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Outdoor Activities for Kids in Baltimore — Parks, Hikes & Nature

Get outside with the family. Baltimore and its surrounding counties have hundreds of parks, trails, and nature centers running programs every week. From guided nature walks at Oregon Ridge to playground meetups and splash pad openings, outdoor events are where kids burn energy and parents breathe easy.

🦀Mon, May 11· 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Monarchs and Minerals

📍 Eden Mill Nature Center

FREE

🦀Wed, May 13· 6:00pm-7:00pm

Zumba at Pulaski Monument

📍 Patterson Park

FREE

🦀Wed, May 13· 9:30am-10:30am

Spring Senior Stroll

📍 Cromwell Valley Park

FREE

🦀Thu, May 14· 6:00pm-7:30pm

May Tree Team

📍 Patterson Park

FREE

🦀Thu, May 14· 1:30pm-2:30pm

Yoga in the Garden

📍 Baltimore Clayworks

varies

🦀Sat, May 16· 8am-10am

Bird & Wildlife Walk

📍 Stony Run Park

FREE

🦀Sat, May 16· TBD

3rd Catonsville Flea Market and Craft Fair

📍 Hunting Hills Swim Club

FREE

🦀Sat, May 16· TBD

Help Us Restore Our Oak-Hickory Forest! Stewardship Event – Hickory Tree Planting!

📍 Friends of Oregon Ridge

FREE

🦀Sat, May 16· 10:00am-12:30pm

Hayrides

📍 Kinder Farm Park

varies

🦀Sat, May 16· 9:00am

Junior Trail Adventure

📍 Chesapeake Children's Museum

varies

🦀Sat, May 16· 10am-12pm

Weed Warriors

📍 Stony Run Park

FREE

🦀Sun, May 17· TBD

FMF 2026 FFIJE Show Series – Show #1

📍 Full Moon Farm

TBDteens

🦀Mon, May 18· Tue-Fri 10am-4pm (soft launch), then Tue-Fri 10am-6pm, Sun 10am-4pm

U-pick strawberry season at Pearlstone with covered pavilion, Kids' Corner activities, and picnic ar

📍 Pearlstone Center

$6/pound strawberries

🦀Mon, May 18· Tue-Fri 10am-4pm

Strawberry U-Pick soft launch at Pearlstone - certified organic berries, Kids' Corner activities, co

📍 Pearlstone

$6/pound strawberries

🦀Fri, May 22· TBD

T'Was the Night Before & Open House

📍 Hunting Hills Swim Club

FREE

🦀Sat, May 23· Various

2026 Paddle Memberships

📍 Capital SUP - Quiet Waters Park

Monthly/Seasonal rates

🦀Sat, May 23· TBD

Artscape 2026

📍 Lillian S. Jones Recreation Center

FREE

🦀Sat, May 23· 5:00pm

Young Family Playground Social

📍 Beth Tfiloh Congregation

FREE

🦀Sat, May 23· Season dates

2026 swim season at Woodcroft Swim Club with children's water playground, Olympic pool, and family a

📍 Woodcroft Swim Club

Membership dues required

🦀Sat, May 23· TBD

OPENING DAY

📍 Hunting Hills Swim Club

FREE

🦀Mon, May 25· Sun 10am-4pm, Tue-Fri 10am-6pm

Official strawberry U-Pick season opens at Pearlstone - certified organic berries, family activities

📍 Pearlstone

$6/pound strawberries

🦀Fri, Jun 5· 6pm-8:30pm

DJ Provided Music

📍 Woodcroft Swim Club

Membership required

🦀Sun, Jun 7

Single Parent Families Raising Jewish Children Playdate

📍 Macks Jewish Connection Network

FREE

🦀Sun, Jun 7

Capture the Moments: Single Parent Family Park Day

📍 Macks Jewish Connection Network

FREE

🦀Wed, Jun 10· Wednesdays and Sundays

Blueberry U-Pick season begins at Pearlstone - early berries available through mid-June, peak season

📍 Pearlstone

$11/pound blueberries

🦀Wed, Jun 10· Wednesdays and Sundays

U-pick blueberry season at Pearlstone running June through August

📍 Pearlstone Center

$11/pound blueberries

🦀Sun, Jun 14· TBD

FMF 2026 FFIJE Show Series – Show #2

📍 Full Moon Farm

TBDteens

🦀Wed, Jun 17· TBD

Boats and Floats

📍 Hunting Hills Swim Club

FREE

🦀Fri, Jun 19· TBD

AFRAM 50

📍 Lillian S. Jones Recreation Center

FREE

🦀Sat, Jun 20· 10:00am-12:00pm

Weed Warriors

📍 Stony Run Park

FREE

🦀Wed, Jun 24· TBD

SAIL250® Maryland & Air Show Baltimore

📍 Lillian S. Jones Recreation Center

Varies by activity

🦀Thu, Jun 25· Evening

Youth Night

📍 Hunting Hills Swim Club

FREE

🦀Sat, Jun 27· TBD

Five Oaks vs Hammerheads Swim Meet

📍 Hunting Hills Swim Club

FREE

🦀Sun, Jun 28

FMF 2026 Aloha Horse Trials (USEA-Recognized HT)

📍 Full Moon Farm

varies

🦀Tue, Jun 30

FMF 2026 USEA YEH Qualifier Competition

📍 Full Moon Farm

varies

🦀Wed, Jul 1· 1pm-7pm (Wednesdays only)

Wednesdays at the Pool

📍 UPick Berries at Pearlstone

$15/person day pass

🦀Wed, Jul 1· Wednesdays and Sundays

NEW: U-Pick flowers at Pearlstone - make your own bouquets from $5-$30 depending on size

📍 Pearlstone

$5-$30 depending on bouquet sizeelementary

🦀Fri, Jul 10· Morning

Hammerheads Pancake Breakfast

📍 Hunting Hills Swim Club

TBD

🦀Sat, Jul 11· TBD

Baltimore Washington One Caribbean Carnival

📍 Lillian S. Jones Recreation Center

FREE

🦀Sat, Jul 18· 10:00am-12:00pm

Weed Warriors

📍 Stony Run Park

FREE

🦀Sat, Jul 18· TBD

Woodbridge Valley vs Hammerheads Swim Meet

📍 Hunting Hills Swim Club

FREE

🦀Sun, Jul 19

FMF 2026 FFI Show Series – Show #3

📍 Full Moon Farm

varies

🦀Sun, Jul 19· TBD

New Member Meet & Greet Potluck

📍 Hunting Hills Swim Club

FREE

🦀Sat, Jul 25· TBD

Crab Feast

📍 Hunting Hills Swim Club

TBD

🦀Fri, Jul 31· Evening

Movie Night

📍 Hunting Hills Swim Club

FREE

🦀Sun, Aug 2

FMF 2026 Midsummer Horse Trials (USEA-Recognized HT)

📍 Full Moon Farm

varies

🦀Sat, Aug 15· 10:00am-12:00pm

Weed Warriors

📍 Stony Run Park

FREE

🦀Sat, Aug 22· 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Apple picking season opens at Gaver Farm with pick-your-own apple orchards

📍 Gaver Farm

Not specified

🦀Thu, Oct 1· afternoon

Blue Angels Flotilla Paddle

📍 Capital SUP - Quiet Waters Park

varies

Frequently Asked Questions

What outdoor activities are there for kids in Baltimore?
Baltimore offers nature hikes at Cromwell Valley Park and Oregon Ridge, splash pads at Patterson Park and Pierce's Park, kayaking and paddleboarding on the Chesapeake Bay, playground meetups, and seasonal outdoor festivals. Most county parks run free family programs year-round.

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