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🎭 Arts & Theater for Kids in Baltimore, MD

11 children's theater, art studios, and performing arts rated and reviewed by families.

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American Visionary Art Museum art museum in Baltimore, MD🎨 Museum
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The American Visionary Art Museum offers a refreshingly different museum experience where kids can explore wildly imaginative, self-taught art that feels more like stepping into a storybook than a traditional gallery. The whimsical outdoor sculptures and kinetic installations especially captivate young visitors, who delight in the colorful, quirky creations that encourage them to see art in a whole new way.

🕑 2-3 hours
Toby's Dinner Theatre tourist attraction in Columbia, MD🎭 Theater
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4.7(2,563)$$14 mi · Columbia

Toby's Dinner Theatre offers a magical combination of Broadway-quality musicals and a full buffet meal, creating an unforgettable introduction to live theater for children. The intimate theater-in-the-round setup means kids are close to the action, keeping them engaged throughout the show while enjoying a delicious dinner,no need to juggle separate reservations!

🕑 4-5 hours total (including pre-show buffet dining and the full musical performance)
Harford Artists Gallery art gallery in Bel Air, MD🎨 Museum
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4.8(56)$22 mi · Bel Air

Harford Artists Gallery offers a welcoming introduction to the arts for young visitors, with rotating exhibitions that showcase talented regional artists in an accessible, non-intimidating setting. The gallery's family art workshops provide hands-on creative experiences where kids can explore different art techniques while parents enjoy browsing the curated collections in this community-focused space.

🕑 45 minutes to 1 hour for gallery browsing; 1.5-2 hours if participating in a family workshop
Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament tourist attraction in Baltimore, MD🎮 Entertainment
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Medieval Times Baltimore transports families back to the 11th century for an unforgettable evening of jousting knights, thundering horses, and sword-fighting action,all while enjoying a hearty four-course feast eaten medieval-style (no utensils!). Kids will be mesmerized by the live tournament as knights compete for honor while they cheer for their assigned color-coded champion from arena-style seating.

🕑 2.5-3 hours total (45-60 minutes pre-show, 2-hour tournament and dinner)
Cinemark Egyptian 24 and XD movie theater in White Marsh, MD🎮 Entertainment
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4.4(7,068)$$11 mi · White Marsh

Cinemark Egyptian 24 and XD in Hanover offers families a premier movie-going experience with 24 screens showcasing the latest animated features and family blockbusters. The stadium seating ensures every child gets a great view, while the XD auditorium delivers an immersive big-screen experience that makes special releases truly memorable.

🕑 2.5-3.5 hours (including previews, the film, and pre/post-movie snack time)
Harper's Choice Community Association at Kahler Hall event venue in Columbia, MD🎭 Theater
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Harper's Choice Community Association at Kahler Hall brings professional-quality theater right to your doorstep in Columbia, offering everything from beloved children's theater classics to multicultural performances in an intimate, kid-friendly setting. With a varied seasonal lineup designed specifically with families in mind, this local gem provides an affordable alternative to downtown theater venues while maintaining high production values that keep kids engaged from curtain up to final bow.

🕑 Most children's performances run 60-90 minutes including intermission
Center for the Arts academic department in Towson, MD🎭 Theater
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4.5(27)$$7 mi · Towson

The Center for the Arts in Towson brings professional-quality theater to families with an impressive lineup of children's productions, concerts, and family-friendly performances year-round. This university-affiliated venue offers the perfect introduction to live theater in a welcoming environment designed to captivate young audiences while maintaining the excitement of a real theater experience.

🕑 2-2.5 hours including intermission for most family shows
AMC Owings Mills 17 movie theater in Owings Mills, MD🎮 Entertainment
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4.0(4,525)$12 mi · Owings Mills

AMC Owings Mills 17 offers families a modern movie-going experience with comfortable seating and all the latest family-friendly films. Located conveniently inside Owings Mills Mall, it's perfect for combining a movie with shopping or dining, making it an ideal rainy day activity or weekend entertainment option for the whole family.

🕑 2-3 hours (including previews and the film)
BJ's Wholesale Club deli in Owings Mills, MD Activity
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3.9(284)$$12 mi · Owings Mills

BJ's Wholesale Club in Owings Mills transforms everyday shopping into a family outing with its generous free sample stations that kids eagerly hunt down throughout the store. The in-store food court offers quick, budget-friendly meals, while the bulk shopping format lets parents stock up on family essentials while children marvel at the oversized quantities and giant warehouse atmosphere.

🕑 45 minutes to 1.5 hours
AMC White Marsh 16 movie theater in White Marsh, MD🎮 Entertainment
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3.9(5,354)$$10 mi · White Marsh

AMC White Marsh 16 offers families a premier movie-going experience with IMAX screens, stadium seating, and the latest family-friendly blockbusters. Located in the convenient White Marsh shopping area, it's the perfect spot for a rainy day activity or to catch the newest animated releases and superhero adventures that kids love.

🕑 2.5-3 hours (including previews, the movie, and bathroom breaks)
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$7 mi · Catonsville

Lurman Woodland Theatre offers families a magical outdoor theater experience nestled in the beautiful Patapsco Valley. This historic amphitheater creates the perfect setting for introducing kids to live performances in a relaxed, natural environment where fidgeting and whispers are more forgivable than indoor theaters. The outdoor venue means families can enjoy concerts and shows under the stars while surrounded by woodland scenery.

🕑 2-3 hours including pre-show exploration time

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