Family Events Near Baltimore — Carroll & Frederick Counties
The greater Baltimore region extends well beyond the Beltway. Carroll County, Frederick, and other surrounding areas host their own festivals, farm events, and community programs worth the drive. We track these so families across central Maryland can find activities near them.
Sat, Aug 8· 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Barnes & Noble Saturday Storytime
📍 Barnes & Noble Bel Air
Free weekly storytime for kids at Barnes & Noble. Stories, activities, and a love of reading — every Saturday at 11am.
Sun, Aug 9
Crab Feast
📍 Milkhouse Brewery
A summer crabfeast celebration at Milkhouse Brewery featuring fresh crabs and seasonal outdoor dining.
Tue, Aug 11· 7:30pm
Trivia Tuesdays
📍 Dave & Buster's Baltimore - White Marsh
Challenge your knowledge and compete for prizes at Dave & Buster's weekly trivia night for all ages.
Wed, Aug 12· 11:00am
1 / 2 Price Games Wednesdays
📍 Dave & Buster's Baltimore - White Marsh
Enjoy half-price arcade games all day Wednesday at Dave & Buster's, giving families a budget-friendly way to play classic and modern games.
Thu, Aug 13· 5:30pm-7:00pm
Denise Johnson Playground - Playground Tour
📍 Baltimore Family Alliance
A free summer playground tour in Middle Branch featuring ice cream, drum circle, hula hoops, science activities, and crafts.
Sat, Aug 15· 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Barnes & Noble Saturday Storytime
📍 Barnes & Noble Bel Air
Free weekly storytime for kids at Barnes & Noble. Stories, activities, and a love of reading — every Saturday at 11am.
Sun, Aug 16· 11:00am-2:00pm
4th Annual JWV 167 Military and Veterans Cookout
📍 The Associated: Jewish Federation
A community cookout celebrating military and veterans with grilled food and fellowship.
Tue, Aug 18· 7:30pm
Trivia Tuesdays
📍 Dave & Buster's Baltimore - White Marsh
Challenge your knowledge and compete for prizes at Dave & Buster's weekly trivia night for all ages.
Wed, Aug 19· 11:00am
1 / 2 Price Games Wednesdays
📍 Dave & Buster's Baltimore - White Marsh
Enjoy half-price arcade games all day Wednesday at Dave & Buster's, giving families a budget-friendly way to play classic and modern games.
Thu, Aug 20· 5:30pm-7:00pm
Unity Park - Playground Tour
📍 Baltimore Family Alliance
The final 2026 playground tour featuring free ice cream, lemonade, drum circle, hula hoops, science activities, water play, and crafts.
Sat, Aug 22· 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Barnes & Noble Saturday Storytime
📍 Barnes & Noble Bel Air
Free weekly storytime for kids at Barnes & Noble. Stories, activities, and a love of reading — every Saturday at 11am.
Sat, Aug 22· 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Apple picking season opens at Gaver Farm with pick-your-own apple orchards
📍 Gaver Farm
Apple picking season opens at Gaver Farm with pick-your-own apple orchards.
Sat, Aug 22· 10am-6pm
Pick Your Own Apples
📍 Gaver Farm
Families can pick their own fresh apples directly from the trees at this seasonal apple orchard experience.
Wed, Aug 26· 11:00am
1 / 2 Price Games Wednesdays
📍 Dave & Buster's Baltimore - White Marsh
Enjoy half-price arcade games all day Wednesday at Dave & Buster's, giving families a budget-friendly way to play classic and modern games.
Sat, Aug 29· 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Barnes & Noble Saturday Storytime
📍 Barnes & Noble Bel Air
Free weekly storytime for kids at Barnes & Noble. Stories, activities, and a love of reading — every Saturday at 11am.
Sat, Aug 29
Star Gazing on the Farm
📍 Milkhouse Brewery
An evening of stargazing on the Milkhouse Brewery farm, weather dependent, hosted in partnership with the Westminster Astronomical Society.
Fri, Sep 4· 10:00am-6:00pm
Fall Fun Festival
📍 Gaver Farm
A multi-week fall festival featuring activities and attractions for families, opening September 4 and running through November 1.
Fri, Sep 4· 10:00am-6:00pm
Sunflower Festival
📍 Gaver Farm
A seasonal celebration featuring sunflower fields and family activities at Gaver Farm during early fall.
Fri, Sep 4· 10am-6pm
School Field Trips
📍 Gaver Farm
Educational farm field trips designed for school groups with hands-on learning experiences about farming and animals.
Fri, Sep 4· 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Fall Fun Festival opens at Gaver Farm with pumpkin patch and family activities
📍 Gaver Farm
Fall Fun Festival opens at Gaver Farm with pumpkin patch and family activities.
Sat, Sep 5· 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Home Depot Kids Workshop
📍 Home Depot Bel Air
Free hands-on building workshop for kids ages 5-12. Kids build a wooden project and get to keep it, plus earn a pin and certificate.
Sat, Sep 5· 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Barnes & Noble Saturday Storytime
📍 Barnes & Noble Bel Air
Free weekly storytime for kids at Barnes & Noble. Stories, activities, and a love of reading — every Saturday at 11am.
Sat, Sep 5· 11:30am-1:00pm
Pops in the Park at Downs Park
📍 Baltimore Magazine Events
An outdoor musical performance featuring pops music in a family-friendly park setting. Free admission for all ages.
Sun, Sep 6· 5:00pm-7:15pm
Pops in the Park at Quiet Waters Park
📍 Baltimore Magazine Events
An outdoor musical performance featuring pops music in a scenic park setting. Free admission for families and all ages.
Sat, Sep 12· 10:00am-6:00pm
Military and First Responders Appreciation Weekend
📍 Gaver Farm
A special weekend event honoring military members and first responders with activities and attractions at Gaver Farm.
Sat, Sep 12· 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Barnes & Noble Saturday Storytime
📍 Barnes & Noble Bel Air
Free weekly storytime for kids at Barnes & Noble. Stories, activities, and a love of reading — every Saturday at 11am.
Sun, Sep 13
Micro-Wrestling Federation Returns
📍 Frey's Farm
Professional micro-wrestling entertainment event with live matches held outdoors on the farm grounds. Food trucks available and attendees are invited to bring chairs for seating.
Sat, Sep 19· 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Barnes & Noble Saturday Storytime
📍 Barnes & Noble Bel Air
Free weekly storytime for kids at Barnes & Noble. Stories, activities, and a love of reading — every Saturday at 11am.
Sat, Sep 26· 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Barnes & Noble Saturday Storytime
📍 Barnes & Noble Bel Air
Free weekly storytime for kids at Barnes & Noble. Stories, activities, and a love of reading — every Saturday at 11am.
Sun, Sep 27
CycloCross Race
📍 Frey's Farm
Cyclocross racing event held at Frey's Farm, combining cycling competition with a family-friendly farm venue atmosphere.
Wed, Sep 30· Weekends in October
Fall Festival Days
📍 Chapel Hills Farm & Nursery
Sat, Oct 3· 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Home Depot Kids Workshop
📍 Home Depot Bel Air
Free hands-on building workshop for kids ages 5-12. Kids build a wooden project and get to keep it, plus earn a pin and certificate.
Sat, Oct 3· 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Barnes & Noble Saturday Storytime
📍 Barnes & Noble Bel Air
Free weekly storytime for kids at Barnes & Noble. Stories, activities, and a love of reading — every Saturday at 11am.
Sat, Oct 10· 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Barnes & Noble Saturday Storytime
📍 Barnes & Noble Bel Air
Free weekly storytime for kids at Barnes & Noble. Stories, activities, and a love of reading — every Saturday at 11am.
Sat, Oct 17· 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Barnes & Noble Saturday Storytime
📍 Barnes & Noble Bel Air
Free weekly storytime for kids at Barnes & Noble. Stories, activities, and a love of reading — every Saturday at 11am.
Sat, Oct 24· 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Barnes & Noble Saturday Storytime
📍 Barnes & Noble Bel Air
Free weekly storytime for kids at Barnes & Noble. Stories, activities, and a love of reading — every Saturday at 11am.
Sat, Oct 31· 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Barnes & Noble Saturday Storytime
📍 Barnes & Noble Bel Air
Free weekly storytime for kids at Barnes & Noble. Stories, activities, and a love of reading — every Saturday at 11am.
Sat, Nov 21· 9:00am-5:00pm
Christmas Minis Photography
📍 Gaver Farm
Professional mini photography sessions with Christmas themes and farm backdrops for families to capture holiday memories.
Sat, Nov 21· 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Christmas season at Gaver Farm with holiday activities and experiences
📍 Gaver Farm
Christmas season at Gaver Farm with holiday activities and experiences.
Sat, Nov 21· 9:00am-5:00pm
Christmas Preview Week
📍 Gaver Farm
A special preview week showcasing Christmas activities and decorations before the main Christmas season begins.
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