Family events in Anne Arundel County, MD

Just Catamarans will be at the Annapolis Sailboat Show with its service and brokerage teams available to assist visitors. Attendees can connect with the team for help and information.

Give your child a relaxed afterschool outlet with a creative class in Annapolis, Maryland that blends play, art, and sensory discovery. Kids explore materials, try simple experiments, and bring home something new they made. The experience fosters connection with peers and helps build confidence through hands-on creativity and imagination. Limited openings remain.

At sweetFrog Laurel, families can settle in for a game night featuring board games, dominoes, and cards to play together with the kids. A special deal offers four kids cups for $20, and a family four pack can be reserved. Cups are available at the cashier.

An inviting gathering for TACA families centered on honest conversation, lived experiences, and practical resources. Attendees connect with others who understand the autism journey, share ideas, and leave with encouragement and a supportive community in their corner.

Little Leapers at Sky Zone Gambrills creates a dedicated jumping session for children ages 6 and under to bounce, play, and explore in a space tailored to them. Parents are welcome to participate alongside their kids. Sky Socks are required for all participants. The first adult is included at no additional cost, and a second adult can join for $5. Basic and Elite members receive free entry.

Kids get a monthly night of activity featuring themed games, relay challenges, tumbling, obstacle courses, and other fast-paced fitness fun. The evening wraps up with pizza. Parents can plan a date night while the organizers handle the entertainment.

Face a haunted carwash at Showroom Shine Car Wash Glen Burnie, where the tunnel fills with eerie lighting, fog, and startling moments while your vehicle is washed. Enjoy the thrills with family and friends from the safety of your seats. Admission is $25 per vehicle, paid on site at entry. For safety, all passengers must stay inside the car with windows closed the entire time. Arrive early since lines can build quickly, and follow the traffic cones and attendants for smooth queuing. The experience is open to all ages, with light scares and costumed performers appearing throughout the wash.

Designed for elementary students ages 9 to 11, this interactive session helps kids learn how to earn, handle, and think about money with confidence. Children practice the four basic choices for every dollar: saving, spending, giving, and investing, while exploring simple ways to make money and how financial decisions connect to happiness. Part of a broader kids’ financial education series that covers topics from allowances to financial literacy and preparation for college, this workshop focuses on building responsible habits from an early age.

Ridge Grow hosts a Saturday celebration of autumn throughout the garden center. Pick out pumpkins and colorful mums, choose corn stalks and straw bales for seasonal decorating, and browse ornamental cabbages, kale, annuals, and other in-season vegetables. Enjoy family activities and take seasonal photos among the displays. A changing selection of food trucks is featured from week to week, and the activities also vary each Saturday. There is no admission charge.

Connect with the author during a casual meet and greet and have books signed. Learn more about Anna and her books online.

A family friendly afternoon features complimentary food, fair style games, a petting zoo, axe throwing, face painting, and other activities. A cake walk adds to the fun with a chance to win a homemade dessert to take home.

Celebrate the season at a Howl-o-Ween adoption event hosted at Petco Severna Park. The BFF Waggin' will attend with adoptable dogs and cats looking for loving homes. Fees for adoptions completed at the event are waived, and standard adoption procedures still apply. Expect a cheerful Halloween atmosphere and plenty of chances to meet a new companion.

Middle schoolers ages 12 to 14 can build essential money skills in this workshop. As part of the Kids' Financial Education Programs, it covers the basics of managing money, introduces useful tools for day-to-day financial decisions, and outlines early steps toward long-term financial success. The session is designed to support informed choices as students move into their next stage of life. The broader program also offers age-appropriate workshops for elementary, middle, and high school students, touching on topics from allowances and core financial literacy to getting ready for college. These engaging and educational sessions help establish smart money habits from an early age.

At sweetFrog Laurel, guests can meet one of the sweetFrog mascots, Scoop or Cookie, during a special appearance. There will be opportunities for photos and lighthearted fun, making it easy to bring home a memory with these characters. Free tickets are available to confirm attendance.

Registration is open for the Fall 2026 RISE Flag Football season in Annapolis. Games use a six on six format on the Annapolis High School turf fields. The league welcomes boys and girls in kindergarten through eighth grade, along with a girls high school division for grades 9 through 12. Teams play six to eight games, playoffs included. The program has served Annapolis families since 2015 across 22 seasons. A $30 savings on registration is noted.

Guests can celebrate the season at a free outdoor neighborhood harvest gathering that centers on community and connection. The day features family-friendly games, hands-on craft stations, an inflatable bounce house, and live music in the open air. A quiet prayer area will be available for reflection or support. Children age ten and under can receive a complimentary pumpkin while supplies last, and warm food and snacks will be provided. Early arrival is encouraged for the pumpkin giveaway due to limited quantities. It offers a relaxed autumn outing with activities for all ages.

Explore the William Paca House and Garden on a guided tour focused on the beliefs, folk traditions, and superstitions that shaped daily life in earlier centuries. Trace the origins of familiar customs, from household rituals to lucky tokens and protective practices, and see how some continue today. Along the way, learn how these ideas offered comfort in uncertain times and why their echoes still linger. The experience ends with seasonal refreshments and an opportunity to share a favorite superstition. The route may change because of weather or private functions, so dress for the conditions. Advance registration is encouraged since space is limited.

Annapolis Town Center hosts a monthly program designed for families with preschool-age children, featuring a new theme each time and activities led by local business partners, with support from sponsor Crab Kickers. This edition focuses on Farmyard Fun with a petting zoo. Families can stay for lunch and take advantage of special offers at participating eateries when an adult purchase is made. At Augie’s Mussel House, a child’s entree is complimentary with an adult main course. Neo Pizza provides a free kids meal with a side and beverage for guests 12 and under when an adult meal is purchased. PF Chang’s offers a free kids meal with an adult lunch purchase. Toastique gives a free house made treat with the purchase of a large smoothie or an item of similar price. True Food Kitchen includes a complimentary kids meal with dine-in purchases of $25 or more, with the $25 minimum excluding the kids meal. Giolitti Delicatessen serves a free kids size Italian mac and cheese for dine-in, with no substitutions.