Things to Do with Kids in Baltimore City This Week
Baltimore City packs more family-friendly events per square mile than anywhere else in the region. From the Inner Harbor's waterfront festivals to Hampden's quirky community celebrations, Federal Hill's outdoor movie nights, and Fells Point's street fairs — the city itself is the venue. Public transit and free parking at many events make it easy to explore neighborhoods beyond your own.
Sat, Aug 8· 5:00pm-6:00pm
Food Truck: TBD
📍 Pickett Brewing Company
Food truck vendors serve casual food and beverages at the brewery. Great for families looking for casual dining options.
Sat, Aug 8· Saturday 10am-11am
Algae Accessories — Ages 9-14
📍 BUGSS (Baltimore Underground Science Space)
Create cool, eco-friendly accessories using algae string.
Sat, Aug 8· 5:00 PM
Summer Colors Day Party, Saturday, Aug 8th.
📍 Baltimore Museum of Industry
Sat, Aug 8· 11:30am
THIS ISLAND EARTH
📍 Charles Theatre
A kitschy 1950s drive-in classic about a mysterious funder of scientific research with advanced technology who draws scientists into an otherworldly adventure.
Sat, Aug 8· 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wild Water Splash Days: Summer Splash Zone
📍 The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore
A summer water play event at the Maryland Zoo featuring water slides, splash pads, bounce houses, and animal enrichment activities.
Sat, Aug 8· 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Tue–Sun; check portdiscovery.org)
Port Discovery Children's Museum
📍 Port Discovery Children's Museum
Open this weekend at the Inner Harbor — three floors of hands-on, climb-on exhibits built for kids 0–10. A reliable rainy-day or any-day pick for younger families.
Sat, Aug 8· 8:54pm-8:54pm
Havdalah
📍 Beth Am Synagogue
Havdalah ceremony marking the conclusion of Shabbat with blessings over wine, spices, and fire. A brief spiritual transition into the new week.
Sat, Aug 8· 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM (approx — check ymaryland.org)
YMCA Family Swim
📍 Weinberg Y (Waverly)
Family swim time at YMCA of Central Maryland. Open pool time for families with children. Membership or day pass required.
Sat, Aug 8· 10:00am-12:00pm
Shabbat Morning Service
📍 Har Sinai-Oheb Shalom
Saturday morning Shabbat service with traditional liturgy and community participation.
Sat, Aug 8· 8:45am-9:30am
DIY Torah Study
📍 Beth Am Synagogue
Virtual Torah study session held on Zoom for Beth Am community members. A casual learning opportunity to study Torah texts together.
Sat, Aug 8· 1:00pm onwards
2026 Rock Opera Big Bang!
📍 Ottobar
Baltimore Rock Opera Society presents an all-ages rock opera performance with doors at 1 PM.
Sat, Aug 8· 10:30 AM
Planet Rooted: Rooted Festival 2026
📍 Patterson Park
Sat, Aug 8· 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Set Sail for School
📍 Port Discovery Children's Museum
A back-to-school nautical-themed event at Port Discovery Children's Museum featuring hands-on learning activities and special admission pricing for Baltimore City families.
Sat, Aug 8· 2:00 PM
Be the first to see PAW PATROL: THE DINO MOVIE and Celebrate Their First-Ever Movie Theater Experience
📍 Multiple Locations
Special early access screening of PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie with exclusive giveaways at multiple theater locations.
Sat, Aug 8· 9:30am-12:00pm
Kesher Shabbat Morning Services
📍 Beth Am Synagogue
Shabbat morning services in the Kesher minyan with prayer and community worship. Kesher is a parallel service stream within Beth Am.
Sat, Aug 8· 10:00am-1:00pm
Drop-in Art Making: Make Your Mark
📍 The Walters Art Museum
People of all ages can create original artwork inspired by the museum's collection in this casual drop-in session.
Sat, Aug 8· 3:00 PM
Board game night at R House
📍 Commonplace Book Club
Bring your favorite game along for us to play. See you all there!
Sat, Aug 8· 11:00 AM
Picnic in His Presence
📍 Druid Hill Park
Sat, Aug 8· 3:00 PM
6th Annual Back to School Bash Community Giveaway | The Empress Team
Sat, Aug 8· 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 8· 7:00pm onwards
Civilian, Vicious Order, Progenitor, Never Forgive, Never Forget, Racing Green
📍 Ottobar
Point and Laugh Zine presents an all-ages rock concert featuring multiple bands.
Sat, Aug 8· Saturday 10am-11am
For ages 9-14 and friends/family: Algae Accessories
📍 BUGSS (Baltimore Underground Science Space)
Join us to create cool, eco-friendly accessories using algae string!
Sat, Aug 8· 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM (check marylandzoo.org)
The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore
📍 The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore
Open this weekend in Druid Hill Park — see the African Journey elephants, the penguin colony, the Maryland Wilderness, and the Children’s Zoo. A full-day family outing.
Sun, Aug 9· 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM EDT
Crowbar: The Smartest Bird in the World — An Intergenerational Summer Book Club Event
📍 The Natural History Society of Maryland (Online)
Join author's daughter Twig George for an interactive Zoom book club event featuring readings and stories about her family's pet crows.
Sun, Aug 9· 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Tue–Sun; check portdiscovery.org)
Port Discovery Children's Museum
📍 Port Discovery Children's Museum
Open this weekend at the Inner Harbor — three floors of hands-on, climb-on exhibits built for kids 0–10. A reliable rainy-day or any-day pick for younger families.
Sun, Aug 9· 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wild Water Splash Days: Summer Splash Zone
📍 The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore
A summer water play event at the Maryland Zoo featuring water slides, splash pads, bounce houses, and animal enrichment activities.
Sun, Aug 9· 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Patterson Park Historical Walking Tour
📍 Patterson Park
A guided walking tour through Patterson Park exploring its 198-year history from 1827 through the War of 1812 and Civil War.
Sun, Aug 9· 9:00am
Garden Work Day
📍 Village Learning Place
A community service event focused on maintaining and improving the Village Learning Place Youth Garden.
Sun, Aug 9· 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Sunday Shorts
📍 Baltimore Museum of Art
Interactive 30-minute mini-tours of artworks at the Baltimore Museum of Art, open to all ages with no registration required.
Sun, Aug 9· 12pm-4pm
Clothing Swap
📍 Union Craft Brewing
A community clothing swap event at Union Hall where attendees can exchange gently used clothing items. A sustainable and social daytime gathering.
Sun, Aug 9· 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM EDT
10th Annual Salsa Bachata All-Inclusive Dance Vacation in Mexico
📍 All-Inclusive Resort in Puerto Morelos
A week-long all-inclusive dance vacation in Puerto Morelos, Mexico featuring salsa and bachata classes, dancing, beach activities, and family-friendly amenities.
Sun, Aug 9· TBD
Murphy's Law, Gasket, Secret Society, Bad Wave, Mortal Ground
📍 Ottobar
Bmore Cautious Productions and Domestic Terror present an all-ages punk rock showcase.
Sun, Aug 9· 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM (check marylandzoo.org)
The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore
📍 The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore
Open this weekend in Druid Hill Park — see the African Journey elephants, the penguin colony, the Maryland Wilderness, and the Children’s Zoo. A full-day family outing.
Sun, Aug 9· 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.
Sun, Aug 9
Ice Cream Sundays
📍 B&O Railroad Museum
A summer event where visitors can enjoy ice cream while exploring the B&O Railroad Museum's exhibits and collections.
Sun, Aug 9· 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
August Book Event!
📍 The Book Thing of Baltimore
The Book Thing of Baltimore hosts a free book giveaway and donation event with timed-entry browsing and book donations accepted.
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· 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.
Tue, Aug 11· 11:00 AM
ARMYRANG Baltimore Vendor Market
📍 Lexington Market
Tue, Aug 11· 10:15am-11:30am
Torah Tuesdays
📍 Har Sinai-Oheb Shalom
Weekly Torah study and discussion session for adults and older children exploring Jewish texts and traditions.
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· 6:00pm onwards
Trivia & Karaoke Night
📍 Ottobar
A fun trivia and karaoke night at Upstairs @ Ottobar with no age restrictions.
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
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
Member Evening
📍 National Aquarium
Exclusive evening event for National Aquarium members to enjoy the aquarium with special member benefits and programming.
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· 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
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
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· 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.
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