Free & Cheap Things to Do in Wheaton, MD

  • The list below includes 507 free or cheap things to do in or near Wheaton, Maryland, including 122 different types of inexpensive activities like Gardens, Amusement Parks (Kids), Parks and Movie Theaters.
  • From Brookside Gardens to Brookside Nature Center, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Wheaton and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Washington, Arlington, Silver Spring and Bethesda.
  • The list below includes 507 free or cheap things to do in or near Wheaton, Maryland, including 122 different types of inexpensive activities like Gardens, Amusement Parks (Kids), Parks and Movie Theaters.
  • From Brookside Gardens to Brookside Nature Center, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Wheaton and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Washington, Arlington, Silver Spring and Bethesda.
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1.6 Miles
96% 191 votes
Gardens 1800 Glenallan Ave, Wheaton, MD MoreLess Info
Brookside Gardens is a public facility which contains a variety of other specialty gardens, conservatories, a Japanese teahouse, a nature center and more.
1.9 Miles
100% 50 votes
Gardens 1400 Glenallan Avenue, Wheaton, MD 20902 MoreLess Info
A part of the Brookside Gardens, the Brookside Nature Center is home to a range of interpretive wildlife exhibits and plant gardens which help visitors understand the local ecosystem better.
1.1 Miles
93% 42 votes
Amusement Parks (Kids) 2002 Shorefield Road, Wheaton, MD 20902 MoreLess Info
Miniature Train & Carousel is the major attraction at Wheaton Regional Park with its steam engine and a railway track which weaves through the woods.
1.0 Miles
96% 132 votes
Movie Theaters Georgia Ave, Silver Spring, MD MoreLess Info
With art and shows dedicated to a classic age, AFI Silver Theater is preserving culture of entertainment. Events include silent cinema showcases, classic musicals such as Mary Poppins, and classic stories such as Gone with the Wind.
1.0 Miles
100% 1 votes
Parks 11901 Claridge Road, Silver Spring, MD 20902 MoreLess Info
Wheaton Claridge Park is over 21 acres and includes a stream running through the park, as well as playgrounds, a basketball court, picnic area and recreation center. The center can be rented and includes a kitchen.
1.1 Miles
25% 12 votes
Dog Park Orebaugh Ave & Arcola Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20902 MoreLess Info
The Wheaton Regional Dog Park offers pets the chance to play on a grass surface. The location also features a 6-foot chain link fence so owners can let their dogs off their leashes safely.
1.1 Miles
75% 4 votes
Skating Rinks 11751 Orebaugh Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20902 MoreLess Info
The Wheaton Ice Arena is a public ice skating facility that offers ice skating lessons, ice hockey classes, and skating exhibitions throughout the year. The facility contains an NHL sized ice rink and a workout center.
1.5 Miles
100% 2 votes
Parks 10000 Woodland Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20902 MoreLess Info
General Getty Neighborhood Park offers visitors park amenities like community chess tables, picnic areas, walking paths, and more. The playground has a pirate themed climbing structure with ropes and slides.
1.7 Miles
60% 5 votes
Swimming Pool 12621 Dalewood Drive, Silver Spring, MD 20906 MoreLess Info
At Wheaton Glenmont Outdoor Pool, visitors can swim laps in lap pool or enjoy recreational swimming in a general play pool. The facility has a zero depth entry pool for children with a water playground.
2.1 Miles
89% 9 votes
Science Museums 2500 Linden Ln, Silver Spring, MD 20910 MoreLess Info
At the National Museum of Health & Medicine, visitors can study both on-site and virtual exhibits. The location contains historical, anatomical, and neuroanatomical collections as well as a historical archive and a human development anatomy center.
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