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.
Wed, Sep 2· 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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.
Thu, Oct 1· 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Laurel Farmer's Market
📍 378 Main St, Laurel
Weekly farmers market held every Thursday in downtown Laurel through October.
Fri, Oct 2· 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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.
Sat, Oct 3· 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Dinosaur Park Open House
📍 Dinosaur Park
Free monthly fossil hunting program at Dinosaur Park in Laurel, Maryland.
Sat, Oct 3· 9:00 AM
Baltimore County Residential Tree Planting
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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· 11:00 AM
Dog Swim (Fort Avenue)
Sat, Oct 3· 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Youth Fishing Rodeo
📍 Burba Lake Recreation Area
A free fishing event for children ages 3-15 at Burba Lake Recreation Area featuring face painting and activities.
Sat, Oct 3· 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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.
Sat, Oct 3· 10:00 AM
Patapsco State Park Hilton Area & Matthews: Slightly Moderate 6 - 7 Miles
📍 Hiking Around Baltimore (HAB)
Walk beside a stream with scenic views of water cascading over rocks. A few hills and a nice valley. We hike to a Scenic Overlook of Patapsco Park and River and view an area where trains emerge from the tunnels. Directions from I695: Take I695 Exit 13 Frederick Ave West towards Catonsville. In a few miles, take a left at South Rolling Rd (Light). In 100 yards, take a right at the fork to Hilton Ave. Proceed on Hilton for about 1.5 miles and take a right into the park entrance. Take the first rig
Sat, Oct 3· 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Fall Migration Bird-Watching Walk
📍 Enoch Pratt Free Library - Canton
Join experts from the Baltimore Bird Club for a guided fall bird-watching walk in Canton Waterfront Park.
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 families move from homelessness toward safe housing.
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.
Sat, Oct 3· 11:30 AM
National Anthem Tour by Sea
📍 Cruises on the Bay by Watermark
Observe the Baltimore Harbor while enjoying a lively narration. You will be transported to a time when Baltimore residents defended their homes, businesses, and land from the British once more during the War of 1812. See Federal Hill, where Baltimoreans…
Sat, Oct 3· 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Doggy Dive In
📍 Kenneth R. Dunn Municipal Pool at Truxtun Park
A dog-friendly swimming event at the end of summer where dogs can enjoy the pool before the season closes.
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· 10:00am-2:00pm
A Dock Replacement / Fleet Winterization Work Party
📍 Downtown Sailing Center
A volunteer work party for dock maintenance and fleet winterization preparation at Downtown Sailing Center. Community members help prepare boats and facilities for the season.
Sat, Oct 3· 12:00 PM
College Park Day
📍 College Park Aviation Museum and Airport
Sat, Oct 3· 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Guided Nature Walk
📍 Masonville Cove
Join a guided walk around Masonville Cove campus to explore seasonal changes in nature.
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· 2:30 PM
Garden Drop-in
📍 Cylburn Arboretum
Drop by the gardens surrounding the Cylburn mansion on the first and second Sundays between 2:30-4:30pm to talk with Cylburn Arboretum Friends’ Garden Educator. See what we’re working on, ask your gardening questions, and pick up tips on how we care for our plants. No fee, no registration required, all ages welcome.
Sun, Oct 4· 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Garden Drop-In at Cylburn
📍 Cylburn Arboretum
Drop by Cylburn Arboretum's gardens on select Sundays to chat with a Garden Educator, ask gardening questions, and learn plant care tips.
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.
Tue, Oct 6· 6:00pm-7:00pm
Tuesday Night Bike Club
📍 Forward Brewing
Weekly 10-mile bike ride departing from and returning to Forward Brewing every Tuesday evening.
Wed, Oct 7· 11:00 AM
Baltimore County Residential Tree Planting
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Wed, Oct 7· 6:00pm-7:00pm
Run Club
📍 Forward Brewing
Weekly 5-kilometer running event departing from and returning to Forward Brewing every Wednesday evening.
Wed, Oct 7· 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Rice & Rails: A Delicate Ecology of Wild Rice Marshes
📍 The Natural History Society of Maryland
Join naturalist Greg Kearns on a pontoon boat tour to learn about sora rails and wild rice in the Patuxent River marshlands.
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· 11:00 AM
Baltimore County Residential Tree Planting
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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.
Fri, Oct 9· 5:30 PM
Sunset Cruise & Book Swap - October 2026
📍 Baltimore Water Taxi
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· 9:00 AM
Voluntober! Help pick up trash & care for young trees in the park.
📍 Patterson Park
Join the Friends of Patterson Park for our fall Volunteer Extravaganza! Get outside and meet your neighbors, get some exercise, and most of all --- help care for our favorite Park! Help us care for and plant young trees, pick up trash, clean up the park's playgrounds, and whatever else we get up to! We'll bring the tools, we just need you. This is a great time to try out all of our different stewardship volunteer opportunities all in one morning. We will be planting trees along the carriage path
Sat, Oct 10· 1:00pm
Family Nature Hike: Forest Detectives
📍 Carrie Murray Nature Center
A guided family nature hike where participants learn to identify wildlife signs and natural clues in the forest. Perfect for families wanting an interactive outdoor adventure.
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
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· 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
Garden Drop-in
📍 Cylburn Arboretum
Drop by the gardens surrounding the Cylburn mansion on the first and second Sundays between 2:30-4:30pm to talk with Cylburn Arboretum Friends’ Garden Educator. See what we’re working on, ask your gardening questions, and pick up tips on how we care for our plants. No fee, no registration required, all ages welcome.
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.
Sun, Oct 11· 2:30 PM - 4:30 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.
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.
Wed, Oct 14· 11:00 AM
Baltimore County Residential Tree Planting
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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.
Thu, Oct 15· 10:00 AM
Baltimore County Residential Tree Planting
.kb-image263182_cfa30b-28 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}.kb-image263182_cfa30b-28 img.kb-img, .kb-image263182_cfa30b-28 .kb-img img{object-position:50% 62%;} @ Get your hands dirty for clean water and a greener Baltimore! Join Blue Water Baltimore staff as we plant trees in yards and along the streets in Baltimore County neighborhoods. Volunteers new to planting trees and expert TreeKeepers alike are welcome to attend. Our tree planting projects are rain or shine, and we recommend clo
Thu, Oct 15
Annapolis Sailboat Show
📍 Annapolis
Sailors gather in downtown Annapolis for an annual celebration of sailing featuring floating docks with sailboats from manufacturers worldwide, show tents with nautical gear, accessories, electronics, and educational opportunities for seasoned and novice sailors.
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
Join volunteers to tend to the 39th Street Restoration area at Stony Run Park, removing weeds and maintaining the natural landscape.
Sat, Oct 17· 11:00 AM
Barks & Boos! Play. Walk. Run Hike
📍 Baltimore Humane Society
Right now, the Baltimore Humane Society is caring for more animals than ever who need safety, healing, and a place to call home. 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫, 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩 𝐮𝐬 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐦 — 𝐰𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐞 𝐞𝐧𝐣𝐨𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐟𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐟𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐝 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡…
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.
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