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..

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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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Paws to Read

In 1 week · Sat, Apr 25, 2:30 PM–3:30 PM UTC · Towson Branch · 320 York Rd, Towson, MD 21204, Towson, MD

Reading to a therapy dog can increase a child's self-esteem and confidence levels in reading, especially with struggling readers. Call the Towson Branch at 410-887-6166 to reserve your spot.

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The Landscape of Music Heritage in Catonsville

In 1 week · Thu, Apr 23, 10:30 PM–11:30 PM UTC · Catonsville Branch · 1100 Frederick Rd, Catonsville, MD 21228, Catonsville, MD

Patapsco Days is a month-long thematic event where PHG hosts programs about the history, environment and sociopolitical aspects of the Patapsco Valley Heritage Area (PVHA). This year, the theme is "Celebrating 250 Years of History" in honor of the nation's 250th anniversary. Dr. Stephen McKenna...

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Tiny Chefs

In 1 week · Fri, Apr 24, 2:00 PM–2:45 PM UTC · Pikesville Branch · 1301 Reisterstown Rd, Pikesville, MD 21208, Pikesville, MD

Chop, mix and crunch as we read a story and then make mango salsa served with tortilla chips. All ingredients are kosher.

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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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Board Game Night

In 1 week · Mon, Apr 27, 6:30 PM–8:30 PM UTC · Walbrook · 3203 West North Avenue, Baltimore, MD

Teens and tweens can come out and enjoy a evening of fun with their friends. We will have many of your favorite games to choose from to play.

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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...

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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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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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Recording Studio Music Production

In 1 week · Thu, Apr 23, 10:30 PM–11:30 PM UTC · Catonsville Branch · 1100 Frederick Rd, Catonsville, MD 21228, Catonsville, MD

Learn the principles of music production and mixing, including the frequency spectrum, reverb, equalization and microphone techniques. This class does not include certification to use the studio. You must have a Baltimore County Public Library card to take the class. If you do not have a library...

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Beyond The Frame: Night Moves

In 1 week · Sat, Apr 25, 5:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Central Library · 400 Cathedral Street, Baltimore, MD

Los Angeles private investigator Harry Moseby is hired by a client to find her runaway teenage daughter. Moseby tracks the daughter down, only to stumble upon something much more intriguing and sinister. 1975 |1hr. 40min| Rated R| Watch the Trailer

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Teen Time

In 1 week · Thu, Apr 23, 6:30 PM–8:30 PM UTC · Cockeysville Branch · 9833 Greenside Dr, Cockeysville, MD 21030, Cockeysville, 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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Johnston Square Branch 101: What You Need to Know

In 1 week · Mon, Apr 27, 9:30 PM–10:30 PM UTC · Johnston Square · 1132 Greenmount Avenue, Baltimore, MD

Get to know the new Johnston Square Branch—meet the staff, discover our collections, and see how we’re building a welcoming community space. In this quick, engaging session, you’ll learn how to borrow materials, use digital tools, and find programs for all ages.

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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PokéMonday

In 1 week · Mon, Apr 27, 10:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · White Marsh Branch · 8133 Sandpiper Cir, Nottingham, MD 21236, Nottingham, MD

Calling trainers of all ages. Join us once a month for a variety of activities, including crafts, gaming and trading. Bring your own PokéGear and hang with other trainers.

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Free Comic Book Day: Comics & Crafts

In 2 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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Super Smash Bros. Tournament

In 1 week · Thu, Apr 23, 10:00 PM–11:30 PM UTC · Catonsville Branch · 1100 Frederick Rd, Catonsville, MD 21228, Catonsville, MD

Test your skills against other teens in our video game tournaments. The winner of each tournament receives a gift card.

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Chill Time

In 1 week · Mon, Apr 27, 7:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Towson Branch · 320 York Rd, Towson, MD 21204, Towson, MD · Ages 10–17

Just chill. Come to the teen room to chill with a snack and a low-key activity like Uno or using the button maker.

Monarch Migration Mashups

In 3 weeks · Tue, May 5, 7:30 PM–8:30 PM UTC · Cherry Hill · 606 Cherry Hill Road, Baltimore, MD

It's about that time of year where we will start to see that well-traveled insect - the Monarch Butterfly - here in Maryland! Join us at the Cherry Hill branch to learn a little bit about the grand journey of the Monarch Butterfly and make a paper butterfly craft. All supplies will be provided....

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Writers Studio

In 1 week · Thu, Apr 23, 11:00 PM–12:30 AM UTC · Catonsville Branch · 1100 Frederick Rd, Catonsville, MD 21228, Catonsville, MD

Published author (and comic book writer) Michael Barron shares advice on how to write a comic book script, find an illustrator and handle the various bumps along the way. Writers of all levels are welcome.

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Be Creative

In 1 week · Thu, Apr 23, 7:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Woodlawn Branch · 1811 Woodlawn Dr, Gwynn Oak, MD 21207, Gwynn Oak, MD

Celebrate Earth Day by building your own decorative moss terrarium. Limited supplies; first come, first served.

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Stitch and Sip

In 3 weeks · Tue, May 5, 10:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Essex Branch · 1110 Eastern Blvd, Essex, MD 21221, Essex, MD

Bring a project or start a new one. Whether you've been knitting or crocheting for years or have never picked up a needle or hook, stop by for refreshments and chat with fellow fiber arts enthusiasts.

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Owings Mills Book Club

In 1 week · 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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Edgar Allan Poe Teen Writers Club

In 1 week · Sat, Apr 25, 2:00 PM–3:00 PM UTC · Cockeysville Branch · 9833 Greenside Dr, Cockeysville, MD 21030, Cockeysville, MD · Ages 10–17

Meet other writers, polish your craft and share your work in a supportive group with an adult facilitator. All genres and skill levels welcome.