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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: Thursday, October 8, 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
- Lego® Builders - In-person
- Read to a Dog
- Storytime Diversión
- Baby Storytime - In-person
- Bad Art: Inktober Edition
- Family Storytime - In-person
- Read to a Dog - In-person
- Baby Storytime - In-person
- Teen Advisory Board Meeting
- Family Storytime - In-person
- Baby Storytime - In-person
- Monthly Teen Movie Night: BANNED TOGETHER
- Teen Time
- Family Storytime - In-person
- Know Your County Government - In-person
- Boogie Woogie Wednesday
- Family Storytime at Kensington Park - In-person
- Baby Storytime - In-person
- Family Storytime - In-person
- MD STEM FESTIVAL: Challenges Living on the Moon & Mars
- Superb Saturday STEAM: Salty Glue Art
- Baby Storytime - In-person
- Lego® Builders - In-person
- Kensington Share Fair - In-person
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
SatOct 10
- 10:30 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…
- 2 PMStorytime DiversiónIn Celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month Join the Smithsonian's National Museum of the American Latino for a story time and fun hands-on activities.
MonOct 19
- 10:30 AMBaby Storytime - In-personA storytime experience for our youngest library users and their caregivers.
WedOct 21
- 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…
MonOct 26
- 10:30 AMBaby Storytime - In-personA storytime experience for our youngest library users and their caregivers.
TueOct 27
- 5 PMMonthly Teen Movie Night: BANNED TOGETHERCelebrate Banned Books Week by watching BANNED TOGETHER, a documentary film about three teens fighting to bring back books that were taken from their school libraries.
- 5 PMTeen TimeTime and space for teens and tweens to study or quietly socialize in the Library Meeting Room.
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.
ThuNov 12
- 3:30 PMLego® Builders - In-personTake your imagination to new heights with LEGO® Bricks!