Things to Do with Kids in Columbia, MD

  • TripBuzz found 448 things to do with kids in or near Columbia, Maryland, including 427 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Washington, Baltimore, Silver Spring and Bethesda.
  • From Child Playtime & Swellness Center to Play N' Learn's Playground Superstores, the Columbia area offers 118 different types of family activities, including: Rock Climbing, Movie Theaters, Lake and Parks.
  • Lying just 45 minutes outside of the nation's capital, Columbia, MD is the second wealthiest community in the country. Columbia consistently ranks in CNN and Money Magazine's top ten Best Places to Live, likely due to the fact that it is a planned community with 10 separate villages designed to increase residents' quality of life.
  • TripBuzz found 448 things to do with kids in or near Columbia, Maryland, including 427 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Washington, Baltimore, Silver Spring and Bethesda.
  • From Child Playtime & Swellness Center to Play N' Learn's Playground Superstores, the Columbia area offers 118 different types of family activities, including: Rock Climbing, Movie Theaters, Lake and Parks.
  • Lying just 45 minutes outside of the nation's capital, Columbia, MD is the second wealthiest community in the country. Columbia consistently ranks in CNN and Money Magazine's top ten Best Places to Live, likely due to the fact that it is a planned community with 10 separate villages designed to increase residents' quality of life.
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All-natural burgers made from award winning beef blend or vegetarian-friendly versions made with black beans, oats, brown rice, and molasses
6.5 Miles
91% 11 votes
Specialty Museums 817 Main Street, Laurel, MD 20707 MoreLess Info
The Laurel Museum is a converted 1840s mill workers' home that offers the chance to learn about the history of the local area through its exhibits. The location also features a research library with photographs, files, and items.
6.5 Miles
100% 10 votes
History Museums 300 Oella Avenue, Catonsville, MD 21228 MoreLess Info
The Benjamin Banneker Historical Park & Museum is a historical museum focused on educating the public on the life of Benjamin Banneker, a renowned scientist and abolitionist. Attractions include educational exhibits, horticultural demonstration areas, and walking trails.
6.7 Miles
- 4 votes
Theaters 508 Main Street, Laurel, MD 20707 MoreLess Info
A community theater, the Laurel Mill Playhouse is dedicated to helping local actors, directors, writers, and other artists have a venue to explore and showcase their talents. The theater presents a seasonally changing slate of shows.
6.7 Miles
100% 2 votes
National & State Parks Avondale Street, Laurel, MD 20707 MoreLess Info
Situated along the Patuxent River, Riverfront Park measures 30.2 acres and features wetland areas and historic dam ruins. The park provides trails for hiking and biking, a children's playground, picnic tables, grills, pavilions and restroom facilities.
6.8 Miles
100% 3 votes
Theaters 8510 High Ridge Road, Ellicott City, MD 21043 MoreLess Info
Founded in 2002, the Chesapeake Shakespeare Co is an acting company dedicated to promoting theatrical arts in the local community. A Midsummer Night's Dream, Romeo and Juliet, and The Importance of Being Earnest are among the shows performed.
6.8 Miles
100% 2 votes
Theaters 21 C Street, Laurel, MD 20707 MoreLess Info
Focused on women's arts, Venus Theatre Play Shack is a women's theater group that puts on feminist themed productions. The group combs through hundreds of plays to select four plays to perform every year.
6.8 Miles
- 0 votes
Theaters 8510 High Ridge Road, Ellicott City, MD 21043 MoreLess Info
Fostering participation and appreciation for music, the Columbia Orchestra teaches, nurtures, and develops musicians from all levels. Locals can catch Debussy, Brahms, Rossini, Mozart, and Gershwin pieces among many others.
6.9 Miles
100% 7 votes
Hiking Trails Edmonson Avenue & Stonewall Road, Catonsville, MD 21228 MoreLess Info
Once busy with trolley cars, the #9 Trolley Trail is now paved for the enjoyment of hikers and bicyclists. Highlighting the 1.5-mile trail is a boardwalk and access to a nearby museum.
7.0 Miles
100% 1 votes
Parks 1001 Hilton Avenue, Catonsville, MD 21228 MoreLess Info
Old tires offer a unique play place for kids ages five to 12 at the tire park of Patapsco Valley State Park. The park offers tires for climbing and swinging and is covered in soft, recycled tire mulch.
7.1 Miles
- 0 votes
Parks 3601 Whiskey Bottom Road, Laurel, MD 20724 MoreLess Info
Bacontown Park has several amenities for sports including a roller hockey court, two basketball courts, a tennis court and a baseball field. They also have a playground and a 332 ft paved trail.
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