outdoor arts festival in a scenic garden setting.
Sat, Sep 19· 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Autumn Accents: Decorative Pumpkins and Acorns
📍 Enoch Pratt Free Library - Edmondson Avenue
A carefree crafting session to create decorative pumpkins and acorns for your home at the Edmondson Avenue Branch Library.
Sat, Sep 19· 6pm-9pm
Star Gazing
📍 Milkhouse Brewery
Evening stargazing event at Milkhouse Brewery under the night sky.
Sat, Sep 19· 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
NEC Drop-In
📍 Cylburn Arboretum - Nature Education Center
Nature-themed drop-in activities at Cylburn Arboretum's Nature Education Center on Saturday mornings.
Sat, Sep 19· 10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
Family and Friends Story Time
📍 Aberdeen Library - Meeting Room
A story time event featuring stories, music, movement, and fun for families at Aberdeen Library.
Sat, Sep 19· 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Havre de Grace Farmers Market
📍 Havre de Grace Farmers Market
Weekly farmers market operating May through December in downtown Havre de Grace.
Sat, Sep 19· 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Yappy Hour at Severna Park Taphouse
📍 Severna Park Taphouse
A fun-filled afternoon to meet adoptable dogs from AAHA Rescue while enjoying food, drinks, and activities at Severna Park Taphouse.
Sat, Sep 19· 10:00am-12:00pm
Family Art Adventures
📍 Baltimore Museum of Art
A hands-on family program featuring guided art exploration and creative activities designed for parents and children to enjoy together.
Sat, Sep 19· 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Butchers Hill Flea Market
📍 Patterson Park
Biannual flea market and craft fair in Patterson Park featuring 150+ vendors selling clothing, toys, furniture, antiques, art, and more.
Sat, Sep 19· 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Playful Pandas Music Playgroup
📍 STRŌB Apothecary
Free weekly music playgroup for toddlers ages 0-4 with songs, instruments, bubbles, and snacks.
Sat, Sep 19· 11am-10pm
5th ANNUAL OKTOBERFEST at Guilford Hall
📍 Baltimore Magazine Events
An all-day Oktoberfest celebration featuring beer, food, and German-themed entertainment at Guilford Hall Brewery.
Sat, Sep 19· 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
All Together Now (All Ages)
📍 Howard County Library System - Central Branch
A 30-minute interactive class for all ages with an adult featuring songs, stories, rhymes, and activities to build early literacy and social skills.
Sat, Sep 19· 3:00 PM - 4:15 PM
Pirate Parrrty! (ages 9-12)
📍 Howard County Library System - Central Branch
A pirate-themed arts, crafts, and engineering challenge event for children ages 9-12 celebrating Talk Like a Pirate Day.
Sat, Sep 19· 11:00 AM
Saturday Morning Storytime!
📍 Barnes & Noble - Ellicott City
Join Barnes & Noble for their weekly Saturday morning storytime event at 11:00 AM.
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