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🎭 Arts & Theater for Kids in Pikesville, MD

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

Activities & Venues in Pikesville

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American Visionary Art Museum art museum in Baltimore, MD🎨 Museum
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4.7(3,145)$9 mi away

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
Center for the Arts academic department in Towson, MD🎭 Theater
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4.5(27)$$6 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)$4 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)$$4 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
🎭 Theater
$8 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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