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.
Wed, Sep 2· 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
9-2 Autumn Senior Stroll
📍 Cromwell Valley Park
A free weekly nature walk for seniors ages 55+ at Cromwell Valley Park led by naturalists along less strenuous trails.
Fri, Sep 18· 10:00am-11:00am
Trails with Tots
📍 Cromwell Valley Park
A guided nature trail program for children ages 5 and up with an adult, offering outdoor activity and naturalist-led exploration of the park.
Sat, Nov 7· 10:00 AM
Gettysburg Battlefield Hike - Approx ~7.5+/- Miles, ~650+/- ft elevation
📍 Hiking Around Baltimore (HAB)
The Gettysburg Hike will take us through General Longstreet's July 2nd Attack. The hike will consist of roads, through the woods, and over battlefields long ago where our brothers fought for their freedom. This is a phenomenal hike. Weather looks good for Saturday Any chance of rain is later in the afternoon. \*Meet at General Longstreet Memorial on W. Confederate Avenue, Amphitheater parking lot. There is NO CHARGE TO ENTER AND PARK HERE. ## GPS: 39.80621024437216, -77.25653600446718 \*\*Please
Sat, Nov 7· 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.
Sun, Nov 8
Second Sunday in the Park: Live Steam Train Rides
📍 Gwynns Falls/Leakin Park
The final Second Sunday of 2026: free miniature steam train rides from the Chesapeake & Allegheny Live Steamers, plus a climbing wall, nature activities and acoustic music.
Sun, Nov 8· 10:00 AM
Woodley Park Zoo and Lunch at Roma Pizzeria
📍 Hiking Around Baltimore (HAB)
Enjoy a nice day at the Woodley Park Zoo in Washington DC. Follow a scenic trail from top to bottom featuring two Pandas, Bao Li and Qing Boa, leased from China in January 2025. The trail continues past an Asian Elephant enclosure with a baby Elephant, Linh Mai, born on 02 February, 2026. Further on the trail, you pass the Reptile house, Great Ape house, and other enclosures containing monkeys, orangutans and other small mammals. The bottom of the trail features exhibits with lions and tigers. A
Sat, Nov 14
Volunteer Opportunities at Lake Roland Nature Council
📍 Lake Roland Nature Council
Join volunteer outings at Lake Roland Nature Council to help maintain and improve the park. All volunteer activities begin at the Nature Center unless otherwise directed.
Sun, Nov 15· 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Garden Drop-Ins
📍 Cylburn Arboretum
Free weekly garden education sessions at Cylburn Arboretum where visitors can connect with a Garden Educator and learn plant care tips.
Sat, Nov 21· 10:00am-12:00pm
Weed Warriors
📍 Stony Run Park
Monthly stewardship event where volunteers remove weeds at Stony Run Park. Participants should bring their own tools and gloves, or borrow them from the organization.
Sat, Nov 21· 10:00 AM
Hike Antietam Battlefield! - 8 Moderate Miles
📍 Hiking Around Baltimore (HAB)
Antietam is a moderate 8 mile hike around this sacred battle field. We travel up rolling fields, along a stream, and among gorgeous farmlands in addition to seeing various monuments along the way. This is approximately a 3 - 4 hour hike and it takes 90 minutes to get to Antietam from Baltimore. Please plan accordingly; we step off at 1000 sharp. There is a $10 charge for cars to park at the visitors center. Please meet at flagpole at visitors center. Please bring plenty of water, wear comfortabl
Sat, Nov 21
Mayor's 2026 Fall Cleanup and Day of Service
📍 Irvin Luckman Memorial Park
A community service day where residents join together to clean up Baltimore neighborhoods as part of the Mayor's Fall Cleanup initiative.
Fri, Nov 27
Black Friday Hike in Gwynns Falls/Leakin Park
📍 Gwynns Falls/Leakin Park
Annual guided day-after-Thanksgiving hike through the 1,000-acre urban forest. Meeting point and parking details go to registrants the week before.
Fri, Nov 27
Baltimore Bike Party (November ride)
📍 St. Mary's Park
Monthly last-Friday mass group ride at a slow pace, open to all ages. Meet at 6:30 PM, wheels roll at 7 PM; route and theme are posted on the group's Facebook page the week of the ride.
Sat, Dec 19· 3:00 PM
Walk Jones Point to National Harbor, Christmas Tree, Food & Fireworks
📍 Hiking Around Baltimore (HAB)
**Let's walk/hike to the Christmas Tree, Lights & Fireworks @ The National Harbor** Come join us on an easy-moderate approx 8-9+/- mile 243 ft elevation gain 2.5 mph walk from Alexandria, starting at Jones Point Park. We will walk along the water in Alexandria, then walk across the Woodrow Wilson Bridge to the National Harbor located in Maryland (Oxen Hill). ' We will eat dinner (bring your own or there are many take-out places) at the National Harbor (you can pick your own place to get food). I
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