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, 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
Fri, Sep 4· 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Tweens
📍 Gotta Have Heart Art Studio
A tweens art program at Gotta Have Heart Art Studio in Severna Park, MD.
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.
Thu, Sep 17· 8:00 PM
Our Town
📍 The Colonial Players
A classic American play set in the small New England community of Grover's Corners, following the Webb and Gibbs families as they navigate love, marriage, and loss. Guided by the Stage Manager, the pl
Fri, Sep 18· 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown
📍 Compass Rose Theater
A theatrical production of the beloved Peanuts musical running from September 18 through October 4, 2026.
Tue, Sep 22
Homeschoolers: Musical Theatre Production Workshop (ages 8-18)
📍 Children's Theatre of Annapolis
A production workshop for homeschool students focusing on acting techniques, improvisation, characterization, movement, and props, ending with a main stage performance.
Tue, Sep 22· 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM EDT
Wellness Bingo!
📍 Severna Park Library
A free bingo night at Severna Park Library with wellness activities and local business support.
Thu, Sep 24· 6:30pm-7:30pm
¡Lotería in the Library!
📍 Anne Arundel County Public Library
Learn and play lotería, the traditional Mexican bingo-like game, in a fun family-friendly setting. Perfect for all ages to enjoy this bilingual cultural experience.
Thu, Sep 24
Theatre Production Workshop Homeschool Edition (ages 8-18)
📍 Children's Theatre of Annapolis
A homeschool production workshop where students learn acting, improvisation, characterization, and stagecraft with a guaranteed role and final main stage performance.
Fri, Sep 25· 4:30pm-10:00pm
Pasta Dinner & Bingo Night
📍 Club 164
An evening featuring Italian pasta dinner followed by bingo games at Club 164.
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.
Sat, Sep 26· 5:00pm-10:00pm
Spades Tournament
📍 Club 164
A competitive spades card game tournament at Club 164 with evening entertainment.
Sat, Sep 26· 2:30pm-4:00pm
Free Family Photos or Headshots at the Library
📍 Anne Arundel County Public Library
Professional family photo sessions or headshots available for free at the library. Perfect for creating updated family memories or professional portraits.
Sat, Sep 26· 12:00pm
Kunta Kinte Festival - World Wide Day of Play
📍 Chesapeake Children's Museum
A celebration of the World Wide Day of Play featuring cultural activities, performances, and interactive play experiences for families.
Sat, Sep 26· 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Sky Zone's Birthday
📍 Sky Zone Crofton-Gambrills
Sky Zone celebrates its birthday with a day of jumping, games, giveaways, and special member perks.
Sat, Sep 26· 11:00am-12:00pm
Latidos del Caribe | Rhythms of the Caribbean
📍 Anne Arundel County Public Library
Explore Caribbean music and dance traditions in this bilingual cultural performance and learning experience. Enjoy rhythmic performances showcasing Caribbean heritage.
Sun, Sep 27· 1:00pm-6:00pm
AACo Plant Swap
📍 Hysteria Taphouse
A community plant-sharing event where attendees exchange and cultivate plants together in a social atmosphere.
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 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.
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· 9:00am
Activities for Learning - Curriculum Planning for Young Children
📍 Chesapeake Children's Museum
An educational workshop for parents and educators focused on curriculum planning and learning activities for young children. Participants will learn strategies for supporting early childhood developme
Sun, Oct 4· 9:00am
Fall Brownie Day: Making Friends, Fair Play, Outdoor Adventurer
📍 Chesapeake Children's Museum
A Girl Scout Brownie event featuring outdoor adventures, friendship-building activities, and fair play educational experiences.
Sun, Oct 4
The Conway Academy Presents: Identity
📍 Bowie Center for the Performing Arts
A dance performance by The Conway Academy's G.I.R.L.S. (God's Intelligent Resilient Loyal Sisters) exploring a journey of self, faith, and purpose.
Wed, Oct 7· 5:30pm
Temperament Differences
📍 Chesapeake Children's Museum
A parenting workshop discussing different temperament types in children and strategies for understanding and supporting individual differences.
Sat, Oct 10
Musical Theatre Kids (ages 5-10)
📍 Children's Theatre of Annapolis
A foundational musical theatre workshop teaching voice, movement, stage direction, and acting techniques through theatre games, production activities, and group performances.
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· 9:00am
Effective Discipline
📍 Chesapeake Children's Museum
A parenting workshop offering strategies and techniques for positive and effective discipline with children.
Sat, Oct 10
Brencore Entertainment Presents: A Tribute to the Funk Bands
📍 Bowie Center for the Performing Arts
A dynamic 12-piece band performance by BRENCORE ALLSTARS featuring music by Prince, Rick James, Cameo, Bar-Kays, James Brown, Chuck Brown, and more.
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· 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Kinder Farmhouse Museum
📍 Kinder Farm Park
The historic Kinder Farmhouse Museum opens to the public for visitors to explore the preserved farmhouse and learn about the area's agricultural heritage.
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.
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.
Sat, Oct 24· 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.
Mon, Oct 26
School's Out Workshop: Monster Mash (ages 5-10)
📍 Children's Theatre of Annapolis
A fun drama-themed day camp featuring group acting scenes, songs with choreography, theatre games, crafts, and a live performance.
Sat, Oct 31
Big Tony & Trouble Funk Present: A Halloween Masquerade
📍 Bowie Center for the Performing Arts
A Halloween-themed music event featuring Big Tony & Trouble Funk at the Bowie Center for the Performing Arts.
Sat, Oct 31· 1.5 hours
Halloween Paddle
📍 Capital SUP - Quiet Waters Park
Festive Halloween morning paddle where participants wear costumes and enjoy fall paddling on the bay with community celebration.
Sat, Oct 31· 5:00pm-9:00pm
Dinner under the Stars - Motown Concert
📍 Luna Blu Ristorante Italiano
An outdoor dinner and Motown concert event at Luna Blu featuring live music entertainment under the stars on Halloween night. Multi-hour event combining Italian dining with live performance.
Sat, Oct 31· 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.
Mon, Nov 2
School's Out Workshop: Heroes vs. Villains (ages 8-14)
📍 Children's Theatre of Annapolis
A two-day action-packed theatrical workshop where students choose their side and explore dramatic character work through creative performance activities.
Sat, Nov 7· 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, Nov 7
GYPASO Red Carpet Event: Give Your Parents a Standing Ovation
📍 Bowie Center for the Performing Arts
A Red Carpet Film Premiere of "Give Your Parents A Standing Ovation," a special engagement returning by popular demand.
Sat, Nov 7· 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Kinder Farmhouse Museum
📍 Kinder Farm Park
The Kinder Farmhouse Museum opens to the public for visitors to explore the historic farm structures and learn about local history.
Sat, Nov 7· 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Kinder Farmhouse Museum Open to the Public
📍 Kinder Farm Park
Visit the historic Kinder Farmhouse Museum to learn about the area's agricultural heritage and rural history.
Sat, Nov 7· 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.
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