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.
Tue, Jan 20· Monday-Saturday 10am-4pm, Sunday 10am-3pm
Baby Animals and Playground
📍 Chapel Hills Farm & Nursery
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.
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· 10:00am-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.
Mon, Sep 14· 10:00am
Chirp and Craft
📍 Baltimore's Child Calendar
A multi-day craft and nature program from September 14-28 featuring bird-themed activities for families.
Tue, Sep 22· 7:30pm
Trivia Tuesdays
📍 Dave & Buster's Baltimore - White Marsh
Test your knowledge at Dave & Buster's weekly trivia night competition. Teams compete for prizes while enjoying food, drinks, and the lively atmosphere.
Wed, Sep 23· 11:00am onwards
1/2 Price Games Wednesdays
📍 Dave & Buster's Baltimore - White Marsh
Enjoy half-price arcade games all day Wednesday at Dave & Buster's Baltimore. A great opportunity for families to play more games for less money.
Sat, Sep 26· 12pm-8pm
First Annual Milkhouse Oktoberfest
📍 Milkhouse Brewery
Festive Oktoberfest celebration featuring guest brewery, live entertainment, food, and special Oktoberfest beer pricing at Milkhouse Brewery.
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.
Sun, Sep 27· 2pm-6pm
Mount Airy Fairy Hair
📍 Milkhouse Brewery
Festive face painting and hair decoration event at Milkhouse Brewery.
Tue, Sep 29· 7:30pm
Trivia Tuesdays: Disney Edition
📍 Dave & Buster's Baltimore - White Marsh
A special Disney-themed trivia night where teams test their knowledge of all things Disney while competing for prizes. Perfect for Disney fans of all ages.
Wed, Sep 30· 11:00am onwards
1/2 Price Games Wednesdays
📍 Dave & Buster's Baltimore - White Marsh
Enjoy half-price arcade games all day Wednesday at Dave & Buster's Baltimore. A great opportunity for families to play more games for less money.
Wed, Sep 30· Weekends in October
Fall Festival Days
📍 Chapel Hills Farm & Nursery
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 3· 12:00pm-6:00pm
Anime October 2026 at Frey's Farm
📍 Frey's Farm
A single-day anime festival featuring cosplay showcases, gaming zones, vendor markets, food trucks, and DJ sets at Frey's Farm. Attendees enjoy full access to farm festivities from noon to 6 PM.
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 10· 4:00pm-5:30pm
Family Art Day
📍 Baltimore Family Alliance
Kids and caregivers create mosaic pumpkins together in a fall-themed art activity, followed by time to mingle with other families at Art with a Heart.
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 7· 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 7· 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, Nov 14· 12pm-2pm
Free Workshop: Improv Singalong! Musical Improv with Highwire Improv
📍 Baltimore Magazine Events
A free musical improv workshop led by Highwire Improv where participants learn and perform improvisational singing and comedy techniques.
Sat, Nov 14· 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· 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 Preview Week
📍 Gaver Farm
A special preview week showcasing Christmas activities and decorations before the main Christmas season begins.
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 Minis Photography
📍 Gaver Farm
Professional mini photography sessions with Christmas themes and farm backdrops for families to capture holiday memories.
Sat, Nov 28· 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.
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