Family events in Laurel, DE

Children can explore and play at their own pace in a relaxed sensory environment with dimmed lights, no music, and hands-on activity stations. Activities include coloring, Play-Doh, and sensory bins with engaging textures. Ice cream is half off during sensory play hours, making this a calmer outing for toddlers and young children.

Enjoy a glowing good time at this kids’ party. Bring glow-in-the-dark accessories or purchase a glow necklace at check-in. Check in with Funfull or pay regular admission. Food and drink specials are available.

Keep your pet healthy with a quick, walk-up wellness clinic at the Georgetown Animal Health Center. No appointment is required, and the focus is on affordable preventive care delivered by experienced veterinary and wellness teams. This clinic is part of a monthly series offered at Animal Health Centers, making routine care simple and accessible for families in and around Georgetown, DE.

The 9th annual Mid-Shore S.T.E.M. Festival celebrates imagination and innovation with a free event welcoming youth of all ages. Expect hands-on activities, interactive exhibits, demonstrations, and chances to explore STEM career pathways. This edition highlights artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies while showing how science, technology, engineering, and mathematics shape everyday life. Anyone curious about robotics, coding, engineering, agriculture, healthcare, environmental science, or simply how things work will find plenty to discover. For details or to request a reasonable accommodation, contact the UME Caroline County 4-H Office at (410) 479-4030 or email Navonne Torbert at nowen@umd.edu.

Explore wide open fields on a guided farm tour with plenty of up-close encounters with friendly alpacas. Browse the farm store for cozy alpaca-fiber socks, lightweight sweaters, scarves, gifts, and more. A local food truck will be on site, making it easy to turn the visit into a relaxed outing. Seasonal highlights change over the year, from new arrivals in spring to an autumn farm atmosphere, so each visit feels a little different. Tours cost $10 per person. Suitable for outings with kids, friends, or a casual date.

Due to wind and cold temperatures, the community Fall Festival at Faith Baptist School has been postponed and rescheduled. Families can enjoy games, a hayride, small tractor rides, and bouncy houses. Activity tickets cost $0.25 each. Food, homemade baked goods, and other items will be available for purchase.