Family Events in Baltimore County — Towson, Catonsville & More
Baltimore County rings the city with suburban parks, nature centers, and community spaces that host events all year. Towson's shopping district, Catonsville's arts scene, and Cockeysville's parks each have their own character. The county's library system is especially active with free programming for kids of every age.
The next 48 events, 27 free. Ranked highest: Sensory Story Time at Towson Public Library, LUNCH & LEARN: Land Through Indigenous Eyes at Irvine Nature Center and PAWS and Read at Edgewood Library.
Tue, Aug 25· All Day
Over The Rainbow Of Rowhomes, We Fly
📍 UMBC Performing Arts & Humanities Building
An intergenerational group exhibition at CADVC featuring artists based in or connected to Baltimore, exploring the city's cultural landscape through experimental and interdisciplinary practices.
Tue, Sep 1· Varies by event
Fall Festival Lineup
📍 Baltimore County Rec & Parks
A series of festivals and community events taking place across Baltimore County parks and recreation facilities throughout the fall season.
Tue, Sep 1· 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Fall StoryWalk® at Eden Mill
📍 Eden Mill Nature Center
A nature-based literacy activity combining reading, singing, and physical activity at Eden Mill Nature Center.
Wed, Sep 2· 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
9-2 Autumn Senior Stroll
📍 Cromwell Valley Park
A free weekly nature walk for seniors ages 55+ at Cromwell Valley Park led by naturalists along less strenuous trails.
Wed, Sep 9· 7:00pm-9:00pm
Irish Music Night - Second Floor
📍 The Judge's Bench
Monthly Irish music session featuring a local Irish music group performing live from 7:00pm-9:00pm on the second floor. Listeners welcome to enjoy food and drinks.
Sat, Sep 12· Varies: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM or 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Volunteer - Habitat Restoration - Invasive Species Removal
📍 Cromwell Valley Park
Join the Habitat Restoration Team at Cromwell Valley Park for invasive species removal and native plant restoration volunteer opportunities.
Sat, Sep 12
CPM's Fall Apprentice Company
📍 Children's Playhouse of Maryland, Inc.
A fun-filled educational program where children learn theater fundamentals while preparing for a performance on November 21, 2026. Rehearsals occur on select dates from September through November.
Fri, Sep 18· 10:00am-11:00am
Trails with Tots
📍 Cromwell Valley Park
A guided nature trail program for children ages 5 and up with an adult, offering outdoor activity and naturalist-led exploration of the park.
Tue, Oct 6· 9:30 AM - 6:30 PM
Open Play @ We Rock!
📍 We Rock the Spectrum Kids Gym
Open gym play for all ages and abilities at We Rock the Spectrum Kids Gym in Forest Hill, Maryland.
Wed, Oct 7· 10:45 AM - 11:30 AM
Kid's Music: Commonplay with Common Tone (infants)
📍 Manor Mill
Weekly interactive music class for infants under 1 year old featuring singing, instruments, dancing, and caregiver connection.
Wed, Oct 7· 9:30 AM - 6:30 AM
Open Play @ We Rock!
📍 We Rock the Spectrum Kids Gym
Open play gym sessions for all ages and abilities at We Rock the Spectrum Kids Gym in Forest Hill, MD.
Thu, Oct 8· 9:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Open Play @ We Rock!
📍 We Rock the Spectrum Kids Gym
Open play sessions at We Rock the Spectrum Kids Gym for children of all ages and abilities in Forest Hill, Maryland.
Fri, Oct 9· 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Open Play @ We Rock!
📍 We Rock the Spectrum Kids Gym
Open gym play for all ages and abilities at We Rock the Spectrum Kids Gym in Forest Hill, Maryland.
Mon, Oct 12· 9:30 AM - 6:30 PM
Open Play @ We Rock!
📍 We Rock the Spectrum Kids Gym
Open play gym sessions for all ages and abilities at We Rock the Spectrum Kids Gym in Forest Hill, MD.
Wed, Oct 14· 10:45 AM - 11:30 AM
Kid's Music: Commonplay with Common Tone (infants)
📍 Manor Mill
Weekly interactive music class for infants under 1 year old featuring singing, instruments, dancing, and caregiver connection.
Wed, Oct 21· 10:45 AM - 11:30 AM
Kid's Music: Commonplay with Common Tone (infants)
📍 Manor Mill
Weekly interactive music class for infants under 1 year old featuring singing, instruments, dancing, and caregiver connection.
Tue, Oct 27· 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Introduction to Chess (Ages 5-8)
📍 Rosenbloom Owings Mills JCC
Story Time Chess brings chess to life through imaginative stories and fun games for children ages 5-8 at the Owings Mills JCC.
Wed, Oct 28· 9:45 AM - 10:30 AM
Kid's Music: Commonplay with Common Tone (ages 1-3)
📍 Manor Mill
A weekly interactive music class for infants under 1 year old featuring singing, instruments, dancing, and caregiver-child connection.
Fri, Oct 30· 9:30 AM - 10:15 AM
Common Tone Kids' Music at The Ivy Bookshop: Fall Mini Music Session #2
📍 The Ivy Bookshop
Interactive weekly music classes for young children with caregivers at The Ivy Bookshop.
Sun, Nov 1· 3:30pm-7:00pm
Acoustic Music Series - November 2026
📍 Hybridoma Organic Fruit Farm
Live acoustic music performances featuring local musicians at the farm from 3:30-7pm. Multiple performances scheduled throughout November.
Sun, Nov 1· Afternoon
Sunday Family Days
📍 Boordy Vineyards Inc
Family-friendly Sunday afternoons featuring local food vendors, live music, and wine tasting. Children must remain within 10 feet of parents at all times.
Tue, Nov 3· 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
sweetFrog Rosedale Story Time
📍 sweetFrog
A free weekly story time event at sweetFrog frozen yogurt shop in Rosedale, Maryland.
Tue, Nov 3· 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
sweetFrog Dundalk Story Time
📍 sweetFrog Dundalk
Weekly Dr. Seuss story time sessions at sweetFrog featuring classic children's books.
Fri, Nov 6· 9:30 AM - 10:15 AM
Common Tone Kids' Music at The Ivy Bookshop: Fall Mini Music Session #2
📍 The Ivy Bookshop
Interactive weekly music classes for young children with caregivers at The Ivy Bookshop.
Fri, Nov 6· 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Playgroup with Common Tone
📍 Manor Mill
A weekly Friday morning playgroup for infants and toddlers featuring free play, circle time with songs, stories, and bubbles led by Katie from Common Tone Music.
Wed, Nov 11· 10:00-10:45
Organized Chaos Session III | Nov 11 – Dec 9
📍 JCC of Greater Baltimore
Early childhood program combining music, movement, and play for young children.
Wed, Nov 11· 10:45 AM - 11:30 AM
Kid's Music: Commonplay with Common Tone (infants)
📍 Manor Mill
A weekly interactive music class for infants under 1 year old featuring singing, instruments, dancing, and caregiver-child connection.
Thu, Nov 12· 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Teen Crafternoon
📍 Bel Air Library - Meeting Rooms 1, 2 & 3
A crafting program for teens with all supplies provided at Bel Air Library.
Thu, Nov 12· 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
PAWS and Read
📍 Edgewood Library
Children read one-on-one with therapy dogs at the Edgewood Library.
Thu, Nov 12· 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Teen Time
📍 Parkville-Carney Public Library - Woodlawn Branch
Play VR games with us on PlayStation 4 at the Woodlawn Branch library.
Thu, Nov 12· 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Evening Story Time
📍 Parkville-Carney Public Library - Reisterstown Branch
A fun-filled evening of stories, songs, and crafts for kids at the Parkville-Carney Public Library.
Thu, Nov 12· 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Teen Time
📍 Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room
After-school program featuring games, crafts, movies and more for teens.
Thu, Nov 12· 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Fall Sensory Stations
📍 Abingdon Library - Meeting Room
Engage your senses with different sensory crafts and activities at Abingdon Library.
Thu, Nov 12· 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
TAG (Teen Advisory Group)
📍 Abingdon Library - Small Conference Room 2
A teen advisory group meeting at Harford County Public Library where teens can make a difference and have their voices heard in a safe space.
Thu, Nov 12· 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Be Playful
📍 Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room
An interactive play-based learning program for children at the Reisterstown Branch library.
Thu, Nov 12· 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Prospective Family Forum: Fine Arts and Athletics Night
📍 Concordia Preparatory School
A prospective family forum at Concordia Preparatory School focused on fine arts and athletics programs.
Thu, Nov 12· 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Family and Friends Story Time
📍 Parkville-Carney Public Library - Randallstown Branch
Weekly story time at Parkville-Carney Public Library's Randallstown Branch featuring stories, songs, rhymes and movement for early literacy development.
Thu, Nov 12· 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
After-School Hangout
📍 Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room
An after-school program featuring crafts, activities, and fun for kids to spend time with friends.
Thu, Nov 12· 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Sensory Story Time
📍 Towson Public Library - Towson Branch
A supportive, judgment-free story time followed by play time for children of all abilities and their caregivers.
Thu, Nov 12· 10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
Family and Friends Story Time
📍 Bel Air Library - Meeting Rooms 1, 2 & 3
An engaging story time experience featuring stories, music, movement, and fun for families and friends.
Thu, Nov 12· 18:00-19:00
Teen Tennis Intermediate | Thursdays
📍 JCC of Greater Baltimore
Intermediate tennis instruction for teens, developing skills, technique, and competitive play on the court.
Thu, Nov 12· 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Family and Friends Story Time
📍 Parkville-Carney Public Library - Essex Branch
A story time program for families featuring stories, songs, rhymes and movement to develop language and early literacy skills.
Thu, Nov 12· 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Potato Parade
📍 Aberdeen Library - Meeting Room
Kids decorate potatoes and create mini parade floats at the Aberdeen Library.
Thu, Nov 12· 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Infant Story Time: Babies and Books
📍 Towson Public Library - Towson Branch
An interactive story time program for babies featuring rhymes, lap bounces, songs and simple stories at the Parkville-Carney Public Library.
Thu, Nov 12· 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Toddler Story Time: Wiggles and Fun
📍 White Marsh Branch - White Marsh Meeting Room
Interactive story time program for toddlers featuring stories, songs, rhymes and movement to encourage early literacy development.
Thu, Nov 12· 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
LUNCH & LEARN: Land Through Indigenous Eyes
📍 Irvine Nature Center
A historical talk by La Stelshia Talking Bird Speaks exploring Maryland's indigenous heritage, followed by an optional guided tour of Irvine Nature Center's Native American educational site.
Fri, Nov 13· 10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
Family and Friends Story Time
📍 Abingdon Library - Meeting Room
An engaging interactive event combining storytelling, music, and movement for families and friends at Abingdon Library.
Fri, Nov 13· 10:00am-10:00pm
VIP Bring a Friend Day
📍 Chuck E. Cheese
VIP members get to bring a friend for a special day at Chuck E. Cheese with exclusive perks and benefits.
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