Fun, Free Activities for Kids in Baltimore
Bookstores Are Great Fun for the Whole Family
Barnes and Noble is a big, countrywide chain, but it is an excellent choice for keeping the kids busy for an hour or two. My two boys love it. They can look through books at a leisurely pace, sitting on benches or lying on the floor. They don't even have to put the books back in their original place. The patient employees come around and pick up the books. The store also has a train table where the kids can play. There is a stage that the younger kids like to sing and dance on. There are nice things for parents, too. There is a café where one can get food and drink. There are comfortable chairs to sit in and peruse a book of interest. Barnes and Noble is a place a family can enjoy books together. There are three locations in the Baltimore area: Inner Harbor, Towson, and White Marsh.
Daedalus Books is new in Baltimore, having just opened in January. My family checked it out and thoroughly enjoyed themselves. The children section is large enough and carpeted so kids can sit and read. There are also chairs for the adults. And there is a great selection of books for kids to look through, as well as parents. There may not be a café, but when we were there, I saw many adults walking around with cups from a nearby coffee shop. Another great thing about Daedalus is that many of its books are at discounted prices. My family and I will be going back. This bookstore is located in the Belvedere Square in the Govans neighborhood.
Another great Baltimore bookstore for kids is a small, independent one called the Red Canoe located in Northeast Baltimore in the Lauraville area. They have unique children's book and a cozy setting to read them. They have many activities throughout the week for children. And for the adults, they have a coffee shop with fresh baked delicacies. This store is very community-oriented. They display artwork from local schoolchildren as well as local Baltimore artists. They also feature Baltimore authors. And they will hold fund-raising events for local organizations.
When you and your kids are in Baltimore, give these places a try.
Published by Mary Cullen
Born and raised in Baltmore MD. Graduated in computer science from the University of MD College Park. Lives in Baltimore with husband and two sons. Currently working part-time for City Neighbors Charter Sc... View profile
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For kids 5 and under you can take them to Storyville in Rosedale, MD, it's free and entertains for at least 2 hours! It's over 2200 sq ft of a miniture town for kids. It's found in the Rosedale library. For 2 and over kids you can go to Annie's playground, it's huge! Found between Perry Hall and BelAir off Belair rd, just do a search for the exact address and directions! There is also Webers farm a free petting farm for kids found in White Marsh area. And Tiny Town is an indoor play area inside the Towson Towncenter mall for small kids. There is a Pirate ship near downtown called Urban Pirates with a free storytime every wed and friday. Lakeshore Learning stores all have a free craft for kids every saturday from 11-3. There is a swimming hole if you take a hike at the Gunpowder Falls trail that's free and for all ages. It's a blast! And last but not least Regal theater in BelAir offeres a free kids movie once a week!
A fine suggestion. - I already knew of the bookstore, but it is "SOMETHING" - that seems less people WOULD think of (her details were fine, though I would ad that there is also a decent sized aquarium inside the inner harbor store my youngest enjoys. (PS suggesting the cafe takes the free out of the suggestion)... its a fine enough idea since I'm coming to the conclusion there is barely anything to do, free or otherwise for/with our children around here.
I occassionally take my kids to the local pet store that lets you pet all of the dogs, or thrift store where they can (supervised) handle toys and flip through a book (we don't always buy). Also, the Glen Burnie mall has the small play area for young children. & a place where performances occassionally take place. When nothing is going on, parents can sit and kids can, well, not run, but walk around, dance, meet other kids, out of the hot summer sun. Last thing, in Lithicum is a free electronics (and parking) museum.
a bookstore? surely you can do better than that...
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this doent help much you need more details it dosent help me at all
do have any other free things that will tire my kids out?