Free Things to Do This Weekend in Baltimore with Kids
Everything free and family-friendly happening this weekend in the Baltimore area. Museums with free admission days, park programs, community festivals, and more — all curated so you can plan a great weekend without spending a dime.
Wed, Apr 1· 1:00 PM Eastern Time
Gold Fever! The Ultimate Treasure Chase
📍 Online Event
An online educational webinar about the 1858 Fraser River Gold Rush presented by the Royal BC Museum.
Wed, May 20· Wednesdays 10:30am
Shake Out Your Sillies With Ms. Eliza — Ages Birth-5
📍 Enoch Pratt Free Library
Interactive music and movement program with Ms. Eliza
Sun, May 24· 6:00 PM
Summer Sunset Concert Series @ Allen Pond Park
📍 Allen Pond Park
Free weekly Sunday evening concerts featuring live music, food trucks, and community fun at Allen Pond Park in Bowie.
Thu, May 28· Thursdays 12:30pm
Shake Out Your Sillies With Ms. Eliza — Ages 0-5
📍 Enoch Pratt Free Library
Interactive music and movement storytime with Ms. Eliza for toddlers and preschoolers
Sun, Jun 21· 6:00 PM
🎵 Summer Sunset Concert Series @ Allen Pond Park
📍 Allen Pond Park
Free Sunday evening concert series featuring live music, food trucks, and community fun at Allen Pond Park.
Sat, Aug 8· 10:00am-1:00pm (auditions Aug 8-9), 6:00pm-8:00pm (auditions Aug 10)
Disney's Frozen the Broadway Musical - Auditions
📍 Children's Theatre of Annapolis
Open auditions for ages 12-18 to join the cast of Disney's Frozen the Broadway Musical. Auditions held August 8-10 with callbacks August 11, followed by rehearsals August 23-October 22 and performance
Tue, Aug 25· All Day
Over The Rainbow Of Rowhomes, We Fly
📍 UMBC Performing Arts & Humanities Building
An intergenerational group exhibition at CADVC featuring artists based in or connected to Baltimore, exploring the city's cultural landscape through experimental and interdisciplinary practices.
Fri, Aug 28· 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM EDT
Flavor Friday at Prigel Family Creamery
📍 Prigel Family Creamery
Weekly Friday evening event featuring local food vendors and live music in Glen Arm, Maryland.
Sun, Aug 30· 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Bruster's Ice Cream Fundraiser
📍 Bruster's of Bel Air
Support St. Margaret Parish by enjoying ice cream at Bruster's of Bel Air, where 10% of purchases will be donated to the parish.
Tue, Sep 1· 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Fall StoryWalk® at Eden Mill
📍 Eden Mill Nature Center
A nature-based literacy activity combining reading, singing, and physical activity at Eden Mill Nature Center.
Tue, Sep 1
Oktoberfest Celebration
📍 Guinness Open Gate Brewery
Celebrate Oktoberfest at Guinness with live music and Bavarian-inspired food specials throughout the event.
Sat, Sep 5· 9am-12pm
Community Build Sessions for the Lion Turtle Island Lantern Puppet
📍 Black Cherry Puppet Theater
Free, volunteer-run build sessions to create a giant lantern puppet for the 2026 Great Baltimore Lantern Parade. Drop-ins welcome for all skill levels.
Sun, Sep 6· 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM EDT
First Sunday Arts Festival
📍 West St. and Calvert Street
A monthly family-friendly street festival featuring over 150 vendors, food trucks, live music, and dining.
Sun, Sep 6· 4:00pm-7:30pm
Acoustic Music Series - September 2026
📍 Hybridoma Organic Fruit Farm
Live acoustic music performances featuring local musicians at the farm from 4-7:30pm. Multiple performances scheduled throughout September.
Wed, Sep 9· 7:00pm-9:00pm
Irish Music Night - Second Floor
📍 The Judge's Bench
Monthly Irish music session featuring a local Irish music group performing live from 7:00pm-9:00pm on the second floor. Listeners welcome to enjoy food and drinks.
Fri, Sep 18· 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM EDT (Friday); 2:00 PM & 7:00 PM (Saturday); 7:00 PM (Sunday)
Hadestown: Teen Edition
📍 Stage & Screen Studios
A full-length teen adaptation of Anaïs Mitchell's musical Hadestown featuring intertwining love stories set to folk and jazz-inspired music.
Sat, Sep 19· 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM EDT (Saturday); 11:00 AM (Sunday)
100 Year Celebration Block Party
📍 Glen Burnie United Methodist Church
Glen Burnie United Methodist Church celebrates 100 years with a family-friendly block party featuring games, food vendors, and activities.
Sat, Sep 19· all day
29SCC Outreach @ Baltimore Book Festival
📍 29th Street Community Center
The 29th Street Community Center participates in the Baltimore Book Festival with outreach activities for families and book lovers.
Sun, Sep 20· 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Back to Church Sunday
📍 Rosedale Baptist Church
National Back to Church Sunday celebration with worship services, music, Bible teaching, and children's programming at Rosedale Baptist Church.
Sun, Sep 20· 1pm-3pm
Sunday Screening: O Brother, Where Art Thou?
📍 The Walters Art Museum
A classic film screening for families on a Sunday afternoon featuring the Coen Brothers' beloved comedy.
Sun, Sep 20· 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
P4P Ice Cream Cruises with Frozen Sandcastle
📍 Frozen Sandcastle
Monthly ice cream cruise event featuring cars, trucks, and bikes with family-friendly fun and trophy giveaways.
Sun, Sep 20· 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Sunday Funday
📍 Perry Hall Public Library - Perry Hall Branch
Meet a costumed storybook character and enjoy free treats at Perry Hall Public Library's Sunday Funday program.
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.
Sun, Sep 20· 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Robinson Nature Center's 15th Anniversary Open House
📍 Robinson Nature Center
Celebrate Robinson Nature Center's 15th birthday with native plants, live animals, puppet shows, planetarium shows, and community art projects.
Sun, Sep 20· 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Mago Vista Park (Arnold) Welcomes ELLO Gelato Bar for a Sweet Sunday Evening!
📍 Mago Vista Park (Arnold)
ELLO Gelato Bar brings handcrafted gelato and sorbet to Mago Vista Park for a family-friendly outdoor evening.
Sun, Sep 20· 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Divine Mercy Academy High School Open House
📍 Divine Mercy Academy
Tour Divine Mercy Academy's new high school campus and learn about their classical Catholic liberal arts program opening Fall 2027.
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