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It’s apple-picking season. Head out to a local farm to stock up. We found a few pick-your-own (PYO) farms and orchards in our area that you can explore with your family. Catoctin Mountain Orchard 15036 N. Franklinville Road, Thurmont Founded in 1948, this 100-acre farm is nestled in the slope …

For the Withers family of Abingdon, the house rule is if you want to live here, you have to learn to play a musical instrument. “We said, ‘We don’t care which instrument. Just pick one you like!’” says Cheri Withers, a mother of two school-aged children. Like many musically inclined …

Discover some fun activities taking place in Frederick County and beyond this season. Click below to download the PDF from the August/September 2021 issue of Frederick’s Child.

Summer is the season for amusement parks, and thankfully the mid-Atlantic region has many. We found 10 that are all within a day’s drive of Washington, D.C., Baltimore, Philadelphia and everywhere in between. Whether your kids love Cookie Monster, construction vehicles or chocolate, you’ll find a theme park made for …

Little scientists, engineers and mathematicians will have the opportunity to explore their passions when the Maryland STEM Festival returns this fall. This statewide celebration of all things STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) will kick off on Friday, Oct. 15, and run through Nov. 14. Through free hands-on activities, lab …

Farming is in Teresa Summers’ blood. She has spent the last 25 years diversifying her family’s multigenerational farm into a well-established agritourism landmark in Maryland. Known for its mega mazes and fall festivals, Summers Farm opens Aug. 21 with celebrations to commemorate its 25th anniversary which began with a simple …

Whether you need fun summer party games or new ideas for staying cool when temperatures soar, the following eight DIY water games will keep your kids refreshed and entertained all summer long. DIY Sprinkler Why buy a sprinkler when you can make your own? This DIY hack from the Housing …

Looking for a new place for your family to get active as we head into the summer? Look no farther than Urbana. Frederick County’s newest YMCA will open its doors on Monday, April 5. The facility, which broke ground in late 2019, is located between Urbana Middle School and High …

After a year of painting, building and making at home, even the most artistic kids may be feeling less than inspired now. Art subscription boxes, which include everything little artists need to complete a project, are a fun and easy way to jump-start their curiosity and creativity. Plus, what kid …

They symbolize creation and life itself. Each spring, eggs are dyed a multitude of colors, their dazzling shades capturing the eye of those who display them, hunt for them or offer them as gifts during the Easter holiday. The tradition of dyeing eggs takes us to medieval kitchens. People created …