Special Events and Programs
The Greater Baltimore Children and Nature Collaborative promotes playing and exploring by taking kids through nature and utilizing nearby natural spaces and parks.
City Farms
The City Farms program began in 1978. Today, there are 11 City Farms providing around 700 plots for urban gardeners.
Rhythm & Reels
Rhythm & Reels inspires Baltimoreans to celebrate, community, culture, and diversity through FREE, family-friendly programming in city parks.
Back to School with Rec & Parks
Hey Parents! As you make your back-to-school plans, here are some important dates to remember:
- Now open: After-School Registration
- Aug 14: Fall Program registration
- Sept 5 - Nov 22: Fall Program Period
- Nov 14: Winter-break Camp Registration
- Dec 26-29: Winter-break Camp Period
To register for our programs, please click here.
Park'd N' Pumpkin
Friday, October 20, 7-10 p.m., Druid Hill Park, Free
BCRP’s annual Park’d N’ Pumpkin fall event is back. Enjoy Park’d ‘N’ Pumpkin from the safety of your car as we take guests on a spooky journey through Druid Hill Park where they will encounter ghouls and treats along a haunted trail. Guests can enjoy delicious treats and snacks as they brave the scary attraction.
Cookies & Cabooses
Saturday, December 9, 4 p.m.-7 p.m., Middle Branch Fitness and Wellness Center, Free
Santa Claus is coming to town, so bring your kids to Cookies & Cabooses! BCRP is hosting this holiday event where kids can spend time with Santa, enjoy a train ride, create seasonal crafts, eat cookies, drink hot cocoa, and watch The Polar Express.
Saturday, December 16, 12 p.m.-4 p.m. Cahill Recreation Center, Free
Santa Claus is coming to town, so bring your kids to Cookies & Cabooses! BCRP is hosting this holiday event at Cahill Recreation Center where kids can spend time with Santa, enjoy a train ride, create seasonal crafts, eat cookies, drink hot cocoa, and watch The Polar Express.
Additionally, BCRP is offering inflatable attractions and the reading of holiday stories. Adults can enjoy musical performances from a live band, lawn games, axe throwing, warm beverages, and on-site food trucks.