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Things to do with kids in Bethesda
Family-friendly things to do in Bethesda in 2026: 151 kid-friendly events plus 35 parks, museums and venues. Next up: Wednesday, August 12, 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
- Baby and Toddler Storytime
- Family Storytime
- Family Storytime at Little Falls Library
- LEGO Construction and Duplo Too!
- Read to a Dog
- Toddler Storytime at Connie Morella Library
- Music and Movement
- Toddler Storytime at Connie Morella Library
- Do you want to play bridge? Join us! - In-person
- Read to a Dog - In person - at Connie Morella Library
- Fidget Trading
- Spanish/English Bilingual Storytime
- Spanish/English Bilingual Storytime
- Master Gardeners' Plant Clinic - In-person
- Funny Crew
- Block Party
- Baby and Toddler Storytime
- Family Storytime
- Toddler Storytime at Connie Morella Library
- Toddler Storytime at Connie Morella Library
- One-on-One Computer Help for Beginners
- Duplo Construction Crew
- Knitting and Crocheting Group - In-person
- Baby and Toddler Storytime
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
WedAug 12
- 1:30 PMBaby and Toddler StorytimeFor birth to 2 A storytime experience for our youngest library users and their caregivers.
- 1:30 PMFamily StorytimeThese 25-30-minute programs are designed to delight children of all ages and are filled with diverse stories and activities that promote…
- 2:15 PMFamily 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…
- 7 PMLEGO Construction and Duplo Too!Join us on Wednesday afternoons to build with LEGO and Duplos too!
- 7 PMRead to a DogDavis Library Come and read to a licensed therapy dog Practice reading aloud and build your confidence during a one-on-one reading session with a certified therapy dog.
ThuAug 13
- 1:30 PMToddler 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
- 2:15 PMMusic and Movement25-30 minutes of music, movement, and a themed story (usually singable) for young children to teach early literacy skills and healthy…
- 2:15 PMToddler 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 PMDo you want to play bridge? Join us! - In-personOur new bridge group is waiting to welcome you!
- 7 PMRead to a Dog - In person - at Connie Morella LibraryIn Meeting Room 2 Drop in and read to a certified therapy dog!
- All dayFidget TradingFor youth ages 10-17 Bring your fidgets and squishies to trade with new people!
FriAug 14
- 1:30 PMSpanish/English Bilingual StorytimeSpace is limited! TICKETS REQUIRED! Please join us for a fun and interactive bilingual Spanish/English storytime! Together we’ll read,…Free
- 2:15 PMSpanish/English Bilingual StorytimeSpace is limited! TICKETS REQUIRED! Please join us for a fun and interactive bilingual Spanish/English storytime! Together we’ll read,…Free
SatAug 15
- 1:30 PMMaster Gardeners' Plant Clinic - In-personDo you have gardening questions? They have answers! The Master Gardeners from Montgomery County Cooperative Extension will be at the…
- 6 PMFunny CrewSummer Reading 2026 Captain Tomado brings a family-friendly magic show full of jokes and funny stories, packed with laughs and unexpected turns.
MonAug 17
TueAug 18
- 1:30 PMFamily StorytimeDavis Library These 25-30-minute programs are designed to delight children of all ages and are filled with diverse stories and activities…
- 1:30 PMToddler 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
- 2:15 PMToddler 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
- 3 PMOne-on-One Computer Help for BeginnersPlease register by calling 240-777-0922 for your 30-minute individual computer help session.
- 7 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
- 9 PMKnitting and Crocheting Group - In-personJoin other yarn lovers to knit and crochet together!
WedAug 19
- 1:30 PMBaby and Toddler StorytimeFor birth to 2 A storytime experience for our youngest library users and their caregivers.