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.
Sat, Aug 8· 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, Aug 8· 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Journey of Life Presents - Back to School Community Block Party
📍 White Marsh Mall
A free community block party featuring live music, performances, giveaways, and family activities to celebrate the start of the school year.
Sat, Aug 8· 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, Aug 8· 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.
Sat, Aug 8· 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Lowe's Build and Grow Kids Workshop
📍 Lowe's Towson
Free building clinic for kids at Lowe's. Kids build a wooden project with guided instructions and get to keep their creation.
Sat, Aug 8
National Bowling Day
📍 AMF Perry Hall Lanes
Celebrate National Bowling Day on August 8th with 20% off lane reservations using code BOWL at AMF Perry Hall Lanes.
Sat, Aug 8· 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Lowe's Build and Grow Kids Workshop
📍 Lowe's White Marsh
Free building clinic for kids at Lowe's. Kids build a wooden project with guided instructions and get to keep their creation.
Sun, Aug 9· 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
Common Tone Kids' Music at The Ivy Bookshop: August Mini Music Session
📍 The Ivy Bookshop
Weekly interactive music classes for young musicians and caregivers at The Ivy Bookshop's back patio.
Sun, Aug 9· 1:00pm
Happy Glaze
📍 JCC of Greater Baltimore
A pottery and ceramics art workshop where participants glaze ceramic pieces in a fun, creative environment.
Sun, Aug 9· 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Michaels Kids Club
📍 Michaels Towson
Free in-store kids crafting event at Michaels. Kids create a themed craft project. All supplies included.
Sun, Aug 9· 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Garden Drop-Ins
📍 Cylburn Arboretum
Free weekly garden education program at Cylburn Arboretum where families can connect with a Garden Educator and learn gardening tips.
Sun, Aug 9· 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
My Sunday Market
📍 The Avenue at White Marsh
A street festival featuring local makers, artists, and rotating entertainment at The Avenue at White Marsh.
Mon, Aug 10· 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Adopt a Dinosaur
📍 Perry Hall Public Library
Children explore the library's children's area to adopt a dinosaur pet and learn about pet care at Perry Hall Public Library.
Mon, Aug 10· 10:00am-10:45am
Session II - Early Childhood Program
📍 JCC of Greater Baltimore
An early childhood educational program with structured activities and play for young children during summer.
Mon, Aug 10· 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, Aug 10· 12:00pm
Pikesville Volunteer Fire Department Meal Drop Off
📍 Chizuk Amuno Congregation
A community service initiative where congregants provide a meal for the Pikesville Volunteer Fire Department. This teaches children about serving local heroes and community support.
Mon, Aug 10· 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Be Involved
📍 Perry Hall Public Library - Perry Hall Meeting Room
Teens earn service-learning hours while assembling care kits for newborns at GBMC.
Tue, Aug 11
Shalom Village Kick Off
📍 Macks Jewish Connection Network
The first gathering of Shalom Village, a relationship-based postpartum circle for parents and caregivers with babies from birth through 24 months, connecting new parents in the Jewish community.
Tue, Aug 11
Homeschool Play Day
📍 Chuck E. Cheese
A special play day event for homeschooling families to enjoy arcade games, activities, and food at Chuck E. Cheese.
Wed, Aug 12· 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Chester's Magic Shovel With Blue Sky Puppets
📍 Perry Hall Public Library - Perry Hall Meeting Room
Blue Sky Puppet Theatre presents an interactive puppet show about dinosaurs and reading at Perry Hall Public Library.
Wed, Aug 12· 7:00pm
CTPC Presents: Mary Poppins Jr
📍 Gordon Center for Performing Arts
A theatrical production of the beloved Mary Poppins story, presented by CTPC at the Gordon Center. This family-friendly musical is perfect for children and adults who love classic theater.
Wed, Aug 12· 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Be Playful
📍 White Marsh Public Library - White Marsh Branch
A playful engagement program at White Marsh Public Library where children learn through passive play stations.
Fri, Aug 14· 10:00am
Garden Work Day at Chizuk Amuno
📍 Chizuk Amuno Congregation
A community volunteer event where families and congregants work together to maintain the congregation's garden. This is a great opportunity for families to participate in meaningful outdoor work toget
Fri, Aug 14
VIP Bring a Friend Day
📍 Chuck E. Cheese
An exclusive Fun Pass member event where VIP members can bring a friend to enjoy arcade games and activities at Chuck E. Cheese.
Sat, Aug 15· 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, Aug 15· 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.
Sat, Aug 15· 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, Aug 15· 9:00am-12:00pm
Third Saturday Work Party
📍 Towson UU Church
Community volunteer work party held on the third Saturday of each month at the TUUC campus.
Sun, Aug 16
FMF 2026 FFI Show Series – Show #4
📍 Full Moon Farm
Part of the FFI Show Series featuring equestrian competition classes and events for riders of different skill levels.
Sun, Aug 16· 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Garden Drop-Ins
📍 Cylburn Arboretum
Free weekly garden education program at Cylburn Arboretum where visitors can connect with a Garden Educator and learn gardening tips.
Mon, Aug 17· 6:00pm-8:30pm
08/17 | Paint with Kittens | 6pm
📍 The Pottery Stop
Paint pottery while spending time with adorable kittens from Furry Paws Foster Inn at The Pottery Stop.
Wed, Aug 19· 14:00
Knitting Havurah
📍 Chizuk Amuno Congregation
A social gathering for congregants to knit together and build community. This is a relaxing craft activity suitable for families with older children or teens.
Sat, Aug 22· 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, Aug 22· 9:00am-2:00pm
YRE Clean-Up Day
📍 Towson UU Church
Youth Religious Education program clean-up day for church spaces.
Sat, Aug 22· 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, Aug 22· 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.
Sat, Aug 22· 09:30am
Logan D. Bar Mitzvah
📍 Chizuk Amuno Congregation
A Bar Mitzvah celebration marking a young Jewish male's coming of age. This religious and family milestone event includes Shabbat morning services.
Sun, Aug 23· 10am-1pm
Flower Festival at Pearlstone Farm with bouquet-making and seasonal activities
📍 Pearlstone Farm
Flower Festival at Pearlstone Farm with bouquet-making and seasonal activities.
Sun, Aug 23· 10am-1pm
Pearlstone Flower Festival
📍 UPick Berries at Pearlstone
Family-friendly flower festival at Pearlstone farm featuring activities and celebrations during the flower harvest season. Includes Kids' Corner activities.
Sun, Aug 23· 10am-1pm
Flower Festival at Pearlstone celebrating their new u-pick flower experience
📍 Pearlstone Center
Flower Festival at Pearlstone celebrating their new u-pick flower experience.
Sun, Aug 23· 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Garden Drop-Ins
📍 Cylburn Arboretum
Free weekly garden education program at Cylburn Arboretum where visitors can connect with a Garden Educator and learn gardening tips.
Sun, Aug 23· 10am-1pm
Flower Festival
📍 UPick Berries at Pearlstone
Enjoy picking fresh flowers and creating your own bouquets at Pearlstone during flower season. Make beautiful custom bouquets for $5-$30 depending on size.
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.
Wed, Aug 26
Shalom Village Session 2
📍 Macks Jewish Connection Network
The second session of Shalom Village, a relationship-based postpartum circle for parents and caregivers with babies from birth through 24 months, fostering community and connection.
Fri, Aug 28
End of Summer Family Shabbat
📍 Macks Jewish Connection Network
A joyful evening of community featuring friends, laughter, and Shabbat magic, hosted by The Network's PJ Library Team to wrap up summer.
Sat, Aug 29· 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, Aug 29· 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, Aug 29· 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.
Sat, Aug 29· 09:30am
Courtney K. Bat Mitzvah
📍 Chizuk Amuno Congregation
A Bat Mitzvah celebration marking a young Jewish female's coming of age. This religious and family milestone event includes Shabbat morning services.
Sun, Aug 30· 12:00pm-2:00pm
Postcard Writing Party
📍 Towson UU Church
Community gathering to write postcards together for activism or outreach.
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