Outdoor Activities in Baltimore — Trails, Paddling & Beer Gardens

Bird Banding Fall 2026

📍 Masonville Cove

Join Birds of Urban Baltimore for an up-close look at bird banding studies and learn how urban greenspaces help migrating birds.

Public Roller Skating

📍 Roller Skate Arena (Supreme Sports Club)

Public skating sessions at the Roller Skate Arena with rentals and skate aids available for all skill levels.

Bird Watching

📍 Fort Smallwood Park

Join Park Ranger Brandon for a guided bird-watching walk through Fort Smallwood Park to observe over 275 bird species.

Friday Night Hike: Owl Prowl

📍 Carrie Murray Nature Center

A guided evening nature hike focused on observing and listening to owls in their natural habitat.

First & Third Friday Pub Run

📍 Pickett Brewing Company

Join a free organized run around the stadiums with a return to the taproom for craft beers and socializing.

Dinosaur Park Open House

📍 Dinosaur Park

Free monthly fossil hunting program at Dinosaur Park where families can search for fossils on the surface ground.

Family Farm Tour and Picnic

📍 Plantation Park Heights Urban Farm

A family-friendly afternoon featuring a guided farm tour and picnic at Plantation Park Heights Urban Farm.

Public Roller Skating

📍 Roller Skate Arena (Supreme Sports Club)

Weekly public roller skating sessions at the Roller Skate Arena with rentals and skate aids available.

Garden Work Day

📍 Village Learning Place

A community garden work day where volunteers help maintain the Village Learning Place Youth Garden. Great activity for families interested in gardening and environmental stewardship.

Chesapeake Patriot 5K Run and 1K Walk 2026

📍 Gunpowder Falls State Park - Hammerman Area

A 5K run and 1K walk at Gunpowder Falls State Park overlooking the Chesapeake Bay with team participation and Veterans Day commemoration.

Dead Run Stream Cleanup in Leakin Park

📍 Gwynns Falls/Leakin Park

Volunteer cleanup of Dead Run and surrounding parkland with FOGFLP and the Chesapeake Water Environment Association. Bags, grabbers and breakfast snacks provided.

Amazing Grace Work Day

📍 Towson UU Church

Community service work day in partnership with Amazing Grace Lutheran Church. Volunteers gather to support community improvement projects.

Black Butterfly Farm Community Day

📍 Farm Alliance Black Butterfly Teaching Farm

NEC Drop-In

📍 Cylburn Arboretum - Nature Education Center

Nature-themed drop-in activities at Cylburn Arboretum's Nature Education Center on Saturday mornings.

Fall Migration Bird-Watching Walk

📍 Herring Run

Space for this program is limited; registration required. Join us for this Fall Bird-Watching Walk in Herring Run Park led by experts from the Baltimore Bird Club. Participants will engage in the basics of urban bird watching, learn tips and tricks for spotting the different species, and enjoy communing with the natural settings local to our neighborhood branches. During this 2-hour program, participants will partake in a leisurely walk of roughly 1 to 2 miles. Attendees should prepare for walki

Pigtown Street Tree Planting

📍 Bayard Street and Nanticoke Street

@ Get your hands dirty for clean water and a greener Baltimore! Join Blue Water Baltimore staff as we plant trees along the streets of Baltimore City. Volunteers new to planting trees and expert TreeKeepers alike are welcome to attend. Our tree planting projects are rain or shine, and we recommend closed-toed shoes and clothing that is appropriate for the weather and getting dirty. Hats, sunblock, and sunglasses are strongly encouraged. We ask volunteers to bring a reusable water bottle to reduc

Gettysburg Battlefield Hike - Approx ~7.5+/- Miles, ~650+/- ft elevation

📍 Hiking Around Baltimore (HAB)

The Gettysburg Hike will take us through General Longstreet's July 2nd Attack. The hike will consist of roads, through the woods, and over battlefields long ago where our brothers fought for their freedom. This is a phenomenal hike. Weather looks good for Saturday Any chance of rain is later in the afternoon. \*Meet at General Longstreet Memorial on W. Confederate Avenue, Amphitheater parking lot. There is NO CHARGE TO ENTER AND PARK HERE. ## GPS: 39.80621024437216, -77.25653600446718 \*\*Please

Thrive Together - a Toast to the Trails

📍 The Chapel

Miles for Mimosas - Running & Brunch Club

📍 Victoria Gastro Pub

A fun weekend run club that rewards participants with mimosas at Victoria Gastro Pub, combining fitness with brunch.

Woodley Park Zoo and Lunch at Roma Pizzeria

📍 Hiking Around Baltimore (HAB)

Enjoy a nice day at the Woodley Park Zoo in Washington DC. Follow a scenic trail from top to bottom featuring two Pandas, Bao Li and Qing Boa, leased from China in January 2025. The trail continues past an Asian Elephant enclosure with a baby Elephant, Linh Mai, born on 02 February, 2026. Further on the trail, you pass the Reptile house, Great Ape house, and other enclosures containing monkeys, orangutans and other small mammals. The bottom of the trail features exhibits with lions and tigers. A

Second Sunday in the Park: Live Steam Train Rides

📍 Gwynns Falls/Leakin Park

The final Second Sunday of 2026: free miniature steam train rides from the Chesapeake & Allegheny Live Steamers, plus a climbing wall, nature activities and acoustic music.

Outdoor Adventure Circle Hike - Glen Ellen Trail

📍 Beth Am Synagogue

A peaceful 3-4 mile hike along Loch Raven Reservoir with water views, followed by a bring-your-own picnic at a nearby location.

Low Tide Treasure Hunt

📍 Anita C. Leight Estuary Center

Join a naturalist at the shoreline during low tide to discover treasures and learn about the estuary ecosystem.

Public Roller Skating

📍 Roller Skate Arena (Supreme Sports Club)

Weekly public roller skating sessions at the Roller Skate Arena with rentals and skate aids available.

MOROCCO (Casablanca to Chefchaouen) Travel

📍 20s & 30s Going Out Group of Baltimore

To secure your spot, purchase your ticket from the Eventbrite link (https://www.eventbrite.com/e/morocco-casablanca-to-chefchaouen-travel-tickets-167639800155). RSVPing only on the Meetup Page doesn't allow you to attend the Event. ADVANCE TICKET PURCHASE IS REQUIRED TO RESERVE YOUR SEAT. ABOUT THE EVENT The nine-day trip to Morocco will leave you rapt in wonder. Take tours of the magnificent imperial cities, soak in the traditional Islamic culture, shop to your heart’s content at the colorful w

Howard Park Neighborhood Tree Planting

📍 Belvieu Ave and Hillsdale Rd

@ Get your hands dirty for clean water and a greener Baltimore! Join Blue Water Baltimore staff as we plant trees along the streets of Baltimore City. Volunteers new to planting trees and expert TreeKeepers alike are welcome to attend. Our tree planting projects are rain or shine, and we recommend closed-toed shoes and clothing that is appropriate for the weather and getting dirty. Hats, sunblock, and sunglasses are strongly encouraged. We ask volunteers to bring a reusable water bottle to reduc

Patapsco Woodstock Trail & Inn: moderate 7 miles

📍 Hiking Around Baltimore (HAB)

Hike along the Patapsco River and enjoy scenic views through a nice valley with rolling hills. A few hills to climb that are not too steep. A pleasant hike that is rated as moderate. Parking can be difficult, so **Starting at 10 AM** Optional: Woodstock Inn after hike. **$1 Wings on Wednesday !!!** Directions: Woodstock Inn, 1415 Woodstock Rd, Woodstock MD 21163. Location near Rt 70 and Marriotsville Rd and close to Ellicott City. Meet in the parking lot across from the Woodstock Inn. Park in th

Strolling Through Nature

📍 Cylburn Arboretum

Join Master Naturalist Linda Forlifer for a weekly, accessible, walk around Cylburn on Fridays at 9:30am. Strolls will start at the Greenhouse parking lot. These walks are free and no registration is required!

Volunteer Opportunities at Lake Roland Nature Council

📍 Lake Roland Nature Council

Join volunteer outings at Lake Roland Nature Council to help maintain and improve the park. All volunteer activities begin at the Nature Center unless otherwise directed.

Cylburn Weed Warrior Event

📍 Cylburn Arboretum

Work with Cylburn Master Naturalists and Baltimore City Weed Warriors to remove invasive vines! Work with Cylburn Master Naturalists and Baltimore City Weed Warriors to remove invasive vines! Meet at the lower Vollmer lot at 10am. Dress for the weather and bring a water bottle. Tools and gloves are provided but you may also bring your own! You may also register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf6aKE46npVjpuqY5UWLyHArixnW45lFLqCje_n4wBMh0Oqyg/viewform

Harper's Ferry Weverton Cliffs & HF Brewery: Slightly Strenuous 7 - 8 Miles

📍 Hiking Around Baltimore (HAB)

Directions to Harper's Ferry from Baltimore: 70 West to 340 South. Follow 340 to MD 67 West (Only Choice). From MD 67, make the First Right at Weverton Cliffs RD. Go about 3 Blocks and make a right at the Parking Lot. Huge Lot - Plenty of Parking. Note: If you cross bridge (Potomac River) into Virginia, then you passed MD 67N. The entire hike is on the Appalachian Trail. Hike starts with a steep climb to the top of Weverton Cliffs, so there will be several stops along the way. At the top of the

NEC Drop-In

📍 Cylburn Arboretum - Nature Education Center

Nature-themed drop-in activities at Cylburn Arboretum's Nature Education Center on Saturday mornings.

Zoo Zoom: Run with the Herd 5K

📍 The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore

Join the Maryland Zoo for a 5K run through the zoo with team-based species competition, commemorative shirt, and zoo admission included.

Garden Drop-Ins

📍 Cylburn Arboretum

Free weekly garden education sessions at Cylburn Arboretum where visitors can connect with a Garden Educator and learn plant care tips.

Fall Open House

📍 At Last Farm

Master Gardener Sunday at Rawlings Conservatory

📍 Rawlings Conservatory

Baltimore City Master Gardeners answer gardening questions and share sustainable horticulture tips in the Mediterranean House, held the 1st and 3rd Sunday of each month.

Lake Roland & Pepe's Restaurant: Partially Paved, Flat, Easy 5 Miles

📍 Hiking Around Baltimore (HAB)

Enjoy a scenic hike in Lake Roland that includes views of the Lake and groomed trails beyond. Optional: Pepe's Restaurant after the hike located at 6081 Falls Rd within a block of the exit from the Light Rail Station. Very good food at a reasonable price. Order from the counter. Diverse menu. Details From I-695 -> Exit 23 (Falls Road) Follow to the first light at Joppa Road and make a left back onto Falls Rd heading south. Continue on Falls Rd and make a left at the Falls Rd Light Rail Station a

Howard Park Neighborhood Tree Planting

📍 Penhurst Ave and Gwynn Oak Ave

@ Get your hands dirty for clean water and a greener Baltimore! Join Blue Water Baltimore staff as we plant trees along the streets of Baltimore City. Volunteers new to planting trees and expert TreeKeepers alike are welcome to attend. Our tree planting projects are rain or shine, and we recommend closed-toed shoes and clothing that is appropriate for the weather and getting dirty. Hats, sunblock, and sunglasses are strongly encouraged. We ask volunteers to bring a reusable water bottle to reduc

Howard Park Neighborhood Tree Planting

📍 Hillsdale Rd and Ridgewood Ave

@ Get your hands dirty for clean water and a greener Baltimore! Join Blue Water Baltimore staff as we plant trees along the streets of Baltimore City. Volunteers new to planting trees and expert TreeKeepers alike are welcome to attend. Our tree planting projects are rain or shine, and we recommend closed-toed shoes and clothing that is appropriate for the weather and getting dirty. Hats, sunblock, and sunglasses are strongly encouraged. We ask volunteers to bring a reusable water bottle to reduc

Strolling Through Nature

📍 Cylburn Arboretum

Join Master Naturalist Linda Forlifer for a weekly, accessible, walk around Cylburn on Fridays at 9:30am. Strolls will start at the Greenhouse parking lot. These walks are free and no registration is required!

NEC Drop-In

📍 Cylburn Arboretum - Nature Education Center

Nature-themed drop-in activities at Cylburn Arboretum's Nature Education Center on Saturday mornings.

Weed Warriors

📍 Stony Run Park

Monthly stewardship event where volunteers remove weeds at Stony Run Park. Participants should bring their own tools and gloves, or borrow them from the organization.

Hike Antietam Battlefield! - 8 Moderate Miles

📍 Hiking Around Baltimore (HAB)

Antietam is a moderate 8 mile hike around this sacred battle field. We travel up rolling fields, along a stream, and among gorgeous farmlands in addition to seeing various monuments along the way. This is approximately a 3 - 4 hour hike and it takes 90 minutes to get to Antietam from Baltimore. Please plan accordingly; we step off at 1000 sharp. There is a $10 charge for cars to park at the visitors center. Please meet at flagpole at visitors center. Please bring plenty of water, wear comfortabl

Fall Migration Bird-Watching Walk

📍 Canton

**Note: This program was originally scheduled for Saturday, October 3. ** Space for this program is limited; registration required. Join us for this Fall Bird-Watching Walk in Canton Waterfront Park led by experts from the Baltimore Bird Club. Participants will engage in the basics of urban bird watching, learn tips and tricks for spotting the different species, and enjoy communing with the natural settings local to our neighborhood branches. During this 2-hour program, participants will partake

Garden Drop-Ins

📍 Cylburn Arboretum

Free weekly garden education sessions at Cylburn Arboretum where visitors can connect with a Garden Educator and learn plant care tips.

Black Friday Hike in Gwynns Falls/Leakin Park

📍 Gwynns Falls/Leakin Park

Annual guided day-after-Thanksgiving hike through the 1,000-acre urban forest. Meeting point and parking details go to registrants the week before.

Baltimore Bike Party (November ride)

📍 St. Mary's Park

Monthly last-Friday mass group ride at a slow pace, open to all ages. Meet at 6:30 PM, wheels roll at 7 PM; route and theme are posted on the group's Facebook page the week of the ride.

NEC Drop-In

📍 Cylburn Arboretum - Nature Education Center

Nature-themed drop-in activities at Cylburn Arboretum's Nature Education Center on Saturday mornings.

Garden Drop-Ins

📍 Cylburn Arboretum

Free weekly garden education sessions at Cylburn Arboretum where visitors can connect with a Garden Educator and learn plant care tips.

Howard Park Neighborhood Tree Planting

📍 Wilvan Ave and Woodbine Ave

@ Get your hands dirty for clean water and a greener Baltimore! Join Blue Water Baltimore staff as we plant trees along the streets of Baltimore City. Volunteers new to planting trees and expert TreeKeepers alike are welcome to attend. Our tree planting projects are rain or shine, and we recommend closed-toed shoes and clothing that is appropriate for the weather and getting dirty. Hats, sunblock, and sunglasses are strongly encouraged. We ask volunteers to bring a reusable water bottle to reduc