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

9-2 Autumn Senior Stroll

📍 Cromwell Valley Park

A free weekly nature walk for seniors ages 55+ at Cromwell Valley Park led by naturalists along less strenuous trails.

Volunteer - Habitat Restoration - Invasive Species Removal

📍 Cromwell Valley Park

Join the Habitat Restoration Team at Cromwell Valley Park for invasive species removal and native plant restoration volunteer opportunities.

Trails with Tots

📍 Cromwell Valley Park

A guided nature trail program for children ages 5 and up with an adult, offering outdoor activity and naturalist-led exploration of the park.

Public Roller Skating

📍 Roller Skate Arena (Supreme Sports Club)

Weekly public roller skating sessions at the Roller Skate Arena with rentals and skate aids available.

Public Roller Skating

📍 Roller Skate Arena at Supreme Sports Club

Weekly public roller skating sessions at the Roller Skate Arena with rentals and skate aids available.

Public Roller Skating

📍 Roller Skate Arena at Supreme Sports Club

Weekly public roller skating sessions at the Roller Skate Arena with rentals and skate aids available.

Public Roller Skating

📍 Roller Skate Arena (Supreme Sports Club)

Weekly public roller skating sessions at the Roller Skate Arena with rentals and skate aids available.

Public Roller Skating

📍 Roller Skate Arena (Supreme Sports Club)

Weekly public roller skating sessions at the Roller Skate Arena with rentals and skate aids available.

Public Roller Skating

📍 Roller Skate Arena (Supreme Sports Club)

Weekly public roller skating sessions at the Roller Skate Arena with music, lights, and skate rentals available.

Public Roller Skating

📍 Roller Skate Arena (Supreme Sports Club)

Weekly public roller skating sessions at the Roller Skate Arena with music, lights, and skate rentals available.

Public Roller Skating

📍 Roller Skate Arena (Supreme Sports Club)

Weekly public roller skating sessions at the Roller Skate Arena with rentals and skate aids available.

Public Roller Skating

📍 Roller Skate Arena (Supreme Sports Club)

Weekly public roller skating sessions at the Roller Skate Arena with rentals and skate aids available.

Teen Tennis Intermediate | Thursdays

📍 JCC of Greater Baltimore

Intermediate tennis instruction for teens, developing skills, technique, and competitive play on the court.

November 12 Mindfulness Nature Walk

📍 Patterson Park

A guided mindfulness nature walk led by Phillip McKnight that integrates tools for staying present and connecting with community in Patterson Park.

Public Roller Skating

📍 Roller Skate Arena / Supreme Sports Club

Public skating sessions at the Roller Skate Arena with rentals and skate aids available for all skill levels.

Baltimore, Maryland Jones Falls Trail Selfie Tour

📍 The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore

B More Global for the 2026 5k and Homebrew Contest

📍 Patterson Park

B More Global's annual fundraiser featuring a 5K run/walk and homebrew contest in Patterson Park to support global citizenship education through BCPS partnerships.

Public Roller Skating

📍 Roller Skate Arena (Supreme Sports Club)

Weekly public roller skating sessions at the Roller Skate Arena with music, lights, and skate rentals available.

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.

Cylburn Weed Warrior Event

📍 Cylburn Arboretum

Work with Cylburn Master Naturalists and Baltimore City Weed Warriors to remove invasive vines! Work with Cylburn Master Naturalists and Baltimore City Weed Warriors to remove invasive vines! Meet at the lower Vollmer lot at 10am. Dress for the weather and bring a water bottle. Tools and gloves are provided but you may also bring your own! You may also register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf6aKE46npVjpuqY5UWLyHArixnW45lFLqCje_n4wBMh0Oqyg/viewform

Volunteer Opportunities at Lake Roland Nature Council

📍 Lake Roland Nature Council

Join volunteer outings at Lake Roland Nature Council to help maintain and improve the park. All volunteer activities begin at the Nature Center unless otherwise directed.

The Illuminated Ancestors Trail - Rain or Shine

📍 Towson UU Church

Outdoor or walking event featuring an illuminated ancestors trail at or near the Towson UU Church.

NEC Drop-In

📍 Cylburn Arboretum - Nature Education Center

Nature-themed drop-in activities at Cylburn Arboretum's Nature Education Center on Saturday mornings.

Zoo Zoom: Run with the Herd 5K

📍 The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore

Join the Maryland Zoo for a 5K run through the zoo with team-based species competition, commemorative shirt, and zoo admission included.

Garden Drop-Ins

📍 Cylburn Arboretum

Free weekly garden education sessions at Cylburn Arboretum where families can connect with a Garden Educator and learn plant care tips.

FMF 2026 Fall Horse Trials (USEA-Recognized HT)

📍 Full Moon Farm

A USEA-recognized horse trials competition at Full Moon Farm where riders compete in eventing. Volunteers are needed to support the event.

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.

Fall Open House

📍 At Last Farm

Lake Roland & Pepe's Restaurant: Partially Paved, Flat, Easy 5 Miles

📍 Hiking Around Baltimore (HAB)

Enjoy a scenic hike in Lake Roland that includes views of the Lake and groomed trails beyond. Optional: Pepe's Restaurant after the hike located at 6081 Falls Rd within a block of the exit from the Light Rail Station. Very good food at a reasonable price. Order from the counter. Diverse menu. Details From I-695 -> Exit 23 (Falls Road) Follow to the first light at Joppa Road and make a left back onto Falls Rd heading south. Continue on Falls Rd and make a left at the Falls Rd Light Rail Station a

Public Roller Skating

📍 Roller Skate Arena (Supreme Sports Club)

Weekly public roller skating sessions at the Roller Skate Arena with rentals and skate aids available.

National Take a Hike Day

📍 Anne Arundel County Rec & Parks

A celebration of outdoor recreation encouraging families to explore nature trails across Anne Arundel County parks.

Howard Park Neighborhood Tree Planting

📍 Penhurst Ave and Gwynn Oak Ave

@ Get your hands dirty for clean water and a greener Baltimore! Join Blue Water Baltimore staff as we plant trees along the streets of Baltimore City. Volunteers new to planting trees and expert TreeKeepers alike are welcome to attend. Our tree planting projects are rain or shine, and we recommend closed-toed shoes and clothing that is appropriate for the weather and getting dirty. Hats, sunblock, and sunglasses are strongly encouraged. We ask volunteers to bring a reusable water bottle to reduc

Howard Park Neighborhood Tree Planting

📍 Hillsdale Rd and Ridgewood Ave

@ Get your hands dirty for clean water and a greener Baltimore! Join Blue Water Baltimore staff as we plant trees along the streets of Baltimore City. Volunteers new to planting trees and expert TreeKeepers alike are welcome to attend. Our tree planting projects are rain or shine, and we recommend closed-toed shoes and clothing that is appropriate for the weather and getting dirty. Hats, sunblock, and sunglasses are strongly encouraged. We ask volunteers to bring a reusable water bottle to reduc

Hike Antietam Battlefield! - 8 Moderate Miles

📍 Hiking Around Baltimore (HAB)

Antietam is a moderate 8 mile hike around this sacred battle field. We travel up rolling fields, along a stream, and among gorgeous farmlands in addition to seeing various monuments along the way. This is approximately a 3 - 4 hour hike and it takes 90 minutes to get to Antietam from Baltimore. Please plan accordingly; we step off at 1000 sharp. There is a $10 charge for cars to park at the visitors center. Please meet at flagpole at visitors center. Please bring plenty of water, wear comfortabl

Fall Migration Bird-Watching Walk

📍 Canton

**Note: This program was originally scheduled for Saturday, October 3. ** Space for this program is limited; registration required. Join us for this Fall Bird-Watching Walk in Canton Waterfront Park led by experts from the Baltimore Bird Club. Participants will engage in the basics of urban bird watching, learn tips and tricks for spotting the different species, and enjoy communing with the natural settings local to our neighborhood branches. During this 2-hour program, participants will partake

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.

Frostbite Racing

📍 Downtown Sailing Center

Winter sailing racing event held at DSC docks. Competitive racing for members and experienced sailors.

Mayor's 2026 Fall Cleanup and Day of Service

📍 Irvin Luckman Memorial Park

A citywide community service event where residents come together to clean up Baltimore neighborhoods as part of the Mayor's Fall Cleanup initiative.

Weed Warriors

📍 Stony Run Park

Monthly stewardship event where volunteers remove weeds at Stony Run Park. Participants should bring their own tools and gloves, or borrow them from the organization.

IEA Show #2 at FMF – 2026-2027 Season

📍 Full Moon Farm

An Interscholastic Equestrian Association team show competition at Full Moon Farm. Volunteers are needed and attendees are encouraged to bring non-perishable food items.

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.

Garden Drop-Ins

📍 Cylburn Arboretum

Free weekly garden education sessions at Cylburn Arboretum where visitors can connect with a Garden Educator and learn plant care tips.

Black Friday Hike in Gwynns Falls/Leakin Park

📍 Gwynns Falls/Leakin Park

Annual guided day-after-Thanksgiving hike through the 1,000-acre urban forest. Meeting point and parking details go to registrants the week before.

Baltimore Bike Party (November ride)

📍 St. Mary's Park

Monthly last-Friday mass group ride at a slow pace, open to all ages. Meet at 6:30 PM, wheels roll at 7 PM; route and theme are posted on the group's Facebook page the week of the ride.

NEC Drop-In

📍 Cylburn Arboretum - Nature Education Center

Nature-themed drop-in activities at Cylburn Arboretum's Nature Education Center on Saturday mornings.

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.

Garden Drop-Ins

📍 Cylburn Arboretum

Free weekly garden education sessions at Cylburn Arboretum where visitors can connect with a Garden Educator and learn plant care tips.

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.

Howard Park Neighborhood Tree Planting

📍 Wilvan Ave and Woodbine Ave

@ Get your hands dirty for clean water and a greener Baltimore! Join Blue Water Baltimore staff as we plant trees along the streets of Baltimore City. Volunteers new to planting trees and expert TreeKeepers alike are welcome to attend. Our tree planting projects are rain or shine, and we recommend closed-toed shoes and clothing that is appropriate for the weather and getting dirty. Hats, sunblock, and sunglasses are strongly encouraged. We ask volunteers to bring a reusable water bottle to reduc

Howard Park Neighborhood Tree Planting

📍 Elmdale Ave and Woodbine Ave

@ Get your hands dirty for clean water and a greener Baltimore! Join Blue Water Baltimore staff as we plant trees along the streets of Baltimore City. Volunteers new to planting trees and expert TreeKeepers alike are welcome to attend. Our tree planting projects are rain or shine, and we recommend closed-toed shoes and clothing that is appropriate for the weather and getting dirty. Hats, sunblock, and sunglasses are strongly encouraged. We ask volunteers to bring a reusable water bottle to reduc