Dating between Baltimore and the DC suburbs
Dating across the Baltimore and DC areas: easy meeting spots like the free Walters Art Museum, Pratt library author talks and Carroll Creek in Frederick.
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Dating in Maryland
Dating in Maryland, from the harbor to the Shore
A free afternoon at the Walters, a walk along Carroll Creek and a beach day with the Assateague horses. A short guide for Maryland singles.
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BaltimoreMeet at the Walters Art Museum on a Thursday, when it stays open until 9 p.m.AnnapolisWander the docks together at the spring sailboat show.FrederickWalk Carroll Creek Park through downtown Frederick, then stop for dinner by the water.Ocean City and AssateagueSpend a day on the beach at Assateague, watching the wild horses from a safe distance.
Date ideas
First dates around Maryland
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Out and about
Where singles meet here
- Volunteer with the Chesapeake Bay FoundationThe Chesapeake Bay Foundation runs tree plantings along Maryland waterways and help days at Clagett Farm. Volunteering alongside others is a natural way to meet people who care about the Bay.
- Author talks at the PrattThe Enoch Pratt Free Library hosts Writers LIVE! author talks at its Central Library and branches. Talking about a book afterwards is an easy way to start a conversation.
- Saturday dance at Herring RunStepping at Pratt is a free-style dance workout, mostly hip-hop and Zumba, on Saturdays at 11 a.m. at the Herring Run Branch in Baltimore. Regular classes help you get to know the same faces.
What’s on
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- April: Annapolis Spring Sailboat ShowThe 2027 show runs from 23 to 25 April at City Dock in Annapolis. It is a good excuse for a spring day by the water.
- December: Lighted sailboats on Carroll CreekFrederick's Carroll Creek Park hosts Sailing Through the Winter Solstice, with lighted sailboats on the creek. Check Visit Frederick for this year's dates.
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In shortMaryland Dating is a dating site and short guide for singles across Maryland, from Baltimore and Annapolis to Frederick and the Eastern Shore, with date ideas from the Walters Art Museum to the wild horses of Assateague. Every photo is checked by a person, members who pass an ID check get a Verified badge, and joining and browsing are free.
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Where can I meet singles in Maryland?
Volunteering with the Chesapeake Bay Foundation, library author talks and classes are good places to start. Many people also meet online first.
What are good date ideas in Baltimore?
Try the free Walters Art Museum in Mount Vernon, especially on a Thursday evening, or a Writers LIVE! author talk at the Pratt's Central Library.