What are fun things to do with friends in Baltimore?
We checked 56 real places in Baltimore, MD from OpenStreetMap, including 8 places to eat, 8 bars and nightlife spots (21+) and 8 sights. Squad Plan's three day plans below draw on these places, and your group can vote on the one you like best.
Last updated 2026-10-14
We found 8 places to eat, 8 bars and nightlife spots (21+), 8 sights, 8 parks and outdoor spots, 8 game spots, 8 sports venues and 8 places to shop in Baltimore, from OpenStreetMap map data.
Three ready-made day plans
Costs are rough estimates per person in US dollars. Check hours and prices before you go.
Plan A
Evergreen Museum & Library to Melba's Place
Slow pace, good food, plenty of time to talk. Group of 4 for friends hangout.
Estimated total per person: $69–210
10:00Visit Evergreen Museum & Library
4545 North Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21210
Free to $25 (estimate)
11:00Explore Fort Armistead Park
Baltimore, Maryland
Free
12:30Lunch at New Chef
6604 Belair Road, Baltimore, MD 21206
$12–20 (estimate)
14:00Get active at YMCA
Stadium Place, Baltimore, MD 21218
$10–25 (estimate)
15:00Browse Belvedere Square Market
Pica Way, Baltimore, MD 21212
Free to $40 (estimate)
16:00Watch a movie at Maryland Science Center IMAX Theater
601 Light Street, Baltimore, MD 21230
$15–30 (estimate)
18:30Dinner at Char'd CIty
5402 Harford Road, Baltimore, MD 21214
$20–40 (estimate)
20:30Drinks at Melba's Place
3126 Greenmount Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21218
$12–30 (estimate)
Plan B
City of Baltimore Fire Museum to Dutch Courage
A fuller day of sights and new places. Group of 4 for friends hangout.
Estimated total per person: $69–210
10:00Visit City of Baltimore Fire Museum
416 Oldtown Mall, Baltimore, MD 21202
Free to $25 (estimate)
11:00Explore Andover & North Hill Park
Northwood, Baltimore, Maryland
Free
12:30Lunch at Chung Mee
5646 The Alameda, Baltimore, MD 21239
$12–20 (estimate)
14:00Play at Shake & Bake Family Fun Center Bowling Alley
1601 Pennsylvania Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21217
$15–30 (estimate)
15:00Get active at M&T Bank Stadium
Russell Street Service Drive, Baltimore, MD 21230
$10–25 (estimate)
16:00Browse Lexington Market
Marion Street, Baltimore, MD 21201
Free to $40 (estimate)
18:30Dinner at Vito's Pizza
6304 York Road, Baltimore, MD 21212
$20–40 (estimate)
20:30Drinks at Dutch Courage
2229 North Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21218
$12–30 (estimate)
Plan C
Eubie Blake National Jazz Center to BAR B B ORTIZ
High energy from start to finish. Group of 4 for friends hangout.
Estimated total per person: $69–210
10:00Visit Eubie Blake National Jazz Center
North Howard Street, Baltimore, MD 21201
Free to $25 (estimate)
11:00Explore Briscoe Park
Baltimore, Maryland
Free
12:30Lunch at The Spot Pizzeria & Deli
4300 Belair Road, Baltimore, MD 21206
$12–20 (estimate)
14:00Play at Patterson Pins
2105 Eastern Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21231
$15–30 (estimate)
15:00Get active at J. Richard Awalt Field
Clarkdale Road, Baltimore, MD 21211
$10–25 (estimate)
16:00Browse Baltimore Farmers Market & Bazaar
400 East Saratoga Street, Baltimore, MD 21202
Free to $40 (estimate)
18:30Dinner at Waverly Crabs
3400 Greenmount Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21218
$20–40 (estimate)
20:30Drinks at BAR B B ORTIZ
6422 Holabird Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21224
$12–30 (estimate)
Family friendly things to do in Baltimore
Real places in Baltimore for a day out with kids.
Visit Chinquapin Park
Free to visit, with room to run around. Bring snacks and water.
FreeNorthwood, Baltimore, Maryland
Eat at IHOP
A sit-down meal for the whole family. Call ahead for a big group.
Govanstowne Farmers' Market5104 York Road, Baltimore, MD 21212
Fells Point Farmers MarketSouth Broadway, Baltimore, MD 21231
How much does a day out with friends cost in Baltimore?
Across the three day plans above, a day out with friends in Baltimore costs about $69 to $210 per person, from the lowest plan to the highest. Each total adds up the typical price of its stops, so treat it as a rough estimate and check prices before you go.
Frequently asked questions
What can a group do in Baltimore for free?
Free places on our list include Fort Armistead Park, Chinquapin Park and Andover & North Hill Park. Plans also leave time to wander around town at no cost.
Where can friends eat in Baltimore?
Good places to start are New Chef, Char'd CIty and Chung Mee. The day plans above include food stops from this list.
What is there to see in Baltimore?
Sights on our list include Evergreen Museum & Library, The Peale and City of Baltimore Fire Museum. The full list is in the places section below.
What are good things to do with kids in Baltimore?
Try visit Chinquapin Park, eat at IHOP and go to Parkville Lanes. Every idea here is a real mapped place, with a rough cost per person.
What are good date night ideas in Baltimore?
Try walk through Brentwood Commons, look around Baltimore Immigration Museum and play a round at Parkville Lanes. Start small with coffee or a walk, and save dinner for when it is going well.
What are good things to do with a large group in Baltimore?
Try bowling at Parkville Lanes, play at Parkway Theatre and park time at 32nd Street Park. Book ahead for a group this size, and send the link so everyone can vote on the plan.
What can friends do on a weekend in Baltimore?
Try saturday morning: The Peale, saturday lunch: New Chef and saturday afternoon: Decker Quadrangle. Every stop is a real mapped place, with a rough cost per person.
What are good birthday ideas for adults in Baltimore?
Try birthday dinner at New Chef, play at The Charles Theater and drinks at Mahaffey's Pub (21+). Every idea here is a real mapped place, with a rough cost per person.
What can friends under 21 do together in Baltimore?
Try play at Parkville Lanes, see a movie at Maryland Science Center IMAX Theater and get active at White Athletic Center. Every idea here is a real mapped place. Costs are rough estimates.
Can Squad Plan make a custom plan for Baltimore?
Yes. Pick the city, your group and the vibe, and Squad Plan gives you three plans your friends can vote on. It is free for 5 plans a week.