Things to Do with Kids in Essex, MD

  • TripBuzz found 264 things to do with kids in or near Essex, Maryland, including 258 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Baltimore, Annapolis, Columbia and Pasadena.
  • From Rocky Point Beach to Heritage Society of Essex & Middle River Inc, the Essex area offers 110 different types of family activities, including: Marinas, History Museums, Beaches and Parks.
  • Located in central Maryland is the city of Essex. Located near Chesapeake Bay, locals and visitors can enjoy outdoor and water recreation as well as beautiful scenic views as it features many acres of rural land for gardens and landscape. The city also plays host to local events, festivals and concerts, drawing tourists from throughout Maryland.
  • TripBuzz found 264 things to do with kids in or near Essex, Maryland, including 258 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Baltimore, Annapolis, Columbia and Pasadena.
  • From Rocky Point Beach to Heritage Society of Essex & Middle River Inc, the Essex area offers 110 different types of family activities, including: Marinas, History Museums, Beaches and Parks.
  • Located in central Maryland is the city of Essex. Located near Chesapeake Bay, locals and visitors can enjoy outdoor and water recreation as well as beautiful scenic views as it features many acres of rural land for gardens and landscape. The city also plays host to local events, festivals and concerts, drawing tourists from throughout Maryland.
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36.7 Miles
100% 4 votes
Parks 8800 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20910 MoreLess Info
Visitors of the Woodside Urban Park can take advantage of the site's skate spot and playground. Additionally, the site also contains both tennis and handball courts for those who wish to play a game.
37.1 Miles
95% 130 votes
Ziplines 6129 Needwood Lake Drive, Rockville, MD 20855 MoreLess Info
Go Ape is a treetop adventure obstacle course which features the country's first ever skateboard zipline, as well as multiple rope ladders and Tarzan swings which weave through the forest canopy.
37.1 Miles
- 3 votes
Parks 900 Jesup Blair Drive, Silver Spring, MD 20910 MoreLess Info
Situated on 24.2 acres, Jesup Blair Local Park is home to a 1850s mansion that was most recently used as low-income housing. The park features basketball and tennis courts, a soccer field, a playground, walking trails and picnic areas.
37.1 Miles
- 0 votes
Theaters 5 W Ridgeville Blvd, Mount Airy, MD 21771 MoreLess Info
Mount Airy Performing Arts Center Inc features four dance studios with harlequin dance floors and two music studios. The center offers a variety of classes for music, dance, theater, and tumbling.
37.2 Miles
97% 67 votes
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Go Ape!

Ziplines Rock Creek Regional Park, 6129 Needwood Lake Drive, Rockville, MD 20855 MoreLess Info
Go Ape! is a treetop adventure ropes course and zip line. Visitors can expect to traverse the challenging course from treetop to treetop while kept safe by a secure harness.
37.2 Miles
89% 9 votes
Science Museums 2500 Linden Ln, Silver Spring, MD 20910 MoreLess Info
At the National Museum of Health & Medicine, visitors can study both on-site and virtual exhibits. The location contains historical, anatomical, and neuroanatomical collections as well as a historical archive and a human development anatomy center.
37.2 Miles
75% 4 votes
Marinas 285 Plum Point Road, Elkton, MD 21921 MoreLess Info
Triton Marina Services offers a wide variety of services for visitors to the marina. Aside from docking, boat rentals and sales, and other boat-related services, it offers various games and recreational activities and a full-service restaurant.
37.4 Miles
91% 92 votes
Lake 15700 Needwood Lake Circle, Rockville, MD 20855 MoreLess Info
Lake Needwood in Needwood Lake Circle is a great spot to relax and unwind. They have picnic sheds and barbecue grills for cookouts. Boating, fishing, ziplining, walking, hiking and jogging are just some of the activities you can do here.
37.4 Miles
97% 31 votes
Parks 15700 Needwood Lake Circle, Rockville, MD 20855 MoreLess Info
Rock Creek Regional Park features an array of trails for hiking, cycling, and horseback riding. Visitors can also rent kayaks or boats to explore the 75-acre Lake Needwood, go fishing, or go on a pontoon tour.
37.4 Miles
100% 7 votes
Horseback Riding 41 Tailwinds Lane, Rte. 272, North East, MD 21901 MoreLess Info
Guests can enjoy riding lessons along with trail, pony, carriage, and hay rides at Fairwinds Farm & Stables. The farm also offers fishing, summer camps, and hosts tea and birthday parties.
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