Free Outdoor Events for Kids in Baltimore
Parks, nature walks, splash pads, and outdoor festivals — all free and family-friendly across Baltimore and the surrounding counties. No tickets, no registration, just show up and let the kids run.
Thu, Jul 23· 7:30am-9:30am
Waterbird Survey
📍 Anne Arundel County Rec & Parks
A guided survey of waterbirds at Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary, offering an opportunity to observe and identify local bird species in their natural habitat.
Thu, Jul 23· 5:30pm-7:00pm
Mary Pat Clarke Playground - Playground Tour
📍 Baltimore Family Alliance
A free summer playground tour at Lake Montebello featuring story time, hula hoops, science activities, music, crafts, and snacks.
Thu, Jul 23· 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Mary Pat Clarke Playground at Lake Montebello - Playground Tour Stop
📍 Mary Pat Clarke Playground at Lake Montebello
A community playground tour event featuring story time, science activities, hula hoops, music, crafts, and vendor activities for families.
Thu, Jul 23· 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Outdoor Bubble Party
📍 Cockeysville Public Library - Cockeysville Branch
A fun outdoor event featuring music, sidewalk chalk, and bubbles for all ages at Parkville-Carney Public Library's Cockeysville Branch.
Thu, Jul 23· 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Moms on the Move with CCR Bel Air
📍 Annie's Playground at Charm City Run Bel Air
A weekly running/walking group for moms meeting at Annie's Playground in Fallston, MD.
Fri, Jul 24· 9:00am-12:00pm
Field Work Fridays
📍 Anne Arundel County Rec & Parks
A hands-on field work program at Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary where participants engage in conservation activities and habitat exploration.
Fri, Jul 24· 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM EDT
Dancin' Under the People Tree
📍 Columbia Association Lakefront
A high-energy, all-levels group dance fitness session for all ages at the CA Lakefront.
Sat, Jul 25
Star Gazing on the Farm
📍 Milkhouse Brewery
An evening of stargazing with the Westminster Astronomical Society at the farm. Weather dependent event.
Sat, Jul 25· 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, Jul 25· 9am
Garden Work Day
📍 Village Learning Place
A community volunteer opportunity to work in the Village Learning Place youth garden.
Sun, Jul 26· 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, Jul 26· 1:30pm-4:30pm
Baseball, Brews & Bingo
📍 Hysteria Taphouse
A fun afternoon combining baseball viewing, beer, and bingo games at the family-friendly Hysteria Taphouse.
Sun, Jul 26· 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM EDT
Plant Swap at Pherm Brewing
📍 Pherm Brewing Company
A community plant swap event at Pherm Brewing Company in Gambrills, Maryland.
Thu, Jul 30· 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Skate in the Shade
📍 Bowie Ice Arena
Free ice skating event at Bowie Ice Arena with sun protection theme and affordable skate rentals.
Thu, Jul 30· 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Jurassic Escape
📍 Perry Hall Public Library
An outdoor obstacle course adventure at Perry Hall Public Library where families can escape from a spotted Tyrannosaurus rex.
Tue, Aug 4
National Night Out 2026
📍 Irvin Luckman Memorial Park
A community-building event bringing neighbors together for a night of activities, safety awareness, and local engagement.
Tue, Aug 4
National Night Out 2026
📍 Lillian S. Jones Recreation Center
A community engagement event on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, bringing neighbors together for a night of community building and public safety awareness.
Fri, Aug 7· 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM
August First Friday: Family Fishing Evening
📍 Masonville Cove
A guided family fishing evening on the pier at Masonville Cove with lessons and all supplies provided.
Sun, Aug 9· 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Patterson Park Historical Walking Tour
📍 Patterson Park
A guided walking tour through Patterson Park exploring its 198-year history from 1827 through the War of 1812 and Civil War.
Thu, Aug 13· 5:30pm-7:00pm
Denise Johnson Playground - Playground Tour
📍 Baltimore Family Alliance
A free summer playground tour featuring ice cream, drum circles, hula hoops, science activities, crafts, and community fun.
Sat, Aug 15· 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Fired Up for Scouting Community Event
📍 The Church at Severn Run
A free family-friendly scouting event featuring hands-on activities, demonstrations, and community partners.
Sat, Aug 15· 10:00am-12:00pm
Weed Warriors
📍 Stony Run Park
Monthly stewardship event where volunteers join together to remove weeds from Stony Run Park. Participants should bring their own tools and gloves, or borrow supplies provided by the organization.
Thu, Aug 20· 5:30pm-7:00pm
Unity Park - Playground Tour
📍 Baltimore Family Alliance
The final playground tour stop features free ice cream, lemonade, drum circles, splash pad water play, hula hoops, science activities, and crafts.
Mon, Sep 7· 12:00pm-6:00pm
Manor Hill Beer Garden - Labor Day Monday
📍 Manor Hill Beer Garden
The Manor Hill Beer Garden will be open on Labor Day Monday with extended hours, offering farm-brewed beers, canned wine, cocktails, and food in a pet-friendly outdoor setting overlooking the Tiber Ri
Sat, Oct 10· 5:00pm-9:00pm
Friday Night Market
📍 Fells Point Fun Festival
An evening market featuring 225+ vendors selling crabcakes, pottery, and other goods under the stars on Friday night.
Mon, Oct 12· 11:30am
Fells Point Fun Festival - Pet Parade
📍 Fells Point Fun Festival
A beloved festival tradition where families bring their four-legged friends to participate in a festive pet parade down the streets of Fells Point.
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