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.
Sun, Aug 9· 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Garden Drop-Ins
📍 Cylburn Arboretum
Free weekly garden education program at Cylburn Arboretum where families can connect with a Garden Educator and learn gardening tips.
Sun, Aug 9· 9:00am
Garden Work Day
📍 Village Learning Place
A community service event focused on maintaining and improving the Village Learning Place Youth Garden.
Sun, Aug 9· 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 9· 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Patterson Park Historical Walking Tour
📍 Patterson Park
A guided walking tour through Patterson Park exploring its 198-year history from 1827 through the War of 1812 and Civil War.
Thu, Aug 13· 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Denise Johnson Playground - Playground Tour Stop
📍 Denise Johnson Playground
A free community playground tour event featuring ice cream giveaways, drum circle, hula hoops, science activities, and crafts for families.
Thu, Aug 13· 5:30pm-7:00pm
Denise Johnson Playground - Playground Tour
📍 Baltimore Family Alliance
A free summer playground tour in Middle Branch featuring ice cream, drum circle, hula hoops, science activities, and crafts.
Fri, Aug 14· 10:00am
Garden Work Day at Chizuk Amuno
📍 Chizuk Amuno Congregation
A community volunteer event where families and congregants work together to maintain the congregation's garden. This is a great opportunity for families to participate in meaningful outdoor work toget
Sat, Aug 15· 10:00am-12:00pm
Weed Warriors
📍 Stony Run Park
Monthly stewardship event where volunteers join together to remove weeds from Stony Run Park. Participants should bring their own tools and gloves, or borrow from the organizers.
Sat, Aug 15· 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 15· 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Fired Up for Scouting Community Event
📍 The Church at Severn Run
A free family-friendly scouting event featuring hands-on activities, demonstrations, and community partners.
Sat, Aug 15· 9:00am-12:00pm
Third Saturday Work Party
📍 Towson UU Church
Community volunteer work party held on the third Saturday of each month at the TUUC campus.
Sat, Aug 15· 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 16· 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 16· 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.
Thu, Aug 20· 5:30pm-7:00pm
Unity Park - Playground Tour
📍 Baltimore Family Alliance
The final 2026 playground tour featuring free ice cream, lemonade, drum circle, hula hoops, science activities, water play, and crafts.
Sat, Aug 22· 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 22· 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Apple picking season opens at Gaver Farm with pick-your-own apple orchards
📍 Gaver Farm
Apple picking season opens at Gaver Farm with pick-your-own apple orchards.
Sat, Aug 22· 10:00am-12:30pm
Hayrides
📍 Kinder Farm Park
Enjoy a scenic hayride at Kinder Farm Park, a classic family activity pulled by tractor through the park grounds.
Sat, Aug 22· 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.
Sun, Aug 23· 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 23· 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.
Sat, Aug 29· 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 29· 9:00am
Garden Work Day
📍 Village Learning Place
A community service event focused on maintaining and improving the Village Learning Place Youth Garden.
Sat, Aug 29· 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 30· 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 30· 2:00 PM
CHICNIC - CHARM CITY PICNIC
📍 Canton Waterfront Park
Sun, Aug 30· 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, Sep 5· 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, Sep 5· 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, Sep 6· 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, Sep 6· 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Garden Drop-Ins
📍 Cylburn Arboretum
Free weekly garden education program at Cylburn Arboretum where families can connect with a Garden Educator and learn gardening tips.
Sat, Sep 12· 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, Sep 12· 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, Sep 13· 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, Sep 19· 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, Sep 19· 10:00am-12:00pm
Weed Warriors
📍 Stony Run Park
Monthly stewardship event where volunteers join together to remove weeds from Stony Run Park. Participants should bring their own tools and gloves, or borrow from the organizers.
Sun, Sep 20· 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, Sep 26· 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, Sep 27
CycloCross Race
📍 Frey's Farm
Cyclocross racing event held at Frey's Farm, combining cycling competition with a family-friendly farm venue atmosphere.
Sun, Sep 27· 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.
Thu, Oct 1· afternoon
Blue Angels Flotilla Paddle
📍 Capital SUP - Quiet Waters Park
Sat, Oct 3· 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, Oct 4· 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, Oct 10· 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, Oct 10· 5:00pm-9:00pm
Friday Night Market
📍 Fells Point Fun Festival
An evening market featuring 225+ vendors selling crabcakes, pottery, and other goods under the stars on Friday night.
Sun, Oct 11· 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.
Mon, Oct 12· 11:30am
Fells Point Fun Festival - Pet Parade
📍 Fells Point Fun Festival
A beloved festival tradition where families bring their four-legged friends to participate in a festive pet parade down the streets of Fells Point.
Sat, Oct 17· 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, Oct 17· 10:00am-12:00pm
Weed Warriors
📍 Stony Run Park
Monthly stewardship event where volunteers join together to remove weeds from Stony Run Park. Participants should bring their own tools and gloves, or borrow from the organizers.
Sun, Oct 18· 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.
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