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37 budget-friendly things to do with the kids in Baltimore

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Things to do with the kids in Baltimore

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!

  1. Go wild for art at the three-day free Artscape street festival — FREE
  2. See art at its most kooky and kinetic at the American Visionary Art Museum
  3. Ride the first mile of rail laid in America at the B&O Railroad Museum
  4. Visit a real submarine, frigate, lightship, cutter and lighthouse at the Historic Ships in Baltimore.
  5. Enjoy free admission every day to the kid-friendly Baltimore Museum of Art — FREE
  6. Relive the Industrial Revolution at the Baltimore Museum of Industry
  7. Catch a flick at Bengies Drive-In
  8. Catch a show with Black Cherry Puppet Theater
  9. Crack crabs with a mallet at Bo Brooks Restaurant
  10. Ride miniature steam trains at the CALS Steam Preservation Society — FREE
  11. Get up close and personal with rescued raptors, tortoises and insects at the Carrie Murray Nature Center –FREE (some activities require a small fee)
  12. Tour the Inner Harbor on a sea monster shaped “Chessie” paddle boat
  13. Enjoy a month of free cultural programming with Free Fall Baltimore — FREE
  14. Ride in several antique trolleys at the Baltimore Streetcar Museum — FREE
  15. Listen to family concerts at the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra.
  16. Stroll the neighborhood that puts the charm in Charm City, Fell’s Point
  17. Visit the birthplace of the American National Anthem, Fort McHenry — FREE
  18. Explore the huge comic book and pop culture collection at Geppi’s Entertainment Museum
  19. Climb up in the pagoda in Patterson Park — FREE
  20. Go nuts for science at the Maryland Science Center
  21. Check out the animal exhibits at the Maryland Zoo.
  22. Grab a slice at Baltimore’s first pizzeria, Matthew’s Pizza
  23. Burn off some energy while enjoying Baltimore history and views at Federal Hill Park — FREE
  24. Ya’ll come back now for a Southern-style brunch at Miss Shirley’s
  25. See the world from below the surface at the National Aquarium
  26. Catch a game or take a tour at Oriole Park
  27. Let little hands explore at Port Discovery children’s museum
  28. Puppets, face painting, music and more at the Sowebo Arts Festival — FREE
  29. Enjoy a game of “I Spy” among the decor while enjoying a bacon milkshake at Papermoon Diner
  30. Relive the story at the Star Spangled Banner Flag House
  31. Become a “Powder Monkey” on the USS Constellation
  32. Melt for the cannolis at Vaccaro’s Italian Pastry Shop
  33. Family Festivals are a fun way to enjoy art at the Walters Art Museum — FREE
  34. Take a water taxi to your next stop in Baltimore
  35. Treat yourself (and the kids) to great food at Amicci’s in Little Italy
  36. Visit the birthplace of Babe Ruth
  37. Take home a gift from aMuse Toys

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