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The best things in life really are free (or almost free)! Check out these low and no-cost things to do year-round in Explore History Benjamin Banneker Historical Park and Museum Daily, Tuesday-Saturday, 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Explore the 138-acre park dedicated to the first African American man of science. Free Wednesday-Saturday, 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. www.marylandaviationmuseum.org 410-682-6122 Discover the rich history of Maryland Aviation through indoor exhibits and the outdoor aircraft exhibit. Free Gunpowder Bison and Trading Ranch Wednesday-Sunday 11:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. www.gunpowderbison.com/the-ranch.html 410-343-2277 Watch the buffalo roam, then visit the unique gift shop showcasing everything bison. Free Divine’s Final Resting Place Daily, 410-252-8462? Visit the gravesite of the star of myriad John Waters’ films, the legendary Divine. Free Thursday through Sunday, 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. www.nps.gov/hamp 410-828-9480 Tour the 1790 mansion and grounds of what was once the largest home in the Free The Great Outdoors Daily, dawn-dusk www.cromwellvalleypark.org 410-887-2503 Hike any of the eight trails, and meander through this local landscape. Free Daily, dawn-dusk www.dnr.state.md.us/publiclands/central/gunpowder.html Enjoy world-class trout fishing, canoeing, and kayaking. Free Hart-Miller and May through September, 8:00-sunset In the Chesapeake Bay, near the mouth of www.dnr.state.md.us/publiclands/central/hartmiller.html 410-592-2897 Enjoy camping, fishing, hiking, picnicking, and swimming and wading at the 3,000-foot sandy beach. Free, $6 per campsite per night Daily, 8:00 a.m.-sunset www.northpointstatepark.homestead.com 410-477-0757 Enjoy the park in the shade of a restored historic pavilion, along the sandy beach, or a forest trail. $3 per in state vehicle, $4 per out of state vehicle
9:00 a.m.-sunset 8020 Baltimore National Pike, http://www.dnr.state.md.us/publiclands/central/patapscovalley.html 410-461-5005 Enjoy camping, fishing, hiking, walking across the 300 ft swinging bridge, and playing on the two-acre tire playground. Labor Day-Memorial Day, $2 per car, Memorial Day-Labor Day, $2 per person www.baltimorecountyonline.info 410-887-3780 Located in Swimming season beach admission, $7 for adults, $4 for seniors, $3 for children under 11 Daily, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. www.explorenature.org 410-484-2413 Explore the interactive exhibit hall, nature store, and walking trails. Free Marshy Daily 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. 7130 Marshy Point Road, Baltimore, MD 21220 www.marshypoint.org 410-887-2817 Visit the Free NCR Trail at Daily, dawn-dusk www.dnr.state.md.us/greenways/ncrt_trail.html 410-592-2897 Hike, bike, or push a stroller along this north County trial that follows the North Central Railroad. Free Fun for the Family Kids Fun Day at Eastpoint Mall Wednesdays 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. 7839 Eastpoint Mall, www.eastpointmall.com/EventsCalendarComplete.aspx 410-284-6695 Enjoy storytelling, arts and crafts, and lots of fun activities for children. Free
Family Fun Day at Fridays 10:00-11:00 a.m. www.towsontowncenter.com 410-494-8800 Enjoy magic, stories, music and more. Free Family Jump Time at the Owings Mills Pump It Up Monday-Thursday, 10:00-11:30 a.m., Mondays and Wednesdays 5:30-7:00 p.m. www.pumpitupparty.com 410-356-9050 $6 per child Family Fun Night at Ultimate Playzone Mondays, 5:30-7:00 p.m.
Promote creative play, social development and physical fitness while bouncing, sliding, climbing and jumping! $7 Ukazoo Game Night Fridays, 7:00-8:30 p.m., Ukazoo Books www.ukazoo.com 410-832-2665 Free Indoor and Outdoor Skating Public Ice Skate at the Mondays, 1:00-3:00 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays, 8:00-10:30 p.m., Saturdays, 2:00-4:00 p.m. www.rtownsports.com/public_skating.htm 410-429-4242 Take the family for some spring ice skating! Day time admission $6, evening admission $8, skate rental $3.50 Skate at Weekdays, 3:00 p.m.-dusk, Weekends, 12:00 p.m.-dusk www.baltimorecountymd.gov/Agencies/recreation/countyparks/skateparks/index.html 410-887-3478 Skate or rollerblade and test your skill at the Free Skate at Weekdays, 3:30 p.m.-dusk, Weekends 12:00 p.m.-dusk www.baltimorecountymd.gov/Agencies/recreation/countyparks/skateparks/index.html 410-887-7734 Ride the ramps, jumps and grind the rails in this 12,000 square foot skate park. Free Old School Bowl Skating at Weekdays 3:30 p.m.-dusk, Weekends 12:00 p.m.-dusk, www.baltimorecountymd.gov/Agencies/recreation/countyparks/skateparks/index.html 410-887-1439 Come skate the County’s first skate facility and enjoy the “old school” concrete bowl! Free Skate at Hannah More Skate Park Weekdays 3:30 p.m.-dusk, Weekends 12:00 p.m.-dusk www.reisterstownrec.com/skate.htm 410-887-1142 Come enjoy the Free Winery Boordy Vineyard Weekday Monday through Friday, 2:00 p.m. & 3:30 p.m. 12820 Long Green Pike, Hydes, MD 21082 Tour the vineyard and taste local wines from the Boordy Vineyards. $2 Basignani Winery Weekday Wednesday through Saturday, 11:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. and Sunday, 12:00-6:00 p.m. 15722 Falls Road, www.basignani.com 410-472-0703 Meet the winemaker, tour the vines, and taste the wines of Basignani Winery. $4 Woodhall Wine Cellars Weekday Tuesday through Friday and Sunday, 12:00-5:00 p.m., Saturday, 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. www.woodhallwinecellars.com 410-357-8644 Visit for a tasting and winery tour of Woodhall Wine Cellars. $15
Student Day at AMC Movie Theatres Thursdays, all day Watch new movies on the cheap with a valid student ID. $7 A.M. Cinema at AMC Movie Theatres Friday, Saturday and Sunday before 12:00 p.m. Watch the newest movies for extra cheap! $5, only if you go before noon Ukazoo Forum Series The first Thursday of every month, 7:00-9:00 p.m., Ukazoo Books www.ukazoo.com 410-832-2665 Free
Preschool Story Time Fridays, 10:30-11:15 a.m., Woodlawn Public Library
Interact and nurture a love of reading and community with children ages 2-5. Free Weekly Storytime Wednesdays, 10:00-11:30 a.m., Borders in Timonium 170 W. Ridgely Road, www.bordersstores.com 410-453-0727 Bring out the little ones for a fun weekly storytime. Free Children's Story Hour
Wednesdays, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Ukazoo Books www.ukazoo.com 410-832-2665
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