Family Events in Anne Arundel County — Annapolis & Severna Park
Anne Arundel County blends historic Annapolis charm with waterfront living and family-friendly programming. From the Naval Academy's public events to Kinder Farm Park's seasonal festivals and the county's extensive trail system, there's always something happening within a short drive of the Bay. Annapolis itself hosts dozens of free outdoor events from spring through fall.
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.
Mon, Jun 1· Varies
America 250 Inner Harbor Event Series
📍 Capital SUP - Quiet Waters Park
Guided paddle tours of Baltimore's Inner Harbor during the Sail250 celebration, paddling alongside tall ships, military vessels, and festival activities during America's 250th anniversary maritime eve
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 18· 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Community Day of Hope Vendors
📍 City of Praise Family Ministries
A vendor event featuring local businesses and community organizations at City of Praise Family Ministries.
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
Sat, Sep 5· 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
Growing in Harmony- Baby Music Series
📍 The Rumina Center- Severna Park
A 3-week baby music therapy series led by a Board-Certified Music Therapist featuring singing, movement, and instrument play for babies and caregivers.
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.
Mon, Sep 7· 10:30am
Art and Story Time
📍 Chesapeake Children's Museum
A creative program combining art activities with storytelling for young children at the museum.
Tue, Sep 8· 6:00pm-7:00pm
Tuesday Night Bike Club
📍 Forward Brewing
Weekly 10-mile bike ride starting and ending at Forward Brewing, perfect for cycling enthusiasts looking for community and drinks.
Tue, Sep 8· 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Homeschool: Unravel the Past!
📍 Historic London Town & Gardens
A hands-on colonial history program for elementary and middle school students exploring textiles and their role in the American Revolution.
Tue, Sep 8· 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Anne Arundel County FCA Golf Fundraiser
📍 Compass Pointe Golf Course
A golf fundraiser supporting Fellowship of Christian Athletes' ministry to coaches and athletes across Anne Arundel County.
Wed, Sep 9· 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Sails, Science, and Stories of Annapolis: Homeschool Program
📍 Downtown Annapolis Partnership
A hands-on STEAM program exploring Annapolis's maritime history and the science of sailing through boat-building activities.
Wed, Sep 9· 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Food Truck Wednesday is on the farm Millersville with THE PANCAKE PEEPS
📍 The Pancake Peeps Farm
Join The Pancake Peeps for Food Truck Wednesday on the farm in Millersville with food trucks and family fun.
Thu, Sep 10· 5:30pm-7:00pm
FarmUnity Harvest Festival
📍 Anne Arundel County Public Library
A community garden harvest celebration featuring gardening, environmental learning, health and wellness activities, and STEAM education for all ages.
Thu, Sep 10· 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Glen Burnie Farmers Market
📍 Glen Burnie Farmers Market
Weekly Thursday evening farmers market featuring local farm-fresh produce, breads, desserts, and live music.
Sat, Sep 12· 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Lowe's Build and Grow Kids Workshop
📍 Lowe's Glen Burnie
Free building clinic for kids at Lowe's. Kids build a wooden project with guided instructions and get to keep their creation.
Sat, Sep 12· 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 12· 2:00pm-4:00pm
Hobby Fair
📍 Anne Arundel County Public Library
A community gathering showcasing various hobbies with games, arts and DIY activities, gardening, and wellness elements for teens and adults.
Sat, Sep 12· 7:30 AM
Karen Stevens Memorial Kids Triathlon
📍 Severna Park Community Center
A kids triathlon event hosted by Friends of Anne Arundel County Trails with proceeds benefiting free swim lessons for children with special needs.
Sun, Sep 13· 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Michaels Kids Club
📍 Michaels Glen Burnie
Free in-store kids crafting event at Michaels. Kids create a themed craft project. All supplies included.
Sun, Sep 13· 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Family Day and 10th Anniversary Celebration at Wholesome Healing
📍 Wholesome Healing
Wholesome Healing celebrates its 10th anniversary with a free family day featuring music, games, art activities, food, and child entrepreneurs.
Tue, Sep 15· 6:00pm-8:30pm
Art Bar with ArtFarm
📍 Forward Brewing
A hybrid happy hour and art workshop experience featuring live art creation with ArtFarm instructors in the brewery space.
Wed, Sep 16· 4:00pm-5:30pm
Piñata Workshop
📍 Anne Arundel County Public Library
A hands-on arts and crafts workshop where children and teens create traditional piñatas, celebrating Hispanic/Latino cultural traditions.
Wed, Sep 16· 6:00pm-7:00pm
Run Club
📍 Forward Brewing
Weekly 5-kilometer run starting and ending at Forward Brewing, combining fitness with community and refreshments.
Sat, Sep 19
Mike Heuer
📍 Reynolds Tavern and 1747 Pub
Live performance by Mike Heuer at Reynolds Tavern and 1747 Pub.
Sat, Sep 19· Full day festival
Annapolis Baygrass announces dates and lineup, including Little Feat
📍 Sandy Point State Park
Annapolis Baygrass Music Festival (Sept. 19-20, 2026) is a family-friendly beachfront music festival at Sandy Point State Park featuring Little Feat, Yonder Mountain String Band, Béla Fleck, and more. Festival includes KidZone, beachfront yoga, games, workshops, food, and supports Chesapeake Bay conservation.
Sat, Sep 19· 2:00pm-3:00pm
Bailes de Mi Tierra Dance Performance
📍 Anne Arundel County Public Library
A vibrant Mexican folk dance performance featuring traditional music and dance from Mexico, celebrating Hispanic/Latino culture for all ages.
Sat, Sep 19· 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Hayrides
📍 Kinder Farm Park
Family-friendly hayride experience at Kinder Farm Park through scenic farm grounds.
Sat, Sep 19· Not specified
Annapolis Baygrass Music Festival lineup revealed
📍 Sandy Point State Park
Annapolis Baygrass Music Festival returns for its fourth year on September 19-20 at Sandy Point State Park, featuring bluegrass artists including Little Feat, Yonder Mountain String Band, and Bela Fleck. Festival includes family-friendly activities, local food vendors, and supports Chesapeake Bay restoration.
Sat, Sep 19· 3:30pm
African Roots - celebrating the 50th anniversary of the book by Alex Haley
📍 Chesapeake Children's Museum
A special event celebrating the 50th anniversary of Alex Haley's acclaimed book 'Roots' with family activities and cultural exploration.
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.
Wed, Sep 23
Unified Jazz Ensemble
📍 Reynolds Tavern and 1747 Pub
Live jazz performance by the Unified Jazz Ensemble at Reynolds Tavern and 1747 Pub.
Thu, Sep 24· 5:30pm-7:30pm
Beginner's Bluegrass Jam
📍 Anne Arundel County Public Library
A beginner-friendly bluegrass music jam session where teens and adults can learn and play traditional bluegrass instruments together.
Fri, Sep 25
Brencore Entertainment Presents: Remembering Frankie Beverly
📍 Bowie Center for the Performing Arts
A tribute concert honoring Frankie Beverly's music legacy, featuring National Recording Artist Jamar Dukes and The BRENCORE ALLSTARS.
Sat, Sep 26· 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.
Wed, Sep 30
Unified Jazz Ensemble
📍 Reynolds Tavern and 1747 Pub
Live jazz performance by the Unified Jazz Ensemble at Reynolds Tavern and 1747 Pub.
Thu, Oct 1· afternoon
Blue Angels Flotilla Paddle
📍 Capital SUP - Quiet Waters Park
Sat, Oct 3· 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Home Depot Kids Workshop
📍 Home Depot Annapolis
Free hands-on building workshop for kids ages 5-12. Kids build a wooden project and get to keep it, plus earn a pin and certificate.
Sat, Oct 3· 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Home Depot Kids Workshop
📍 Home Depot Glen Burnie
Free hands-on building workshop for kids ages 5-12. Kids build a wooden project and get to keep it, plus earn a pin and certificate.
Sat, Oct 3· 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.
Sun, Oct 4· 9:00am
Fall Brownie Day: Making Friends, Fair Play, Outdoor Adventurer
📍 Chesapeake Children's Museum
A Girl Scout Brownie program featuring friendship-building activities, fair play education, and outdoor adventures.
Wed, Oct 7
Unified Jazz Ensemble
📍 Reynolds Tavern and 1747 Pub
Live jazz performance by the Unified Jazz Ensemble at Reynolds Tavern and 1747 Pub.
Sat, Oct 10· 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, Oct 10· 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Lowe's Build and Grow Kids Workshop
📍 Lowe's Glen Burnie
Free building clinic for kids at Lowe's. Kids build a wooden project with guided instructions and get to keep their creation.
Sat, Oct 10· 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Kinder Farmhouse Museum
📍 Kinder Farm Park
Historic farmhouse museum opens to the public for self-guided tours of this preserved 19th-century farm dwelling.
Sun, Oct 11· 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Michaels Kids Club
📍 Michaels Glen Burnie
Free in-store kids crafting event at Michaels. Kids create a themed craft project. All supplies included.
Fri, Oct 16
CCSI Presents: Disenchanted: A New Musical Comedy
📍 Bowie Center for the Performing Arts
A new musical comedy presented by Community Crisis Services, Inc. with ASL seating and interpreting available.
Sat, Oct 17· 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.
Fri, Oct 23
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
📍 The Colonial Players
A theatrical adaptation of the classic tale by John Heimbuch and Jon Ferguson. Perfect for families seeking an entertaining seasonal performance.
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