- The list below includes 500 free or cheap things to do in or near Bethesda, Maryland, including 121 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Bowling, Movie Theaters and Hiking Trails.
- From Cabin John Regional Park to Cabin John Dog Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Bethesda and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Washington, Arlington, Silver Spring and Reston.
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Prolific critic Harlan Jacobson curates sneak-preview screenings of indie and foreign films followed by discussions with film experts
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Stories of the Hebrew Bible are on display at the Ratner Museum. Sculptures, paintings and children's books are among the features, and visitors are encouraged to touch the art for a more hands-on experience.
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84 votes
7719 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda, MD 20814
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The Bethesda Blues & Jazz Supper Club is a small concert hall that that can seat up to 500 people. The facility has a 40-foot bar and lounge area and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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Abracadabra Alex Magic Shows for Children features a professional magician sure to delight children and keep them giggling. Great for birthday parties, Abracadabra Alex sends each kid home with a balloon animal and a magic trick.
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8901 Wisconsin Ave, Bldg 56, Bethesda, MD 20889
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Located on WRNMMC naval base, the Bethesda Naval Bowling Center is a 20-lane bowling alley that's an inexpensive way to have some fun. The center features a pro shop, group bowling, lessons, and the famous Pin Fall Cafe.
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Bowlmor Lanes is an upscale bowling alley which combines entertainment with luxury, offering activities like bowling and arcade games coupled with gourmet cuisine with banquette seating arrangements.
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Opened in 2002, ArcLight Bethesda is a local movie theater that aims to provide a memorable movie-watching experience for its guests. The theater shows a variety of films, ranging from Hollywood hits to independent movies.
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81 votes
7000 Wisconsin Avenue - Lower Level, Bethesda, MD 20815
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Be With Me Playseum is located on the main street on Wisconsin Avenue. They have fun rooms with cute concepts such the pizza room and mini grocery room, among others.
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A 34-lane bowling center, Bowlmor Bethesda provides a venue suitable for open bowling, birthday parties and private events. It offers an arcade, two sports bars, glow blowing, television screens at the end of each lane and a full-service restaurant.
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A movie theater featuring 10 screens, Regal Bethesda 10 displays first-run feature films using digital projection and RealD 3D. The theater offers self-service and mobile ticketing as well as a concession area with food and drinks.
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2224 Washington Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20910
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At a depth of 9 feet, Rock Creek Garden Pool offers visitors a shallow pool for recreational swimming. The pool has equipment like inflatables to use in the pool, as well as a lounge area with chairs and umbrellas.