Things to Do in August 2026 in Baltimore with Kids
Plan ahead with the full month of family events in the Baltimore area. Festivals, museum openings, outdoor activities, classes, and more — all in one place so you can book early and never miss out.
Sat, Aug 1· 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Casey Cares 5K Run/One-Mile Walk
📍 Maryland Zoo in Baltimore
Join the Casey Cares Foundation for their 17th Annual 5K Run/One-Mile Walk to support programs for families with critically ill children.
Sat, Aug 1· 11:00am-6:00pm
Hands on glassblowing workshops
📍 McFadden Art Glass
One-time glassblowing classes available by reservation where participants can create their own glass piece. Classes are open to ages five and up with food and drinks provided.
Sat, Aug 1· 7:05 PM ET
Baltimore Orioles vs Philadelphia Phillies
📍 Oriole Park at Camden Yards
Orioles home game vs the Philadelphia Phillies at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. First pitch 7:05 PM ET.
Sat, Aug 1· 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Home Depot Kids Workshop
📍 Home Depot Glen Burnie
Free hands-on building workshop for kids ages 5-12. Kids build a wooden project and get to keep it, plus earn a pin and certificate.
Sat, Aug 1· 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM (approx — check ymaryland.org)
YMCA Family Swim
📍 Weinberg Y (Waverly)
Family swim time at YMCA of Central Maryland. Open pool time for families with children. Membership or day pass required.
Sat, Aug 1· 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Home Depot Kids Workshop
📍 Home Depot Bel Air
Free hands-on building workshop for kids ages 5-12. Kids build a wooden project and get to keep it, plus earn a pin and certificate.
Sat, Aug 1· 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Home Depot Kids Workshop
📍 Home Depot Columbia
Free hands-on building workshop for kids ages 5-12. Kids build a wooden project and get to keep it, plus earn a pin and certificate.
Sat, Aug 1· 10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
In-Person Newborn Care
📍 Birth, Newborn, & Lactation Classes
A hands-on newborn care class covering essential skills for new parents.
Sat, Aug 1· 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Home Depot Kids Workshop
📍 Home Depot Annapolis
Free hands-on building workshop for kids ages 5-12. Kids build a wooden project and get to keep it, plus earn a pin and certificate.
Sat, Aug 1
Pejuhutazizi Family Learning Camp
📍 Brown Memorial Presbyterian
A family learning camp event at Brown Memorial Presbyterian Church. Designed for families to gather and learn together in a supportive faith community.
Sat, Aug 1· 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, Aug 1· 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, Aug 1· 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, Aug 1· 10:30am
Morning Service
📍 Baltimore Hebrew Congregation
Shabbat morning services featuring traditional prayers, readings, and community worship.
Sat, Aug 1· 9:00am
Torah Study
📍 Baltimore Hebrew Congregation
An educational discussion group exploring the weekly Torah portion, open to curious learners of all levels.
Sat, Aug 1· 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, Aug 1· 10:00am
Tot Shabbat
📍 Baltimore Hebrew Congregation
A Shabbat service designed for young children and families, featuring age-appropriate prayers and songs celebrating the Sabbath.
Sat, Aug 1· 9:03pm-9:03pm
Havdalah
📍 Beth Am Synagogue
Havdalah ceremony marking the conclusion of Shabbat with blessings over wine, spices, and fire. A brief spiritual transition into the new week.
Sat, Aug 1· 9:30am-12:00pm
Sanctuary Shabbat Morning Services
📍 Beth Am Synagogue
Traditional Shabbat morning services in the Beth Am sanctuary with prayer and community worship. Services are held every Shabbat morning.
Sat, Aug 1· 8:45am-9:30am
DIY Torah Study
📍 Beth Am Synagogue
Virtual Torah study session held on Zoom for Beth Am community members. A casual learning opportunity to study Torah texts together.
Sat, Aug 1
Bat Mitzvah of River Law
📍 Beth Am Synagogue
Celebration of River Law's Bat Mitzvah at Beth Am Synagogue. This is a significant milestone event marking the religious coming of age of a young Jewish woman.
Sat, Aug 1· 12:00 PM
Blood on the Clocktower - No Land Beyond - INTERMEDIATE GAME
📍 Commonplace Book Club
INTERMEDIATE GAME :D We are gathering at No Land Beyond to play Blood on the Clocktower (BOTC). We will be playing a script called Bad Moon Rising. This script is intended for intermediate players who have played BOTC before. As long as you have played a few games and you understand how the basics of how the game works, you should be okay. If you have never played BOTC before, I'd recommend playing at one of our beginner events first. The next one will be on January 17 and will be posted as soon
Sat, Aug 1· 10:30am
Family Service
📍 Chizuk Amuno Congregation
A Shabbat morning service designed for families at Chizuk Amuno Congregation, providing a welcoming experience for children and parents.
Sat, Aug 1· 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
I Spy Dinosaurs!
📍 Norrisville Library - Public Area Childrens
A dinosaur-themed scavenger hunt activity at Norrisville Library where children search for dinosaurs and win prizes.
Sat, Aug 1· 10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
Family and Friends Story Time
📍 Aberdeen Library - Meeting Room
A story time event featuring stories, music, movement, and fun for families and friends.
Sat, Aug 1· 11:00am
Tot Shabbat
📍 The Associated: Jewish Federation
A family-friendly Shabbat service and celebration designed for toddlers and young children to learn about and experience the Jewish Sabbath together.
Sat, Aug 1· 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
PAWS and Read
📍 Havre de Grace Library - Public Area Childrens
Children read one-on-one with therapy dogs at the Havre de Grace Library.
Sat, Aug 1· 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM (approx — check ymaryland.org)
YMCA Family Swim
📍 Orokawa Y (Towson)
Family swim time at YMCA of Central Maryland. Open pool time for families with children. Membership or day pass required.
Sat, Aug 1· 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Kids & Teens Sewing Class (Ages 7–10 & 11–15) – Saturdays at BSDC
📍 BSDC Latin African & Cultural Dance Institute
A fun sewing class for kids and teens to unleash their creativity and design skills at BSDC.
Sat, Aug 1· 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Music with Anne x B.Willow: Musical Adventures in the Canopy (Aug-Oct)
📍 B. Willow
Monthly group music classes for kids at B. Willow with Miss Anne.
Sat, Aug 1· 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Grand Opening: The Making of Maryland
📍 Maryland Museum of Natural Sciences
Celebrate the grand opening of a new exhibit exploring Maryland's billion-year geological history at the Maryland Museum of Natural Sciences.
Sat, Aug 1· 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Chomp & Charm - Shark Tooth Necklace Make and Take
📍 The Natural History Society of Maryland
Create your own fossilized shark tooth necklace featuring an authentic Otodus shark tooth from Morocco at the Natural History Society of Maryland.
Sat, Aug 1· 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, Aug 1· 8am-2pm
12th Annual Peach & Blackberry Festival
📍 Weber's Cider Mill Farm Inc
A family-friendly festival featuring face painting, live music, barnyard animals, barrel train rides, and peach & blackberry treats. The event includes a pancake breakfast and activities for all ages.
Sat, Aug 1· 7:00 PM
Baltimore's Birthday Bash 2026
📍 Baltimore War Memorial
Sat, Aug 1· 8:00pm
The Magic Showcase at Poe's Magic Theatre
📍 Poe's Magic Theatre at The Lord Baltimore Hotel
A spellbinding display of illusions and comedy magic designed to amaze audiences of all ages with mesmerizing tricks and humor.
Sat, Aug 1· 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, Aug 1· 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (check aqua.org)
National Aquarium
📍 National Aquarium
Open this weekend on the Inner Harbor — dolphins, sharks, the rainforest, and the jellyfish gallery. One of Baltimore’s signature family destinations.
Sat, Aug 1· 10:00am-11:30am
¡Lotería in the Library!
📍 Anne Arundel County Public Library
A bilingual family game event featuring the traditional Mexican game of Lotería with opportunities for all ages to play and learn together.
Sat, Aug 1· Saturday 10am-11am
How the Brain Works — Ages 7-12
📍 BUGSS (Baltimore Underground Science Space)
Join us to learn all about the Human Brain and dive deep into the fascinating world of neuroscience!
Sat, Aug 1· 3:00 PM
Grand Opening Celebration @ Catonsville Xfinity
📍 Xfinity Store by Comcast Branded Partner
Sat, Aug 1· 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Kids & Teens Beauty Shop Class! Saturdays @2pm!
📍 BSDC Latin African & Cultural Dance Institute
A Saturday afternoon beauty shop class for kids and teens with simultaneous beginner salsa dancing instruction.
Sat, Aug 1· 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Family Paddle
📍 B'More SUP
A family-friendly stand-up paddleboard event for all ages at a swimming spot in Essex, Maryland.
Sat, Aug 1
First Saturday
📍 National Aquarium
The National Aquarium's First Saturday program offers special programming and activities for families to enjoy the aquarium on the first Saturday of each month.
Sat, Aug 1· 10am-1pm
Drop-in Art Making: Make Your Mark
📍 The Walters Art Museum
A hands-on creative session where visitors of all ages can make art inspired by the museum's collection in the galleries.
Sat, Aug 1· 10:00am-12:00pm
Shabbat Morning Service
📍 Har Sinai-Oheb Shalom
Saturday morning Shabbat service held at the congregation. A traditional worship service welcoming families and community members.
Sat, Aug 1· 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, Aug 1· 7:00am-10:00am
Bird Walk
📍 Anne Arundel County Events
A guided bird watching walk at Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary featuring observation and identification of local waterbirds and migratory species.
Sat, Aug 1· 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
The I-95 TailGOAT: Baltimore Vs Philly
📍 1300 Russell Street
A family-friendly tailgate party before the Orioles vs. Phillies game featuring live music, food, drinks, and entertainment.
Sat, Aug 1· 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
BSDC Junior Latin Dancers (Ages 7–15) Salsa, Merengue, Bachata & more!
📍 BSDC Latin African & Cultural Dance Institute
An electrifying showcase of Latin dance performances by junior dancers ages 7-15 featuring salsa, merengue, bachata and more.
Sat, Aug 1· 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Home Depot Kids Workshop
📍 Home Depot Owings Mills
Free hands-on building workshop for kids ages 5-12. Kids build a wooden project and get to keep it, plus earn a pin and certificate.
Sat, Aug 1· 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Home Depot Kids Workshop
📍 Home Depot Towson
Free hands-on building workshop for kids ages 5-12. Kids build a wooden project and get to keep it, plus earn a pin and certificate.
Sat, Aug 1· 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Home Depot Kids Workshop
📍 Home Depot Dundalk
Free hands-on building workshop for kids ages 5-12. Kids build a wooden project and get to keep it, plus earn a pin and certificate.
Sat, Aug 1· 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM (check marylandzoo.org)
The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore
📍 The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore
Open this weekend in Druid Hill Park — see the African Journey elephants, the penguin colony, the Maryland Wilderness, and the Children’s Zoo. A full-day family outing.
Sat, Aug 1· 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Tue–Sun; check portdiscovery.org)
Port Discovery Children's Museum
📍 Port Discovery Children's Museum
Open this weekend at the Inner Harbor — three floors of hands-on, climb-on exhibits built for kids 0–10. A reliable rainy-day or any-day pick for younger families.
Sat, Aug 1· 9:00 PM
Dance Party Lip Sync Karaoke on Zoom 👏 Every Saturday @ 9:00 P.M. ET
📍 Online Karaoke Group
This is a karaoke event for shy & outgoing people! You can join us and be a wallflower or you can come with a professional studio set up and sing out Louise! We are also experimenting with having multiple singers unmuted so please bring an ethernet cable if you would like to test out some new low latency software that we are using so we can all sing together unmuted. We ask that your camera be turned on and when you request a song come ready to dance! This is a super inclusive and friendly envir
Sat, Aug 1· 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Book Sale
📍 Town of Bel Air
A community book sale event hosted by the Town of Bel Air featuring books for all ages.
Sat, Aug 1· 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Summer of Love Pet Adoption Store at THE AVENUE at White Marsh
📍 THE AVENUE at White Marsh (Summer of Love Pet Adoption Store pop-up)
A pet adoption pop-up event featuring five Maryland animal shelters helping cats and dogs find loving homes.
Sat, Aug 1· 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Teller Ro's One Heck of a Year Anniversary Celebration
📍 R&R Healing Co.
Teller Ro & Co. celebrates its first anniversary with a family-friendly summer celebration featuring local vendors, food, raffles, and community fun.
Sun, Aug 2· 11:00am-6:00pm
Hands on glassblowing workshops
📍 McFadden Art Glass
One-time glassblowing classes available by reservation where participants can create their own glass piece. Classes are open to ages five and up with food and drinks provided.
Sun, Aug 2· 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Tue–Sun; check portdiscovery.org)
Port Discovery Children's Museum
📍 Port Discovery Children's Museum
Open this weekend at the Inner Harbor — three floors of hands-on, climb-on exhibits built for kids 0–10. A reliable rainy-day or any-day pick for younger families.
Sun, Aug 2· 1:35 PM ET
Baltimore Orioles vs Philadelphia Phillies
📍 Oriole Park at Camden Yards
Orioles home game vs the Philadelphia Phillies at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. First pitch 1:35 PM ET.
Sun, Aug 2· 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Sunday Shorts
📍 Baltimore Museum of Art
Interactive 30-minute mini-tours of artworks at the Baltimore Museum of Art, open to all ages with no registration required.
Sun, Aug 2· 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, Aug 2· 6:00pm-show 7:30pm
"Weird Al" Yankovic: Bigger & Weirder 2026 Tour
📍 Merriweather Post Pavilion
"Weird Al" Yankovic brings his comedy-music tour to the pavilion with special guest Puddles Pity Party, perfect for families who enjoy humorous polka-style performances. All ages welcome.
Sun, Aug 2· 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (check aqua.org)
National Aquarium
📍 National Aquarium
Open this weekend on the Inner Harbor — dolphins, sharks, the rainforest, and the jellyfish gallery. One of Baltimore’s signature family destinations.
Sun, Aug 2· 2:00 PM
Learn Cursive!
📍 Chesapeake Children's Museum
An educational workshop teaching children how to write in cursive handwriting.
Sun, Aug 2· 12:00 PM
The Grub & Groove Experience
📍 Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 69
Sun, Aug 2· 4:00 PM
Coloring Book Day Party
📍 Stem & Vine
Sun, Aug 2· 9:00am-4:00pm
Audition Prep Workshop
📍 Children's Theatre of Annapolis
A full-day workshop for ages 12-18 that demystifies the musical theatre audition process with training in vocals, dance, and acting in smaller age-based groups.
Sun, Aug 2· 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Sunday Sundaes
📍 St. Pius X - Cafe Pius & Patio
Build-your-own ice cream sundae bar and community fellowship event at St. Pius X Church.
Sun, Aug 2
First Sunday
📍 National Aquarium
The National Aquarium's First Sunday program offers special programming and activities for families to enjoy the aquarium on the first Sunday of each month.
Sun, Aug 2
Shomrei's Summer BBQ
📍 Congregation Shomrei Emunah
A summer barbecue gathering for the Congregation Shomrei Emunah community. Family-friendly outdoor dining and social event.
Sun, Aug 2
Sensory Sensitive Sunday
📍 Chuck E. Cheese
A sensory-friendly event designed for children with sensory sensitivities to enjoy arcade games and activities in a quieter environment.
Sun, Aug 2· 5:00pm-7:00pm
Concert at Downs Park: Chossen
📍 Anne Arundel County Events
An outdoor concert featuring the band Chossen at Downs Park's bayside concert stage, offering family-friendly entertainment.
Sun, Aug 2· 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM EDT
Annapolis First Sunday Arts Festival
📍 West Street and Calvert Street, Annapolis Arts District
Free outdoor art market featuring local and regional artists, live music, and dining in historic Annapolis.
Sun, Aug 2· 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM (check marylandzoo.org)
The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore
📍 The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore
Open this weekend in Druid Hill Park — see the African Journey elephants, the penguin colony, the Maryland Wilderness, and the Children’s Zoo. A full-day family outing.
Sun, Aug 2· 10:00 AM
What book are you reading? (In person at Red Emma's)
📍 Commonplace Book Club
*Hello! We are a bunch of book lovers who believe in sharing ideas to enrich our collective knowledge.* This event is BYOB style (bring your own book). **All books are welcome!** You can bring a book you are reading currently, or have enjoyed in the past. We will socialize and discuss some great books, taking turns sharing our thoughts on the book that we brought. You either can be an audience or a speaker based on your preference! **Please RSVP so we know you're coming!**
Sun, Aug 2· 10:30am
Hybrid Worship In-Person and via Zoom
📍 Brown Memorial Presbyterian
Weekly Sunday worship service held both in-person and via Zoom. Join the Brown Memorial Presbyterian congregation for worship at 10:30 AM.
Sun, Aug 2· 10:00am-close
ONE PIECE CARD GAME Round1 Promotion Pack - Phase 2
📍 Round1 Bowling & Arcade Towson Town Center
Purchase period for ONE PIECE CARD GAME Round1 Promotion Pack at the designated Round1 venue during Phase 2.
Sun, Aug 2· 3:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Jerry Day Celebration w/ The Cris Jacobs Band
📍 Union Collective
A family-friendly celebration of Jerry Garcia's life and music featuring the Cris Jacobs Band with Shakedown Street-style vendors and free entry for children 10 and under.
Mon, Aug 3· 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Sewciety Kids Mini-Session: Zipper Pouch Workshop
📍 Cottonwood in the Park
A hands-on sewing class for kids to learn zipper installation and create their own functional zipper pouch.
Mon, Aug 3
Summer Theatre Intensive - Camp 4
📍 Charm City Players
A 2-week summer theatre camp for young performers featuring music direction, mentorship, and creative arts education in a dynamic camp environment.
Mon, Aug 3· 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Student Day
📍 Capital SUP
Senior Day at Capital SUP offering 50% off paddleboard and kayak rentals for ages 55+.
Mon, Aug 3· All day camp
Matilda Jr (Summer Camp Production)
📍 Charm City Players
Children participate in a musical theater summer camp culminating in a performance of Matilda Jr. Campers learn music, movement, and magical storytelling while building confidence and friendships.
Mon, Aug 3· 10:30 AM
Art and Story Time (2)
📍 Chesapeake Children's Museum
An interactive session combining storytelling with art-making activities for young children.
Mon, Aug 3· Times not specified
Wheel and Sculpt
📍 Chesapeake Arts Center
A summer arts camp for kids combining wheel-throwing pottery and sculpture techniques. This camp is almost full with only last remaining spots available.
Mon, Aug 3
Silver & Bronze Exclusive: Gold Preview Week
📍 Chuck E. Cheese
Silver and Bronze Fun Pass members get early access to Gold-tier benefits including pizza, drinks, Play Pass, and Adventure Zone wristbands.
Mon, Aug 3
FMF 2026 Eventing Camp & Competition
📍 Full Moon Farm
A multi-day eventing camp combined with competition, offering training and competitive opportunities for riders in dressage, cross-country, and show jumping.
Mon, Aug 3· 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Happy Campers Camp
📍 Gotta Have Heart Art Studio
A multi-day summer camp experience at Gotta Have Heart Art Studio in Severna Park, Maryland.
Mon, Aug 3· 10:00 AM
Crazy Hat Day
📍 Chesapeake Children's Museum
A festive celebration where children wear creative and crazy hats to the museum.
Mon, Aug 3· 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Toddler Story Time: Wiggles and Fun
📍 White Marsh Public Library - White Marsh Branch
Interactive story time program for toddlers featuring stories, songs, rhymes and movement to encourage early literacy development.
Mon, Aug 3
Imagination 101 Summer Camp - Matilda Jr
📍 Charm City Players
A summer theatre camp where children learn and perform Matilda Jr., building confidence and creativity through music, movement, and storytelling.
Mon, Aug 3· 4:30 PM - 7:30 PM
3 Week Birth Class Series (AAMC) - IN PERSON
📍 Anne Arundel Medical Center (AAMC) - Belcher Pavilion
A three-week in-person birth class series for expecting parents at Anne Arundel Medical Center.
Mon, Aug 3· 8:00 PM
Drew's JB Xperience 2026
📍 Shake & Bake Family Fun Center
Mon, Aug 3· 2:00 PM - 2:45 PM
Jurassic World Training Academy With Eco Adventures
📍 Perry Hall Public Library - Perry Hall Meeting Room
Meet live reptile ambassadors including a velociraptor and experience dinosaur-themed family fun at Perry Hall Public Library.
Mon, Aug 3
Silver and Bronze Exclusive: 50% Food & Beverage Purchase
📍 Chuck E. Cheese
Silver and Bronze Fun Pass members enjoy 50% off all food and beverage purchases during August.
Mon, Aug 3· 9:30am-5:30pm
Ballet Intensive
📍 Morton Street Dance Center
An intensive ballet training program for young dancers running for two weeks in early August with extended daily hours.
Mon, Aug 3· 12:00pm-1:00pm
Family Nature Walk
📍 Anne Arundel County Events
A guided nature walk designed for families to explore Fort Smallwood Park and observe local wildlife and natural features.
Mon, Aug 3
Gold Exclusive: 500 Bonus Tickets
📍 Chuck E. Cheese
An exclusive member perk for Gold Fun Pass members to earn 500 bonus tickets during a special promotion period.
Tue, Aug 4· 11:00am-6:00pm
Hands on glassblowing workshops
📍 McFadden Art Glass
One-time glassblowing classes available by reservation where participants can create their own glass piece. Classes are open to ages five and up with food and drinks provided.
Tue, Aug 4· 6:35 PM ET
Baltimore Orioles vs Los Angeles Angels
📍 Oriole Park at Camden Yards
Orioles home game vs the Los Angeles Angels at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. First pitch 6:35 PM ET.
Tue, Aug 4· 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
National Night Out
📍 Crofton
Annual community-building event promoting police-community partnerships and neighborhood safety in Crofton.
Tue, Aug 4· 6:00pm-8:00pm
National Night Out
📍 Anne Arundel County Rec & Parks
Community gathering at Kinder Farm Park featuring National Night Out activities and family-friendly entertainment. A celebration bringing neighbors together.
Tue, Aug 4· 9:00am-11:00am
Everything Butterfly Garden
📍 Anne Arundel County Rec & Parks
Join a guided exploration of butterfly gardens at Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary. Learn about butterflies and their habitats in this nature-focused program.
Tue, Aug 4· 6:00pm-8:30pm
Paint with Puppies
📍 The Pottery Stop
Paint pottery while interacting with adoptable puppies from Rescue Small Miracles. Combine creative fun with animal socialization.
Tue, Aug 4· 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM EDT
Virtual Chick-fil-A Backstage Tour
📍 Virtual Event
A live virtual tour exploring Chick-fil-A's history, values, and behind-the-scenes operations with interactive Q&A.
Tue, Aug 4· 1:00 PM
Crafternoon - Vision Board, Summer Road Map
📍 Chesapeake Children's Museum
A creative workshop where children design vision boards and plan their summer adventures.
Tue, Aug 4· 7:30pm
Trivia Tuesdays
📍 Dave & Buster's Baltimore - White Marsh
Challenge your knowledge and compete for prizes at Dave & Buster's weekly trivia night for all ages.
Tue, Aug 4
National Night Out 2026
📍 Lillian S. Jones Recreation Center
A community event promoting safety and neighborhood engagement through outdoor activities and local participation.
Tue, Aug 4· 4:30 PM - 7:30 PM
3 Week Birth Class Series (AAMC) - IN PERSON
📍 Anne Arundel Medical Center (AAMC) - Belcher Pavilion
A three-week in-person birth class series for expecting parents at Anne Arundel Medical Center.
Tue, Aug 4· 6:00pm-8:00pm
National Night Out
📍 Anne Arundel County Events
Community celebration at Kinder Farm Park bringing neighbors together for outdoor games, activities, and family fun.
Tue, Aug 4· 9:00am-11:00am
Everything Butterfly Garden
📍 Anne Arundel County Events
An educational program about butterfly gardens and monarch butterflies at Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary with hands-on learning.
Tue, Aug 4
National Night Out 2026
📍 Irvin Luckman Memorial Park
A community celebration event organized by Baltimore City on National Night Out, bringing neighbors together for a night of community connection and engagement.
Wed, Aug 5· Check schedule for class times
Homeschool Classes — Ages 6 to 12
📍 All Pro Gymnastics & Cheer Academy
Gymnastics class designed specifically for homeschool athletes, focusing on basics including cartwheels, back handsprings, and basic tumbling moves. Uses tumbling strips, tumble trac, and oversized pi
Wed, Aug 5· Check schedule for class times
Tumble Classes — Ages 6+
📍 All Pro Gymnastics & Cheer Academy
Class designed for dancers, cheerleaders, or students learning cartwheels, back handsprings, and basic tumbling moves. Uses tumbling strips, tumble trac, and oversized pits.
Wed, Aug 5· Check schedule for class times
Shooting Stars — Ages 10+
📍 All Pro Gymnastics & Cheer Academy
Class for older gymnasts offering practice on all four Olympic gymnastics events.
Wed, Aug 5· Check schedule for class times
Tumble Tots — Ages 18 months to 3
📍 All Pro Gymnastics & Cheer Academy
45-minute parent-child gymnastics class for toddlers with parent, caregiver, or babysitter participation.
Wed, Aug 5· Check schedule for class times
Tiny-Tots — Ages 9 months to 17
📍 All Pro Gymnastics & Cheer Academy
Parent-child gymnastics introduction class. Spend time with your little one and introduce them to gymnastics for free. Parent participation is required.
Wed, Aug 5· Various times
Dance — 3 to 12 Years
📍 The Little Gym — Columbia
Our dance programs for children ages 3-12 focus on building skills and technique. Designed to engage mind and body.
Wed, Aug 5· Varies by schedule
Jump Start Clinics
📍 Goldfish Swim School — Columbia
Intensive swim clinics designed to help children rapidly improve their swim skills.
Wed, Aug 5· Varies by schedule
Family Swim
📍 Goldfish Swim School — Columbia
Family-oriented swim time for parents and children to enjoy the pool together.
Wed, Aug 5· Varies by schedule
Children Swim Lessons — Ages 4-12
📍 Goldfish Swim School — Columbia
Swim lessons for children ages 4-12 years old, offering various skill levels with low student-to-teacher ratio for maximum safety and learning.
Wed, Aug 5· 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Board Game Night
📍 Loch Raven Branch - Loch Raven Meeting Room
A relaxing evening of board games for all ages and skill levels at the Loch Raven Branch library.
Wed, Aug 5· 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Board Game Night
📍 Loch Raven Public Library - Loch Raven Meeting Room
A relaxing evening of board games for all ages and skill levels at Loch Raven Public Library.
Wed, Aug 5· 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Animal Encounter With Marshy Point Nature Center
📍 Perry Hall Branch - Perry Hall Meeting Room
Discover Maryland animals and their ecosystem roles while getting an up-close encounter with animal ambassadors from Marshy Point Nature Center.
Wed, Aug 5· 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Family and Friends Story Time
📍 Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room
A story time program for families featuring stories, songs, rhymes and movement to develop language and early literacy skills.
Wed, Aug 5· 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Be Social
📍 Randallstown Branch - COLAB (Parkville-Carney Public Library)
Weekly Wednesday morning program featuring games, bingo, and story time activities for individuals with developmental disabilities and families.
Wed, Aug 5· 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Vision To Learn
📍 Parkville-Carney Public Library - Arbutus Branch
Free eye exams and glasses for registered children at Parkville-Carney Public Library's Arbutus Branch.
Wed, Aug 5· 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM EDT
Virtual Chick-fil-A Backstage Tour
📍 Virtual Event
A live virtual tour exploring Chick-fil-A's history, values, and behind-the-scenes operations with interactive Q&A.
Wed, Aug 5· 7:00pm-9:00pm
Mosaic Table Workshop
📍 JCC of Greater Baltimore
An arts and culture workshop where participants create decorative mosaic table designs across multiple sessions.
Wed, Aug 5· 1:00pm-9:40pm
Toy Story 5
📍 The Senator Theatre
Toy Story 5 animated family film showing at The Senator Theatre with multiple showtimes throughout the day.
Wed, Aug 5
Floats and Friends
📍 Hunting Hills Swim Club
A fun pool event featuring floats and friends at Hunting Hills Swim Club for members and guests.
Wed, Aug 5
School Supply Drive
📍 Chizuk Amuno Congregation
A community service event where members donate school supplies for those in need. The drive runs for multiple days in early to mid-August.
Wed, Aug 5· 10:30am
Baby & Toddler Storytime
📍 Enoch Pratt Free Library
A storytime program for infants and toddlers featuring interactive stories, songs, and sensory activities.
Wed, Aug 5· 10:15am
Preschool Storytime
📍 Enoch Pratt Free Library
A librarian-led storytime for preschool-aged children featuring stories and early literacy activities.
Wed, Aug 5· 1:00 PM
Crafternoon - Vision Board, Summer Road Map
📍 Chesapeake Children's Museum
A creative workshop where children design vision boards and plan their summer adventures.
Wed, Aug 5· 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Animal Encounter With Marshy Point Nature Center
📍 Perry Hall Public Library - Perry Hall Branch
Discover Maryland animals and their ecosystem roles with up-close encounters with animal ambassadors from Marshy Point Nature Center.
Wed, Aug 5· 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Sensory Story Time
📍 Parkville-Carney Public Library - Woodlawn Branch
A supportive, judgment-free story time for children of all abilities and their caregivers at Parkville-Carney Public Library's Woodlawn Branch.
Wed, Aug 5· 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Free Youth Hearing Screenings
📍 Parkville-Carney Public Library - Arbutus Branch
Free hearing screenings for children ages 3-17 provided by Baltimore County Department of Health Audiology Services.
Wed, Aug 5· 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Family and Friends Story Time
📍 Parkville-Carney Public Library - Cockeysville Branch
A story time program for families featuring stories, songs, rhymes and movement to develop language and early literacy skills.
Wed, Aug 5· 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Dinosaur Story Time With Pterry and Sheldon
📍 Lansdowne Branch - Parkville-Carney Public Library
Meet puppet characters Pterry and Sheldon for a dinosaur-themed story time at the library's Children's Area.
Wed, Aug 5· 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Reading Buddies
📍 Parkville-Carney Public Library - Catonsville Branch
Elementary-age children practice reading with patient teen volunteer buddies at the Catonsville Branch library.
Wed, Aug 5· 6:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Pajama Story Time
📍 Parkville-Carney Public Library - Owings Mills Branch
A family-friendly pajama-themed story time with songs, rhymes, and movement at the Owings Mills Branch library.
Wed, Aug 5· 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
LEGO Fun
📍 Parkville-Carney Public Library - Reisterstown Branch
Create with LEGO blocks at the Parkville-Carney Public Library's Reisterstown Branch.
Wed, Aug 5· 11:00am
1 / 2 Price Games Wednesdays
📍 Dave & Buster's Baltimore - White Marsh
Enjoy half-price arcade games all day Wednesday at Dave & Buster's, giving families a budget-friendly way to play classic and modern games.
Wed, Aug 5· 6:35 PM ET
Baltimore Orioles vs Los Angeles Angels
📍 Oriole Park at Camden Yards
Baltimore Orioles host the Los Angeles Angels, first pitch 6:35 PM ET at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.
Wed, Aug 5· 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Free Ice Cream! Moose Tracks' 10,000 Scoop Challenge
📍 The People's Park
Moose Tracks is hosting a free ice cream social in Annapolis to raise $20,000 for the Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay.
Wed, Aug 5· 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Skate in the Shade
📍 Bowie Ice Arena
Free ice skating event at Bowie Ice Arena with discounted skate rentals and sun protection focus.
Wed, Aug 5· 9:00am-12:00pm
Pollinator Wednesday
📍 Anne Arundel County Rec & Parks
Educational program at Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary focused on pollinators and their importance to ecosystems. Hands-on nature learning experience.
Wed, Aug 5· 10:00am-11:30am
Sunshine, Stories, and Splashes Session II
📍 JCC of Greater Baltimore
A water-based early childhood program combining stories, songs, and water play for young children.
Wed, Aug 5
FMF 2026 Eventing Camp & Competition
📍 Full Moon Farm
A multi-day eventing camp combined with a competition event featuring riding instruction and competitive horse trials.
Wed, Aug 5· 6:00pm onwards
Trivia & Karaoke Night
📍 Ottobar
A fun trivia and karaoke night at Upstairs @ Ottobar with no age restrictions.
Wed, Aug 5· 12:30pm-9:30pm
Spider-Man: Brand New Day
📍 The Senator Theatre
Spider-Man adventure film showing at The Senator Theatre's Main Auditorium with multiple showtimes throughout the day.
Wed, Aug 5· Varies by schedule
Toddler Swim Lessons
📍 Goldfish Swim School — Columbia
Swim lessons for toddlers aged 1-3 years old, building water safety skills and confidence with low student-to-teacher ratio.
Wed, Aug 5· Varies by schedule
Infant Swim Lessons
📍 Goldfish Swim School — Columbia
Swim lessons designed for infants, introducing water safety and comfort in the pool with low student-to-teacher ratio.
Wed, Aug 5· Various times
Pre-K Gymnastics — 3 to 6 Years
📍 The Little Gym — Columbia
Get your preschooler moving, learning, and laughing at Preschool Gymnastics. Classes progress with your child's skill level.
Wed, Aug 5· Various times
Grade School Gymnastics — 6 to 12 Years
📍 The Little Gym — Columbia
Our classes give your child the chance to tackle new challenges at their own skill level. Progressive curriculum based on age and ability.
Wed, Aug 5· Various times
Parent / Child Classes — 4 Months to 3 Years
📍 The Little Gym — Columbia
From infant to toddler, you'll be amazed by what your child can achieve. Parent or caregiver participation required.
Wed, Aug 5· Check schedule for class times
Rising Stars — Ages 5 to 6 (Girls)
📍 All Pro Gymnastics & Cheer Academy
Girls-only class offering practice on all four Olympic gymnastic events.
Wed, Aug 5· Check schedule for class times
Rock Stars — All Ages (Boys)
📍 All Pro Gymnastics & Cheer Academy
Boys-only program featuring jumping, running, tumbling, and flipping activities.
Wed, Aug 5· Check schedule for class times
Bright Stars — Ages 7 to 10 (Girls)
📍 All Pro Gymnastics & Cheer Academy
Girls-only class offering practice on all four Olympic gymnastics events using larger equipment.
Wed, Aug 5· Check schedule for class times
Shining Stars — Ages 3 to 4
📍 All Pro Gymnastics & Cheer Academy
Introductory gymnastics class focused on running, jumping, swinging, and bouncing for young children.
Thu, Aug 6· 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Story Time at Jalapeños Market
📍 Jalapeños Market (North Point Branch - Parkville-Carney Public Library)
Infant Story Time event at Jalapeños Market featuring interactive stories, songs, rhymes, and movement for babies and families.
Thu, Aug 6· 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Garden Buddies
📍 Parkville-Carney Public Library - Catonsville Branch
Teen volunteers learn flower and produce care at the Catonsville Branch Community Garden.
Thu, Aug 6· 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Vision To Learn
📍 Parkville-Carney Public Library - Sollers Point Branch
Free eye exams and glasses for registered children provided by Vision To Learn at Parkville-Carney Public Library.
Thu, Aug 6· 9pm
Speed Racer
📍 Charles Theatre
A special Thursday night screening of the Wachowski sisters' adaptation of the Japanese cult-classic cartoon Speed Racer, featuring boy driver Emile Hirsch battling corporate greed in a visually dazzl
Thu, Aug 6· 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Mommy & Me (and Dads too)
📍 Capital SUP
A paddleboarding adventure on calm waters designed for parents and kids ages 3-7.
Thu, Aug 6· 10:30 AM
Creek Critters Nature Walk
📍 Chesapeake Children's Museum
A guided nature walk exploring local creek wildlife and habitats with museum staff.
Thu, Aug 6· 7:00pm
Parent-Son Paint Night
📍 JCC of Greater Baltimore
A parent-child bonding arts activity where parents and sons create paintings together in a relaxed, fun atmosphere.
Thu, Aug 6· 6:30pm-8:30pm
Girls Basketball Clinic & Scrimmage
📍 JCC of Greater Baltimore
A youth sports program featuring basketball skills training and scrimmages for girls on Tuesday and Thursday evenings.
Thu, Aug 6· 7:00pm
Oliver Jr Performances
📍 Children's Playhouse of Maryland, Inc.
Final performances by students from the Summer Performance Workshop presenting their production of Oliver Jr after three weeks of intensive theater training.
Thu, Aug 6· 12:35 PM ET
Baltimore Orioles vs Los Angeles Angels
📍 Oriole Park at Camden Yards
Baltimore Orioles host the Los Angeles Angels, first pitch 12:35 PM ET at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.
Thu, Aug 6· 7:00pm
CPM's Summer Performance Workshop Performance - Oliver Jr
📍 Children's Playhouse of Maryland, Inc.
Final performances of the Summer Performance Workshop productions featuring student performers showcasing their talents and hard work after three weeks of intensive theater training.
Thu, Aug 6· 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Kindness Takes Flight: Storytime and crafting hour
📍 Wild Birds Unlimited, Timonium
A free weekly storytime and craft activity for toddlers and young children featuring nature-themed stories and emotional wellness lessons.
Thu, Aug 6· 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Totally Untidy Toddler Time
📍 Parkville-Carney Public Library - Randallstown Branch - COLAB
A sensory exploration program for toddlers featuring textures and sensory bins at Parkville-Carney Public Library's Randallstown Branch.
Thu, Aug 6· 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Infant Story Time: Babies and Books
📍 Arbutus Branch - Arbutus Meeting Room
An interactive story time program for babies featuring rhymes, lap bounces, songs and simple stories at the Arbutus Branch library.
Thu, Aug 6· 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Toddler Story Time: Wiggles and Fun
📍 White Marsh Public Library - White Marsh Branch
Interactive story time program for toddlers featuring stories, songs, rhymes and movement to encourage early literacy development.
Thu, Aug 6· 9:00 AM
Trevor Williams football camp and field day
Thu, Aug 6· 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Tots@10:00
📍 The Avenue at White Marsh
Monthly morning program for children 5 and under featuring fun activities, themed entertainment, and kids eat free deals at participating restaurants.
Thu, Aug 6· 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Vision To Learn
📍 White Marsh Public Library
Free eye exams and glasses for registered children at White Marsh Public Library.
Thu, Aug 6· 6:00pm
Bingo Night
📍 29th Street Community Center
A community bingo night event providing family-friendly entertainment and games for all ages.
Thu, Aug 6
Toddler Time
📍 B&O Railroad Museum
A special program designed for toddlers to enjoy the B&O Railroad Museum with age-appropriate activities and experiences.
Thu, Aug 6· 7:00pm-9:30pm
High Holy Day Choir Rehearsal
📍 Beth Am Synagogue
Rehearsal for the High Holy Day choir preparing music for the upcoming High Holidays. Open to choir members and interested singers.
Thu, Aug 6· 6:00pm-7:30pm
Mommy & Me (Dads too)
📍 Capital SUP - Eastport
A relaxed, family-friendly paddle for parents and kids (ages 3-7) to enjoy quality time together on stand-up paddleboards or kayaks on the Chesapeake Bay.
Thu, Aug 6
Weber's PeachBerry Farm PYO Sunflower Experience
📍 Weber's Cider Mill Farm Inc
Pick-your-own sunflower experience at Weber's PeachBerry Farm with admission available for a limited time.
Thu, Aug 6· 6pm onwards
Teen Night (Rescheduled)
📍 Hunting Hills Swim Club
A fun evening at the pool for tweens and teens ages 12 and up, with pizza and Shark Shack snacks available.
Thu, Aug 6· All day
First Thursdays - August
📍 of Love & Regret
First Thursdays is a community art and culture celebration held on the first Thursday of each month, featuring local artists, musicians, and entertainment throughout Baltimore's neighborhoods.
Fri, Aug 7· 7:53pm-7:53pm
Candle lighting
📍 Beth Am Synagogue
Shabbat candle lighting ceremony for Parashat Re'eh. A brief ceremonial lighting of Shabbat candles marking the beginning of Shabbat.
Fri, Aug 7· 10:00am-10:45am
Session II - Early Childhood Program
📍 JCC of Greater Baltimore
An early childhood educational program running throughout July and August with activities designed for young children.
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.
Fri, Aug 7
Half-Price Friday Night
📍 National Aquarium
Weekly Friday night event at the National Aquarium featuring reduced admission prices, allowing families to enjoy the aquarium at a lower cost.
Fri, Aug 7· All day
Last day of 2025-2026 Learning Ladder year
📍 Har Sinai-Oheb Shalom
The final day of the Learning Ladder early childhood program for the 2025-2026 school year.
Fri, Aug 7
BCPA Summer Camp Performance: "The SpongeBob Musical: Youth Edition"
📍 Bowie Center for the Performing Arts
A one-hour youth adaptation of the hit Broadway musical SpongeBob SquarePants, specially tailored for young actors and featuring the iconic Nickelodeon character brought to life on stage.
Fri, Aug 7· 8:00pm onwards
Agent Orange, Ceromantics, Over Our Eyes and The Bali Lamas
📍 Ottobar
An all-ages live rock music concert featuring multiple bands at Ottobar.
Fri, Aug 7· 6:15pm-7:30pm
Shabbat Services (In-Person, On Zoom, and via Facebook Live)
📍 Har Sinai-Oheb Shalom
Friday evening Shabbat services held in-person, with simultaneous streaming options via Zoom and Facebook Live.
Fri, Aug 7· 5:00pm-9:00pm
Ladies Neon Night Market
📍 Hysteria Taphouse
A neon-themed night market with vendors and celebration, welcoming everyone to enjoy the festive atmosphere at Hysteria Taphouse.
Fri, Aug 7· 2:00pm-3:00pm
Food Pantry at LHCBRC
📍 Langston Hughes Community, Business & Resource Center
Community food pantry distribution event at Langston Hughes Community, Business & Resource Center. Attendees should bring their own bags and carts.
Fri, Aug 7
Alexander The Pretty Good
📍 Poe's Magic Theatre at The Lord Baltimore Hotel
A magic performance by Alexander The Pretty Good featuring illusions and entertainment at Poe's Magic Theatre.
Fri, Aug 7· 4:00pm-8:00pm
Food Truck: Taste 410
📍 Pickett Brewing Company
Food truck vendors serve casual food and beverages at the brewery. Great for families looking for casual dining options.
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