Educational Events for Kids in Baltimore — STEM, Reading & More
Learning doesn't stop when school lets out. Baltimore's libraries, science centers, and community organizations run educational programs year-round — from STEM workshops and coding clubs to reading challenges and history walks. Most are free or low-cost, and many welcome drop-ins.
Tue, Jan 20· Monday-Saturday 10am-4pm, Sunday 10am-3pm
Baby Animals and Playground
📍 Chapel Hills Farm & Nursery
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.
Tue, Sep 1
Farm Field Trips (Fall)
📍 Dragonfly Acres Farm
Seasonal field trips at Dragonfly Acres Farm where visitors meet 32 rescue farm animals individually and hear their stories. All ages and abilities welcome, including sensory-friendly options for neur
Fri, Sep 4
Art Cove: Imaginary Worlds Dioramas
📍 Port Discovery Children's Museum
A creative art experience where children and families build imaginative dioramas inspired by folktales and fables using a variety of art supplies.
Fri, Sep 4· 10am-6pm
School Field Trips
📍 Gaver Farm
Educational farm field trips designed for school groups with hands-on learning experiences about farming and animals.
Sat, Sep 5· 8:30am-9:45am
Shabbat Morning Torah Study
📍 Har Sinai-Oheb Shalom
An educational study session focusing on the Torah portion for the week held on Saturday morning. Families can learn and engage with Jewish texts together.
Sat, Sep 5· 10:00am-12:00pm
Shabbat Morning Service
📍 Har Sinai-Oheb Shalom
The main Saturday morning Shabbat service celebrating the Jewish Sabbath. Families gather to worship, pray, and celebrate the weekly day of rest together.
Sat, Sep 5· 10:00am-2:00pm
Weekend Brunch
📍 Victoria Gastro Pub
Enjoy Victoria Gastro Pub's brunch offerings every Saturday and Sunday from 10am to 2pm, with lunch selections also available.
Sat, Sep 5· 11:30am-1:00pm
Decoupage Lantern Workshop
📍 HeARTwares by Art with a Heart
A hands-on art workshop where participants create decorative decoupage lanterns. This creative craft activity is perfect for families and art enthusiasts.
Sat, Sep 5· 10am
Tot Shabbat
📍 Baltimore Hebrew Congregation
Family-friendly Shabbat service designed for young children and families to celebrate the Jewish Sabbath together.
Sat, Sep 5· 11:00am
Tot Shabbat
📍 The Associated: Jewish Federation
A family-friendly Shabbat celebration for young children featuring songs, stories, and blessings in a welcoming atmosphere.
Sat, Sep 5· 1:30pm-4:30pm
B'more Yoyo Club
📍 Creative Alliance
A club for yoyo enthusiasts of all skill levels to learn tricks, compete, and share techniques.
Sat, Sep 5· 10am-1pm
Drop-in Art Making: A Space of My Own
📍 The Walters Art Museum
Create your own artwork inspired by the museum's collection in this accessible, drop-in art session for families and visitors of all ages.
Sat, Sep 5· 10am-2pm
Saturday Brunch
📍 Victoria Gastro Pub
Enjoy brunch offerings every Saturday and Sunday from 10am to 2pm, with lunch selections also available.
Sat, Sep 5· 10am-2pm
Brunch
📍 Victoria Gastro Pub
Enjoy Victoria Gastro Pub's full brunch offerings and lunch selections every Saturday and Sunday from 10am to 2pm.
Sat, Sep 5· 9:00am-12:00pm
Wood Shop Workday
📍 Anne Arundel County Rec & Parks
A hands-on woodworking activity at Kinder Farm Park where participants can work on various woodshop projects in a community setting.
Sat, Sep 5· Morning (Saturday)
Mini Maestros Session 1
📍 Baltimore School of Music
An early childhood music program introducing toddlers and kids to music through playful activities, songs, movement, and games. Classes run Saturday mornings from September 5 to October 10, 2026.
Sat, Sep 5· Saturday mornings
Mini Maestros Session 1 (2026-2027 School Year)
📍 Baltimore School of Music
An early childhood music program introducing toddlers and young children to music through songs, movement, and games. Classes run Saturday mornings from September 5 to October 10, 2026.
Sat, Sep 5· 21:30
Selichot with Rabbi Posner and company
📍 Beth Tfiloh Congregation
A High Holiday service featuring Rabbi Posner and community members for the Selichot prayers.
Sun, Sep 6· 4:00pm-6:00pm
Parent & Daughter Hair Workshop
📍 The Associated: Jewish Federation
A creative hands-on workshop where parents and daughters learn hair care and styling techniques together in a bonding experience.
Sun, Sep 6
Parent & Daughter Hair Workshop
📍 Macks Jewish Connection Network
A hands-on workshop designed to help parents build confidence in caring for their daughters' hair, perfect timing for back-to-school season.
Sun, Sep 6· 1:00pm-4:00pm
Blacksmith Shop Workday
📍 Anne Arundel County Rec & Parks
A hands-on blacksmith workshop at Kinder Farm Park where participants can learn traditional blacksmithing techniques and crafts.
Sun, Sep 6· 1:00pm
Happy Glaze | 9/6
📍 JCC of Greater Baltimore
Pottery glazing and painting activity for families. A hands-on arts and crafts experience where participants can create and glaze their own ceramic pieces.
Sun, Sep 6· 10:00am-12:00pm
HHD Clean Up
📍 Beth Am Synagogue
A community service day to prepare the synagogue for the High Holy Days.
Sun, Sep 6· 10:00am-12:00pm
Pre-Rosh Hashanah Hive Dive
📍 The Associated: Jewish Federation
An interactive learning session exploring Rosh Hashanah traditions and preparation with community participation and discussion.
Sun, Sep 6· 5:00pm-7:00pm
2026-2027 Teen Service Council
📍 JCC of Greater Baltimore
Teen volunteer council focused on community service and social responsibility projects. Members engage in meaningful volunteer work and develop leadership skills through service.
Sun, Sep 6· 4:00pm-7:00pm
2026-2027 Peer Leadership Fellows
📍 JCC of Greater Baltimore
Leadership program for teens interested in developing peer mentoring and community service skills. An intensive fellowship that builds teen leadership capacity and Jewish identity.
Sun, Sep 6· 4:00pm-7:00pm
2026-2027 Diller Teen Fellows
📍 JCC of Greater Baltimore
Intensive year-long teen fellowship program focused on Jewish identity, leadership, and community service. Participants engage in deep learning, mentorship, and meaningful Jewish experiences.
Sun, Sep 6· 4:00pm-7:00pm
2026-2027 Gesher Teen Board
📍 JCC of Greater Baltimore
Leadership board program for teens focused on tikkun olam (social action) and community engagement. Teen board members plan and execute community service initiatives and programs.
Mon, Sep 7· 10:30am
Art and Story Time
📍 Chesapeake Children's Museum
A creative program combining art activities with storytelling for young children at the museum.
Mon, Sep 7· 2:30pm-5:30pm
2026 Afterschool at Creative Alliance
📍 Creative Alliance
An afterschool program providing creative activities and supervised care for school-age children.
Mon, Sep 7
Labor Day Brunch
📍 Frisco - Columbia
Special Labor Day brunch event at Frisco featuring their weekend brunch menu and bottomless beverage offerings.
Mon, Sep 7· 9:00am
Naloxone Distribution Week
📍 Clay Pots
A public health initiative providing naloxone (overdose reversal medication) and education. Community members can access life-saving resources during this designated week.
Tue, Sep 8· 6:00pm-8:00pm
CRAFTING CIRCLE
📍 Towson UU Church
A community crafting session where participants gather to create art and crafts together in a social, collaborative environment.
Tue, Sep 8· 7:30pm
Trivia Tuesdays
📍 Dave & Buster's Baltimore - White Marsh
Test your knowledge at Trivia Tuesdays at Dave & Buster's, where teams compete for prizes in a fun and lively atmosphere. A great family outing for those who enjoy brain-teasing challenges.
Tue, Sep 8· 6:00pm-9:00pm
MAX LVL Chess Club
📍 Max's Taphouse
Free chess club meeting every Tuesday from 6pm to 9pm featuring ongoing games for all skill levels.
Wed, Sep 9
Shalom Village Session 3: Baby 101 — Health, Safety & Everyday Care
📍 Macks Jewish Connection Network
A relationship-based postpartum circle for parents and caregivers with babies from birth through 24 months, building community and sharing experiences.
Wed, Sep 9· 7:00pm
2nd Wednesdays
📍 Village Learning Place
Monthly community gathering held on the second Wednesday of each month at Village Learning Place.
Wed, Sep 9
Shalom Village Session 3
📍 Macks Jewish Connection Network
A relationship-based postpartum circle for parents and caregivers with babies from birth through 24 months to build community and support.
Wed, Sep 9· 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 Baltimore - White Marsh. A great opportunity for families to play more games for less money.
Wed, Sep 9· 6:30pm-7:30pm
Capoeira
📍 Creative Alliance
A Brazilian martial art class combining dance, music, and acrobatics, suitable for youth and families.
Thu, Sep 10· 5:30pm-7:00pm
FarmUnity Harvest Festival
📍 Anne Arundel County Public Library
A community garden harvest celebration featuring gardening, environmental learning, health and wellness activities, and STEAM education for all ages.
Thu, Sep 10· 6:45pm-8:45pm
REVIVE at ISB - AQA WING
📍 Islamic Society of Baltimore
A youth-focused spiritual gathering and community event at the AQA Wing. Contact point: Sheikh Zaki.
Thu, Sep 10· 3:30pm-4:30pm
Future Olympian! Girls Only Wrestling
📍 Creative Alliance
A wrestling class designed for girls to build strength, technique, and confidence in this Olympic sport.
Thu, Sep 10· 7pm-9pm
Open Hack
📍 Baltimore Node Hackerspace
A weekly open-house night at Baltimore Node Hackerspace where the public can see what a makerspace is like, work on personal projects, get help, and meet community members.
Fri, Sep 11· 3:30pm-4:30pm
Early Elementary School Wrestling
📍 Creative Alliance
A wrestling class for early elementary-aged children teaching basic techniques and building athletic skills.
Sat, Sep 12· 1pm-4pm
Family Day: Myths and Monsters
📍 The Walters Art Museum
A day of creative fun for families featuring art-making activities inspired by mythological themes and monsters in the museum's collection.
Sat, Sep 12· 9:00am-5:00pm
Defenders' Day
📍 Fort McHenry National Monument
A special event celebrating the anniversary of the Battle of Baltimore with War of 1812 living history programs and demonstrations at the fort.
Sat, Sep 12· 19:00
Rosh Hashanah Alumni Social
📍 Beth Tfiloh Congregation
A reunion and networking event for Beth Tfiloh alumni during the Rosh Hashanah holiday.
Sat, Sep 12· 10am-11am
Youth Activities-Registration Required
📍 Bolton Street Synagogue
Youth activities during Rosh Hashanah for children, providing engaging programming during the High Holiday services. Registration is required to participate.
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