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.
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.
Fri, Aug 28· 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM EDT
Flavor Friday at Prigel Family Creamery
📍 Prigel Family Creamery
Weekly Friday evening event featuring local food vendors and live music in Glen Arm, Maryland.
Sun, Aug 30· 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Bruster's Ice Cream Fundraiser
📍 Bruster's of Bel Air
Support St. Margaret Parish by enjoying ice cream at Bruster's of Bel Air, where 10% of purchases will be donated to the parish.
Tue, Sep 1· 9am-7pm
Barnyard Fun - Autumn Festival
📍 Weber's Cider Mill Farm Inc
Family-friendly autumn festival featuring mazes, slides, hayrides, farm animals, and various activities available during fall harvest season with general admission ticket.
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.
Fri, Sep 4· 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Flavor Friday at Prigel Family Creamery
📍 Prigel Family Creamery
Weekly Friday evening event featuring local food vendors and live music in Glen Arm, Maryland.
Sun, Sep 6· 4:00pm-7:30pm
Acoustic Music Series - September 2026
📍 Hybridoma Organic Fruit Farm
Live acoustic music performances featuring local musicians at the farm from 4-7:30pm. Multiple performances scheduled throughout September.
Sun, Sep 6· 1:00pm-7:00pm
Wings Night - Sunday Football Season
📍 The Judge's Bench
Every Sunday during football season, enjoy wings with a choice of Buffalo sauce, Sweet & Spicy Chili sauce, or Old Bay spices while the kitchen is open 1:00pm-7:00pm.
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.
Fri, Sep 11· 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM EDT
Flavor Friday at Prigel Family Creamery
📍 Prigel Family Creamery
Weekly Friday evening event featuring local food vendors and live music in Glen Arm, Maryland.
Sat, Sep 12
51st Annual Johnny Appleseed Festival & Fall Harvest Days
📍 Weber's Cider Mill Farm Inc
A seasonal harvest celebration featuring fresh apple cider, hay rides, hillside slide, family-friendly spooky walk, food trucks, and the newly reintroduced Pumpkinland attraction. The festival opens S
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.
Wed, Sep 16· 10:00am-10:45am
Session I | Sept 16 – Oct 7
📍 JCC of Greater Baltimore
Early childhood program offering developmental activities for young children from September 16 through October 7.
Fri, Sep 18· 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Flavor Friday at Prigel Family Creamery
📍 Prigel Family Creamery
Weekly Friday evening event featuring local food vendors and live music in Glen Arm, Maryland.
Fri, Sep 18· 9:30 AM - 10:15 AM
Common Tone Kids' Music at The Ivy Bookshop: Fall Mini Music Session #1
📍 The Ivy Bookshop
Weekly interactive music classes for young children with caregivers at The Ivy Bookshop.
Sat, Sep 19
Billy Elliot the Musical
📍 Children's Playhouse of Maryland, Inc.
A Tony Award-winning musical about a young boy who discovers a passion for dance and breaks through barriers to pursue his dreams, featuring dynamic choreography and powerful storytelling.
Mon, Sep 21· 11am-9pm
Weekly Exclusive: $7.99 Large 1-topping Pizza
📍 Chuck E. Cheese
Fun Pass members enjoy discounted large 1-topping pizza for $7.99 during this weekly exclusive promotion at Chuck E. Cheese Baltimore.
Wed, Sep 23· 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Be Playful
📍 White Marsh Public Library - White Marsh Branch
An interactive play-based learning program for young children at White Marsh Public Library.
Wed, Sep 23· 6:00pm-8:30pm
Paint with Reptiles
📍 The Pottery Stop
A family-friendly pottery painting event where participants can paint while interacting with reptiles, combining creative fun with animal education.
Wed, Sep 23· 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Rosedale Family Summit
📍 Rosedale Baptist Church
A four-week conference-style experience offering biblical teaching and practical guidance on parenting, marriage, relationships, and biblical study.
Wed, Sep 23
Shalom Village Session 4
📍 Macks Jewish Connection Network
A relationship-based postpartum circle for parents and caregivers with babies from birth through 24 months, providing peer support and community connection.
Wed, Sep 23· 9:30 AM - 9:50 AM
Toddler Story Time: Wiggles and Fun
📍 Perry Hall Public Library - Perry Hall Branch
Interactive story time for toddlers featuring songs, rhymes, and movement to encourage early literacy development.
Thu, Sep 24· 4:00 PM
Arts in the Park Towson - Space Banana, Hazel and Justin, and Grey!
📍 The Music Space
Live music performance in Courthouse Gardens featuring multiple Teachers in the Wild artists. Family-friendly outdoor arts event celebrating music and community.
Thu, Sep 24· 6:45pm-8:45pm
REVIVE at ISB - AQA WING
📍 Islamic Society of Baltimore
A youth-focused spiritual gathering and community event at the AQA Wing. Contact point: Sheikh Zaki.
Thu, Sep 24· 4:00 PM
Arts in the Park Towson - Weird Alien Noises, Hazel and Justin, and Grey!
📍 The Music Space
An outdoor music performance in a public park featuring local musicians and bands.
Thu, Sep 24· 4:00 PM
Arts in the Park Towson
📍 The Music Space
Free outdoor concert featuring Space Banana, Hazel and Justin, and Grey at Courthouse Gardens as part of the Arts in the Park series.
Thu, Sep 24· 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Toddler Story Time: Wiggles and Fun
📍 White Marsh Public Library - White Marsh Branch
Interactive story time program for toddlers featuring stories, songs, rhymes and movement to encourage early literacy development.
Fri, Sep 25· 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Live Music Sky King
📍 Inverness Brewing
Live music performance by Sky King at Inverness Brewing. Enjoy craft beer and live entertainment on Friday evening.
Fri, Sep 25· 11am-9pm
VIP Bring a Friend Day
📍 Chuck E. Cheese
Fun Pass members can bring a friend to enjoy special offers and activities during this exclusive VIP event at Chuck E. Cheese Baltimore.
Sat, Sep 26
Trifecta Food Truck & Music Festival 2026
📍 Trifecta Food Truck & Music Festival
An outdoor festival featuring food trucks, live music performances, craft beers, and local vendors at the Maryland State Fairgrounds. The event includes free parking, dining under shade tents, kids' a
Sat, Sep 26· 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Talents Children's Business Fair
📍 The Fields at Renaissance Park
A free children's business fair where kids ages 5-17 can set up shops and sell their own products in a fun, educational market setting.
Sat, Sep 26· 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Live Music Cameron & Claytones
📍 Inverness Brewing
Live music performance by Cameron & Claytones at Inverness Brewing. Enjoy craft beer and live entertainment on Saturday afternoon.
Sat, Sep 26· 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
NEC Drop-In
📍 Cylburn Arboretum - Nature Education Center
Nature-themed drop-in activities at Cylburn Arboretum's Nature Education Center on Saturday mornings.
Sat, Sep 26· 12:00
BTRP & Empty Nester Sukkot Lunch
📍 Beth Tfiloh Congregation
A community lunch celebration during Sukkot for returning members and those with empty nests.
Sat, Sep 26· 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM (approx — check ymaryland.org)
YMCA Family Swim
📍 Orokawa Y (Towson)
Family swim time at YMCA of Central Maryland. Open pool time for families with children. Membership or day pass required.
Sat, Sep 26· 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Barnes & Noble Saturday Storytime
📍 Barnes & Noble White Marsh
Free weekly storytime for kids at Barnes & Noble. Stories, activities, and a love of reading — every Saturday at 11am.
Sun, Sep 27· 10am-12pm
Coming of Age
📍 Towson UU Church
A spiritual and personal development program for youth exploring identity and values. An important milestone experience in the Unitarian Universalist tradition.
Sun, Sep 27· 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Garden Drop-Ins
📍 Cylburn Arboretum
Free weekly garden education sessions at Cylburn Arboretum where visitors can connect with a Garden Educator and learn plant care tips.
Sun, Sep 27· 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Live Music Brandt Dunn
📍 Inverness Brewing
Live music performance by Brandt Dunn at Inverness Brewing. Enjoy craft beer and live entertainment on Sunday afternoon.
Sun, Sep 27· 3:30pm-6:00pm
Family Play Day at Wonderfly (Arbutus)
📍 Wonderfly Arena - Timonium
An afternoon of high-energy open play featuring bubble ball, glow dodgeball, giant zorb races, and more at Maryland's ultimate indoor playground.
Mon, Sep 28· 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Toddler Story Time: Wiggles and Fun
📍 White Marsh Public Library - White Marsh Branch
Interactive story time program for toddlers featuring stories, songs, rhymes and movement to encourage early literacy development.
Mon, Sep 28· 5:30 PM - 6:15 PM
Evening Story Time
📍 Perry Hall Public Library - Perry Hall Branch
A purr-fectly delightful story time celebrating Happy Cat Month at Perry Hall Public Library.
Mon, Sep 28· 11am-9pm
Silver & Bronze Members: Gold Preview Week
📍 Chuck E. Cheese
Fun Pass Silver and Bronze members get early access to Gold membership benefits during this exclusive preview week at Chuck E. Cheese Baltimore.
Wed, Sep 30· 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Baby Rave
📍 White Marsh Public Library - White Marsh Meeting Room
A toddler-friendly dance party featuring age-appropriate music at White Marsh Public Library.
Wed, Sep 30· 9:30 AM - 9:50 AM
Toddler Story Time: Wiggles and Fun
📍 Perry Hall Public Library - Perry Hall Branch
Interactive story time for toddlers featuring songs, rhymes, and movement to encourage early literacy development.
Wed, Sep 30· 10:00am-closing
ONE PIECE CARD GAME Round1 Promotion Pack - Phase 5
📍 Round1 Bowling & Arcade Towson Town Center
Limited-time One Piece Card Game promotion event at Round1 where players can purchase exclusive promotion packs during the designated purchase period.
Thu, Oct 1· 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Garden Drop-In at Cylburn
📍 Cylburn Arboretum
Drop-in garden talks and tips with Cylburn Arboretum Friends' Garden Educator on select Thursdays.
Thu, Oct 1· 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Toddler Story Time: Wiggles and Fun
📍 White Marsh Public Library - White Marsh Branch
Interactive story time program for toddlers featuring stories, songs, rhymes and movement to encourage language development and early literacy.
Thu, Oct 1· 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Tots@10:00
📍 The Avenue at White Marsh
Monthly morning program for children 5 and under featuring themed activities, kids eat free deals, and special attractions at The Avenue at White Marsh.
Thu, Oct 1· varies
Stoneleigh Lanes 80th Anniversary Celebration
📍 Stoneleigh Lanes
Stoneleigh Lanes celebrates 80 years of operation in Baltimore County throughout October 2026 with special commemorative events, promotions, and community activities. The community is invited to join
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