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, Jun 1· Varies
America 250 Inner Harbor Event Series
📍 Capital SUP - Quiet Waters Park
Guided paddle tours of Baltimore's Inner Harbor during the Sail250 celebration, paddling alongside tall ships, military vessels, and festival activities during America's 250th anniversary maritime eve
Fri, Sep 25· 6:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Nite Bite Fishing at Centennial Lake
📍 Centennial Park South Boat Launch
A unique nighttime fishing opportunity at Centennial Lake for all ages, hosted by Howard County Recreation & Parks.
Fri, Sep 25· 5:30pm-8:30pm
Friday Night Fun Race!
📍 Downtown Sailing Center
A recreational sailing race for DSC members and guests on Friday evening, held at the Downtown Sailing Center docks.
Fri, Sep 25· 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Glow Night @ Skyzone
📍 Skyzone Crofton-Gambrills
A weekly glow-in-the-dark trampoline park experience with lasers, music, and blacklight effects.
Sat, Sep 26· 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Free Yoga on the Lawn
📍 Cylburn Arboretum
Free community yoga class led by Nancy from Coppermine Fitness at Cylburn Arboretum.
Sat, Sep 26· 9:00am
Garden Work Day
📍 Village Learning Place
Community volunteers gather to maintain and work in the VLP Youth Garden on Saturday mornings.
Sat, Sep 26· 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 26· 3:00pm-5:00pm
Stony Run Geology Walk
📍 Stony Run Park
A guided walk exploring over a billion years of Maryland's geological history through the rocks and streambed of Stony Run, with a special focus on the Fall Zone landscape that shaped Baltimore.
Sat, Sep 26· 7:30am-8:00pm
Volunteer Registration - 2026 Ya Gotta Regatta
📍 Downtown Sailing Center
Registration for volunteers supporting the 2026 Ya Gotta Regatta sailing event at Downtown Sailing Center.
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.
Sat, Sep 26· 8:00am-4:00pm
2026 Ya Gotta Regatta
📍 Downtown Sailing Center
The annual Ya Gotta Regatta is a major sailing competition and community event featuring races, festivities, and social activities at Downtown Sailing Center.
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.
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· 10am-12pm
Green Team - Monthly Garden Work Day
📍 Bolton Street Synagogue
A community service event where families work together in the synagogue gardens.
Sun, Sep 27· 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 plant care tips.
Sun, Sep 27· 3:30pm-6:00pm
Family Play Day at Wonderfly (Arbutus)
📍 Wonderfly Arena - Timonium
A family-friendly open play event at Wonderfly Arena featuring bubble ball, glow dodgeball, giant zorb races, and other high-energy activities designed for all ages.
Sun, Sep 27· 1:00pm-6:00pm
AACo Plant Swap
📍 Hysteria Taphouse
A community plant-sharing event where attendees exchange and cultivate plants together in a social atmosphere.
Sun, Sep 27
Miles for Mimosas Run Club
📍 Victoria Gastro Pub
A fun weekend run club that rewards participants with mimosas. Calling all runners for this social running event.
Sun, Sep 27· 8:00 AM
Swim Across America - Baltimore Open Water Swim
📍 High Tide Farm
An open water swimming event to raise funds for cancer research at Johns Hopkins Medicine.
Sun, Sep 27· 1pm-6pm
Farmers Market & Live Music
📍 Milkhouse Brewery
Milkhouse Brewery pop-up at Catonsville Farmers Market with live music by Mike Kenny and food truck service.
Tue, Sep 29· 9am
Garden Work Day
📍 Village Learning Place
A community service event where participants help maintain the Village Learning Place Youth Garden.
Tue, Sep 29· 6:00pm-7:00pm
Tuesday Night Bike Club
📍 Forward Brewing
A weekly 10-mile bike ride departing from and returning to Forward Brewing. Perfect for cyclists looking for a mid-week group ride and social gathering.
Wed, Sep 30· 9:00am
Open for Chol Hamoed Sukkot on Wednesday, September 30
📍 Baltimore Jewish Times
The Adventure Park at Sandy Spring will be open during Chol Hamoed Sukkot, a Jewish holiday period.
Thu, Oct 1· afternoon
Blue Angels Flotilla Paddle
📍 Capital SUP - Quiet Waters Park
Thu, Oct 1· 5:30pm
Dirt to Drinks! BYOB
📍 Village Learning Place
A garden-to-table community event where participants learn about growing food and enjoy refreshments.
Thu, Oct 1· 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Garden Drop-In at Cylburn
📍 Cylburn Arboretum
Drop by Cylburn Arboretum's gardens to chat with a Garden Educator, ask gardening questions, and learn plant care tips.
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.
Sat, Oct 3· 7:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Festival at Bel Air 5K
📍 Festival at Bel Air
A 5K run/walk supporting Harford Family House to help local families transition from homelessness to stable housing.
Sat, Oct 3· 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, Oct 3· 9am-10:30am
Mutual Aid Food Drive
📍 Bolton Street Synagogue
A community service event where families collect and donate food to support those in need.
Sun, Oct 4· 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Garden Drop-In at Cylburn
📍 Cylburn Arboretum
Free weekly garden drop-in program at Cylburn Arboretum featuring a Garden Educator, seasonal blooms, and gardening tips.
Sun, Oct 4· 10:00am
Volunteer: Fall Cleanup
📍 Carrie Murray Nature Center
A community volunteer opportunity to help with fall cleanup and maintenance at Carrie Murray Nature Center.
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.
Thu, Oct 8· 1:00pm
Family Nature Hike: Forest Detectives
📍 Carrie Murray Nature Center
A guided family nature hike where participants learn to identify animal signs and tracks in the forest environment.
Fri, Oct 9· 1:00pm
Family Nature Hike: Forest Detectives
📍 Carrie Murray Nature Center
A guided family nature hike where children learn to identify forest clues and animal signs like detectives. An engaging outdoor adventure for families exploring nature.
Sat, Oct 10· 1:00pm
Family Nature Hike: Forest Detectives
📍 Carrie Murray Nature Center
A guided family nature hike where participants learn to identify forest signs and animal tracks like junior naturalists.
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
Boards & Breakfast @ Jakes Skate Park
📍 Rash Field Park
A morning skateboarding and breakfast event at Jakes Skate Park, combining recreation and food for skate enthusiasts.
Sat, Oct 10· 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, Oct 10· All day
Fells Point Fun Festival 2026
📍 Fells Point Fun Festival
The 60th annual Fells Point Fun Festival features live music, 225+ food and vendor booths, a beer/wine/spirits park, family fun activities, and a pet parade across three days in October.
Sun, Oct 11· 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Garden Drop-In at Cylburn
📍 Cylburn Arboretum
Free weekly garden exploration and education program at Cylburn Arboretum with a Garden Educator.
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.
Thu, Oct 15· 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Garden Drop-In at Cylburn
📍 Cylburn Arboretum
Drop-in garden talks and tips with Cylburn Arboretum Friends' Garden Educator on select Thursdays.
Sat, Oct 17· 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, 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
Baltimore Running Festival
📍 The Baltimore Convention Center
A community running event featuring multiple race distances from marathons to shorter runs, celebrating fitness and community wellness.
Sat, Oct 17· 10:00am-12:00pm
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.
Sat, Oct 17· 10:00am-12:00pm
Weed Warriors -- 39th Street Restoration Area
📍 Stony Run Park
A community volunteer stewardship event where participants tend to the 39th Street Restoration area by removing weeds and maintaining the landscape.
Sun, Oct 18· 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 plant care tips.
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