Frederick's Child Magazine
Are you planning a party for your child in Frederick County? You’ll find plenty of resources in our area to make any celebratory occasion festive and fun.
Backyard Inflatables
From inflatable zip lines and moon bounces to mechanical bulls, obstacle courses and dunk tanks, Backyard Inflatables offers fun things for kids to do, plus rental tables, chairs and tents. Backyard Inflatables can provide party rental services for corporate events, festivals, weddings, bar and bat mitzvahs and more special celebrations.
301-972-0939; backyardinflatables.com
Frederick Ninja Warrior Gym
Experience a ninja warrior course designed with the signature elements of gymnastics, martial arts, rock climbing, rope courses, Crossfit and more. Jump Climb Extreme is equipped with obstacles you might have seen on TV and custom ones. Party options consists of a Ninja Warrior Party (open gym, competition and other available options) and a Ninja Nerf Party (bring your own gear; darts are provided).
5714 Industry Lane, Unit A, Frederick, MD 21704
240-215-0140; jumpclimbextreme.com
Lucy School: Big Red Barn Rental
Lucy School is an arts-based school in Middletown, nestled in the foothills of South Mountain on 17 acres of woods and gardens with a pond and waterfall. As a fundraiser for the school’s scholarship program, Lucy School rents its beautifully renovated bank barn for special events. To learn more about rental opportunities and additional details about this arts-based school (pre-K to 8), summer camp and teacher training center, visit the website or email [email protected].
9117 Frostown Road, Middletown, MD 21769
301-293-1163; lucyschool.com
Roads & Rails Museum
Roads & Rails Museum in downtown Frederick has one of the largest miniature world train displays. This display is 127 feet long and full of buttons to activate animations. It’s fun for kids of all ages. Have your party here. Rent the museum’s birthday party room at $125 for two hours. Instead of the usual ticket price, you pay only $5 per person. Consider the Roads & Rails Museum for your next birthday party. Free parking is available.
Email for more info at [email protected]
200 N. East St., Frederick, MD 21701
301-624-5524; roadsnrails.com
Rose Hill Manor Park & Museums
Built in the 1790s by John and Anne Grahame, Rose Hill Manor preserves and presents the living heritage of this historic property in Frederick. Rose Hill Manor Park offers a two-hour birthday experience for children: a one-hour program based on the theme of your choice and a second hour devoted to the celebration. Times, program themes and more information about birthday parties at Rose Hill Manor are available online.
1611 N. Market St., Frederick, MD 21701, 301-600-1650; recreater.com/404/Rose-Hill-Manor-Park-Museums
Summer’s Farm
Summer’s Farm is your family or group destination for farm-centered fun. Staff can accommodate groups of any size and type—Scouts, family reunions, school events, youth groups, parties and corporate or civic events. Group pricing is available for 15 or more, 50 or more, or 100 or more individuals.
5620 Butterfly Lane, Frederick, MD 21703
301-304-3031; summersfarm.com
The Original Playhouse Children’s Museum
Explore a place to engage with your kids in play-based learning opportunities that help children grow into creative, curious, caring and confident thinkers. The playhouse offers two colorful floors dedicated to imaginative play, creativity and experiential learning. Upstairs exhibitions encourage dramatic pretend play and downstairs houses a hands-on interactive floor to appeal to more scientific and visually artistic thinkers. The Original Playhouse is ideal for children ages 3 to 9. Birthday parties are the most celebrated events, but families can reserve a date for any celebratory event or children’s party using the same time blocks and rental fees. Party scheduling times and costs are available on the museum’s website.
4 W. Main St., New Market, MD 21774
301-865-6500; originalplayhouse.com
Tuscarora Tennis Club
Reserve the courts and lounge for a birthday party or private tennis party and have fun with your friends. Tuscarora Tennis Club’s Junior Academy serves students ages 9 through high school. The Junior Academy is a year-round program that gives students the chance to join at any time. A Tennis 101 program is suitable for children ages 5 to 8 years old. The first class is free.
5216 Renn Road, Frederick, MD 21703
301-473-5050; tuscaroratennis.com
Urban Air Adventure Park
Urban Air Adventure Park is Frederick’s ultimate indoor playground for families. Urban Air Adventure Park offers laser tag experiences, Spin Zone bumper cars, a challenging ropes course and climbing walls, warrior course, a runway tumble track, tubes playground and more. Families can reserve children’s birthday parties with Urban Air Adventure’s classic and glow birthday themes. Attraction packages and reservation details are available online.
5830 Ballenger Creek Pike, Frederick, MD 21703
240-560-5965, urbanairtrampolinepark.com/locations/maryland/frederick
Urbana Art & Soul
This privately owned and operated art studio in Urbana shares the love for art, creativity and learning. Discover various art workshops for adults, teens and children of all ages in scheduled group and private settings. Weekly art groups include Pee-Wee Picasso programs for prekindergarten through 5-year-old students, a Lil’ Artists program for kids in kindergarten through first grade, Elementary Art for kids in second through fifth grades and Secondary Art sessions for children in sixth through 12th grades. Parent & Me art groups engage parents and children in weekly projects. Adults and children can book a pARTy through Urbana Art & Soul. Monthly workshops allow participants of all ages to explore various topics in art. More details are available online.
8995 C Urbana Church Road, Frederick, MD 21704
240-341-2791; urbanaartandsoul.com
