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.
Sat, Sep 19· 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Dinosaur Park Open House
📍 Dinosaur Park
Free monthly fossil hunting program at Dinosaur Park where families can search for fossils on the surface ground.
Sat, Sep 19· 10:00am
YGR Prep Work Party
📍 Downtown Sailing Center
Volunteer work party to prepare for Ya Gotta Regatta, the Downtown Sailing Center's signature sailing event.
Sat, Sep 19· 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, Sep 19· 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Havre de Grace Farmers Market
📍 Havre de Grace Farmers Market
Weekly farmers market operating May through December in downtown Havre de Grace.
Sat, Sep 19· 6pm-9pm
Star Gazing
📍 Milkhouse Brewery
Evening stargazing event at Milkhouse Brewery under the night sky.
Sat, Sep 19· 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, Sep 19· 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
2026 Urban Wildlife Conservation Day
📍 Masonville Cove
A free, fun-filled day celebrating urban wildlife conservation with family-friendly interactive activities, free lunch, and ice cream at Masonville Cove.
Sat, Sep 19· 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Bird Banding Fall 2026
📍 Masonville Cove
Join Birds of Urban Baltimore for an up-close look at bird banding studies and learn how urban greenspaces help migrating birds.
Sat, Sep 19· 10:00am-12:00pm
Weed Warriors - Kudzu Removal
📍 Stony Run Park
Join volunteers to remove invasive Kudzu from Wyman Park at Stony Run. Participants should wear long pants and closed-toe shoes, bring water, and can use provided tools and gloves.
Sun, Sep 20· 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 plant care tips.
Sat, Sep 26· 9:00am
Garden Work Day
📍 Village Learning Place
A community volunteer day focused on maintaining and gardening at the Village Learning Place Youth Garden.
Sun, Sep 27· 1:00pm-6:00pm
AACo Plant Swap
📍 Hysteria Taphouse
A community plant-sharing event where attendees exchange and cultivate plants together in a social atmosphere.
Thu, Oct 1· 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Garden Drop-In at Cylburn
📍 Cylburn Arboretum
Drop-in garden talks and tips with Cylburn Arboretum Friends' Garden Educator on select Thursdays.
Sat, Oct 3· 10:00am
Volunteer: Fall Cleanup
📍 Carrie Murray Nature Center
A volunteer opportunity for families and community members to help with fall cleanup at Carrie Murray Nature Center.
Sat, Oct 10· All day
Fells Point Fun Festival 2026
📍 Fells Point Fun Festival
The 60th annual Fells Point Fun Festival features live music, 225+ food and vendor booths, a beer/wine/spirits park, family fun activities, and a pet parade across three days in October.
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.
Sat, Oct 17· 10:00am-12:00pm
Weed Warriors -- 39th Street Restoration Area
📍 Stony Run Park
Join volunteers to tend to the 39th Street Restoration area at Stony Run Park. Participants should wear long pants and closed-toe shoes, bring water, and tools or gloves.
Sat, Nov 21· 10:00am-12:00pm
Weed Warriors - Meadow Lane
📍 Stony Run Park
Join volunteers to tend to the wooded area along Meadow Lane in Linkwood Park. Participants should wear long pants and closed-toe shoes, bring water, and tools or gloves.
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