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Things to do with kids in Bethesda
Family-friendly things to do in Bethesda in 2026: 156 kid-friendly events plus 35 parks, museums and venues. Next up: Monday, October 26, 2026. Plan a weekend with FamHop.
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- Caroline Freeland Urban Park
- Battery Lane Urban Park
- Joseph's Park
- Farmland Drive Local Park
- Lafayette-Pointer Park
- Brookdale Neighborhood Park
- Capital Crescent Trail Special Park
- Westmoreland Hills Local Park
- Willard Avenue Neighborhood Park
- Brookmont Neighborhood Park
- Newlands Park
- Glen Mar Neighborhood Park
- Sangamore Local Park
- Elm Street Urban Park
- Leland Neighborhood Park
- Chase Avenue Urban Park
- Cheltenham Drive Urban Park
- Glen Echo Heights Neighborhood Park
- Lynnbrook Park
- Maiden Lane Urban Park
- Merrimac Neighborhood Park
- Whittier Woods Local Park
- Bradley Local Park
- Concord Local Park
- Block Party at Davis Library
- Baby and Toddler Storytime
- Teen Lounge
- The Busy World of Squirrels!
- Drop-in Play
- Family Storytime at Davis
- Toddler Storytime at Connie Morella Library
- Toddler Storytime at Connie Morella Library
- Duplo Construction Crew
- Knitting and Crocheting Group - In-person
- Baby and Toddler Storytime at Davis
- Family Storytime at Little Falls Library
- Family Storytime at Little Falls Library
- LEGO Construction and Duplo Too!
- Read to a Dog - In Person
- Music and Movement
- Toddler Storytime at Connie Morella Library
- Music and Movement
- Toddler Storytime at Connie Morella Library
- Warhammer Club for Tweens and Teens
- Pumpkin Decorating
- Sensory Storytelling with ReadAbility
- LEGO Challenge: Ages 5 and up
- Nanowrimo Kickoff!
Family-friendly spots in Bethesda
OutdoorsCaroline Freeland Urban Park
OutdoorsBattery Lane Urban Park
OutdoorsJoseph's Park
OutdoorsLafayette-Pointer Park
OutdoorsBrookdale Neighborhood Park
OutdoorsCapital Crescent Trail Special Park
OutdoorsWillard Avenue Neighborhood Park
OutdoorsLeland Neighborhood Park
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Upcoming family events in Bethesda
MonOct 26
- 10:30 AMBlock Party at Davis LibraryFor kids 5 and under Come and play with blocks For kids 5 and under with their caregiver.Free
- 11 AMBaby and Toddler StorytimeA storytime experience for babies and toddlers and their caregivers. *Ticketed event* A storytime experience for babies and toddlers and their caregivers.
- 2:45 PMTeen LoungeAfter school at Davis Library! • Relax and hangout after school • Play games • Make crafts Looking for a place to hangout after school?Free
- 4:15 PMThe Busy World of Squirrels!A Fall Nature Program Come join us and learn about squirrels and what keeps them so busy in the fall!
TueOct 27
- 10:30 AMDrop-in PlayOpen-ended playtime for young children and their caregivers.Free
- 10:30 AMFamily Storytime at DavisDavis Library These 25-30-minute programs are designed to delight children of all ages and are filled with diverse stories and activities…
- 10:30 AMToddler Storytime at Connie Morella LibrarySpace is limited! TICKETS REQUIRED! Get up and get moving at storytime! These 20-30-minute programs are full of a diverse collection of…Free
- 11:15 AMToddler Storytime at Connie Morella LibrarySpace is limited! TICKETS REQUIRED! Get up and get moving at storytime! These 20-30-minute programs are full of a diverse collection of…Free
- 4 PMDuplo Construction Crewfor kids ages 0-5. Join us on Tuesday afternoons to build with DUPLOs®! Ages 0-5 Each Tuesday, join us from 4:00PM-5:00PM (some days we may…Free
- 6 PMKnitting and Crocheting Group - In-personJoin other yarn lovers to knit and crochet together!
WedOct 28
- 10:30 AMBaby and Toddler Storytime at DavisFor birth to 2 A storytime experience for our youngest library users and their caregivers.
- 10:30 AMFamily Storytime at Little Falls LibraryThese 25-30-minute programs are designed to delight children of all ages and are filled with diverse stories and activities that promote…
- 11:15 AMFamily Storytime at Little Falls LibraryThese 25-30-minute programs are designed to delight children of all ages and are filled with diverse stories and activities that promote…
- 4 PMLEGO Construction and Duplo Too!Join us on Wednesday afternoons to build with LEGO and Duplos too!
- 4 PMRead to a Dog - In PersonDavis Library Practice reading aloud and build your confidence during a one-on-one reading session with a certified therapy dog.
ThuOct 29
- 10:30 AMMusic and Movement25-30 minutes of music, movement, and a themed story (usually singable) for young children to teach early literacy skills and healthy…
- 10:30 AMToddler Storytime at Connie Morella LibrarySpace is limited! TICKETS REQUIRED! Get up and get moving at storytime! These 20-30-minute programs are full of a diverse collection of…Free
- 11:15 AMMusic and Movement25-30 minutes of music, movement, and a themed story (usually singable) for young children to teach early literacy skills and healthy…
- 11:15 AMToddler Storytime at Connie Morella LibrarySpace is limited! TICKETS REQUIRED! Get up and get moving at storytime! These 20-30-minute programs are full of a diverse collection of…Free
- 4 PMWarhammer Club for Tweens and TeensInteresting about learning about the science fiction tabletop game Warhammer?
- 4:30 PMPumpkin DecoratingFor middle and high school students! Let's get creative and decorate pumpkins for Fall and Halloween Let's get ready for Fall and Halloween…
SatOct 31