Outdoor Activities in Capitol Heights, MD

Parks, trails, outdoor events, and nature activities in Capitol Heights, MD. Get outside and explore.

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Teen Art Club: Button Making

In 1 week · Thu, Apr 23, 7:30 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Johnston Square · 1132 Greenmount Avenue, Baltimore, MD · Ages 10–17

Join us for a button bonanza at Johnston Square! Come punch out, design, or draw your own buttons that show off the stuff that you love! Materials will be provided.

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Kate Milford: "Rialto"

In 1 week · Thu, Apr 23, 8:00 PM UTC · Edmondson Avenue · 4330 Edmondson Avenue, Baltimore, MD

Ivy and Dahlia Vicar know this summer’s trip to visit friends in Rialto, Missouri, is going to be different from their usual family vacations. Twelve-year-old Dahlia, an artist who lives with anxiety, is looking forward to something new. Rialto, after all, has its own abandoned theme park! But..

Humpty Dumpty Fix Up!

In 1 week · Wed, Apr 22, 3:15 PM–4:15 PM UTC · Walbrook · 3203 West North Avenue, Baltimore, MD

Join us for a morning craft at the library as we celebrate Spring into Stories and the book, Pop! Goes the Nursery Rhyme by Betsy Bird and illustrated by Andrea Tsurumi. Little ones will help put their very own Humpty Dumpty back together again.

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Pop! Goes the Playdate

In 1 week · Tue, Apr 21, 2:30 PM UTC · Light Street · 1251 Light Street, Baltimore, MD · Ages Up to 5

Pop! in for a special Playdate at the Library featuring toys, books, and a simple craft inspired by Pop! Goes the Nursery Rhyme by Betsy Bird and Andrea Tsurumi. Best for ages 0–5 with a caregiver.

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Pop! Goes The Nursery Rhyme

In 1 week · Tue, Apr 21, 2:00 PM–3:00 PM UTC · Hamilton · 5910 Harford Road, Baltimore, MD · Ages 3–5

Join us for a craft inspried by the book Pop! Goes the Nursey Rhyme by Betsy Bird! Children ages 3-5 will listen to the story and make their own bucket of popcorn with a silly weasel popping out.

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Nature Club for Kids

In 1 week · Tue, Apr 21, 10:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · White Marsh Branch · 8133 Sandpiper Cir, Nottingham, MD 21236, Nottingham, MD

Share your appreciation for nature with others. This month, we learn about frogs and then craft a frog to take home. Tickets available 15 minutes before program.

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Paws and Relax before Finals

In 3 weeks · Mon, May 4, 7:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Woodlawn Branch · 1811 Woodlawn Dr, Gwynn Oak, MD 21207, Gwynn Oak, MD

De-stress before finals with our therapy dog, Silas! You can also relax with some stress-relief art activities.

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Mike Tidwell: "The Lost Trees of Willow Avenue"

In 1 week · Tue, Apr 21, 11:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Central Library · 400 Cathedral Street, Baltimore, MD

In 2023, author and activist Mike Tidwell decided to keep a record for a full year of the growing impacts of climate change on his one urban block right on the border with Washington, DC. A love letter to the magnificent oaks and other trees dying from record heat waves and bizarre rain, Tidwell's..

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Improv Workshop for Tweens and Teens

In 1 week · Wed, Apr 22, 7:30 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Reisterstown Branch · 21 Cockeys Mill Rd, Reisterstown, MD 21136, Reisterstown, MD

Participants see their self-confidence increase while exploring their own creativity and learning how group trust and teamwork make for amazing and hilarious improv theater. No prior performance or improv experience necessary.

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Monday Crafternoon

In 1 week · Mon, Apr 27, 7:30 PM–8:30 PM UTC · Pikesville Branch · 1301 Reisterstown Rd, Pikesville, MD 21208, Pikesville, MD

Join us each week for a fun and easy craft. Supplies are limited; first come, first served.

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New Adult Poker Meetup

In 1 week · Tue, Apr 21, 10:00 PM–11:30 PM UTC · Catonsville Branch · 1100 Frederick Rd, Catonsville, MD 21228, Catonsville, MD · Ages 18–25

Bring a friend and meet other fellow players, ages 18-25, to play popular zero stakes or "non-monetary" poker-related card games. Participants should come knowing game basics. Observers welcome.

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Visionary Explorers Program

In 1 week · Thu, Apr 23, 7:00 PM–8:30 PM UTC · Randallstown Branch · 8604 Liberty Rd, Randallstown, MD 21133, Randallstown, MD · Ages 6+

American Visionary Art Museum (AVAM) and Baltimore County Public Library (BCPL) are partnering up once again to offer a series of FREE AFTER SCHOOL WORKSHOPS at BCPL's Randallstown Branch. Students ages 6 and up are encouraged to join us in exploring creative new territory inspired by our most...

Create a Comic

In 1 week · Thu, Apr 23, 8:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Brooklyn · 300 East Patapsco Avenue, Baltimore, MD

Learn how to make your very own comic strip at the Brooklyn Branch. Particpants will draw and put together their very own action packed story! Learn about the process behind the scenes of making a comic with this fun craft.

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Gaming Tournament for Teens

In 1 week · Thu, Apr 23, 7:30 PM–8:30 PM UTC · Essex Branch · 1110 Eastern Blvd, Essex, MD 21221, Essex, MD · Ages 10–17

Bring your friends, make some new ones and hang out in our teen area. Play Mario Kart and compete to win prizes.

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Crafterwork

In 2 weeks · Thu, Apr 30, 10:00 PM–11:30 PM UTC · White Marsh Branch · 8133 Sandpiper Cir, Nottingham, MD 21236, Nottingham, MD

Relax and socialize with an easy craft each month. Supplies provided. Space is limited. Tickets available 15 minutes before program.

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Teen Time

In 1 week · Tue, Apr 21, 6:30 PM–8:30 PM UTC · Reisterstown Branch · 21 Cockeys Mill Rd, Reisterstown, MD 21136, Reisterstown, MD · Ages 10–17

Join us after school for games, crafts, movies and more. Same day registration at the service desk.

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Earth Day DIY Keychains

In 1 week · Wed, Apr 22, 7:30 PM–8:30 PM UTC · Cherry Hill · 606 Cherry Hill Road, Baltimore, MD

Celebrate Earth Day with a hands-on creative project that’s both fun and meaningful. Teens are invited to make their own Earth Day keychain. This program has limited spaces and registration is recommended. To register, please call the Cherry Hill Branch at 410-396-1168.

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Free Comic Book Day: Comics & Crafts

In 3 weeks · Sat, May 2, 5:00 PM–6:30 PM UTC · Central Library · 400 Cathedral Street, Baltimore, MD · Ages 10–17

Celebrate all things comics and graphic novels and get free comic issues in the teen center.

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Silent Book Club

In 1 week · Tue, Apr 21, 10:00 PM–11:30 PM UTC · Randallstown Branch · 8604 Liberty Rd, Randallstown, MD 21133, Randallstown, MD

Bring your own book and join other readers for a silent reading session, followed by an optional book discussion to share what you are reading. Snacks provided.

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Homeschool RoboMasterminds

In 1 week · Tue, Apr 21, 7:00 PM–8:30 PM UTC · Catonsville Branch · 1100 Frederick Rd, Catonsville, MD 21228, Catonsville, MD

This program is funded by the National Defense Education Program. Limited seating available; first come, first served. Tickets available 30 minutes before program.

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Grow a Living Necklace

In 1 week · Tue, Apr 21, 7:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Johnston Square · 1132 Greenmount Avenue, Baltimore, MD

What does a seed need to grow? In this hands-on program, children will make a “living necklace” and watch a bean seed sprout over time. Participants will learn about germination and the early stages of plant growth while creating a wearable science experiment to take home.

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Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

In 1 week · Wed, Apr 22, 5:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · White Marsh Branch · 8133 Sandpiper Cir, Nottingham, MD 21236, Nottingham, MD

Connect with a SNAP benefit eligibility specialist from CCBC to help locate resources and services to support you and your family.

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Owings Mills Book Club

In 2 weeks · Tue, Apr 28, 10:30 PM–11:30 PM UTC · Owings Mills Branch · 10302 Grand Central Ave, Owings Mills, MD 21117, Owings Mills, MD

Join us for a lively discussion of Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafón.

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Making a Vision Board

In 1 week · Wed, Apr 22, 6:30 PM–8:30 PM UTC · Walbrook · 3203 West North Avenue, Baltimore, MD

Making a vision board will help teens clarify goals, boost motivation, foster self-reflection, and stay focused on dreams by creating a visual collage of images, words, and symbols representing their aspirations for the future.

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RoboMasterminds

In 1 week · Tue, Apr 21, 9:00 PM–10:30 PM UTC · Catonsville Branch · 1100 Frederick Rd, Catonsville, MD 21228, Catonsville, MD

This program is funded by the National Defense Education Program. Limited seating available; first come, first served. Tickets available 30 minutes before program.