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.
The next 50 events, 10 free. Ranked highest: Story, Show, & Tell at Port Discovery Children's Museum, Youth RPG Club — Kids on Bikes at Enoch Pratt Free Library and Arts on Stage Presents...The Wizard of Oz at Chesapeake Arts Center.
Mon, Jan 1
Dolphin Training Session
📍 National Aquarium
Guests can get up close to watch our dolphins interacting with staff during our afternoon training session! See how we work with these intelligent marine mammals from behind the scenes on the back deck of Dolphin Discovery. Participants will get to…
Fri, Jan 5
Aquarium Sleepover
📍 National Aquarium
Discover the Aquarium after dark in an unforgettable overnight adventure! With access to behind-the-scenes areas and an expert guide to show you the way, guests will explore the hidden treasures of the National Aquarium, from our hands-on Living Seashore exhibit to the…
Sat, Jan 6
Animal Care and Rescue Center Tour
📍 National Aquarium
Explore the National Aquarium’s state-of-the-art Animal Care and Rescue Center—located in historic Jonestown, just a short distance from the Aquarium’s main campus—through a one-of-a-kind tour that allows you to travel behind the scenes and discover the unique journeys of our…
Tue, Apr 2
Dolphin Tour
📍 National Aquarium
This tour will allow you to get up close with our colony of Atlantic bottlenose dolphins. Visit the top of our Dolphin Discovery amphitheater before stopping by the food prep kitchen for a quick look. Learn about how we train these intelligent…
Tue, Apr 2
Shark: A 4D Experience
📍 National Aquarium
These extraordinarily intelligent underwater giants each exhibit unique behaviors to navigate their ever-changing environment. Essential to the fragile balance of our ocean’s health, Shark: A 4D Experience® explores the complex nature of these magnificent creatures’ survival instincts. Stunning 3D and…
Tue, Apr 2
Turtle Odyssey 4D
📍 National Aquarium
Discover the unique traits and fascinating behaviors of one of Earth’s most ancient and majestic creatures: sea turtles. Join baby Bunji, an Australian green sea turtle, as she navigates the dangers of life at sea, growing into a thriving adult…
Sat, Apr 6
Insider's Tour
📍 National Aquarium
Get a peek at life in the Aquarium before it opens! Feed breakfast to the fish in Atlantic Coral Reef; experience our interactive touchpools without the crowds; watch an archerfish feeding in Australia: Wild Extremes; and gain access to exclusive behind-the-scenes spaces!
Fri, Apr 12
Half-Price Friday Nights
📍 National Aquarium
Friday is your night! Enjoy access to all our amazing animals and award-winning exhibits for half the price of general admission during Half-Price Friday Nights. An evolution of our Friday After Five program, Half-Price Friday Nights runs year-round, allowing you…
Sat, Jun 28
Annual Voices of History Street Fair
📍 National Great Blacks In Wax Museum
Event Highlights:Free Community Event: Open to allVendors: Local crafts, art, and foodMusic & Performances: Live entertainment featuring local talentChildren’s Area: Fun activities and games for kidsInformational Booths: Health, wellness, and community resourcesMuseum Access: The National Great Blacks In Wax Museum…
Fri, Feb 6
Highlandtown First Friday Art Walk
📍 Baltimore
It’s time for another year of First Friday Art Walks in Highlandtown! We’ve got new venues, exhibits, performances, and more each month. Find FAQs, how to participate, and links to each month’s Art Walks here! Check out the details for…
Fri, Mar 6
Fell's Point GhostWalk
📍 Broadway Square
Our original award-winning all ages walking tour is the Original Fells Point Ghost Walk Tour, running since 2001! Picture Fell’s Point, in Baltimore, Maryland, as it was, a rowdy seaport town, the birthplace of the sleek and dangerous clipper ship.…
Sun, May 3
Cloud Culture Members 2026 Grow Off
📍 Stem & Vine
CLOUD CULTURE MEMBERS 2026 GROW OFF Cloud Culture Members is gearing up for its Sixth annual ‘‘Cloud Grow Off” kicking off on March 12, 2026. This is a fully organic grow-off competition with a twist, and that twist is full…
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
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 14
Fells Point Second Sunday Antique Market
📍 Broadway Market Square
Furniture, pottery, glassware, jewelry, toys, folk art, sports memorabilia and so much more with over 40 vendors. Come find your own “Roadshow” treasure!
Wed, Jul 29
Discovery Quest
📍 Port Discovery Children's Museum
Discovery Quest is a citywide adventure for families, designed to help you experience the very best of Baltimore’s museums, cultural spaces, and places for learning. Each stop is a chance to try something new. Start your journey by picking up…
Tue, Sep 15· Hours vary
Fall Leagues - Golf Competition
📍 Topgolf Baltimore
Join weekly golf league competition at Topgolf Baltimore for just $20 per week, with options to register a team or sign up as a free agent.
Tue, Sep 22· 9:30 AM - 10:15 AM
Story Makers with Common Tone (ages 1-5 years)
📍 The Natural History Society of Maryland / Maryland Museum of Natural Sciences
An 8-week music and arts program for toddlers and preschoolers featuring stories, songs, crafts, and movement at the Maryland Museum of Natural Sciences.
Sat, Sep 26· 7:00 PM
Disney Descendants, ZOMBIES & Camp Rock: Worlds Collide Concert Tour
📍 Multiple Locations
A multi-city arena concert tour featuring Disney stars performing hits from Descendants, ZOMBIES, and Camp Rock franchises.
Mon, Sep 28
Gospel Night
📍 Shake & Bake
Gospel music, good vibes, great community. Skating $4 per person (includes skates). Bowling $30 per lane (up to 6 guests), bowling shoes $3 per rental.
Fri, Oct 2
Art Cove: Community Stew – Design an Ingredient
📍 Port Discovery Children's Museum
Children and families create illustrations of their favorite kitchen ingredients to add to a collaborative community stew artwork in the Art Cove creative space.
Sat, Oct 10
¡Bienvenidos al Museo!
📍 Baltimore Museum of Industry
El Baltimore Museum of Industry (BMI) se complace en continuar con su programa comunitario titulado “¡Bienvenidos al Museo!”. A partir de agosto de 2026, y con una frecuencia de cuatro veces al año, los visitantes podrán enriquecer su experiencia en…
Sun, Oct 18
Sensory Friendly Sunday
📍 Port Discovery Children's Museum
Port Discovery’s Sensory Friendly Sundays provide Museum access to families who would benefit from a sensory-friendly experience and quieter setting at Port Discovery two hours before opening to the general public. These mornings are designed to provide you with an…
Wed, Oct 21
Toddler & Me: Cleaning Helpers
📍 Maryland Science Center
Join museum educators, toddlers and their families as we explore how to make clean-up engaging for your young helps with activities that incorporate age-appropriate cleaning tasks.
Mon, Oct 26
Globe Posters for the People Exhibition
📍 Pinkard Gallery
Globe Posters for the People celebrates the legacy of a Baltimore-based printing company that created accessible marketing for artists, performers, and ideas that challenged the early twentieth-century media landscape. Repurposing DayGlo—a fluorescent ink developed during World War II—for its silk…
Sun, Nov 1· All Day
Ice Cream Jubilee Pint Sale
📍 Waterfront Partnership of Baltimore
A month-long ice cream pint sale featuring unique flavors including vegan and dairy-free options at the Waterfront Partnership of Baltimore.
Sun, Nov 1· Typically starts around Thanksgiving and ends before Christmas (specific hours not provided)
Producers of German Christmas Village at Baltimore’s Inner Harbor get approval to return for four more years
📍 German Christmas Village at Baltimore's Inner Harbor
The German Christmas Village at Baltimore's Inner Harbor has been approved to continue operating through 2029. This popular holiday market features dozens of vendors, ornaments, a Ferris wheel, carousel, live music, lights, and traditional German food, typically running from late November through December.
Sun, Nov 1
Thanksgiving Meal Pickup & Brunch
📍 Little Havana
Little Havana is open for brunch, lunch, and Thanksgiving meal pick-up orders with themed packages available.
Tue, Nov 10
Storyworthy Food Series Chapter 7: Día de Los Muertos
📍 Mera Kitchen Collective
A collaborative special menu in observance of Día De Los Muertos featuring traditional Mexican and Central American dishes including tamales, pozole, mole, and traditional desserts like pan de muerto
Wed, Nov 11· 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Family & Kids Music Group
📍 Hit Me With Music Foundation
A weekly music group for children and caregivers featuring singing, movement, instrument play, and musical connection in an inclusive environment.
Wed, Nov 11· 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Patagonia Outlet Baltimore's 2nd Annual Children's Book Drive
📍 Patagonia Outlet Baltimore
A children's book donation drive at Patagonia Outlet Baltimore partnering with Charm City Run to collect books for The Maryland Book Bank.
Thu, Nov 12· 10:15am-1:30pm
Arts on Stage Presents...The Wizard of Oz
📍 Chesapeake Arts Center
A magical musical adaptation of The Wizard of Oz featuring Dorothy and Toto's journey over the rainbow, complete with beloved songs like "Over the Rainbow" and "Follow the Yellow Brick Road." Perfect
Thu, Nov 12· 3:00 PM
Thankful Tree
📍 Northwood
We're making a fall-themed tree with fingerpaints, adding expressions of things we're thankful for in our lives! All materials are provided, and are available on a first come, first served basis as long as supplies last. To schedule a large group attendance, please contact Laura Freer Henderson at (410) 396‑6076 or lhenderson@prattlibrary.org
Thu, Nov 12· 4:00 PM
Stories Together
📍 Enoch Pratt Free Library - Hampden
An interactive storytelling program for young children featuring stories, movement, songs, and activities.
Thu, Nov 12· 11:00 AM
Baby & Toddler Storytime
📍 Enoch Pratt Free Library - Hampden
Stories, movement, play, and songs for babies and toddlers under two with a favorite adult at Enoch Pratt Free Library - Hampden.
Thu, Nov 12· 3:00 PM
DIY Tie Dye
📍 Patterson Park
Bundle up this season with your very own pair of tie dyed socks or a beanie! No prior experience needed, just show up and have fun.
Thu, Nov 12· 4:00 PM
Stories Together
📍 Orleans Street
Stories, movement, songs, and our most fun activities. Come ready to move, laugh, and learn together. For families with children ages birth - 5. All abilities welcome.
Thu, Nov 12· 5:30pm-6:30pm
Anvika Dance Academy
📍 Roland Park Community Center
Dance classes for children and youth offered at Roland Park Community Center.
Thu, Nov 12· 11:00 AM
Stories Together
📍 Enoch Pratt Free Library - Southeast Anchor
An interactive storytelling program featuring stories, movement, songs, and activities for families with young children.
Thu, Nov 12· 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Budding Musicians
📍 Port Discovery Children's Museum
A family-friendly music introduction program featuring songs, stories, and singing at Port Discovery Children's Museum.
Thu, Nov 12· 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Youth RPG Club — Kids on Bikes
📍 Enoch Pratt Free Library - Canton
A tabletop roleplaying game session for kids inspired by Stranger Things where players defend their neighborhood from mysterious threats.
Thu, Nov 12· 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Story, Show, & Tell
📍 Port Discovery Children's Museum
An interactive storytelling program featuring international folktales, fables, and fairytales with sensory exploration activities.
Thu, Nov 12· 10:30 AM
Baby & Toddler Storytime
📍 Enoch Pratt Free Library - Waverly
Stories, movement, play, and songs for babies in arms and toddlers at Enoch Pratt Free Library's Waverly branch.
Thu, Nov 12· 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Afternoon Curiosity Club
📍 Enoch Pratt Free Library - Hamilton
An afterschool program featuring stories, crafts, STEM challenges, puzzles, and board games for kids.
Thu, Nov 12· 3:30 PM
Fuzzy Velvet Coloring - Día de los muertos edition
📍 Southeast Anchor
Come and celebrate Day of the Dead! Let’s color some fuzzy velvet posters with the theme of the Day of the Dead. Make them as colorful as you can, while using markers or colored pencils. ¡Ven a celebrar el día de los muertos! Vamos a colorear carteles de terciopelo con temática del día de los muertos. Colorea el cartel lo más colorido que puedas, ya sea con marcadores o lápices de colores.
Thu, Nov 12· 4:00 PM
Knit & Crochet Fiber Arts Club
📍 Walbrook
Do you enjoy knitting or crochet? Bring in your projects to work on while socializing with other yarn artists. Feel free to share patterns, tips, and techniques. All skill levels are welcome.
Thu, Nov 12· 4:30 PM
STEM Challenge: Pumpkin Catapult
📍 Pennsylvania Avenue
Learn how to build a working catapult from simple household items, then compete to see who can launch their candy pumpkin the farthest! Top builders will receive fall-themed prizes.
Thu, Nov 12· 5:30 PM
Johnston Square Branch Turns One!
📍 Johnston Square
Join us as we celebrate the first anniversary of the Pratt Library's Johnston Square Branch! Enjoy an evening of music, connection, and community as we mark a year of learning, growth, and neighborhood engagement. Meet community partners, connect with neighbors, and help us celebrate this important milestone. We look forward to sharing this special evening with you. Attendees will receive a commemorative tote bag while supplies last.
Thu, Nov 12· 6:30pm-8:30pm
Winterfest Preview Party
📍 Baltimore Clayworks
An exclusive opening night celebration and early access preview of Winterfest 2026, featuring festive community activities and first access to the holiday exhibition and market.
Thu, Nov 12· 11:00 AM
Stories Together
📍 Hamilton
Stories, movement, songs, and our most fun activities. Come ready to move, laugh, and learn together. For families with children ages birth - 5. All abilities welcome.
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