With the holidays comes a season of giving–whether its gift-giving among family members and friends or charitable giving to spread joy in the community. In that spirit, encourage young readers to think about all the ways they can give with these books available at Frederick County Public Libraries about expressing …
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10 Books for Learning and Family Fun
Give the gift of reading this season with children’s stories about leadership, imagination, faith, grief, fighting for justice and other inspiring stories. Learn some great recipes for your picky eater with a guide for Mom and Dad, too! “DinoDogz: Eggzellent Adventure” by Mike McHale The DinoDogz, which are half dog, …
Read More »5 Albums to Warm Your Heart and Move Your Feet
These albums make great gifts for the whole family this holiday season, from inspiring family stories to good fun. Give the gift of music for all to enjoy. “A Thankfully Spooktacular Christmas” by Dennis McKinley All Star Kid, a new children’s brand created by TV personality Dennis McKinley, was …
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By Elena Epstein, director of the National Parenting Product Awards. For more product reviews, visit nappaawards.com. All product images were provided. Cake-N-Bake Challenge Bring the excitement of cooking shows into the game room. A fast-paced color-matching, cake-building game where the fastest baker wins. Complete with colorful textured foam cake slices …
Read More »5 Places to Go Ice Skating in the Frederick Area
Whether you’re taking a day trip or visiting local favorites, the Frederick area has plenty to offer when it comes to seasonal ice skating. Explore indoor and outdoor skating—and maybe sledding, too—at these locations in Frederick, Howard, Montgomery and Washington counties. Pinecliff Park 8350 Pinecliff Park Road, Frederick | …
Read More »Gear Up for the Holidays: New Home for Model Engineers Train Car
For around five decades, the Frederick County Society of Model Engineers (FCSME) called a small plot of land at 423 E. Patrick Street home. Its structure was not a building, but rather a historic train car that formerly transported thoroughbred race horses. The 70-foot long car was placed on a …
Read More »Best Spots for Pumpkin Picking and Fall Fun in Frederick
If you head to a majority of the local chain grocery stores, you are sure to see a number of pumpkins available for purchase. But, let’s be honest. Where is the fun in just grabbing one there and setting it beside the week’s groceries? Instead how about heading to …
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Click the images below to download this Top 10 calendar as a PDF. This roundup of family events appears in the October/November 2022 issue of Frederick’s Child.
Read More »Celebrate the Real Meaning of Memorial Day with Your Kids
While we all enjoy a day off and throw some burgers on the grill, teaching kids about Memorial Day is an important way to honor our country and all who served. But it can feel hard to know what to say, how to make it memorable and ways to …
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