Nov1Sun
Pumpkin Drop (Towson)
Towson Branch · 320 York Road, Towson, MD 21204
- When
- Sunday, Nov 1
- Time
- 1:30–2:30pm
- Price
- Free
- Ages
- All ages
November 2026Baltimore · Charm City
November in Baltimore with little kids.
12 things to do with kids up to age 6 in and around Baltimore in November 2026, sorted by week. Each listing links to its own page and to the organizer’s page, and we add more as new dates are posted.
3 listings
Sunday, Nov 1
Nov1Sun
Pumpkin Smash at the Maryland Science Center
Maryland Science Center · 601 Light Street, Baltimore, MD 21230
- When
- Sunday, Nov 1
- Time
- 10am–1pm
- Price
- Free to watch on the Harbor Patio; museum entry needs a ticket
- Ages
- All ages
Nov1Sun
Uhwachi-Reh Dance Troupe at the BMA
Baltimore Museum of Art · 10 Art Museum Drive, Baltimore, MD 21218
- When
- Sunday, Nov 1
- Time
- 3–5pm
- Price
- Free; RSVP
- Ages
- All ages
1 listing
Nov 9 to Nov 15
Nov14Sat
Santa Photos at The Mall in Columbia
The Mall in Columbia · 10300 Little Patuxent Parkway, Columbia, MD 21044
- When
- Saturday, Nov 14
- Price
- See photo packages on the booking page
3 listings
Nov 16 to Nov 22
Nov20Fri
Merriweather District Tree Lighting
Color Burst Park, Merriweather District · Columbia
- When
- Friday, Nov 20
- Time
- 5:30–8:30pm; tree lights at 7pm
- Price
- Free
Nov20Fri
Santa at The Shops at Kenilworth
The Shops at Kenilworth · 800 Kenilworth Drive, Towson, MD 21204
- When
- Friday, Nov 20
- Time
- During mall hours; reserve a photo time online or walk up
- Price
- Photo packages priced at the booking site
Nov20Fri
Santa Photos at Towson Town Center
Towson Town Center · 825 Dulaney Valley Road, Towson, MD 21204
- When
- Friday, Nov 20
- Price
- See photo packages on the booking page
1 listing
Nov 23 to Nov 29
Nov26Thu
Y Turkey Trot Charity 5K
Weinberg Y in Waverly · 900 E. 33rd St., Baltimore, MD 21218
- When
- Thursday, Nov 26
- Time
- 8am
- Price
- Register online; prices go up after Oct 30
4 listings
Open for weeks at a time
Light displays, exhibits and other runs that last longer than a week. Check each page for the nights or days they’re closed.
Nov21to 30
Christmas Village in Baltimore
West Shore Park, Inner Harbor · 501 Light St., Baltimore, MD 21202
- When
- Nov 21 to Dec 27
- Time
- Sun–Thu noon–8pm, Fri–Sat noon–9pm; closed most Mon–Tue
- Price
- Free; some weekend days $5 for adults to enter the heated tent; under 18 free
Nov21to 30
Santa at Christmas Village
Baltimore Visitor Center, Inner Harbor · 401 Light St., Baltimore, MD 21202
- When
- Nov 21 to Dec 24
- Time
- During Christmas Village hours; see the booking calendar
- Price
- See the booking page
Nov27to 30
Symphony of Lights
Merriweather Post Pavilion area · Hickory Ridge Road and Broken Land Parkway, Columbia, MD 21044
- When
- Nov 27 to Jan 2
- Time
- Most nights
- Price
- $25 per vehicle; walk-through nights priced separately
Nov28to 30
Miracle on 34th Street
34th Street in Hampden · 700 block of W. 34th St., Baltimore, MD 21211
- When
- Nov 28 to Jan 1
- Time
- Dark until about 10pm; until midnight Fri–Sat
- Price
- Free
Guides
More November guides for Baltimore
Christmas lights in BaltimoreKeep planning
More for little kids in Baltimore
December: things to do in BaltimoreEvery dated listing for the month, by week
Free things to do in BaltimoreFree days, free events and places that never charge
Indoor play in BaltimoreIndoor playgrounds, toddler times, museums and classes, with prices
Library storytimes in BaltimoreBaby, toddler and preschool storytimes by day and branch
Ice skating in BaltimoreHoliday and indoor rinks, skate aids and prices
Thanksgiving weekend in BaltimoreParades, turkey trots and what’s open on Thursday
Noon Year’s Eve in BaltimoreKid-friendly countdowns, home by nap
Christmas parades in BaltimoreParades and tree lightings with dates and start times
Christmas trains in BaltimorePolar Express, Santa and lights trains with datesThe Nutcracker in BaltimoreBallet and touring shows, sensory-friendly flagged
Christmas markets in BaltimoreChristkindlmarkts and winter wonderlands with hours
Christmas break in BaltimoreWhat’s open on Dec 24, Dec 25 and Jan 1
This week in BaltimoreDated outings for ages 0–6, checked every Thursday
Good questions
November in Baltimore: the FAQ
12 dated listings so far, including Pumpkin Drop (Towson) (Nov 1), Pumpkin Smash at the Maryland Science Center (Nov 1), Uhwachi-Reh Dance Troupe at the BMA (Nov 1) and Santa Photos at The Mall in Columbia (Nov 14). The rest are below, by week. We add more as organizers post their dates.
Pumpkin Drop (Towson) (Nov 1), Pumpkin Smash at the Maryland Science Center (Nov 1), Uhwachi-Reh Dance Troupe at the BMA (Nov 1), Merriweather District Tree Lighting (Nov 20) and Christmas Village in Baltimore (Nov 21 to Dec 27), plus 1 more marked Free below. For free days and places that never charge, see free things to do in Baltimore.
The Thanksgiving weekend page lists the parades and turkey trots, plus what’s open on Thursday and Friday.
7 start this November: Santa Photos at The Mall in Columbia (Nov 14), Santa at The Shops at Kenilworth (Nov 20), Santa Photos at Towson Town Center (Nov 20), Christmas Village in Baltimore (Nov 21 to Dec 27) and Santa at Christmas Village (Nov 21 to Dec 24), plus 2 more below.
Yes, at the same address. After Nov 30, 2026 it switches to November 2027, starting with the events that come back every year.
Each listing comes from the venue’s or organizer’s own page and links to it. We only list a date, time or price when that page shows it, and anything we can’t confirm stays off. These were last checked Oct 30, 2026, and we recheck them every Monday and Thursday. How we choose and check.
The checked list, every Thursday.
One short email every Thursday evening with the best things to do with little ones in Baltimore that weekend.
