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Things to do with kids in Gaithersburg

Family-friendly things to do in Gaithersburg in 2026: 104 kid-friendly events plus 5 parks, museums and venues. Next up: Wednesday, August 12, 2026. Plan a weekend with FamHop.

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  1. Cinépolis Luxury CinemasCulture · $$
  2. Royal Fencing AcademyWellness · $
  3. SoldierFit - GaithersburgWellness · $
  4. Dick's Sporting GoodsShopping · 17 mi
  5. Firstfield Shopping CenterShopping · 19.1 mi
  6. Spanish-English Bilingual StorytimeWednesday, August 12, 2026 · Gaithersburg Library
  7. Dinosaur Park: Pop Up Museum!Wednesday, August 12, 2026 · Quince Orchard Library
  8. Toddler/Preschool Storytime at Quince Orchard LibraryWednesday, August 12, 2026 · Quince Orchard Library
  9. Reading Buddies: Read Together with a Trained Older AdultWednesday, August 12, 2026 · Gaithersburg Library
  10. Family StorytimeWednesday, August 12, 2026 · Gaithersburg Library
  11. Storytime at Bohrer ParkThursday, August 13, 2026 · Gaithersburg Library
  12. Baby Storytime at Quince OrchardThursday, August 13, 2026 · Quince Orchard Library
  13. AI and Your Digital LifeThursday, August 13, 2026 · Quince Orchard Library
  14. All About Compost with Master GardenersThursday, August 13, 2026 · Gaithersburg Library
  15. LEGO® AfternoonFriday, August 14, 2026 · Gaithersburg Library
  16. STEMusic Concert - Summer Reading 2026Friday, August 14, 2026 · Gaithersburg Library - 2nd floor meeting room
  17. LEGO Construction Crew and Duplos Too!Friday, August 14, 2026 · Quince Orchard Library
  18. Saturday, August 15 FREE admission for all youth ages 11 and under EVERY DAY! Fair Hours: Fairgrounds: 10:00 AM – MidnigSaturday, August 15, 2026 · Montgomery County Agricultural Fair
  19. Master Gardeners' Plant ClinicSaturday, August 15, 2026 · Quince Orchard Library
  20. STEM Explorers: Make Your Own Dinosaur EggSaturday, August 15, 2026 · Quince Orchard Library
  21. Master Gardeners Plant ClinicSaturday, August 15, 2026 · Gaithersburg Library
  22. Summer Crafts with ScribbleArtzSaturday, August 15, 2026 · Gaithersburg Library
  23. Montgomery County Fair – 4-H Day!Sunday, August 16, 2026 · Montgomery County Agricultural Fair
  24. 4-H Day! Sunday, Aug. 16Sunday, August 16, 2026 · Montgomery County Agricultural Fair
  25. Teen Take & Make: OrigamiMonday, August 17, 2026 · Gaithersburg Library
  26. Montgomery County Fair – Family Day!Monday, August 17, 2026 · Montgomery County Agricultural Fair
  27. FAMILY DAY AT THE FAIR – Monday, Aug. 17thMonday, August 17, 2026 · Montgomery County Agricultural Fair
  28. Write to Right: Social Justice Writing WorkshopMonday, August 17, 2026 · Gaithersburg Library
  29. SENIOR DAY Sponsored by ADVENTIST HEALTH CARE SHADY GROVE MEDICAL CENTERTuesday, August 18, 2026 · Montgomery County Agricultural Fair

Family-friendly spots in Gaithersburg

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Upcoming family events in Gaithersburg

WedAug 12
  1. 1 PMSpanish-English Bilingual StorytimeGaithersburg Library · Library · Ages 1–5Gaithersburg Library Join us for a Spanish-English bilingual storytime for toddlers and preschoolers!
  2. 1:30 PMDinosaur Park: Pop Up Museum!Quince Orchard Library · Library · All agesQuince Orchard Library Learn about life in Maryland 155 million years ago!
  3. 1:30 PMToddler/Preschool Storytime at Quince Orchard LibraryQuince Orchard Library · Library · Ages 1–5Stay and Play follows storytime. Get up and get moving at storytime! These 20-30-minute programs are full of a diverse collection of books,…
  4. 6 PMReading Buddies: Read Together with a Trained Older AdultGaithersburg Library · Library · Ages 1–12Previously Read Across Generations Come have your child read books one-on-one with a trained volunteer!
  5. 8:30 PMFamily StorytimeGaithersburg Library · Library · Ages 1–12Gaithersburg Library Join us for our evening family storytime!
ThuAug 13
  1. 12:30 PMStorytime at Bohrer ParkGaithersburg Library · Library · Ages 1–5Bohrer Park Join us for storytime at Bohrer Park!
  2. 1:30 PMBaby Storytime at Quince OrchardQuince Orchard Library · Library · Ages 1–5Perfect for ages 0-18 months A storytime experience for our youngest library users and their caregivers.
  3. 5 PMAI and Your Digital LifeQuince Orchard Library · Library · Ages 10–13Explore privacy, online safety, and teen voice Talk about AI, privacy, online safety, and your digital life.
  4. 6 PMAll About Compost with Master GardenersGaithersburg Library · Library · Ages 1–12Gaithersburg Library Learn about how you can compost to help the planet!
FriAug 14
  1. 5 PMLEGO® AfternoonGaithersburg Library · Library · Ages 1–12Gaithersburg Library Come by for some LEGO® building fun!
  2. 5 PMSTEMusic Concert - Summer Reading 2026Gaithersburg Library - 2nd floor meeting room · Library · Ages 5–12Gaithersburg Library Get ready for the ultimate STEMusic Concert!
  3. 6:30 PMLEGO Construction Crew and Duplos Too!Quince Orchard Library · Library · Ages 1–12Quince Orchard Library Join us on Friday afternoons to build with LEGO and Duplos too!
SatAug 15
  1. 10 AMSaturday, August 15 FREE admission for all youth ages 11 and under EVERY DAY! Fair Hours: Fairgrounds: 10:00 AM – MidnigMontgomery County Agricultural Fair · Festival · Ages 5–13Free
  2. 1 PMMaster Gardeners' Plant ClinicQuince Orchard Library · Library · Ages 5–13Quince Orchard Library Need gardening advice?
  3. 1:30 PMSTEM Explorers: Make Your Own Dinosaur EggQuince Orchard Library · Library · Ages 1–12Quince Orchard Library Join us for an egg-citing adventure!
  4. 3 PMMaster Gardeners Plant ClinicGaithersburg Library · Library · Ages 10–13Gaithersburg Library Bring your gardening questions, plant materials or mystery insects to the Montgomery County Master Gardeners!
  5. 6 PMSummer Crafts with ScribbleArtzGaithersburg Library · Library · Ages 5–12Gaithersburg Library Children will explore their creativity with different craft materials during this Saturday class presented by local student group ScribbleArtz!
SunAug 16
  1. 6 AMMontgomery County Fair – 4-H Day!Montgomery County Agricultural Fair · Festival · Ages 5–13FREE admission for all youth ages 11 and under everyday!Free
  2. 10 AM4-H Day! Sunday, Aug. 16Montgomery County Agricultural Fair · Festival · Ages 5–13FREE admission for all youth ages 11 and under EVERY DAY! Fair Hours: Fairgrounds: 10:00 AM – 11:00PM / Carnival: 12NOON – 11:00PM…Free
MonAug 17
  1. 3 AMTeen Take & Make: OrigamiGaithersburg Library · Library · Ages 10–13the Gaithersburg Library Teens and tweens can drop by the library to pick up a craft kit to make at home.
  2. 6 AMMontgomery County Fair – Family Day!Montgomery County Agricultural Fair · Festival · Ages 5–13FREE admission for all youth ages 11 and under.Free
  3. 10 AMFAMILY DAY AT THE FAIR – Monday, Aug. 17thMontgomery County Agricultural Fair · Festival · Ages 5–13Sensory-Friendly Midway Morning – 10am – 1pm FREE admission for all youth ages 11 and under everyday!Free
  4. 4 PMWrite to Right: Social Justice Writing WorkshopGaithersburg Library · Library · Ages 5–13 · $Gaithersburg Library Ready to change the world, but not sure where to start?
TueAug 18
  1. 10 AMSENIOR DAY Sponsored by ADVENTIST HEALTH CARE SHADY GROVE MEDICAL CENTERMontgomery County Agricultural Fair · Festival · Ages 5–13FREE admission for all youth ages 11 and under EVERY DAY! Fair Hours: Fairgrounds: 10:00 AM – 11:00PM / Carnival: 12NOON – 11:00PM FREE…Free