Updated Nov 12 · 50 upcoming events

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.

The next 50 events, 3 free. Ranked highest: Barnes & Noble Saturday Storytime at Barnes & Noble Bel Air, Invent the Future at Baltimore and Stroller Strum with the Ukulalas at Patterson Park.

Tue, Jan 20· Monday-Saturday 10am-4pm, Sunday 10am-3pm

Baby Animals and Playground

📍 Chapel Hills Farm & Nursery

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Sun, Sep 6

Take A Bow: Fall Musical Course for Kids (Ages 5 - 8)

📍 Manor Mill

Take A Bow! introduces early elementary students to the world of theater! Join us this fall for our production of Squirm! by John Jacobson & John Higgans. Join the wiggles and squiggles as the Itsy Bitsy Spider, Daddy Long Legs,…

Sat, Oct 24

Navy Midshipmen Football

📍 Navy Marine Corps Memorial Stadium

Navy Midshipmen football brings the pageantry and intensity of college football to Annapolis, with three American Conference matchups at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium. The home slate includes North Texas for Homecoming, a meeting with Temple, and Senior Day against Memphis.…

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Mon, Nov 2

Christmas Preview Week

📍 Gaver Farm

Special week previewing the Christmas season attractions and shopping opportunities before the full Christmas season begins.

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Thu, Nov 5

Navy Midshipmen Mens Basketball

📍 Alumni Hall - MD

Navy Midshipmen men’s basketball brings NCAA Division I college hoops to Alumni Hall, where the Mids welcome a run of nonconference opponents to Annapolis. The home schedule includes Delaware State, Central Pennsylvania College, Hampton and Presbyterian, with each matchup offering…

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Fri, Nov 6

Holiday Night Market at The Valley

📍 Hunt Valley Towne Centre

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Mon, Nov 9

UMBC Retrievers Mens Basketball

📍 Chesapeake Employers' Insurance Arena

UMBC Retrievers men’s basketball returns to Chesapeake Employers’ Insurance Arena for a season of home-court matchups, from nonconference contests with McDaniel, Iona, Bucknell and Coppin State to America East games against NJIT, Vermont, UMass Lowell, Bryant, Maine, New Hampshire and…

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Tue, Nov 10

Maryland Black Bears

📍 Piney Orchard Ice Arena

Catch the Maryland Black Bears in North American Hockey League action at Piney Orchard Ice Arena. The Odenton team competes in the NAHL, a Tier II junior league, where players pursue the next step toward college hockey. Home games bring…

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Thu, Nov 12

Under Armour 410 Invitational - UMBC vs Morgan State

📍 Chesapeake Employers' Insurance Arena

Baltimore-area college basketball takes center court as UMBC’s Retrievers host Morgan State’s Bears in the inaugural 410 Invitational, powered by Under Armour. The tournament brings together men’s and women’s teams from UMBC, Morgan State, Towson and Loyola Maryland in a…

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Thu, Nov 12· 7:00 PM

The US Air Force Singing Sergeants

📍 Towson University Center For The Arts

Join the TU Community in celebrating Veterans Day with an intimate concert with the Singing Sergeants. The ensemble, stationed at Joint Base Anacostia-Colling in Washington, DC, is one of six musical ensembles from the United States Air Force Band. The…

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Thu, Nov 12

Into the Woods

📍 CCBC Catonsville

Into the Woods intertwines beloved fairy tale characters in a magical, witty, and heartfelt musical by Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine. As wishes come true, unexpected consequences unfold, revealing that “happily ever after” is only the beginning. Audiences will encounter…

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Thu, Nov 12· 7:00 PM

The Crankies with The Lantern Sisters

📍 Manor Mill

The Lantern SistersThe Lantern Sisters, Katherine Fahey and Dan Van Allen, are based in Baltimore, Maryland. Katherine Fahey is a a candid and thoughtful multidisciplinary artist who combines the folk arts of storytelling, hand cut papercut artwork, and shadow puppetry…

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Thu, Nov 12· 7:00 PM

Towson Men's Basketball vs Loyola - Black Out, Batman Doc Shirts (First 1,000 fans)

Towson Men's Basketball vs Loyola - Black Out, Batman Doc Shirts (First 1,000 fans) Streaming Video: https://go.flocollege.com/partner/caa?utm_medium=partner&utm_source=multiple&utm_content=landingpage&utm_term=towson&contract_id=0063m00000qeqqqaao Tickets: https://www.gofevo.com/group/410invitational

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Fri, Nov 13· 12:00 PM

Friday Co-lunching for Hybrid & Remote Workers episode 7

📍 Patterson Park

Continuing our weekly lunches! Friday, we can meet at the Cedar House again! Register here: https://partiful.com/e/oVgDWfxgAYzFF9eu4Wdi https://partiful.com/e/oVgDWfxgAYzFF9eu4Wdi I eat so many lunches by myself! Want to share lunch with other people in the neighborhood? This is aimed at people who work hybrid or remote jobs, but everyone is welcome! Bring your own lunch. Warm it up beforehand! There's no microwave in the park, sorry! Can't make it this week? Come next week! https://partiful.com

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Fri, Nov 13

Maryland Irish Festival (51st)

📍 Timonium Cow Palace

A celebration of Irish culture featuring local, regional and international Irish music, Irish dancers, traditional cuisine, cultural exhibits and workshops, and vendors of Irish and Celtic goods.

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Sat, Nov 14

Little Buds Kids Art Club

📍 Rose Garden Inc.

Rose Garden Inc.'s hands-on art class for kids to explore colors, shapes and creativity. Monthly Saturday sessions (Oct 17, Nov 14, Dec 12). Info and location: Kimberly Lambert, 443-691-9781.

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Sat, Nov 14· 12pm-2pm

Free Workshop: Improv Singalong! Musical Improv with Highwire Improv

📍 Baltimore Magazine Events

A free 2-hour musical improv workshop led by Highwire Improv where participants learn and perform improvisational singing games.

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Sat, Nov 14

Christmas Minis Photography

📍 Gaver Farm

Professional photography session event offering mini Christmas photos for families.

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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.

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Sat, Nov 14· 12:00 PM

Invent the Future

📍 Baltimore

What does the future look like to you? Get excited about the future of STEM with an afternoon full of future-focused hands-on discovery. Engage with local scientists, inventors, and more on Saturday, November 14 at the Maryland Science Center.

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Sat, Nov 14· 10:00 AM

Cylburn Weed Warrior Event

📍 Cylburn Arboretum

Work with Cylburn Master Naturalists and Baltimore City Weed Warriors to remove invasive vines! Work with Cylburn Master Naturalists and Baltimore City Weed Warriors to remove invasive vines! Meet at the lower Vollmer lot at 10am. Dress for the weather and bring a water bottle. Tools and gloves are provided but you may also bring your own! You may also register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf6aKE46npVjpuqY5UWLyHArixnW45lFLqCje_n4wBMh0Oqyg/viewform

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Sat, Nov 14· 12:30 PM

Water Babies Classes

📍 Forest Park High School

Water Babies The introduction to water is an important step in your baby’s journey to a lifelong love of the water. In this class, experiences working with babies will be shared to provide you with tips on how to develop…

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Sat, Nov 14· 1:00 PM

Girls & Women in Sports Day

📍 Middle Branch Fitness & Wellness

Get moving, try something new, and discover the fun of sports at Baltimore City Recreation and Parks’ 2nd Annual Girls & Women in Sports Day! Join Rec and Parks and Special Olympics Maryland for a free afternoon celebrating girls and…

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Sat, Nov 14· 9:00 AM

IvyKids Saturday, featuring Lisa Greenberg: Kindness Lives Inside All of Us

📍 The Ivy at The Shops at Kenilworth

Let’s have a party about kindness at The Ivy at The Shops at Kenilworth! In celebration of World Kindness Day, we’re hosting children’s author Lisa Greenberg on Saturday, November 14. We’ll have a storytime with Lisa and her new book,…

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Sat, Nov 14· 12:00 PM

The Baltimore Painted Screens with Michael Seipp

📍 Manor Mill

The Baltimore Screen Painting workshop will include a presentation on the history of the painted screen in Baltimore, a slide show of historic and current screens, a how-to for a painted screen and the opportunity to paint either a screen…

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Sat, Nov 14

Towson Men's Basketball vs UMBC or Morgan State - Hometown Heroes, Camo Hats (First 500 Fans)

Towson Men's Basketball vs UMBC or Morgan State - Hometown Heroes, Camo Hats (First 500 Fans) Streaming Video: https://go.flocollege.com/partner/caa?utm_medium=partner&utm_source=multiple&utm_content=landingpage&utm_term=towson&contract_id=0063m00000qeqqqaao Tickets: https://www.gofevo.com/group/410invitational

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Sat, Nov 14

Cottage-Core Holiday Market

📍 Joe's Mercantile

Storybook holiday market in downtown Havre de Grace, with more than a dozen makers selling handcrafted gifts, baked goods, lavender, books and witchy wares. Free entry, no tickets needed.

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Sun, Nov 15· 10:00 AM

The 38th Annual Waldorf Fair

📍 Waldorf School of Baltimore

Join us for the 38th Annual Waldorf Fair at Waldorf School of Baltimore! Hosted by the WSB Parents Association, this beloved community event brings together families, local Baltimore artisans, and small businesses for a day of fun, creativity, and togetherness. It’s…

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Sun, Nov 15

Towson Women's Basketball vs UMBC or Morgan State - Hometown Heroes Day | Camo Hat Giveaway - First 250 fans

Towson Women's Basketball vs UMBC or Morgan State - Hometown Heroes Day | Camo Hat Giveaway - First 250 fans Streaming Video: https://go.flocollege.com/teams/caa-towson?utm_medium=partner&utm_source=multiple&utm_content=school-landing-page&utm_term=towson Tickets: https://www.gofevo.com/group/410invitational?access_code=410invitationalwbb

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Sun, Nov 15

Rick Braun Plays Chuck Mangione

📍 Rams Head On Stage

Trumpeter Rick Braun performs the music of Chuck Mangione; a second show follows at 7:30 PM. All ages.

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Mon, Nov 16· 5:30 PM

Jóvenes en Acción 2026

📍 Creative Alliance

This performance troupe brings together Latin American teens to encourage self-expression and promote team building through traditional Mexican and Latin American dance.

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Mon, Nov 16· 2:00 PM

Peabody at the Library

📍 Cherry Hill

Please join us for an informal music performance presented by student musicians from Peabody Conservatory. All ages welcome!

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Mon, Nov 16· 6:00 PM

Discover the Magic of Improv!

📍 Owings Mills Branch Library

A two-hour adventure filled with laughter, collaboration, and newfound confidence. Join two skilled guides on the improv journey! Step into the exciting world of improv with our interactive workshop, “Discover the Magic of Improv.” This two-hour in-person experience is specially…

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Mon, Nov 16· 6:00 PM

Brass Showcase

📍 Towson University Center For The Arts

Featuring music by brass studios: trumpet, horn, trombone, and tuba/euphonium ensembles. A performance of original works and transcriptions highlighting student work throughout the semester

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Mon, Nov 16· 3:30 PM

DIY Bristlebots

📍 Brooklyn

Make your very own bristlebot at the library!

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Tue, Nov 17· 11:30 AM

2nd Grade Home School Fall 2026

Classes for home schooled students (2nd Grade). Students will learn: The basic components of the computerDevelop writing skills using Microsoft Word. To use interactive programs and websites to enhance language, critical thinking, and logic.Class prerequisite - NONE

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Tue, Nov 17· 10:30 AM

Stroller Strum with the Ukulalas

📍 Patterson Park

Join the Ukulalas in the Cedar House as they play their ukulele's and have a sing-along! Geared towards babies and young children, but all are welcome! *Subject to cancellation due to the weather.

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Tue, Nov 17· 3:00 PM

3D Printing

📍 Govans

Design a 3D-printed miniature at home and print it out at the Govans Branch! Ask a librarian to find out how to create your own models using TinkerCAD, a free browser-based 3D modeling design software, or to find free models through Thingiverse, a thriving design community for discovering, making, and sharing 3D printable things.

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Tue, Nov 17· 6:00 PM

Naval Academy Women's Volleyball vs Patriot League

Naval Academy Women's Volleyball vs Patriot League

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Tue, Nov 17· 3:30 PM

Dinosaur Eggs!

📍 Cherry Hill

Celebrate DINOvember! Join us at Cherry Hill library for a super fun craft making our own dinosaur eggs.

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Tue, Nov 17· 10:00 AM

1st Grade Home School Fall 2026

Classes for home schooled students (1st Grade). Students will learn: The basic components of the computerDevelop writing skills using Microsoft Word. To use interactive programs and websites to enhance language, critical thinking, and logic.Class prerequisite - NONE

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Tue, Nov 17· 1:30 PM

3rd Grade Home School Fall 2026

Classes for home schooled students (3rd Grade). Students will learn: The basic components of the computerDevelop writing skills using Microsoft Word. To use interactive programs and websites to enhance language, critical thinking, and logic.Class prerequisite - NONE

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Wed, Nov 18· 11:00 AM

Howard Park Neighborhood Tree Planting

📍 Penhurst Ave and Gwynn Oak Ave

@ Get your hands dirty for clean water and a greener Baltimore! Join Blue Water Baltimore staff as we plant trees along the streets of Baltimore City. Volunteers new to planting trees and expert TreeKeepers alike are welcome to attend. Our tree planting projects are rain or shine, and we recommend closed-toed shoes and clothing that is appropriate for the weather and getting dirty. Hats, sunblock, and sunglasses are strongly encouraged. We ask volunteers to bring a reusable water bottle to reduc

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Wed, Nov 18· 11:00 AM

Stories Together

📍 Brooklyn

Stories, movement, songs, and our most fun activities. Come ready to move, laugh, and learn together. For families with children ages birth - 5. All abilities welcome.

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Wed, Nov 18· 5:30 PM

Jóvenes en Acción 2026

📍 Creative Alliance

This performance troupe brings together Latin American teens to encourage self-expression and promote team building through traditional Mexican and Latin American dance.

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Wed, Nov 18· 10:00 AM

4th Grade Home School Fall 2026

Classes for home schooled students (4th Grade). Students will learn: The basic components of the computerDevelop writing skills using Microsoft Word. To use interactive programs and websites to enhance language, critical thinking, and logic.Class prerequisite - NONE

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Wed, Nov 18· 3:00 PM

Wednesday Crafternoon

📍 Govans

The perfect midweek creativity break! Kids are invited to drop in, get crafty, and make a fun hands-on project using colorful materials and lots of imagination. Every week brings a new craft and plenty of time to create, explore, and have fun at the library!

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Wed, Nov 18· 7:00 PM

Towson Men's Basketball vs James Madison - Bomber Hats (First 1,000 fans), Mutts Gone Nuts halftime show

Towson Men's Basketball vs James Madison - Bomber Hats (First 1,000 fans), Mutts Gone Nuts halftime show Streaming Video: https://go.flocollege.com/partner/caa?utm_medium=partner&utm_source=multiple&utm_content=landingpage&utm_term=towson&contract_id=0063m00000qeqqqaao Streaming Audio: https://youtube.com/live/UM2szj1dUdE?feature=share Tickets: https://www.ticketmaster.com/towson-university-tigers-mens-basketball-vs-towson-maryland-11-18-2026/event/1500654897D55F79

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Wed, Nov 18

Deer Tick w/ DUG

📍 Rams Head On Stage

Rhode Island rock band Deer Tick with opener DUG. All ages.

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Thu, Nov 19· 4:30 PM

Jamercise with Ginger

📍 Cherry Hill

Jamercise is an exercise program that combines the benefits of a cardio-aerobic workout with elements of dance. Join us in person at the Cherry Hill Branch or virtually. For more information go to prattlibrary.org Virtual Meeting Information Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86351542759?pwd=SV49Gw2mMWre8YwiRYGtgVzZWkIJEC.1 Meeting ID: 863 5154 2759 Passcode: 174897 --- One tap mobile +13017158592,,86351542759#,,,,*174897# US (Washington DC) +13092053325,,86351542759#,,,,*174897# US

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