Activities

  Dr. Seuss once asked his audience to wonder at all the places they would go. The theater is one place where folks can journey to see some of the beloved children’s author and illustrator’s most famous characters, such as Gertrude McFuzz, Horton the elephant, The Cat and the Hat …

The rain stops, and the clouds break. After a day of being cooped up inside with your children, you decide it’s time to play outdoors. You step outside with your toddler and take in the scene. Puddles, puddles and more puddles dot the landscape. Before you realize it, your child …

The Walkersville Southern Railroad is chug, chug, chugging into another season of pistons pumping and train whistles blaring. The nonprofit, supported mainly by volunteers who manage the railroad, will begin offering regular excursions starting in May and running until October rain or shine. Train rides last about an hour and …

Young children to teens will enjoy reading and sharing these tales about teachers. PICTURE BOOKS “Teacher” by Lucy M. George, illustrated by Ando Twin This book is part of the Busy People series about people with different careers. The story introduces readers to a busy teacher and how she goes …

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 …

Are you looking for a distinctive and affordable way to celebrate your little book lover’s birthday? A book-themed birthday party might be the perfect option. The party ideas suggested below would be best suited for ages 4 to 8. Books such as my picture book “One More Year,” which is …

These past few years have been a real doozy for much of, well, the world. As an adult, the isolation, fear and anxiety of the unknown was at times almost crippling. Now imagine the toll it has taken on our children who do not have the mental maturity to shoulder …

Let your children pursue their passions for sports. You’ll find several sports-oriented activities and organizations to choose from in Frederick County. 24/7 Dance Studio Winner of Frederick’s “Best of the Best” and Frederick’s Child Readers’ Choice awards, 24/7 Dance Studio offers the most demanded classes in the area. Keep your …

Spring is here, which means longer days, flowers blooming and holidays such as Passover and Easter. My family normally hosts a small gathering for Easter with my in-laws. Even though it’s an intimate affair, I like to make it feel warm, thoughtful and elegant. If you’re looking for a fun …

In an era where family schedules are jam-packed, there is so much busyness in the name of being active. Why do parents sometimes feel as though a child who isn’t on a sports team is missing out on an experience compared to their peers? Not all kids enjoy organized sports, …