Free & Cheap Things to Do in Columbia, MD

  • The list below includes 413 free or cheap things to do in or near Columbia, Maryland, including 124 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Lake, Parks and Bowling.
  • From Centennial Park to Lake Kittamaqundi, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Columbia and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Baltimore, Washington, Silver Spring and Bethesda.
  • The list below includes 413 free or cheap things to do in or near Columbia, Maryland, including 124 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Lake, Parks and Bowling.
  • From Centennial Park to Lake Kittamaqundi, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Columbia and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Baltimore, Washington, Silver Spring and Bethesda.
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Breakout Games - Baltimore 1840 York Road, Lutherville-Timonium, MD MoreLess Info
Players must work together to find clues and solve puzzles, ultimately leading to their escape of a thrilling themed room
3.0 Miles
100% 3 votes
Family Fun Center 9133 Red Branch Road, Columbia, MD 21045 MoreLess Info
Play N' Learn's Playground Superstores is a playset shopping center and playground area. Try-before-you-buy swing sets and jungle gyms are prominently featured, along with special group parties, trampolines and arcade games.
2.8 Miles
67% 6 votes
Laser Tag 9179 Red Branch Road, Columbia, MD 21045 MoreLess Info
Shadowland Laser Adventures provides an entertaining and memorable laser tag experience to those who play there. The center contains a misty, multi-level playing arena for guests to play laser tag in.
2.7 Miles
75% 16 votes
Trampoline Parks 7175 Oakland Mills Rd., Columbia, MD 21046 MoreLess Info
Focused exclusively on trampoline-related activities, Skyzone Indoor Trampoline Park provides free jump, a foam pit, slam dunk basketball and dodgeball. Also available are fitness classes and a special toddler time for younger visitors.
0.8 Miles
46% 68 votes
Movie Theaters 10300 Little Patuxent Parkway, Columbia, MD 21044 MoreLess Info
A movie theater featuring an IMAX auditorium, AMC Columbia 14 displays first-run feature films using digital projection and RealD 3D. The theater offers stadium seating, theater rentals, self-service ticketing and a concession area with food and drinks.
2.8 Miles
44% 48 votes
Movie Theaters 9161 Commerce Center Drive, Columbia, MD 21046 MoreLess Info
A 14-screen movie theater, UA Snowden Square Stadium 14 displays first-run feature films using digital projection and RealD 3D. The theater offers stadium seating, a game room, mobile ticketing and a concession area with food and drinks.
1.0 Miles
100% 2 votes
Skating Rinks 5876 Thunder Hill Road, Columbia, MD 21045 MoreLess Info
Owned and managed by the local community, the Columbia Ice Rink provides visitors with daily open skating sessions. The rink is also used for skating instruction, and features a pro shop and refreshment bar as well.
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62% 21 votes
Bowling 7100 Carved Stone Road, Columbia, MD 21045 MoreLess Info
With 32 lanes of bowling available, the Brunswick Columbia Lanes seeks to provide fun and entertainment to those who visit. Amenities at Brunswick Columbia Lanes include a snack bar, pro shop, and billiards.
2.4 Miles
50% 2 votes
Sports Facilities/Fields 5081 Cedar Ln, Columbia, MD 21044 MoreLess Info
Covering 93 acres, Cedar Lake Park is a quality sports complex and recreation area. It includes two lighted turf fields, four lighted ball diamonds, bocce courts, tennis courts, playground equipment, and outdoor fitness equipment.
2.3 Miles
79% 107 votes
Farms & Ranches 10500 Clarksville Pike, Ellicott City, MD 21042 MoreLess Info
A farm with lots of activities for families, Clark's Elioaks Farm features a petting zoo, pony rides, and a variety of games. The farm hosts children's birthday parties and special events, as well.
3.7 Miles
100% 3 votes
Playgrounds 5001 Meadowbrook Ln, Ellicott City, MD 21043 MoreLess Info
Long Gate Playground is a playground location that offers a number of fun and entertaining facilities to those who visit. A large play structure, a rock climbing wall, tennis courts, and baseball fields are among the amenities available.
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