Things to Do

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 …

As green as four-leaf clovers, these mint-chocolate chip cookies are the perfect dessert for St. Patrick’s Day. With so much mixing and scooping to be done, kids can help make the cookies, too. One of the best parts of the recipe is creating the eye-catching color. Watch children’s smiling little …

From lucky leprechauns to rainbows worthy of a pot gold, parents have plenty of St. Patrick’s Day craft projects to keep little ones busy until March 17. These activities are perfect for parent-child bonding time or to encourage siblings to work cooperatively while tapping into their creativity. Explore seven of …

Not only are STEM activities great fun for kids, but they’re also educational. Best of all, they don’t necessarily require special supplies. Grab your pretend lab coat and start growing some beautiful crystals with the following science experiment from Mad Science of Washington, D.C. Crystal Star Ornament What you need: …

Power Treads Get set for all-surface vehicles that flip, rip and roam all around. Create your own custom course using the modular track set. Level up by adding household items for your vehicles to power over, under and through. $24.99, ages 5-8, powertreads.com   Just Add Fruits & Veggies This …

Frederick County Public Libraries has begun work on the construction of its new Middletown branch, scheduled to open in 2023. Both FCPL and Frederick County Government are working with a Frederick-based architectural firm Noelker and Hull and library design consultant HBM Architects to create a library branch that serves the …

Art class shouldn’t be the only times kids get to be creative. “It’s important for kids to use their imaginations to help them express themselves through their creativity,” says Rachel Dorton, public relations manager for Kid Made Modern. In order to let imaginations run wild, you’ll want to stock up …

While you certainly can’t go wrong with Monopoly, you may want to try out a new family board game this winter. Today’s tabletop games can be just as engaging as their digital counterparts, requiring kids to move, draw, build, strategize and, most importantly, enjoy themselves. Best of all, unlike Monopoly, …