Classes & Workshops in Catonsville, MD

Poetry-Writing Workshop #8 with Hackerman Writer in Residence Taylor Johnson

In 4 days · Sat, May 16, 6:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Central Library · 400 Cathedral Street, Baltimore, MD

Join 2025-2026 Hackerman Writer in Residence poet Taylor Johnson for the eighth in a monthly poetry-writing workshop series. From October through May, we'll meet for two hours on the third Saturday of every month except December, when we’ll meet on the first Saturday of the month. Registration...

Vision Board & Conversation: A Wellness Workshop

Starting soon · Tue, May 12, 5:30 PM–7:30 PM UTC · Cherry Hill · 606 Cherry Hill Road, Baltimore, MD

Join us for a relaxing, creative workshop in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month. Reflect on your personal goals, explore what supports your well-being, and design your own vision board using a variety of art supplies. This program has limited spaces and pre-registration is recommended. ..

Soccer Robot Challenge

Starts in 3 hrs · Tue, May 12, 8:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Central Library · 400 Cathedral Street, Baltimore, MD · Ages 12–19

Teens ages 12-19 are invited to join us in the Teen Center for a soccer challenge using Vex IQ robots. Choose your robot, challenge your friends, and drive your way to victory!

Garden Group

In 1 week · Wed, May 20, 10:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Catonsville Branch · 1100 Frederick Rd, Catonsville, MD 21228, Catonsville, MD

Connect with the community and beautify the parking lot garden beds by planting, weeding, mulching and watering.

AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center

AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center · 8633 Colesville Rd, Silver Spring, MD

American Film Institute's showcase theater presenting classic films, documentaries, international cinema, and special events. Art deco theater in Silver Spring's downtown with multiple screens. AFI membership programs, filmmaker Q&As, and annual AFI Docs and AFI Latin American Film Festival. One of

Fit Lit 101: Zumba Rhythm Breakdown

In 2 days · Thu, May 14, 9:30 PM–10:30 PM UTC · Johnston Square · 1132 Greenmount Avenue, Baltimore, MD

Curious about Zumba or dance exercise classes but not sure where to start? In this introductory class, certified instructor Kirsten Ledford will join us at the Johnston Square Branch to break down the core rhythms and steps (like salsa, reggaeton, cumbia, and merengue) at a slower pace. Perfect for.

Bad Art Challenge

In 2 weeks · Thu, May 28, 6:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Rosedale Branch · 6105 Kenwood Ave., Baltimore, MD

The only rule is that there are no rules when it comes to bad art. Create your very own terrible, no good, very bad disaster piece.

Crafternoon: Paper Flower Garden

In 6 days · Mon, May 18, 8:00 PM UTC · Waverly · 400 East 33rd Street, Baltimore, MD

It's time for May flowers. Join us of a crafty afternoon where you will get to make your own paper flower garden.

Union Craft Brewing Co.

Union Craft Brewing Co. · 1700 W 41st St #420, Baltimore, MD

Microbrewery in Baltimore, MD.

Improv Workshop for Tweens and Teens

Sat, Aug 8, 6:00 PM–7:30 PM UTC · Parkville-Carney Branch · 9509 Harford Rd., Baltimore, 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. Space is limited, tickets available 15 minutes before program.

Urban Veggie Gardening 101

In 3 days · Sat, May 16, 3:00 PM UTC · Filbert Street Garden · 1321 Filbert Street, Baltimore, MD

Wondering what you can grow in limited garden space, or what foods you can grow yourself? Working on your green thumb? Learn about spring veggie gardening from Filbert Street Garden's Master Gardener team, and explore what you can grow in your urban backyard or patio space. Please note: this...

Mystery Bag Art Challenge

In 2 days · Thu, May 14, 10:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Catonsville Branch · 1100 Frederick Rd, Catonsville, MD 21228, Catonsville, MD

Make your own creation from items in a mystery bag. Additional materials to help create your masterpiece provided. Supplies are limited; first come, first served.

Visionary Explorers Program

Thu, Jun 11, 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...

Hands on History: Victorian Houses

Sat, Jul 11, 2:00 PM–4:00 PM UTC · Catonsville Branch · 1100 Frederick Rd, Catonsville, MD 21228, Catonsville, MD

Catonsville is known for its beautiful Historic Houses. Stop by the History Room to create your own Victorian House craft. Space is limited; first come, first served.

Culinaria Cooking School

Culinaria Cooking School · 7623 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD

Bethesda cooking school offering hands-on classes in Italian, French, Asian, and American cuisines. Classes for adults and children including family cooking sessions, date nights, and culinary boot camps. Small class sizes for personalized instruction. Corporate events and birthday party cooking cla

Rare Book Open House: Nature

In 2 days · Fri, May 15, 3:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Central Library · 400 Cathedral Street, Baltimore, MD

May is Garden for Wildlife Month! Get inspired for your own garden or just enjoy a selection of rare books from the Special Collections department. A curated selection of nature books will be on display in the Special Collections Reading Room with additional prints from The Hilda P. Holme Print...

Holabird Middle School's Family Workshop

In 3 weeks · Wed, Jun 3, 9:00 PM–10:30 PM UTC · Catonsville Branch · 1100 Frederick Rd, Catonsville, MD 21228, Catonsville, MD

Librarian from the North Point Library is going to Holabird Middle School for Family Workshop.

Dance Exchange

Dance Exchange · 7117 Maple Ave, Takoma Park, MD

Dance Exchange expands who gets to dance, where dance happens, what dance is about, and why it matters.

Muse Paintbar Bethesda

Muse Paintbar Bethesda · 4866 Cordell Ave, Bethesda, MD

Find a Muse Paintbar Near You! Visit one of our vibrant paint and sip locations for a delightful paint and sip adventure. Find your nearest location here.

Anime Club

In 1 week · Tue, May 19, 9:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Rosedale Branch · 6105 Kenwood Ave., Baltimore, MD

Watch and discuss all things anime while hanging out with fellow enthusiasts.

Starting a Small Sustainable Garden

In 1 week · Sat, May 23, 3:00 PM–4:00 PM UTC · Parkville-Carney Branch · 9509 Harford Rd., Baltimore, MD

Recommendations provided for native plants and annuals to add color to your small garden throughout the growing season and suggestions for garden features for year-round interest. Presented by a representative from the Master Gardener Program at the University of Maryland Extension.

The Walters Art Museum

The Walters Art Museum · 600 N Charles St, Baltimore, MD 21201, Baltimore, MD

Museum Exhibit in Baltimore, MD

Growing a Tea Garden

In 1 week · Thu, May 21, 10:00 PM UTC · Govans · 5714 Bellona Avenue, Baltimore, MD

Join Courtney of Spore and Seed for a talk on different edible and or medicinal herbs that work well in container gardens. Participants will learn tricks for both growing and using herbs for flavor and well-being, especially when space is at a premium. Each participant will also plant in a...

CCBC Family Literacy ESOL Program

In 3 weeks · Fri, Jun 5, 1:00 PM–4:00 PM UTC · Catonsville Branch · 1100 Frederick Rd, Catonsville, MD 21228, Catonsville, MD

CCBC Family Literacy ESOL Program

Moonrise Festival

Moonrise Festival · Pimlico Race Course, 5201 Park Heights Ave, Baltimore, MD 21215, Baltimore, MD

Moonrise is back for the 2022 edition at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore! Join us for a 2-day music & dancing extravaganza that is sure to be out of this world.

Nature Club for Kids: Symbiotic Sidekicks

In 1 week · Tue, May 19, 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 symbiosis and make a clownfish and anemone craft. Tickets available 15 minutes before program.

Filbert Street Garden

Filbert Street Garden · 1321 Filbert Street, Baltimore, MD

Pratt Library branch · Baltimore

Spring into Color: A Community Paint Class for Adults

In 1 week · Wed, May 20, 3:00 PM–5:00 PM UTC · Orleans Street · 1303 Orleans Street, Baltimore, MD

Creating Art that reflects the beauty of the Spring Season, with Melku, of Culture in Canvas. Join us for a relaxing and inspiring painting class where adults from all walks of life can come together to create art in a welcoming and supportive space. Whether you're an experienced artist or picking..

Garden Buddies

In 3 weeks · Sat, Jun 6, 2:00 PM–3:00 PM UTC · Catonsville Branch · 1100 Frederick Rd, Catonsville, MD 21228, Catonsville, MD · Ages 18+

Adult volunteers instruct teens on how to care for flowers and produce by performing routine maintenance on the Catonsville Branch Community Garden.

Art Exchange Box Workshop

Wed, Jun 17, 6:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Catonsville Branch · 1100 Frederick Rd, Catonsville, MD 21228, Catonsville, MD

Whether you are a Picasso in the making or just love doodling, this event is your chance to shine. During this workshop led by Chesapeake Arts Center, create art for the Art Exchange Box or to take home. Let's get artsy together!

Owings Mills Book Club

In 2 weeks · Tue, May 26, 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 Unruly by David Mitchell.

CityDance at Strathmore

CityDance at Strathmore · 10701 Rockville Pike, North Bethesda, MD

Premier DC dance organization offering classes for kids and adults at multiple locations. Ballet, modern, jazz, hip-hop, and contemporary. Youth dance camps, pre-professional training, and community programs. Schedule varies by location and semester.

Podcasting Workshop With Lawrence Lanahan

In 3 weeks · Sat, May 30, 5:45 PM–6:45 PM UTC · Catonsville Branch · 1100 Frederick Rd, Catonsville, MD 21228, Catonsville, MD

Lawrence Lanahan is a Baltimore-based journalist, radio producer and musician who hosts Rearranged, an Osiris Media documentary podcast about musical decision-making.

The Brewer's Art

The Brewer's Art · 1106 N Charles St, Baltimore, MD

Brewpub in Baltimore, MD.

Equinox Bethesda

Equinox Bethesda · 7120 Wisconsin Ave, Bethesda, MD

Premium fitness club in downtown Bethesda with state-of-the-art equipment, group fitness classes including yoga, pilates, and Precision Running, spa amenities, and personal training. Rooftop pool access at select Equinox locations. One of the highest-rated luxury gyms in the DC metro area.

Nature Club for Kids

Tue, Jul 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 dinosaurs and make our own dinosaur while learning some basic sewing skills. Tickets available 15 minutes before program.

Lunch & Learn: Broadcasting from the Beginning: Television in Maryland in the 1920s

Tomorrow · Thu, May 14, 5:00 PM UTC · Enoch Pratt Free Library — Central Library · 400 Cathedral St, Baltimore, MD

Program registration is recommended but not required. Did you know there were television broadcasts in Maryland during the 1920s? In fact, television pioneer C. Francis Jenkins’s experimental TV station in Wheaton was one of the first in the world to demonstrate television, exactly 100 years...

Made in the Shade

In 5 days · Sun, May 17, 6:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Perry Hall Branch · 9685 Honeygo Blvd., Baltimore, MD

Choices abound to add variety, structure, texture and color in the shade. Presented by a representative from the Master Gardener Program at the University of Maryland Extension.

Dino Drive-In

In 3 weeks · Sat, Jun 6, 2:30 PM–3:30 PM UTC · Towson Branch · 320 York Rd, Towson, MD 21204, Towson, MD

Craft your vehicle for the Dino Drive-in Theatre.

KidMuseum

KidMuseum · 4810 Edgemoor Ln, Bethesda, MD

Interactive children's museum in downtown Bethesda with hands-on exhibits for ages 2-10. Themed playrooms covering grocery stores, construction, music, and science. Toddler area, art studio, and rotating exhibits. Birthday party packages. Metro accessible (Red Line — Bethesda).

Knitting Night

In 6 days · Mon, May 18, 10:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Pikesville Branch · 1301 Reisterstown Rd, Pikesville, MD 21208, Pikesville, MD

Learn how to knit or just hang out with others in this stitch craft meetup. Start your first knitting pattern or bring your current project. Limited supplies available. All skill levels welcome.

Pratt Page-Turners Book Club

In 1 week · Sat, May 23, 3:00 PM–4:30 PM UTC · Central Library · 400 Cathedral Street, Baltimore, MD

Join us for a discussion of The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon. A gripping historical mystery based on the real-life diary entries of Martha Ballard, an 18th-century midwife who defied the legal system and wrote herself into American history. Maine, 1789: When the Kennebec River freezes,...

Freestyle Art Session

In 3 weeks · Thu, Jun 4, 8:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Catonsville Branch · 1100 Frederick Rd, Catonsville, MD 21228, Catonsville, MD

Have fun creating your own style of art. Supplies provided.

White Marsh Book Club

In 3 weeks · Wed, Jun 3, 10:30 PM–11:30 PM UTC · White Marsh Branch · 8133 Sandpiper Cir, Nottingham, MD 21236, Nottingham, MD

Make Your Own Junk Journal

In 2 days · Thu, May 14, 10:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Perry Hall Branch · 9685 Honeygo Blvd., Baltimore, MD

Supplies provided; feel free to bring items from your own craft stash to use or share. To make your junk journal extra special, bring your trinkets and memories from home. Limited seating and supplies available; first come, first served.

Yoga Works — Bethesda

Yoga Works — Bethesda · 7077 Wisconsin Ave, Bethesda, MD

Multi-style yoga studio in downtown Bethesda offering vinyasa, hatha, restorative, yin, and aerial yoga. Beginner-friendly classes alongside advanced instruction. Teacher training programs and workshops. Online class options. Family yoga on weekends. Large bright studio with natural light.

Color Me Mine Bethesda

Color Me Mine Bethesda · 4926 Elm St, Bethesda, MD

Paint-your-own pottery studio in Bethesda. Walk-in friendly with no reservation needed. Choose from hundreds of ceramic pieces, paint and decorate, then pick up your fired creation in a week. Great for kids' birthday parties and family outings. Open Mon-Sat 10am-9pm, Sun 11am-6pm.

Perry Hall Book Club

Thu, Jul 16, 10:30 PM–11:30 PM UTC · Perry Hall Branch · 9685 Honeygo Blvd., Baltimore, MD

Join us for a lively discussion of Jurassic Park by Michael Crichton.

Photo Book Meet-Up

In 1 week · Thu, May 21, 9:30 PM–11:30 PM UTC · Central Library · 400 Cathedral Street, Baltimore, MD

Come to the Fine Arts department, where you can get an introduction to the library's photo book collection, most of which can be checked out, and meet other photo/art book enthusiasts. Feel free to bring your own photo books to share as well. This casual get-together will be facilitated by one..