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