Family events in Rising Sun, MD

Celebrate Halloween farm style with trick-or-treating in the corn maze, unlimited hayrides and barrel car rides, and a costume parade with prizes. Food will be available for purchase from Dough Slingers Food Truck. Sensory-friendly spaces and volunteer support will be available.

Shop the North East Farmer’s Market, where you can meet local growers and producers, artisans and crafters, independent vendors, and other small businesses. Customers have called it Maryland’s friendliest market, creating a warm spot to browse, connect, and support the community.

Celebrate the season with a family friendly gathering in the Christian Stronghold Church parking lot. Enjoy an inflatable bounce attraction, face painting, hands-on arts and crafts, the chance to make your own caramel apple, apple cider donuts, a variety of games, and pumpkin painting. A warm, community-focused outing with plenty of autumn fun.

At Appoquinimink Community Library, this farmers market features fresh fruits and vegetables, baked goods, honey, jams, ready-to-eat foods, and handcrafted items. All major payment types are welcome, including cash, debit or credit cards, and EBT. Vendors include Bakery & Argentinian Dishes, Beauty of Goat's Milk Soap, Beth's Homemade Goods LLC, Beulah Bakery, Bianca's Little Bakery, Blackbird Creek Farms, Buzzards Gulch Farm LLC, Crowned Cakes LLC, Endless Futures Farm, Figs + Flour Baking Co, Happy Heart Farm, House of Plenty Coffee, Ma Ada's Water Ice, Maddy's Kitchen, Ms. Selina's Creations, Nonny's Shea Butters, Powers Farm, RandaliaBee Hives, Round Woods Farm and Nursery, SheRices, Sunnyside Up Food Truck, Temtaytions Baking Co, T-Skincare, Wild Things Design, and XM Beauty LLC. Vendor lineups may change on market day.

Nature-themed drop-in programs at the Nature Education Center invite visitors to connect with the natural world through casual, playful learning. Offered on Saturdays, these activities are free, require no advance registration, and welcome participants of every age.

A Halloween-themed makers market in Hamilton-Lauraville, Baltimore brings together local makers, artists, growers, and food vendors with handmade goods, original art, baked treats, plants, drinks, and more. Activities for all ages include trick-or-treating, a chance to show off costumes, and a competition for the best decorated vendor booth. Admission is free. Proceeds support The Glamour Barn Sanctuary, a local 501(c)(3) animal rescue and sanctuary. Vendor applications are open to makers, artists, growers, and food trucks, while spaces for baked goods, bath, and skincare are already filled.

Enjoy a farmers market held on the first Sunday, showcasing area vendors and artisans. The schedule makes an exception in April to observe Easter.

This Free First Sunday Family Day spotlights Cambodian heritage and how traditions are shared across generations. KPAC Khmer Performing Arts and Culture, led by founder and artistic director Lisa Koung, presents classical and folk dance that reflects a dedication to sustaining Cambodian culture through traditional dance, music, and the Khmer language. Music, movement, and traditional attire come together in a vivid expression of Khmer identity, resilience, and cultural connection. Families can also enjoy hands-on art making, a family scavenger hunt, and storytime hosted by Leslie D. Hamilton. Art activities and storytelling are suitable for ages 2 and up. Complimentary access is offered to the Barnes collection as well as the exhibition Noguchi to Asawa: Designing Postwar America. Admission is free with registration required. PECO supports Free First Sunday Family Day.

The 5th annual Stray Cat Scurry is a community walk supporting homeless, sick, and abandoned cats. Attendees can enjoy music from a live DJ, browse vendor booths, and take part in raffles and a 50/50. Participants may launch a pledge fundraiser that covers the registration fee, and fundraisers can be shared to Facebook when they are created. The event has been shifted to accommodate the Eagles schedule.

PECO First Sunday Family Day at the Barnes Foundation features Cambodian classical and folk dance performed by Khmer Performing Arts and Culture (KPAC) and Cambodian American Heritage Inc (CAHI). The program showcases Khmer music, dance, and traditional instruments. Admission is free, but space is limited. Registration will be available for a brief window.

Family Day in Fishtown offers tasty food, classic arcade action, and family friendly fun. Children must attend with a parent or legal guardian. Barcade is donating a portion of 2026 Family Day token proceeds to Gamers Outreach, a charity organization that brings recreation to children in hospitals through video games and the gaming community.

Children ages 2 and older can take part in a free creative movement class led by Miss Sabrina at the Santore Library.

Be Dog Savvy Day Off Camp is offered on Election Day and Veterans Day. Before or after care may be available by contacting Lisa.

Make Tuesday your movie day with $7 movie tickets at Warehouse Cinemas. Catch a blockbuster, share a laugh with friends, or enjoy a family movie night, with fresh popcorn, handcrafted food, and cold drinks available. Settle into a luxury recliner and enjoy the big-screen experience.

Family Night in Middletown features a complimentary kids meal with the purchase of an adult combo, along with raffles, giveaways, and engaging activities for all ages.

Little Leapers at Sky Zone Newark welcomes children ages 6 and under for a dedicated jump and play session created just for them. Kids can explore the park, burn off energy, and make memories with their grownups. Admission is $12 per Little Leaper, and the first accompanying parent or adult jumps free. Held at Sky Zone in Newark, Delaware.

Sky Zone in Newark, DE hosts a Homeschool Hop created for families who learn at home. Homeschool students can jump, play, and connect with other families during a dedicated session on the trampolines. Tickets are $12.99 per jumper, and Basic and Elite Members receive free admission. A $5 meal deal is available, and Sky Socks are required to participate. It offers an active outlet and a simple field trip option for homeschoolers.

Nature Tots offers children ages 2 to 5, accompanied by an adult, a story, a simple craft, a short walk, and more. Activities include meeting George the Bearded Dragon and learning about his life, searching the forest and meadow for natural treasures, and creating gifts for nature in preparation for winter. Each class costs $5 cash per child. Adults attend free, and fees are non-refundable. Activities are subject to change.

Enjoy a story brought to life through dance with a presentation of The Little Engine That Could by Watty Piper. Lisa Collins Vidnovic, Artistic Director and Founder of Metropolitan Ballet Academy & Company, will read the story and guide children in visual storytelling through movement. Children are encouraged to dress comfortably and be ready to move. Best suited for ages 3 and up.

Enjoy stories, songs, and fingerplays with Mr. John, followed by time to play together in a playgroup.

Settle in for a warm, bear-themed weekend centered on getting ready for hibernation. Put on your pajamas for a lively dance party, wind down with a relaxed movie night, and get creative with pillowcase coloring. The weekend wraps up by tucking the bears into bed for their long winter rest. Activities occur on the weekend only.

Children ages 5 and up can learn basic crochet skills while working on a project.

Gather around an outdoor fire to hear the story of Stone Soup while soup cooks in a cauldron. Bring $5 in cash or a vegetable per participant. Marshmallows are included. The program is best suited for adults, families with older children, and teens, and takes place outdoors in almost all weather. Dress for the weather and outdoor activity, and take precautions against ticks, including checking for them after your visit.

Parents get a little free time while kids enjoy a special Pizza and Play edition of Kids Night Out at HAC. This is a drop-off program for HAC members only. Participants must be active members, at least 5 years old, and fully bathroom independent. Black Card members receive 20 percent off with the code BLACKCARD at checkout. Registration closes 48 hours before each session, and refunds are not available within the final 48 hours. Check-in is at the South Entrance where a parent signs the child in. Pick-up is also at the South Entrance, and a photo ID is required. Please arrive promptly for pick-up, as late arrivals will be charged $20 for every 15 minutes. Food and pricing vary from night to night, with specifics available in Jackrabbit. For safety, unsafe behavior will result in a warning, and if it continues, a parent or guardian will be contacted and the child will be removed for the remainder of the event.