With Spring break almost here, I have rounded up the best local deals CertifiKid is offering our readers and put them all in one place! Fill your break with day trips and activities without breaking the bank! Don’t spend the afternoon searching endless sites for something to “unbore” the kids with. It’s all here for you, just click and grab your deal!
Looking to get out of town for a few days? These travel deals are too good to pass up!
Pack your bags and head to the gardens! Share the gardens with talented horticulturists as they celebrate the beauty and variety of orchids with their artful displays. Exhibit runs until March 27, 2022
Longwood Gardens Winter Wonder Getaway at the Hilton
The Deal: $189 for LONGWOOD GARDENS WINTER PACKAGE - One Night Getaway in a 2-Queen Bedroom at Hilton Wilmington Christiana – includes TWO adult admissions to Longwood Gardens ($210 Value - 10% Off).
Hilton is a preferred hotel partner with Longwood Gardens and booking this package offers the following:
- Advance sale tickets through the Hilton Wilmington/Christiana are valid every day during Longwood Garden's Winter Wonder Exhibit. ( Even if tickets are sold out, Hilton guests can still visit.)
- Timed reservations are not needed when using your advance sale tickets provided by the Hilton Wilmington/Christiana. Guests can come at any time of day!
- Hotel Guests get an exclusive discounted rate of $9 per child to Longwood Gardens. These tickets MUST be purchased at the Hilton Front Desk. Discount not offered at Longwood Gardens ticketing desk.
- Guests may stay until closing, no matter their entrance time. If you wish to leave and return later in the day, you can simply get hand stamped upon exiting.
- Offers valid from January 24, 2022 - April 24, 2022.
Roller coasters and water rides all in one park! Take the trip to spend the day with the crew from Sesame Street!
THE DEALS:
Single Day Visits
- $40.56 Elmo's Eggstravaganza Single Day Ticket ($96.29 Value = 58% Off)* Valid ANY operating day 3/26 - 4/18
- $52.31 Spring Single Day Ticket ($96.29 Value = 46% Off)* Valid ANY operating day 4/23 - 6/17
- $58.71 Summer Weekday Ticket ($96.29 Value = 39% Off)* Valid MONDAYS - FRIDAYS only 6/20 - 9/5
Two Day Visits
- $79.95 Two Day Ticket + Free Meal ($122.87 Value = 39% Off) Valid ANY TWO operating days through 1/1/23
* Listed Gate Price for one admission is $96.29. Lowest, total, single date-specific ticket online special sale prices are the following for each option: $52.78 for Elmo's Eggstravaganza ($39.99 base + $12.79 in taxes + fees), $63.48 for Spring Single Day Ticket ($49.99 base + $13.49 in taxes + fees), and $68.83 for Summer Weekday ($54.99 base + $13.84 in taxes + fees).
Looking for camping without all of the dirt? Glamping pods are the perfect compromise!
2-Night Stay in a Glamping Pod - Just Minutes from DC!
Head to Cherry Hill Park and stay in a full air conditioned glamping pod! The campground is 30 minutes from Baltimore’s inner harbor and is the perfect family destination to reset and recharge away from the bustle of the city! Cherry Hill Park offers 2 pools, 3 playgrounds, a splash park, sauna, gym, arcade, access to 40+ miles of hiking and biking trails, and a stocked fishing pond, so there is something for everyone in the family!
The Deal: $220 for a 2-Night Stay in a Glamping Pod - Closest Campground to DC ($100 Off!)Your choice of a 2 or 4 person Glamping Pod
Offer is:
- Valid Sunday - Thursday
- Valid for stays from March 15th through May 26th, 2022
- Does not include 13% tax (6% state sales, 7% county occupancy taxes)
- Pet Fee of $25 per pet per night will be incurred at checkout if applicable
- Check in at 3 p.m. and check out at 11 a.m.
- For all other FAQ's, click HERE.
Every kids dream is to play among life size Lego builds. Head to Legoland and experience Legos come to life!
The Deal:
- $72.55 for One Day Admission to LEGOLAND New York for Ages 3+ ($81.61 Value - 12% Off).
- Please click HERE to view operating hours.
2022 Season Hours of Operation:
- LEGOLAND New York opening day is April 8th, 2022!
- LEGOLAND New York Hours of Operation: 10am-5pm select days in April, May and June, 10am - 8pm on Saturdays & Sundays starting May 28th, 10am - 7pm weekdays starting June 27th.
- Please click HERE to view operating hours.
If you can’t take the weekend and travel, check out these day trips! With so many things within just a few hours of Baltimore, the whole family will be entertained with these incredible experience deals!
Take to the tree tops at Tree Trekkers! Spend the afternoon zip lining through the canopies at this tree top rope course!
The Deal: $45 for Tree Trekkers WEEKDAY 3-Hour Adventure Ticket ($64 Value - 30% Off)
- Valid any weekday through September 5, 2022.
- Hurry - Limited Time Discount - Purchase NOW and reserve your date/time LATER.
2022 Operating Schedule: Click HERE
What You Need to Know:
- Includes access to all 14 Timber Trek Courses, three (3) hours of climb time per person and all equipment and instruction.
- Recommended for ages 8 and up. Ages 4-7 require an adult climber.
- Weight limit: Climbers must weigh between 30 - 250 lbs. to participate on courses.
- Sturdy, closed shoes (no open sandals, crocs or flip flops) are required on the course.
- Non-climbing observers are always free and welcome with signed waiver.
Expiration: September 05, 2022
Climb aboard the train and spend the day on the Railroad!
Walkersville Southern Railroad Train Ride
Board a vintage 1920s passenger car or an open-air flat car to start your journey on tracks that the Pennsylvania Railroad originally laid down in 1872. Be sure to check out the Railroad Museum (FREE!) just across the street, featuring a Children's Corner, educational displays, and model trains.
The Deal: $10 for a Train Ride at Walkersville Southern Railroad ($15-$20 Value – Up to 50% Off)
Get a way for the whole day and spend it on the water with this Paddle boat tour!
Potomac River Paddle Boat Tour
Spend 4 hours on a family friendly Paddle Boat River Tour and experience a different side of DC as you explore the Potomac River below beautiful Great Falls. With tours beginning in May, you can see the schedule here. All the paddle tours offer single kayaks, with the exception of the Potomac Adventure Tour (where you can choose either a single or double kayak.).No experience necessary for these kayak tours!
* Calleva provides all necessary paddling gear and a knowledgeable guide.
Calleva Outdoors offers 4 river tours to choose from:
Paddle Pennyfield (Ages 12+),Full Moon Kayak (Ages 14+),Kayak the Monuments (Ages 12+),Potomac Adventure Tour (Ages 12+)
The Deal:
- $115/person for Paddle Pennyfield Tour ($145 Value - 21% Off)
- $115/person for Kayak the Monuments Tour ($145 Value - 21% Off)
- $125/person for Full Moon River Tour ($155 Value - 20% Off)
- $160/person for Potomac Adventure Tour ($200 Value - 20% Off)
- $240/two-person kayak for Potomac Adventure Tour ($300 Value - 20% Off)
Learn about culture and history on this tour!
Amish Homestead Tour and Experience Theater at Plain & Fancy Farm
Spend the day learning about an entire community and their lifestyle. Head on out to Lancaster, PA where the official designated “Heritage Site” Amish House & One-Room School is, and catch the spectacular Amish Experience Theater five-screen production of Jacob’s Choice at The Amish Experience at Plain & Fancy Farm.
The Deals:
- $10 for One Child (Ages 4-12) Special Combo Ticket for Experience Theater and Amish Homestead ($15 Value - 34% Off).
- $14 for One Adult Special Combo Ticket for Experience Theater and Amish Homestead ($20 Value - 31% Off).
Up for a family friendly game of mini golf? Challenge the kids at the Laurel Golf Center mini course!
Mini Golf at Laurel Golf Center
The Deals:
- $4 for 18 holes of Miniature Golf for Ages 12 and Under ($6 Value - 34% Off)
- $5 for 18 holes of Miniature Golf for Ages 13+ ($8 Value - 38% Off)
What You Need to Know:
- Valid any day! Click HERE for hours.
- This deal is redeemable for a weather-dependent outing. Vouchers are not refunded for inclement weather. Please check with the vendor prior to visit to ensure opening.
Purchase your golf package here!
Get the kids excited for this one of a kind adventure in the mountains.
Tracks & Yaks BRAND NEW Railbike Adventures
Pedal and coast 10 miles east along the railroad tracks that run alongside the iconic Great Allegheny Passage cycling and hiking trail.
The Deals:
- $69 for Tandem Wednesday-Friday Railbike Tour ($99 Value - 31% off).
- $99 for Quad Wednesday-Friday Railbike Tour ($159 Value - 38% off).
*Railbiking is not physically strenuous so you can appreciate the spectacular mountain views and railroad history on this approximate 2-hour journey with Tracks and Yaks.
Ahoy! Become a pirate on this awesome Pirate adventure cruise!
Urban Pirates Family Adventure Cruise
The Deal: $18/Person for Urban Pirates Family Adventure Cruise ($27 Value - 34% Off)
What You Need to Know:
- SAILING DATES: April 1 - October 30, 2022
- Cruise runs 60 minutes.
- A ticket is required for every passenger, including infants.
- Valid for Baltimore Harbor location only.
Expiration Date: October 30, 2022
To Reserve your Cruise: Each ticket must be reserved in a separate transaction. Make sure to follow the instructions below carefully!
Would you rather spend time together watching an incredible show? Here is a trove of shows and entertainment performers coming to the area all spring long!
Spend the evening at the edge of your seats while you watch Master of Illusions! Families have experienced the magic in homes for years and the show is now LIVE on stage!
Masters of Illusion - Live! at The Warner Theatre
Watch as the illusionists shock the audience again in this thrilling magic performance happening on October 12th.
The Deals:
- $25.00 for One Upper Balcony Seat ($53.00 Value - 53% Off).
- $39.50 for One Orchestra Seat ($59.50 Value - 34% Off).
The big top is back! Take the family to the Circus and make a memory no one will forget.
Flip Circus at Arundel Mills
With 19 performance dates to choose from, this show will thrill all ages. Clowns, trapeze and a whole lot more will have even the youngest members of the family left in amazement.
The Deals:
- $10 Child Ticket: Ages 2-10 ($15 Off - $25 Value!)
- $30 Adult Ticket: Ages 11+ ($10 Off - $40 Value!)
Take a step into this amazing interactive artistic display of Vincent Van Gogh!
Van Gogh :The Immersion Experience
The Deals:
- $72 Weekday Package (2 Adults + Up to 2 Kids) at Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience DC ($111.60 Value* - 36% Off).
- $92 Weekend/Holiday Package (2 Adults + Up to 2 Kids) Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience DC ($124.80* Value - 27% Off).
- **Values reflect total amount at checkout from a direct online purchase of one Family Pass + all taxes and service fees. Full inclusive online price for 2 Adult tickets only (no children) is $89.80 (Weekday) and $99.80 (Weekend), providing up to 20% savings for 2 Adults only.
Exhibit Dates and Times:
- Runs now through May 29, 2022.
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
- Closed Tuesdays
- Saturdays and Sundays, 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Join the clowns and acrobats for this circus performance!
Garden Bros Nuclear Circus at Montgomery County Agriculture Center
The Deal: $14.50 for One Adult AND One Child General Admission Ticket
- Children are ages 3 - 13.
- Ages 2 and under are free.
- Hurry - Limited discounted tickets available!
Dates/Times:
- Thursday, June 2nd at 7:30 p.m.
- Friday, June 3rd at 4:30 or 7:30 p.m.
- Saturday, June 4th at 1:30, 4:30 or 7:30 p.m.
- Sunday, June 5th at 1:00, 4:00 or 7:00 p.m.
What You Need to Know:
- Doors open 60 minutes prior to show time. Show runs 90 minutes.
- Please choose your show date and time at checkout.
- Seating is general admission.
- Parking charge is $5 - $12, depending on the venue.
Do you need to fill a rainy day? Need an indoor activity that gets the kids out of the house for a bit? Take a look at these indoor activities!
Take the kids to dig in the coolest indoor sandbox!
Totsville Indoor Playground Weekday Admission
Totsville has it all for everyone in the family! An indoor sandbox, that everyone can enjoy, an obstacle course to get the kids moving, and a ball pit for littles to float in, you won’t hesitate to go back!
The Deal: $8.75 for Single Weekday (Mon-Fri) Open Play Admission ($12.50 Value - 31% Off)
Purchase admission tickets here!
Need a place to let the kids play and get their energy out. Head down to this awesome thrill park!
ZavaZone Potomac Mills Admission - Jump Socks Included!
With ninja courses, ropes courses, trampolines, climbing challenges, and more, ZavaZone is sure to leave the kids tired of a day of indoor play! Did I mention there is a parents lounge with free wifi! Let the kids roam and play while you watch from the glass windows overlooking the ropes course.
The Deal: $25 for One- Two (2) Hour Admission at ZavaZone Potomac Mills - SOCKS Included (Up to $40.50 Value - 39% Off)
With over 15,000 square feet of rides,slides, obstacles and more this indoor play park has it all for kids on a rainy day!
Hyper Kidz Columbia Indoor Playground Admission
Hyper kidz has zones for all ages and something for everyone! Climb up the 4 story play structure and race down the slides. Take a ride on the moving and swinging carousel, or let the littlest ones play on the soft foam play area.
The Deal: $8.75 Single Admission Valid Monday-Friday ($16.99 Value - up to 49% Off).
Make it an indoor golf night!
ShadowLand Laser Tag Adventure or Glow-in-the-Dark Mini Golf
Take the family for a round of mini golf at ShadowLand. Once you're done with the golf course, gear up for a battle of laser tag! With 3 local locations to choose from you and the family will have the most epic family night!
The Deals:
- $6 for One Laser Tag Adventure ($8.50 Value - 30% Off).
- $6 for One Round of Glow Golf ($8.50 Value - 30% Off).
Challenge the kids to an escape room!
Escape Room Loco - Kids Escape Room
Can the family escape within 60 minutes? Test your patience with this ultimate game of puzzles and challenges. Let the kids find their way out of the room while they solve the clues that will lead them to the end.
THE DEAL: $125 for 60-Minute Kids Escape Room Game for Up to Six People ($174 Value - 29% Off).
Looking to send the kids to camp? Here’s camps and classes that will have them using their creative sides and making lasting friendships at the same time!
At this half day camp, kids will create Do it themselves projects.
AR Workshop Columbia DIY Summer Art Session
With 11 weeks of crafts there is sure to be one that fits for your kids. Children will complete hands on projects ranging from canvas pillows, 3d paper & wood signs, to dream catchers and string art.
The Deal: $200 for Week of Half-Day AM or PM DIY Camp at AR Workshop Columbia ($240 Value - 17% Off).
Sign up for the workshop here!
Keep the kids' brains working throughout the break with Math tutoring sessions.
MATHNASIUM Learning Assessment Plan + Three 1-Hour Tutoring Sessions
With five locations to choose from, Mathnasium makes it convenient for you to schedule your child’s sessions. Locations include Ellicott City, Germantown, North Potomac, Potomac, and Rockville.
The Deal: $39 for a comprehensive math skills assessment, private consultation to review results, customized learning plan, and three one-hour tutoring sessions up to Algebra I ($139 Value - 72% Off!)
Schedule your assessment and sessions here!
Get the kids swim ready with swimming lessons right before summer vacation!
Basin Swim Academy Group Swim Lessons
Basin Swim Academy group swim lessons for infants and children, ages 6 months - 10 years, are conducted in an indoor heated pool, perfect for year-round learning.
Lessons are created to teach kids to swim through a step-by-step progression program focusing only on 4 levels to build a foundation of water safety, basic stroke mechanics and lots of fun. There is no pass or fail in swimming, so repeating a level once or even multiple times is crucial to progress to the next level.
The Deal: $67 for 6-Week Group Swim Lessons ($134 Value - 50% Off)
Let the kids experience on ice training at the Ion Training Center!
Ion International Training Center Camp
The Deal: $210 for One Week of Summer Fun Camp @ Ion International Training Center ($375 Value - 44% Off)
Ages: for ages 4 and older.
Expiration: August 26, 2022
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