Free events in Aberdeen, MD

On the first Sunday of each month, lend a hand in tending three raised beds and a pollinator garden through planting, weeding, and general care. No experience is needed, and beginners are welcome. Wear clothes that can get dirty and bring a willingness to learn. Gloves and tools are supplied.

Barrel House Live hosts an all-Ravens watch party with the game on a massive 12-foot screen plus four additional TVs throughout the venue. Expect game day food features and drink specials. Fans are encouraged to wear Ravens gear and cheer on Baltimore together. After the final whistle, the celebration continues with a free post-game concert featuring Social Drinking. All ages are welcome and there is no cover.

This welcoming jam session invites musicians of all backgrounds and experience levels to take part in a non-hierarchical, non-judgmental space centered on communication, community building, and liberation. The gathering includes a community discussion and an opportunity to workshop original pieces. Baltimore-based saxophonist and music educator Johanna McGuire brings experience as both a performer and teacher, supporting musicians in finding their own sound.

LEGO Night brings fans together for a laid-back, social build session at Pats Select Pizza of Elkton. It is geared toward ages 14 and up and welcomes anyone who wants to free-build, work on a set, or talk all things bricks in a friendly setting. Bring your own bricks or sets and create at your own pace. If you do not have your own, sets will be available to build. Food and drinks will be available for purchase. Tickets are free and can be reserved on Eventbrite under Tickets. The LEGO Group does not sponsor, endorse, or affiliate with this event. LEGO is a trademark of the LEGO Group. By reserving a ticket or attending an event hosted, organized, or affiliated with Cecil Pride, attendees accept a general liability waiver and assume all risks associated with participation, agreeing to hold Cecil Pride and its affiliates harmless. Attendance also serves as consent for photography and video that may be used for promotional, educational, or informational purposes in print, on social media, and online. Anyone who prefers not to be photographed or recorded should inform an event organizer upon arrival. Reserving a ticket confirms that these terms have been read and agreed to.

Unofficial creates an improvised musical from a single audience suggestion, building characters, scenes, a story, and original songs on the spot. Expect big characters, unexpected twists, and a one-of-a-kind performance, with no script and no two shows alike. This is a free show.

Enjoy a free night of unscripted comedy featuring Baltimore’s trained improv teams, who transform audience suggestions into spontaneous scenes. The performers specialize in long-form improv, including the Harold, a structure that connects scenes, themes, and callbacks around a single suggestion. The teams audition, train, and perform weekly at Baltimore Improv Group, a nonprofit venue for live comedy and other local performances.

The Rumina Center welcomes parents to Milk & Cookies Hour, a new, community-wide support group offered at no cost. It is designed as a warm, judgment-free place to connect with others navigating life with a new baby, share stories, and shake off the loneliness that can come with early parenting. Guided by Lindsey Storch, IBCLC, conversations may touch on everyday topics like feeding, diapering, infant sleep, building a support network, self-care, and the highs and lows that come with this stage. Scales will be available for anyone interested in doing a weighted feed. Cookies are served at each gathering, and the group meets in person at the Rumina Center in Towson. Walk-ins are welcome, and registering ahead of time helps the team plan for attendance.

Browse a wide selection of new and gently used ski and snowboard equipment, winter apparel, and accessories from retailers and individual consignors across Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Washington, D.C. Items include skis, snowboards, boots, bindings, poles, jackets, snow pants, helmets, goggles, and more, with sizes from toddler 4T through adult 2XL. Buyers receive free admission, and payment is accepted by cash, Visa, MasterCard, and Venmo. A processing fee applies to credit card and Venmo purchases. Shoppers may also find cozy cold-weather clothing and mountain-inspired styles. Those interested in selling clean, working ski and snowboard gear or winter apparel can consign up to 24 items and receive 80% of the selling price. Items must meet current safety requirements. No food, drinks, or personal ski and snowboard equipment are permitted in the shopping area.

CHEP Outpost presents the first Fall Haul Thrift Crawl, a free community day celebrating thrifting across Cecil and Harford Counties. Participants can reserve a Thrift Crawl Passport at no cost, pick it up at a participating shop, then collect stamps as they visit each location. Completed passports may be turned in at the CHEP Outpost for a chance to win a prize. The winner will be selected during an end-of-event celebration, and attendees must be present to claim the prize. Registration is encouraged to secure a passport, with a limited number available for walk ups on a first come, first served basis. A passport is required to access Fall Haul Thrift Crawl deals and discounts and to enter the prize drawing. Participating stores include CHEP Outpost, Peach Bottom Consignment, Sonetta Community Market, Twice Blessed Thrift Shop, Tessi's Thrift Shop, Thrift on Main, Tabitha's House- Fallston, and Aberdeen Restore.

At Grounded Coffee, Sincerely, Divorced hosts a relaxed meetup for people who are newly separated, in the midst of divorce, or rebuilding after the end of a long-term relationship. It is a casual space to share experiences, celebrate personal milestones, and connect with others who understand. Attendance is free and parking on site is also free. A reservation is set for the group, and small signs will mark the spot. All are welcome, including every age and gender, and friends are encouraged to come along.

Enjoy free, open board gaming with a game from the demo wall, an opened game from the used games for sale, or one you bring along. The gathering may overlap with other events, so please be courteous and respectful of other players.

Explore the natural world through fun, informal, nature-themed drop-in activities at the Nature Education Center. These activities are open to all ages, with no fee or registration required.