Things to Do in Baltimore County — Towson, Catonsville & More
Baltimore County rings the city with breweries, music rooms, and a dining scene that doesn't get the credit the city does. Towson has the late-night college energy and bigger venues, Catonsville runs an arts strip worth the trip, and Cockeysville and Owings Mills anchor a steady run of taproom drops and weekend shows. Easy nights out without the city parking.
The next 50 events, 32 free. Ranked highest: 4th Annual Fall Festival at First Baptist Church of Back River, Fall Fest 2026 at Eden Mill Nature Center and Chesapeake Patriot 5K Run and 1K Walk 2026 at Gunpowder Falls State Park.
Thu, Nov 5· 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
CCBC Family Literacy ESOL Program
📍 Parkville-Carney Public Library - Catonsville Branch
English language classes for non-native speaking parents at Catonsville Branch library.
Thu, Nov 5· 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Jarrettsville Scrabblers
📍 Jarrettsville Library - Meeting Room
Play the lively word game Scrabble at Jarrettsville Library's meeting room.
Thu, Nov 5· By appointment
Create Tiles: What Democracy Means to You
📍 The ClayGround Studio & Gallery
Participants create ceramic tiles expressing their views of democracy. This is a free community art project open to all ages.
Thu, Nov 5· 7:00pm
Team Feud Trivia
📍 The Brass Tap
Team-based trivia game night featuring the popular Family Feud format at The Brass Tap Towson.
Thu, Nov 5· 12:30 PM
Garden Drop-in
📍 Cylburn Arboretum
Drop by the gardens surrounding the Cylburn mansion on the first and third Thursdays between 12:30-2:30pm to talk with Cylburn Arboretum Friends’ Garden Educator. See what we’re working on, ask your gardening questions, and pick up tips on how we care for our plants. No fee, no registration required, all ages welcome.
Thu, Nov 5· 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Book Discussion and Craft
📍 Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room
A lively discussion of Cemetery Boys by Aiden Thomas with an accompanying craft activity.
Thu, Nov 5· 2:30 PM
Let's Play Mah Jongg on Thursday Afternoon!
📍 Inquisitive Women 50+
Hi Ladies, Exciting news! We've scheduled a new Mah Jongg Meetup on Thursdays at 2:30 PM. Apparently, word has spread that playing Mah Jongg is a lot of fun and Wednesday night's Meetup is overcrowded. We don't want to turn anyone away and hope some of you can join us Thursdays. Whether you've never played, are a novice or an experienced player, we hope to see you Wednesday or Thursday soon. So, let's play Mah Jongg! **PLEASE NOTE**: * If your plans change, please update your RSVP to "Not going.
Thu, Nov 5· 7:00pm-Close
Thirsty Thursday!
📍 The Brass Tap
Weekly Thursday night special featuring $3 pints, $3 shots, and $3 house wine at The Brass Tap Towson.
Fri, Nov 6· 11:00am-7:00pm
25% off Brass Tap Cocktails
📍 The Brass Tap
Friday happy hour promotion offering 25% off Brass Tap specialty cocktails from 11am to 7pm.
Fri, Nov 6· 8:30pm
Themed Trivia Night!
📍 The Brass Tap
Themed trivia night competition held every Friday evening at The Brass Tap Towson.
Fri, Nov 6
Friday Night Swing
📍 The Promenade Dance Studio, LLC
A swing dance event featuring live music by Rich & The Roadrunners with instruction and social dancing.
Fri, Nov 6· 8pm-10pm
Jimmy Buffett's Escape to Margaritaville
📍 Dundalk Community Theatre
Evening performance of this feel-good musical with sunny vibes and carefree spirit of Jimmy Buffett's beloved songs. A heartwarming and hilarious blend of comedy, romance and music.
Fri, Nov 6· 9:30pm-11:00pm
Late Night Happy Hour
📍 The Brass Tap
Late night happy hour specials from 9:30pm to 11:00pm on Friday nights at The Brass Tap Towson.
Fri, Nov 6· 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Be Artistic
📍 White Marsh Branch - White Marsh Meeting Room
An engaging art and craft program for adults with disabilities and their caregivers at the White Marsh Branch library.
Fri, Nov 6· 9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
CCBC Family Literacy ESOL Program
📍 Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room
English language classes for non-native speaking parents to develop skills for life, work, and supporting their child's education.
Fri, Nov 6· 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Books and Conversation
📍 Perry Hall Public Library - Perry Hall Branch
A book discussion group where participants learn about new reads and share thoughts about their latest books.
Sat, Nov 7· 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
1ST ANNUAL WINTER FAIR
📍 The Humane Society of Harford County
A fun-filled winter fair featuring local vendors, crafts, food, games, and a visit from Santa at the Humane Society of Harford County.
Sat, Nov 7· 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
4th Annual Fall Festival
📍 First Baptist Church of Back River
A family-friendly fall festival featuring games, crafts, food, and entertainment at First Baptist Church of Back River.
Sat, Nov 7· 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
NEC Drop-In
📍 Cylburn Arboretum - Nature Education Center
Nature-themed drop-in activities at Cylburn Arboretum's Nature Education Center on Saturday mornings.
Sat, Nov 7· 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Fall Fest 2026
📍 Eden Mill Nature Center
A family-friendly fall festival featuring live animals, mill tours, food trucks, games, and pumpkin chucking at Eden Mill Nature Center.
Sat, Nov 7· 8pm-10pm
Jimmy Buffett's Escape to Margaritaville
📍 Dundalk Community Theatre
Evening performance of this feel-good musical with sunny vibes and carefree spirit of Jimmy Buffett's beloved songs. A heartwarming and hilarious blend of comedy, romance and music.
Sat, Nov 7· 12:00pm-5:00pm
November Saturday Soirees
📍 Boordy Vineyards Inc
Adults-only (21+) Saturday wine, food, and music event at Boordy Vineyards from noon to 5pm, with no reservations required.
Sat, Nov 7· 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM (approx — check ymaryland.org)
YMCA Family Swim
📍 Orokawa Y (Towson)
Family swim time at YMCA of Central Maryland. Open pool time for families with children. Membership or day pass required.
Sat, Nov 7· 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Family Game Night at sweetFrog Rosedale
📍 sweetFrog Rosedale
Family game night featuring board games, dominoes, and cards with premium frozen yogurt at sweetFrog Rosedale.
Sat, Nov 7· 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Authors & Artists Holiday Gift Sale
📍 Bel Air Armory
A holiday gift sale featuring over 40 local artists and creators selling original artwork, pottery, jewelry, handcrafted items, and books at the Historic Bel Air Armory.
Sat, Nov 7· 8:00pm-11:00pm
Music Bingo!
📍 The Brass Tap
Interactive music bingo game night held every Saturday evening, combining trivia and gaming at The Brass Tap Towson.
Sat, Nov 7· 8:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Chesapeake Patriot 5K Run and 1K Walk 2026
📍 Gunpowder Falls State Park - Hammerman Area
A 5K run and 1K walk at Gunpowder Falls State Park overlooking the Chesapeake Bay with team participation and Veterans Day commemoration.
Sat, Nov 7· 10:00am-12:00pm
Amazing Grace Work Day
📍 Towson UU Church
Community service work day in partnership with Amazing Grace Lutheran Church. Volunteers gather to support community improvement projects.
Sat, Nov 7· 11am-2pm
Lucky Launch Party at Lucky Strike Pikesville
📍 Bowlero Pikesville
Join Lucky Strike Pikesville for their Lucky Launch Party featuring bowling, arcade games, and entertainment. A celebration event marking the venue's rebranding from Bowlero to Lucky Strike.
Sat, Nov 7· 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
All Maryland Reptile Show
📍 Havre de Grace Community Center
Family-friendly reptile and exotic animal show featuring displays, supplies, and enclosures.
Sun, Nov 8· 3pm-5pm
Jimmy Buffett's Escape to Margaritaville
📍 Dundalk Community Theatre
Afternoon performance of this feel-good musical with sunny vibes and carefree spirit of Jimmy Buffett's beloved songs. A heartwarming and hilarious blend of comedy, romance and music.
Sun, Nov 8· 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Fool's Faire at CoffeeBar Bel Air
📍 CoffeeBar Bel Air
A Renaissance-inspired faire featuring 18 vendors, themed drinks, raffle prizes, and costume contests at CoffeeBar Bel Air.
Sun, Nov 8· 1:00 PM - 11:59 PM
Open House at the Museum
📍 Bel Air Museum
Open House at the Museum in Bel Air, Maryland on November 8, 2026.
Sun, Nov 8· 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Low Tide Treasure Hunt
📍 Anita C. Leight Estuary Center
Join a naturalist at the shoreline during low tide to discover treasures and learn about the estuary ecosystem.
Mon, Nov 9· 11:00am-9:00pm
Mule Monday!
📍 The Brass Tap
Weekly Monday special featuring $5 Moscow mules all day long at The Brass Tap Towson.
Tue, Nov 10· 6:00pm-8:00pm
CRAFTING CIRCLE
📍 Towson UU Church
Creative crafting and art group for community members. Participants work on various craft projects together in a social setting.
Tue, Nov 10· 5:30 PM
Let's Have Dinner at Taj Palace
📍 Inquisitive Women 50+
Taj Palace is my favorite Indian restaurant! They have wonderful food. Let's get together on a Tuesday and have a fun evening out with friends. If there are multiple people on the wait list, I will call and try to increase the reservation. https://www.tajpalaceom.com/
Tue, Nov 10· 10:00 AM
Let's Play Canasta!
📍 Inquisitive Women 50+
Hi Ladies, Our Canasta Meetups are a great success! You've never played Canasta? No worries. It's very easy to learn and a lot of fun. If you used to play, but it's been a long time, it will come back to you. Promise! We have plenty of decks and score sheets. There's no need to bring anything, but a fun spirit. To learn more about the game go to: www.bicyclecards.com or one of the Hoyle's Rules of Games books. There are also good "How To" videos on YouTube. **PLEASE NOTE**: * If your plans chang
Wed, Nov 11· 7:00pm-9:00pm
Irish Music on the 2nd Floor
📍 The Judge's Bench
Monthly Irish music performance on the second floor with live musicians. Listeners welcome to enjoy food and drinks.
Wed, Nov 11· 5:30 PM
Let's Play Mah Jongg!
📍 Inquisitive Women 50+
Hi Ladies, We have lots of fun playing Mah Jongg on Wednesday night! Have you thought about joining us, but you've never played? Why not come and observe a few hands? If you think it's something you'd enjoy, we can teach you how to play. Mah Jongg is a fascinating and challenging game, but it can be intimidating at first. To make it a little easier, you may want to take a look at the rules and learn about how it's played. There's a lot of information online and YouTube has some excellent tutoria
Wed, Nov 11· 7:00pm-9:00pm
Irish Music Night - Second Floor
📍 The Judge's Bench
An Irish music group performs traditional Irish music on the second floor, welcoming all listeners to enjoy food and drinks in a convivial setting.
Wed, Nov 11· 7:00pm-9:00pm
Irish Music - Second Wednesday, November
📍 The Judge's Bench
Irish music group performs on the second floor from 7pm-9pm; listeners welcome to enjoy food and drinks.
Thu, Nov 12· 2:30 PM
Let's Play Mah Jongg on Thursday Afternoon!
📍 Inquisitive Women 50+
Hi Ladies, Exciting news! We've scheduled a new Mah Jongg Meetup on Thursdays at 2:30 PM. Apparently, word has spread that playing Mah Jongg is a lot of fun and Wednesday night's Meetup is overcrowded. We don't want to turn anyone away and hope some of you can join us Thursdays. Whether you've never played, are a novice or an experienced player, we hope to see you Wednesday or Thursday soon. So, let's play Mah Jongg! **PLEASE NOTE**: * If your plans change, please update your RSVP to "Not going.
Fri, Nov 13· 5:00 PM
Grand Opening: Haven CoWorking
📍 Haven Coworking
Join Haven Coworking for their grand opening celebration featuring food, drinks, and networking with the professional community in Towson.
Sat, Nov 14· 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
NEC Drop-In
📍 Cylburn Arboretum - Nature Education Center
Nature-themed drop-in activities at Cylburn Arboretum's Nature Education Center on Saturday mornings.
Sat, Nov 14· 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM (approx — check ymaryland.org)
YMCA Family Swim
📍 Orokawa Y (Towson)
Family swim time at YMCA of Central Maryland. Open pool time for families with children. Membership or day pass required.
Sat, Nov 14· 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Ballet Chesapeake Presents
📍 White Marsh Public Library - White Marsh Branch, White Marsh Meeting Room
A short Nutcracker story reading followed by a ballet lesson and performance by Ballet Chesapeake.
Sat, Nov 14
Ceramic Compartmentalized Tray & Mug Workshop
📍 The ClayGround Studio & Gallery
Create a ceramic compartmentalized tray and large mug in this hands-on workshop. All materials and glazing are included.
Sat, Nov 14
Create a ceramic compartmentalized tray and large mug
📍 The ClayGround Studio & Gallery
Participants create a ceramic compartmentalized tray and large mug with all materials and glazing included. A guided creative workshop with curated mood by Bree Hughes.
Sat, Nov 14
Volunteer Opportunities at Lake Roland Nature Council
📍 Lake Roland Nature Council
Join volunteer outings at Lake Roland Nature Council to help maintain and improve the park. All volunteer activities begin at the Nature Center unless otherwise directed.
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