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Things to do with kids in Kensington
Family-friendly things to do in Kensington in 2026: 20 kid-friendly events plus 17 parks, museums and venues. Next up: Wednesday, August 12, 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
- Family Storytime - In-person
- Lego® Builders - In-person
- Read to a Dog - In-person
- Wildlife Detectives: Digging for Clues - In-person
- Baby Storytime - In-person
- Family Storytime - In-person
- Baby Storytime - In-person
- Family Storytime - In-person
- Baby Storytime - In-person
- Family Storytime - In-person
- Family Storytime - In-person
- Lego® Builders - In-person
- Read to a Dog
- Baby Storytime - In-person
- Kensington Park Book Discussion - In-person
- Family Storytime - In-person
- Kensington Park Library Summer Reading Challege Finishers & Back to School Party!
- Read to a Dog - In-person
- Baby Storytime - In-person
- Family Storytime - 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
SatAug 15
WedAug 19
- 1:30 PMFamily 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…
MonAug 24
- 1:30 PMBaby Storytime - In-personA storytime experience for our youngest library users and their caregivers.
WedAug 26
- 1:30 PMFamily 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…
MonAug 31
- 1:30 PMBaby Storytime - In-personA storytime experience for our youngest library users and their caregivers.
WedSep 2
- 1:30 PMFamily 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…
WedSep 9
- 1:30 PMFamily 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…
ThuSep 10
- 7:30 PMLego® Builders - In-personTake your imagination to new heights with LEGO® Bricks!
MonSep 14
- 1:30 PMBaby Storytime - In-personA storytime experience for our youngest library users and their caregivers.
- 3 PMKensington Park Book Discussion - In-personThis month's title is Orbital by Samantha Harvey The book discussion group meets the first Monday of each month at 12:00 PM unless there is a holiday.
WedSep 16
- 1:30 PMFamily 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…
SatSep 19
- 1:30 PMRead to a Dog - In-personDrop 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…
MonSep 21
- 1:30 PMBaby Storytime - In-personA storytime experience for our youngest library users and their caregivers.
WedSep 23
- 1:30 PMFamily 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…