Family events in Germantown, MD

Get ready for back to school with a weekend of shopping at the Frederick Back To School Craft & Vendor Market. Local vendors will be on hand with handmade items, school essentials, treats, and other back-to-school must-haves that families can browse and buy together. It’s a great way to find practical items and fun surprises for students, teachers, and parents.

AR Workshop Frederick offers a walk-in DIY Craft Bar experience with no reservation required. Choose from wood or canvas project options and a variety of stencils that are prepared in advance, then make your piece in the studio using the available art supplies. Materials and step-by-step guidance are included. Availability may vary when private events are scheduled, with updates noted on the monthly calendar.

Designed for children, this class creates a welcoming, inclusive space that emphasizes cooperation over competition. Led by an instructor with specialized training in kids yoga and mindfulness, it blends soothing relaxation practices with guided meditations. The approach supports emotional awareness, builds resilience, and cultivates confidence that kids can carry into daily life, both during practice and beyond.

Stop by for some LEGO building fun at the library. During the program, you can build with regular LEGO bricks and larger Duplo LEGO sets. This program is for children ages 3 to 12, and parents or caregivers must accompany children under 8.

Each week, the Gazebo Stage fills with free live music that is welcoming to families. Pair the tunes with takeout from neighborhood restaurants such as Andaz, Plaza Mexico, and Ricci.

Bring lawn chairs and picnic blankets to The Square for live ska music from The Players Band. Grab a bite from the dining options at The Square, browse vendors, and enjoy a free concert in the series with the community. Children and pets are welcome. The concert will be held rain or shine unless weather poses a safety hazard.

Greenleaf Park hosts a family-focused movie night featuring Lilo & Stitch, paired with backyard games, sports, and hands-on arts and crafts. The event is designed for families to spend time together, meet neighbors, and stay active on summer evenings, with a free screening as part of the fun. Additional movie nights in this series take place at Emerald Farms Park, Monocacy Village Park, and Baker Park, showcasing Hopper, Zootopia 2, and Wonder. Weather related updates are shared through the cancellation line and on social media at @fredcityparksrec.

Come join a community collaboration gathering hosted by Brandon J. Donahue-Shipp. Share something you’ve got and help build a larger creative project together. This event is connected to the “Bring What You Carry” public art and community engagement effort, where residents contribute an object that represents care, curiosity, or belonging. Those contributions will be transformed into sculptural pieces that later become part of a large-scale tile and relief mural. It’s an in-person chance to co-create and help capture diverse community stories through physical objects.

Explore handmade creations from local artisans, with selections that include jewelry, home decor, and more. Start your holiday shopping early or treat yourself to a special find as you browse a broad mix of vendors. This in-person craft fair offers shoppers the chance to support creators from the area and discover one-of-a-kind items.

This fourth annual car and truck show welcomes vehicles of every make, model, and year. It is family friendly, featuring plenty of awards and giveaways. Entry is donation based, and all proceeds benefit Frederick Health Hospice. There is no advance registration, since sign up happens on site. There is ample space for trucks and trailers. A rain date is planned, and more details will be shared.

Celebrate Purple Heart Day with a parent and child class where you’ll learn about the Badge of Military Merit created during the American Revolution and how it later became the Purple Heart. Together, you and your child will make your own versions of the badge, or create your own badge of merit. Registration is per child, and the activity is designed for co-ed pairs ages 6 to 13.

Come by The Learning Experience - Gaithersburg for their Preschool Open House and Happiness Showcase. You’ll be able to explore the preschool experience, check out classroom setups, and meet the teachers and leadership team. There will also be guided tours, interactive classroom showcases, and time to learn about enrollment and the early learning programs for young children, from infancy through Pre-K.

Students in grades 1 through 12 can create and plant their own decorated mini garden to take home. All plants and decorative materials are provided, and participants should bring garden gloves. Advance registration is required because the class is limited to 15 children, and each child must be accompanied by an adult. There is no fee for children. Adults may choose to make their own mini garden for $5 by noting this on the registration and paying at the class with cash or a check made out to the University of Maryland. If you cannot attend, please cancel your reservation so someone else may participate. For questions, contact Kim Krasauskis at kkrasaus@umd.edu. University programs, activities, and facilities are open to all without regard to legally protected characteristics. To request a reasonable accommodation, call 301-600-1595. In case of inclement weather, check the Frederick County Master Gardeners Facebook page for updates.

Browse and discover great finds at the monthly Friends of the Library book sale. You’ll be able to shop books, DVDs, and more for kids, teens, and adults. Hardback books are $1.00, paperbacks are 50¢, and children’s books are half price, with some special items costing more. Everyone is welcome. The sale takes place in the Lower Level Meeting Room at Germantown Library.

Drop in for a relaxed DIY experience at AR Workshop Frederick. No advance registration is required. Choose from wood or canvas projects and pair them with a variety of ready-to-use stencils, then bring your creation to life in the studio with access to all tools and supplies. Materials and instruction are included. Availability may be limited when the space is reserved for a private event.

Bring your creativity to this Saturday craft class for children in kindergarten through 5th grade. Kids will try out different craft materials, and parents or caregivers must stay with children under age 8. The program is presented by ScribbleArtz, a local student-led nonprofit.

Mutts & Music brings together adoptable pets and live tunes. Double Dog Rescue will be on site with pet adoptions and other dog friendly activities, and live music will fill the Gazebo Stage.

Test your skills at a Pokémon League event that follows Standard Format rules. Expect 3 to 5 rounds of play, adjusted for attendance. Divisions are Masters (17+), Junior (13–16), and Seniors (12 or younger). Entry costs $10 for Masters and $5 for Junior and Seniors, and each entry includes a prize pack. Top performers in each age division earn additional prizes, and all entry fees are returned to the prize pool as store credit.

This is a fun, skills-focused track and field camp for ages 6 to 13. Campers will work on technical development, proper techniques, and safety, with an emphasis on things like body positioning, stride, stretching, and cool-down. The schedule runs for five days at Urbana District Park.

Join a transportation-themed camp where kids will learn how different modes of travel have shaped people’s lives throughout history. Campers will explore topics connected to carriages, trains, cars, and more through hands-on crafts, games, and other activities. Lunch is not provided, so families should send a packed lunch and drink each day, plus the right camp clothing for comfort and outdoor time.

Kids ages 4 to 10 can join a slime-filled STEM camp that explores fun slime recipes, including glowing solar system slime, slime suncatchers, and gold slime inspired by Gustav Klimt. In addition to slime making, kids will also do creative activities like painting and sculpting. The camp runs Monday through Friday, with each day lasting for a morning session. Please bring a nut-free snack and drink each day.

Kids ages 9 to 12 can jump into a hands-on Mini Makers Market focused on ceramics. The week is all about learning to create and run a pretend micro-business, including designing products, making shop signs, and setting up booths for a fun “market day” where families can shop using play money. Plan to bring a nut-free lunch, snacks, and a water bottle, and wear clothes that can get messy with closed-toe shoes only.

Kids ages 6 to 10 will learn the basics of 2D and 3D animation by using Minecraft characters and stages. The class focuses on how animation works, with short exercises and projects that build timing, observation, and storytelling skills. Students will study motion in real life and then apply those ideas to scenes they create, including acting and animation principles.

Kids can step into the role of secret agents during this hands-on STEM camp at KidCreate Studio Frederick. Each day, they’ll make spy-themed gadgets like a secret hand scanner, a decoder, and a spy periscope, plus they’ll experiment with heat-sensitive slime. The program is designed for children ages 5 to 13 and runs Monday through Friday.

This is a six-session coding course for ages 10 to 14, spread out over three weeks. Students will learn the basics of Python through guided, hands-on instruction led by experienced high school mentors. Topics include core Python syntax and control structures like loops and if statements, working with arrays, and creating reusable methods that can help kick-start future coding and robotics projects. The program is intended to be supportive for beginners and those who want to strengthen their skills. Students are encouraged to bring their own laptop computers if possible, and the Teen Space location at the library will have laptops available if needed.

Keep kids active with a lively three-hour session packed with fun. Each week introduces a fresh theme, featuring spirited games, relay-style challenges, and a variety of activities that keep the energy high all summer. Families can choose the days that fit their schedule with flexible options, and there are savings when you purchase multiple days.

Practice your reading skills with Kiwi, a trained and certified therapy dog. Kiwi is bilingual and can understand both English and Spanish, so readers can bring a book from home or pick one from the library’s collection. Each reader gets a one-on-one session to read for ten minutes. This program is intended for Kindergarten through 5th grade and takes place in Group Meeting Room 5.

See a partial solar eclipse, with the Moon blocking roughly three percent of the Sun. The Community Museum will provide safe viewing through a solar telescope or eclipse glasses, along with interactive solar science activities. To receive weather-related cancellation updates, pre-register by emailing museum@gaithersburgmd.gov.

Join for outdoor storytime at Bohrer Park with action-oriented books, fingerplays, songs, and rhymes focused on early literacy. This program is for ages birth to 5. The group will meet in the grassy area between the pavilion and the playground, so bring a blanket or towel in case the grass is damp. If rain, red air quality, or a heat emergency alert affects outdoor programming, storytime will move indoors at 10:00 AM at Gaithersburg Library.

This six-session, three-week coding course for ages 10 to 14 introduces beginner-friendly Python programming with hands-on guidance from experienced high school mentors. Each session builds on the last, covering core coding ideas like Python syntax, loops and if statements, working with arrays, and making reusable methods, with the goal of sparking interest in programming and robotics. Students should bring their own laptop computers if possible, and registration is required for the limited spots. The event on this date runs in the teen space and the session is currently full.

Enjoy a free, family friendly evening of live music as part of the Evenings in Olde Towne concert series at the Concert Pavilion. The atmosphere is relaxed and outdoors, with lawn seating where blankets or low-back chairs work well. Pick up a meal from the rotating food truck at each show or bring local carryout to enjoy during the performance, then stay to dine in Olde Towne after. Plans can change with the weather, so look for updates on the City's Facebook or X, or call 240-805-1148 for weather information.