Maryland visitors and residents have options for free children’s activities and entertainment. Programs exist for children of all ages. Maryland is a central location to vacation, as it borders Pennsylvania, Delaware, Virginia and Washington, D.C. A frugal trip to Maryland and its surrounding areas is possible with free children’s activities located across the state.
Tourists and residents in Baltimore, Md., and its surrounding areas can visit Hanover’s Bass Pro Shop. This outdoors superstore features camping, fishing, boating, hunting, archery and outdoor electronics supplies. The stores also feature clothing, shoes and gifts. Those on a budget can enjoy Bass Pro Shops without spending any money, though. Children will enjoy the large aquarium at Bass Pro Shop. Also, craftsmen have demonstrations available for children to watch, such as glass carving. The store features several wildlife displays with real stuffed animals and real-to-life exhibition surroundings. Children who enjoy animals, wildlife and the outdoors will stay busy at this store, which is open 364 days a year. Bass Pro offers regular outdoor sports classes, some of which are free and geared toward children.
7000 Arundel Mills Circle
Hanover, MD 21076
410-689-2500
basspro.com
The Regal Cinemas at the Town Mall of Westminster, located in Carroll County, Md., offers free children’s movies on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, June through August. The movies start at 10 a.m. Each day features a new film, although the featured titles are not new releases. On Tuesdays, the cinema features a G-rated movie, and on Wednesdays older children can enjoy a PG-rated movie.
400 N. Center St.
Westminster, MD 21157
410-857-0300
townmallofwestminster.com
Moms and dads interested in meeting other parents and engaging their children in creative play and active learning will enjoy Mommy and Me and Daddies, Too. The event is in two locations for parents’ convenience: the Congressional Plaza and the Rockville Town Square, both in Rockville, Md. During this event, stores in the different centers have specials for parents, along with crafts, prizes and sing-alongs for children. Both locations also have lunch specials at their venues. The Rockville Town Square location meets from 10 a.m. to noon every third Tuesday of the month. The Congressional Plaza location meets from 10 a.m. to noon the second Thursday of the month. Both locations offer their programs from April to October. While the program is free, registration is required. See the websites below for registration information.
Congressional Plaza
1626 E. Jefferson St.
Rockville, MD 20852
301-998-8178
congressionalplaza.com/kidsclub.php
Rockville Town Square
100 Gibbs St.
Rockville, MD 20850
301-998-8178
rockvilletownsquare.com/news/mommyandme.php
