Family Guide
Kent — Family Guide
Kids activities, outdoor adventures, schools, library programs, seasonal family fun, and everything families need in Kent, Delaware.
👨👩👧 Family Guide — Kent
Tall Ships, Beaches & Wildlife Refuges — Family Fun in Kent County
Kent County makes for an easy, low-key family trip with a genuine tall-ship sail on the Chester River, a natural playground on a free Bay beach in Betterton, and a wildlife refuge on its own island. It's a small county without a long attraction list, but everything here is real and uncrowded — a good choice for families who want a quieter Eastern Shore weekend.
⭐ Top Family Activities
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Schooner Sultana Public Sail
A hands-on two-hour sail aboard a reproduction 1768 tall ship, with kids able to help hoist sails and explore crew quarters on the Chester River.
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Betterton Beach & Firefly Natural Play Area
A free, sea-nettle-free tidal beach with a spray ground and a natural playground featuring a digger, sandbox, and log tunnel.
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Wilmer Park & Aunt Sarah's Playground
An accessible waterfront playground in Chestertown with a kayak launch and open community space, good for a range of ages and abilities.
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Eastern Neck National Wildlife Refuge
Kid-friendly trails and a wildlife observation platform on an island refuge, with strong odds of spotting bald eagles and other waterfowl.
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Waterman's Museum
A free, self-guided small museum in Rock Hall on Chesapeake watermen life, including a reproduction fishing shanty — a good short stop for younger kids.
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Turner's Creek Park
Nature trails and picnic areas along the Sassafras River, with a historic farm museum on-site for a mix of outdoor and indoor family fun.
🌳 Outdoor Family Fun
🍦 Family Food & Treats
🏫 Schools & Library
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Kent County Public Schools
Kent County Public Schools is the smallest school district in Maryland, headquartered in Rock Hall, serving roughly 1,700 students.
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Kent County Public Library
Kent County Public Library operates three branches — Chestertown, Rock Hall, and North County/Galena — with regular children's programming.
🗓️ Family Fun by Season
Spring 🌸
The Chestertown Tea Party Festival brings a family-friendly colonial parade, raft race, and Tea Toss Reenactment to Memorial Day weekend.
Summer ☀️
Betterton Beach's spray ground and natural playground make for an easy summer family day, alongside public sails on the Schooner Sultana.
Fall 🍂
Rock Hall FallFest brings a Kids Kourt and community festival atmosphere to the harbor each October.
Winter ❄️
A quieter season best spent exploring Chestertown's walkable historic district and small local museums.
🗺️ Plan Your Family Visit
Source: Maryland Mountain Side — Official Allegany County Tourism