If you live in Baltimore, you already know it’s a family-friendly city, but there may be some great things to do with kids that you’ve overlooked. As a visitor, see how many free or cheap activities and attractions there are to do with your kids. If you’d like to keep up with the latest deals, … [Read more...] about 18 free (or cheap) things to do with kids in Baltimore
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11 Free Attractions in Baltimore
A visit to Charm City doesn't have to break the bank. Here's a sampler of wonderful free attractions in Baltimore, so you can save your money for necessities like food and shelter. The Baltimore Museum of Art contains more than 90,000 works of 15th- to 19th-century contemporary and modern art, … [Read more...] about 11 Free Attractions in Baltimore
5 Great Splash Parks in the Baltimore Area
Summers in the Baltimore area can be brutally hot and humid. There is no better outdoor fun than enjoying the cool waters of a splash fountain. Here's a list of the ones we found[and all are free! If you know others, please let us know. We'll add more as we discover them. West Shore Park – 401 … [Read more...] about 5 Great Splash Parks in the Baltimore Area
FREE museum admission with Museums on Us
Enjoy FREE general admission to Baltimore's Reginald F. Lewis Museum and The Maryland Science Center and over 200 other museum and attractions throughout the U.S. thanks to Bank of America’s Museums on Us Program. On the first full weekend (Saturday and Sunday) of every month in 2019, over 200 … [Read more...] about FREE museum admission with Museums on Us
The Book Thing, where all the books are free
To put unwanted books into the hands of those who want them. That's the mission of The Book Thing, located in the Waverly Neighborhood in Baltimore. With roughly 200,000 books on its shelves, donated by various organizations and individuals, the non-profit offers free books to all. No limit -- … [Read more...] about The Book Thing, where all the books are free
National Aquarium Half Price Friday Nights
M&T Bank sponsors Half-Price Friday Nights year-round at the National Aquarium in Baltimore. Every Friday after 5 pm, you can visit the 20,000 plus critters and award winning exhibits. Tickets are available on line or Friday evenings on site. Where: National Aquarium -- 501 East Pratt … [Read more...] about National Aquarium Half Price Friday Nights
Patterson Park– Free Fun for Families
Patterson Park, known as "Baltimore's Best Backyard," occupies more than 130 acres in southeast Baltimore and is home to myriad recreation facilities, including playgrounds, miles of biking/walking paths, ten tennis courts, an outdoor pool for summer fun and an indoor ice skating rink in the … [Read more...] about Patterson Park– Free Fun for Families
Free Day at National Parks in August
The 101st birthday of the National Park Service is August 25, 2017, which means it's a free entrance day at parks that normally charge a fee. You'll have two more chances after that: September 30: National Public Lands Day, and November 11-12: Veterans Day Weekend. According to the National Park … [Read more...] about Free Day at National Parks in August
National Aquarium Half Price Friday Nights
M&T Bank is sponsoring half-price general admission tickets on Friday nights at the National Aquarium in Baltimore. Any Friday after 5 p.m., year round, you can visit the 20,000 plus critters who live here. Tickets are available online or Friday evenings on site. … [Read more...] about National Aquarium Half Price Friday Nights
2017 Summer Movies Under the Stars in Baltimore
You have to be of a "certain age" to remember drive-in theaters, which were especially cool if you had a convertible and could star-gaze while watching a flick on the big screen. Of course, kids liked sitting outside, even if it meant the sound from the small speaker hooked to the car … [Read more...] about 2017 Summer Movies Under the Stars in Baltimore
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