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.
Sat, Jul 25· 6pm-8pm
Reverend Smackmaster & the Congregation of Funk
📍 Lurman Woodland Theater
High-energy funk performance featuring Motown, Blues and funky hits from the 60s to today under the trees at Lurman Woodland Theater. Family-friendly outdoor concert perfect for all ages.
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· 5:00pm-6:00pm
Food Truck: TBD
📍 Pickett Brewing Company
A food truck vendor will be on-site at Pickett Brewing Company, with vendor details to be announced.
Sat, Jul 25· 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Farmers Market: July 25
📍 Clarksville Commons
Weekly farmers market at Clarksville Commons featuring local vendors, live music, and family-friendly activities.
Sat, Jul 25· 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
All Together Now (Families)
📍 Howard County Library System Savage
A 30-minute interactive program for infants through age 5 with adults to build early literacy and social skills through singing, talking, listening, and reading.
Sat, Jul 25· 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Teen Escape Room: Escape Wonderland
📍 Anne Arundel County Public Library Maryland City at Russett
Teens ages 11+ can escape from the Queen of Hearts in this Wonderland-themed escape room challenge at the Anne Arundel County Public Library.
Sat, Jul 25· 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
STEM at the Library: Make a Thaumatrope
📍 Montgomery County Public Library - Marilyn J. Praisner Library
Learn about thaumatropes and create three to take home at this hands-on STEM workshop.
Sat, Jul 25· 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Barnes & Noble Saturday Storytime
📍 Barnes & Noble White Marsh
Free weekly storytime for kids at Barnes & Noble. Stories, activities, and a love of reading — every Saturday at 11am.
Sat, Jul 25· 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Barnes & Noble Saturday Storytime
📍 Barnes & Noble Ellicott City
Free weekly storytime for kids at Barnes & Noble. Stories, activities, and a love of reading — every Saturday at 11am.
Sat, Jul 25· 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.
Sat, Jul 25· 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Barnes & Noble Saturday Storytime
📍 Barnes & Noble Annapolis
Free weekly storytime for kids at Barnes & Noble. Stories, activities, and a love of reading — every Saturday at 11am.
Sat, Jul 25· 10:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Fire Safety House
📍 Fallston Library - Outside - Library Grounds
A high-tech mobile trailer simulates real-life emergencies to teach fire safety and emergency response to all ages.
Sat, Jul 25· All Day
Christmas in July
📍 Downtown Bel Air
A festive downtown celebration in Bel Air featuring shopping, ugly Christmas sweater contests, and holiday-themed activities in July.
Sat, Jul 25· 3pm-4pm
Kojo Astronaut: An Afrofuturistic Performance by Afro House
📍 The Walters Art Museum
Afro House performers deliver an afrofuturistic music and performance experience combining singing and keyboard playing.
Sat, Jul 25· 2:00pm-6:00pm
중복 / Jungbok (2nd Hottest Day of Summer)
📍 JS Brewery
Traditional Korean holiday marking the second of three hot summer days. JS Brewery celebrates this cultural observance with regular operating hours.
Sat, Jul 25· 4pm
Filmmaker Forum: How to Become a Filmmaker Workshop & Mixer
📍 Parkway Theatre
A free workshop and mixer for aspiring filmmakers hosted at the Parkway Theatre's Dietz Lounge. Learn the basics of filmmaking and network with others in the local film community.
Sat, Jul 25· 3:00pm-11:00pm
🎨Artist Reception with Ricky Chenoweth 🖤
📍 Hysteria Taphouse
An artist reception featuring work by Ricky Chenoweth at Hysteria Taphouse, a family-friendly taphouse welcoming guests to enjoy beer and art in a relaxed atmosphere.
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· 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Playful Pandas Music Playgroup
📍 STRŌB Apothecary
Free weekly music playgroup for toddlers ages 0-4 and caregivers featuring songs, instruments, bubbles, and snacks.
Sat, Jul 25· 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
School Supplies & Sundaes
📍 Jarrettsville Creamery
Celebrate National Hot Fudge Sundae Day by donating school supplies and enjoying free hot fudge sundaes at Jarrettsville Creamery.
Sat, Jul 25· 6pm-10pm
Crosscurrence
📍 Current Space
A night of readings, music, and performance curated by Andrew Shenker featuring various artists in the garden.
Sat, Jul 25· 12:30pm-4pm
Conservation Window
📍 The Walters Art Museum
Visitors engage with museum conservators while they work on art restoration and conservation projects.
Sat, Jul 25· 9am
Garden Work Day
📍 Village Learning Place
A community volunteer opportunity to work in the Village Learning Place youth garden.
Sat, Jul 25· 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Jurassic World Training Academy With Eco Adventures
📍 White Marsh Public Library - White Marsh Branch
Meet live reptile ambassadors including a velociraptor named Red at this family-friendly dinosaur training program.
Sat, Jul 25· 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
All Together Now (All Ages)
📍 Howard County Library System - Central Branch
A 30-minute interactive class for all ages with an adult featuring songs, stories, rhymes, and activities to build early literacy and social skills.
Sat, Jul 25· 10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
Family and Friends Story Time
📍 Harford County Public Library - Bel Air
Stories, music, movement, and fun for families at Harford County Public Library's Bel Air branch.
Sat, Jul 25· 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Annual Faith Fest
📍 First Baptist Church of Guilford
Join First Baptist Church of Guilford for their annual community gathering of faith, fun, and fellowship.
Sat, Jul 25
Fête Champêtre
📍 Lillian S. Jones Recreation Center
A community celebration event organized by Baltimore City Recreation and Parks on Saturday, July 25, 2026.
Sat, Jul 25· 11:00 AM
Saturday Morning Storytime!
📍 Barnes & Noble - Ellicott City
Join Barnes & Noble Ellicott City for their weekly Saturday morning storytime at 11:00 AM.
Sat, Jul 25· 10am-1pm
Drop-in Art Making: Adorn & Adore Yourself
📍 The Walters Art Museum
Create a self-portrait and embellish it in this drop-in art activity for all ages and abilities.
Sat, Jul 25· 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Swim Safety Storytime
📍 Anne Arundel County Public Library Maryland City at Russett
A storytime event with Goldfish Swim School focused on teaching children water safety techniques and awareness.
Sat, Jul 25· 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Dinner Under the Stars - MOTOWN CONCERT
📍 West Street, Historic Annapolis
Free outdoor Motown concert featuring Spice & The Motown Magic on West Street in historic Annapolis.
Sun, Jul 26· 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Sunday Shorts
📍 Baltimore Museum of Art
A 30-minute interactive mini-tour at the Baltimore Museum of Art featuring artworks and family art-making activities.
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.
Sun, Jul 26· 7:00 PM - 8:15 PM
Town of Bel Air Summer Concert Series
📍 Town of Bel Air
Free outdoor summer concert series in Bel Air, Maryland featuring live music entertainment.
Sun, Jul 26· 5:00pm-7:00pm
Concert at Downs Park: Fast Eddie and the Slowpokes
📍 Anne Arundel County Rec & Parks
An outdoor concert featuring Fast Eddie and the Slowpokes at Downs Park, part of the Summer Concert Series offering family-friendly live music entertainment.
Sun, Jul 26· 11am-1pm
Drag Brunch with HoCo Pride!
📍 Sapwood Cellars Brewery
A celebration of Pride Month featuring drag performances, a charismatic host, and a special brunch menu with frittatas, French toast, breakfast tacos, and breakfast sandwiches. No tickets or cover cha
Sun, Jul 26· 1:00pm-6:00pm
AACo Plant Swap
📍 Hysteria Taphouse
A community plant-sharing event where attendees swap plants and cultivate community connections at Hysteria Taphouse.
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· times not specified
Family Day at The Original Cancun Cantina
📍 The Original Cancun Cantina
A free, all-ages family event featuring two-step and line dance lessons, bull riding, and 8-ball games for the whole family.
Sun, Jul 26· 5:00pm-7:00pm
Concert at Downs Park: Fast Eddie and the Slowpokes
📍 Anne Arundel County Events
A live music concert at Downs Park featuring the band Fast Eddie and the Slowpokes.
Sun, Jul 26· 3pm-9pm
Woodberry Community Association Fundraiser
📍 Blue Pit BBQ
Blue Pit BBQ partners with the Woodberry Community Association to raise funds for a new bike repair station along the Jones Falls Trail. Enjoy BBQ, participate in a raffle and silent auction, with 10%
Sun, Jul 26· 6pm-8pm
Josh Christina & the Revivals
📍 Lurman Woodland Theater
High-energy Rock and Roll tribute band delivering an exciting musical journey at Lurman Woodland Theater's outdoor venue. Perfect family outing under the trees.
Sun, Jul 26· 2pm-3pm
Curator Tour: The Jewelry of Douriean Fletcher
📍 The Walters Art Museum
A 30-minute in-gallery curator-led tour exploring the jewelry collection of Douriean Fletcher.
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.
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