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.
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
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
Sat, Aug 1· 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Music with Anne x B.Willow: Musical Adventures in the Canopy (Aug-Oct)
📍 B. Willow
Monthly group music classes for kids at B. Willow with Miss Anne.
Tue, Aug 25· 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Music with Anne x B.Willow: Musical Adventures in the Canopy (Aug-Oct)
📍 B. Willow
Monthly group music classes for kids at B. Willow with Miss Anne.
Tue, Sep 1
Oktoberfest Celebration
📍 Guinness Open Gate Brewery
Celebrate Oktoberfest at Guinness with live music and Bavarian-inspired food specials throughout the event.
Fri, Sep 4
Art Cove: Imaginary Worlds Dioramas
📍 Port Discovery Children's Museum
A creative art experience where children and families build imaginative dioramas inspired by folktales and fables using a variety of art supplies.
Sat, Sep 5· Saturday mornings
Mini Maestros Session 1 (2026-2027 School Year)
📍 Baltimore School of Music
An early childhood music program introducing toddlers and young children to music through songs, movement, and games. Classes run Saturday mornings from September 5 to October 10, 2026.
Sat, Sep 5· TBD
Charm City Live and Baltimore Book Festival dates announced
📍 Multiple venues (Charm City Live and Baltimore Book Festival)
Two major Baltimore festivals announced for September 2026: Charm City Live (Sept. 5), a free outdoor celebration of music, culture, and community, and the Baltimore Book Festival (Sept. 19–20), featuring authors, readers, and family-friendly literary activities.
Sat, Sep 5· Morning (Saturday)
Mini Maestros Session 1
📍 Baltimore School of Music
An early childhood music program introducing toddlers and kids to music through playful activities, songs, movement, and games. Classes run Saturday mornings from September 5 to October 10, 2026.
Sat, Sep 5
Maryland State Fair
Sat, Sep 5
Renaissance Festival
Mon, Sep 7· 9:00am
Naloxone Distribution Week
📍 Clay Pots
A public health initiative providing naloxone (overdose reversal medication) and education. Community members can access life-saving resources during this designated week.
Mon, Sep 7· 2:30pm-5:30pm
2026 Afterschool at Creative Alliance
📍 Creative Alliance
An afterschool program providing creative activities and supervised care for school-age children.
Mon, Sep 7· 1:35 PM ET
Baltimore Orioles vs Cleveland Guardians
📍 Oriole Park at Camden Yards
Baltimore Orioles host the Cleveland Guardians, first pitch 1:35 PM ET at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.
Tue, Sep 8· 6:00 PM
Baltimore Transfiguration International Film Festival
Tue, Sep 8· 6:35 PM ET
Baltimore Orioles vs Cleveland Guardians
📍 Oriole Park at Camden Yards
Baltimore Orioles host the Cleveland Guardians, first pitch 6:35 PM ET at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.
Tue, Sep 8· 6:00pm-9:00pm
MAX LVL Chess Club
📍 Max's Taphouse
Free chess club meeting every Tuesday from 6pm to 9pm featuring ongoing games for all skill levels.
Wed, Sep 9· 9am
Garden Work Day
📍 Village Learning Place
A community volunteer opportunity to work in the Village Learning Place Youth Garden.
Wed, Sep 9· 6:35 PM ET
Baltimore Orioles vs Cleveland Guardians
📍 Oriole Park at Camden Yards
Baltimore Orioles host the Cleveland Guardians, first pitch 6:35 PM ET at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.
Wed, Sep 9· 7:00 PM
Jim E. Brown
📍 Mobtown Ballroom, 30 West North Avenue, Baltimore, MD, USA
Wed, Sep 9· 8:00 PM
Myles Smith - My Mess, My Heart, My Life Tour
📍 Pier Six Pavilion
Rock concert featuring Myles Smith performing songs from his 'My Mess, My Heart, My Life Tour' at the waterfront Pier Six Pavilion.
Wed, Sep 9· 7:00pm
2nd Wednesdays
📍 Village Learning Place
Monthly community gathering held on the second Wednesday of each month at Village Learning Place.
Wed, Sep 9· 6:30pm-7:30pm
Capoeira
📍 Creative Alliance
A Brazilian martial art class combining dance, music, and acrobatics, suitable for youth and families.
Thu, Sep 10· 10:00 AM
Commonplay at Our House - Fall Weekday Session 1 (Drop-In Option)
📍 Our House
Thu, Sep 10
Bromo Arts District
📍 Everyman Theatre
An event celebrating the historic Bromo Arts District in West Baltimore where Everyman Theatre is located.
Thu, Sep 10· 5:00 PM
Bromo Art Walk (Sept 10, 2026)
📍 Bromo Arts District - Multiple Locations
Thu, Sep 10
Soul at Sunset: C.Jai & Seven
📍 Rash Field Park
Music, food, vendors, & art. Curated by Black Assets.
Thu, Sep 10
Pages & Purple
📍 M&T Bank Stadium
meet BK Borison, get a copy of her newest book and enjoy a craft night
Thu, Sep 10
Express and Explore Tour: Sondheim Finalists Exhibition
📍 the Walters Art Museum
Thu, Sep 10
Thursday Member Evening
📍 National Aquarium
An exclusive evening event at the National Aquarium for members, providing a special opportunity to experience the aquarium in a dedicated member-only setting.
Thu, Sep 10· 3:30pm-4:30pm
Future Olympian! Girls Only Wrestling
📍 Creative Alliance
A wrestling class designed for girls to build strength, technique, and confidence in this Olympic sport.
Thu, Sep 10· 7pm-9pm
Open Hack
📍 Baltimore Node Hackerspace
A weekly open-house night at Baltimore Node Hackerspace where the public can see what a makerspace is like, work on personal projects, get help, and meet community members.
Thu, Sep 10· 1:30pm-2:30pm
Food Rescue Baltimore Giveaway
📍 Old Major
Free healthy food giveaway hosted by Old Major in partnership with Food Rescue Baltimore and 4MyCity.us, supporting thousands of individuals and families in Baltimore City.
Fri, Sep 11· 6:00pm-8:00pm
Erev Rosh Hashanah Services
📍 Beth Am Synagogue
Evening services on the eve of the Jewish New Year, marking the beginning of Rosh Hashanah observance.
Fri, Sep 11
Oyster Fest
📍 Broadway Square in Fells
Fri, Sep 11· All Day (with specific times for individual events: Friday 1:00-3:00 PM, Saturday 2:00-5:30 PM & 6:00 PM, Sunday 10:30 AM-2:00 PM & 2:00 PM)
Bear Family Weekend
📍 Morgan State University Commons
A multi-day celebration at Morgan State University featuring family reunions, football games, dining, and worship services.
Fri, Sep 11
Sensory Friendly Morning
📍 the State Fair
Fri, Sep 11
Fells Point Oyster Festival
Fri, Sep 11
Outdoor Movie Night at Baltimore Peninsula
Fri, Sep 11
Fell's Point Oyster Fest
Fri, Sep 11
Outdoor Movie Night: The Greatest Showman
📍 Baltimore Peninsula
Fri, Sep 11
Star City Games (SCG) Con
📍 The Baltimore Convention Center
A gaming convention featuring trading card games, collectibles, and gaming community.
Fri, Sep 11· 3:30pm-4:30pm
Early Elementary School Wrestling
📍 Creative Alliance
A wrestling class for early elementary-aged children teaching basic techniques and building athletic skills.
Fri, Sep 11
Half-Price Friday Night
📍 National Aquarium
Enjoy reduced admission pricing at the National Aquarium on Friday evening, allowing families to experience aquatic exhibits at a discounted rate.
Fri, Sep 11· 8:00pm-9:30pm
The Magic Showcase at Poe's Magic Theatre
📍 Poe's Magic Theatre at The Lord Baltimore Hotel
The best magicians in the Mid-Atlantic perform live magic shows at Poe's Magic Theatre.
Fri, Sep 11· 10:00pm-11:10pm
Lord Baltimore Hotel Ghost Tours
📍 Poe's Magic Theatre at The Lord Baltimore Hotel
Investigate America's most haunted luxury hotel on a guided ghost tour through historic Lord Baltimore Hotel.
Sat, Sep 12· 3:00 PM
Bmore Vegan Block Party
📍 Center Plaza
Sat, Sep 12· 09:00
Youth DJ lesson: Words Beats & LIfe Hip-Hop Experience
📍 Words Beats & Life Headquarters (The St Stephens Church)
Sat, Sep 12· 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.
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