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Things to do with kids in Gaithersburg
Family-friendly things to do in Gaithersburg in 2026: 105 kid-friendly events plus 5 parks, museums and venues. Next up: Thursday, October 8, 2026. Plan a weekend with FamHop.
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- Cinépolis Luxury Cinemas
- Royal Fencing Academy
- SoldierFit - Gaithersburg
- Dick's Sporting Goods
- Firstfield Shopping Center
- Baby Storytime at Quince Orchard
- Storytime at Bohrer Park
- Montgomery College Information Table
- Let Books Be: Freedom to Read
- Teen Craft & Snack: Air Dry Clay Mosaics
- LEGO Construction Crew and Duplos Too!
- Firefighter Storytime
- Sensory Storytelling with ReadAbility
- Teen Drop-in Sewing
- Documentary Screening: Bird Walk
- Read to a Dog
- Toddler/Preschool Storytime
- Baby Storytime
- STEAM Club: Polymerization Reaction (AKA Bouncy Balls)
- Read to a Dog
- Spanish-English Bilingual Storytime
- Toddler/Preschool Storytime at Quince Orchard Library
- Family Storytime
- Baby Storytime at Quince Orchard
- Storytime at Bohrer Park
- Character Art Studio and Showcase
- Art at the Library: Fernando Botero
- Cirque Italia – Water Circus Atlantis
- LEGO Construction Crew and Duplos Too!
Family-friendly spots in Gaithersburg
CultureCinépolis Luxury Cinemas
WellnessRoyal Fencing Academy
WellnessSoldierFit - Gaithersburg
ShoppingDick's Sporting Goods
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Upcoming family events in Gaithersburg
ThuOct 8
- 10:30 AMBaby Storytime at Quince OrchardPerfect for ages 0-18 months A storytime experience for our youngest library users and their caregivers.
- 10:30 AMStorytime at Bohrer ParkBohrer Park Join us for storytime at Bohrer Park!
- 3 PMMontgomery College Information TableYouth Programs, Dual Enrollment, and Workforce Development Drop in to ask Montgomery College staff about youth programs, dual enrollment,…
- 4 PMLet Books Be: Freedom to ReadBrowse Challenged Books and Choose a Creative Response Browse challenged books, learn how a challenge differs from a ban, and respond with…Free
- 5 PMTeen Craft & Snack: Air Dry Clay MosaicsGaithersburg Library Tweens and teens can join us to make this fun craft while enjoying snacks.
SatOct 10
- 10:30 AMFirefighter StorytimeQuince Orchard Library! Join us for a special firefighter storytime to celebrate Fire Prevention Week! Come join in a special firefighter…
- 11 AMSensory Storytelling with ReadAbilityGaithersburg Library Join us for a multisensory book and storytelling session for neurodivergent children & children with intellectual…
- 12 PMTeen Drop-in Sewingthe Gaithersburg Library Tweens and teens (ages 12-17) can join us to work on a variety of sewing projects.
- 2 PMDocumentary Screening: Bird WalkGaithersburg Library Celebrate World Migratory Bird Day with this screening of "Bird Walk" a documentary short about the grassroots…
MonOct 12
TueOct 13
- 10 AMToddler/Preschool StorytimeGaithersburg Library Join us for toddler/preschool storytime!
- 11 AMBaby StorytimeGaithersburg Library A storytime experience for our youngest library users and their caregivers.
- 4:30 PMSTEAM Club: Polymerization Reaction (AKA Bouncy Balls)Gaithersburg Library Learn about the chemistry behind polymerization reactions, then experiment with the concepts by making your very own bouncy ball!
- 6 PMRead to a DogQuince Orchard Library Come read to a certified therapy dog!
WedOct 14
- 10 AMSpanish-English Bilingual StorytimeGaithersburg Library Join us for a Spanish-English bilingual storytime for toddlers and preschoolers!
- 10:30 AMToddler/Preschool Storytime at Quince Orchard LibraryStay and Play follows storytime. Get up and get moving at storytime! These 20-30-minute programs are full of a diverse collection of books,…
- 5:30 PMFamily StorytimeGaithersburg Library Join us for our evening family storytime!
ThuOct 15
- 10:30 AMBaby Storytime at Quince OrchardPerfect for ages 0-18 months A storytime experience for our youngest library users and their caregivers.
- 10:30 AMStorytime at Bohrer ParkBohrer Park Join us for storytime at Bohrer Park!
- 4 PMCharacter Art Studio and ShowcaseCreate Characters, Fan Art, and Original Art Create character art inspired by a favorite character from a book, graphic novel, manga, or your own story.
- 4:30 PMArt at the Library: Fernando BoteroGaithersburg Library Explore your creative side & create a masterpiece!
- All dayCirque Italia – Water Circus Atlantis
FriOct 16
- 3:30 PMLEGO Construction Crew and Duplos Too!Quince Orchard Library Join us on Friday afternoons to build with LEGO and Duplos too!