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Things to do with kids in Kensington
Family-friendly things to do in Kensington in 2026: 30 kid-friendly events plus 17 parks, museums and venues. Next up: Monday, October 26, 2026. Plan a weekend with FamHop.
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- Capitol View – Homewood Park
- Ernest Memorial Park
- Frederick Avenue Park
- Kensington Cabin Park
- Warner Circle Special Park
- Reinhardt Park
- St. Paul Park
- Ken-Gar Palisades Park
- Kensington Heights Park
- Activity Building
- Sweat Shop
- Legendary Fitness
- Real World Strength Systems
- Redline Athletics
- Bonjour Books
- Capital Sport & Swim
- Kensington Row Bookshop
- Baby Storytime - In-person
- Monthly Teen Movie Night: BANNED TOGETHER
- Family Storytime - In-person
- Know Your County Government - In-person
- Boogie Woogie Wednesday
- Family Storytime at Kensington Park - In-person
- Baby Storytime - In-person
- Teen Creative Writing Workshop
- Family Storytime - In-person
- MD STEM FESTIVAL: Challenges Living on the Moon & Mars
- Superb Saturday STEAM: Salty Glue Art
- Baby Storytime - In-person
- Monthly Teen Movie Night: THE LIBRARY THAT DOLLY BUILT
- Lego® Builders - In-person
- Kensington Share Fair - In-person
- Read to a Dog
- One Shot Adventures: Learning To Play TTRPGS!
- Baby Storytime - In-person
- Teen Advisory Board Meeting
- Family Storytime - In-person
- Toddler Time: Learn, Play and Grow
- Read to a Dog - In-person
- Baby Storytime - In-person
- Teen Time
Family-friendly spots in Kensington
OutdoorsCapitol View – Homewood Park
OutdoorsFrederick Avenue Park
OutdoorsKensington Cabin Park
OutdoorsReinhardt Park
OutdoorsSt. Paul Park
CultureActivity Building
WellnessSweat Shop
WellnessLegendary Fitness
WellnessReal World Strength Systems
ShoppingBonjour Books
ShoppingCapital Sport & Swim
ShoppingKensington Row Bookshop
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Upcoming family events in Kensington
WedOct 28
- 10:30 AMFamily Storytime - In-personThese 25-30-minute programs are designed to delight children of all ages and are filled with diverse stories and activities that promote…
- 10:30 AMKnow Your County Government - In-personFeaturing: Montgomery County Fire & Rescue Service (MCFRS) Visit the information table staffed by Fire & Rescue Service representatives who'll answer your questions.
- 6 PMBoogie Woogie WednesdayA Noyes Library Event Come join us to sing, dance, and play as we move around and have fun dancing to delightful children's songs.
MonNov 2
- 9:30 AMBaby Storytime - In-personA storytime experience for our youngest library users and their caregivers.
WedNov 4
- 9:30 AMFamily Storytime - In-personThese 25-30-minute programs are designed to delight children of all ages and are filled with diverse stories and activities that promote…
MonNov 9
- 9:30 AMBaby Storytime - In-personA storytime experience for our youngest library users and their caregivers.
SatNov 14
- 9 AMKensington Share Fair - In-personWelcome to a Share Fair! Bring things you no longer want, take new-to-you treasures others are offering. All free! Must take with you any…Free
- 9:30 AMRead to a DogDrop in and read to a dog! Drop in and read to a certified therapy dog! Bring your own book or choose one from our collection. For…
- 1 PMOne Shot Adventures: Learning To Play TTRPGS!Want to learn more about Table-Top-Role-Playing-Games like D&D and try it out?
MonNov 16
- 9:30 AMBaby Storytime - In-personA storytime experience for our youngest library users and their caregivers.
WedNov 18
- 9:30 AMFamily Storytime - In-personThese 25-30-minute programs are designed to delight children of all ages and are filled with diverse stories and activities that promote…
- 10:05 AMToddler Time: Learn, Play and GrowA Montgomery County Infants and Toddlers Program Join us after family storytime for arts & crafts and hands-on play experiences in the…
MonNov 23
- 9:30 AMBaby Storytime - In-personA storytime experience for our youngest library users and their caregivers.