Here’s our list of cool things to do with the kids in Baltimore from attractions and festivals to family friendly restaurants and unique activities. And best of all, they won’t put a major hurting on your wallet!
Go wild for art at the three-day free Artscape street festival — FREE
See art at its most kooky and kinetic at the American Visionary Art Museum
Ride the first mile of rail laid in America at the B&O Railroad Museum
Visit a real submarine, frigate, lightship, cutter and lighthouse at the Historic Ships in Baltimore.
Enjoy free admission every day to the kid-friendly Baltimore Museum of Art — FREE
Relive the Industrial Revolution at the Baltimore Museum of Industry
Catch a flick at Bengies Drive-In
Catch a show with Black Cherry Puppet Theater
Crack crabs with a mallet at Bo Brooks Restaurant
Ride miniature steam trains at the CALS Steam Preservation Society — FREE
Get up close and personal with rescued raptors, tortoises and insects at the Carrie Murray Nature Center –FREE (some activities require a small fee)
Tour the Inner Harbor on a sea monster shaped “Chessie” paddle boat
Enjoy a month of free cultural programming with Free Fall Baltimore — FREE
Ride in several antique trolleys at the Baltimore Streetcar Museum — FREE
Listen to family concerts at the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra.
Stroll the neighborhood that puts the charm in Charm City, Fell’s Point
Visit the birthplace of the American National Anthem, Fort McHenry — FREE
Explore the huge comic book and pop culture collection at Geppi’s Entertainment Museum
Climb up in the pagoda in Patterson Park — FREE
Go nuts for science at the Maryland Science Center
Check out the animal exhibits at the Maryland Zoo.
Grab a slice at Baltimore’s first pizzeria, Matthew’s Pizza
Burn off some energy while enjoying Baltimore history and views at Federal Hill Park — FREE
Ya’ll come back now for a Southern-style brunch at Miss Shirley’s
See the world from below the surface at the National Aquarium
Catch a game or take a tour at Oriole Park
Let little hands explore at Port Discovery children’s museum
Puppets, face painting, music and more at the Sowebo Arts Festival — FREE
Enjoy a game of “I Spy” among the decor while enjoying a bacon milkshake at Papermoon Diner
Relive the story at the Star Spangled Banner Flag House
Become a “Powder Monkey” on the USS Constellation
Melt for the cannolis at Vaccaro’s Italian Pastry Shop
Family Festivals are a fun way to enjoy art at the Walters Art Museum — FREE
Take a water taxi to your next stop in Baltimore
Treat yourself (and the kids) to great food at Amicci’s in Little Italy
Visit the birthplace of Babe Ruth
Take home a gift from aMuse Toys
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