There’s plenty of fun for the whole family this weekend in Frederick, including a special anniversary for a popular local toy store, a celebration of children’s theater and more!
MET’s Family FUN Day
Sept. 20, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Maryland Ensemble Theatre | 31 W. Patrick St., Frederick, MD 21701
Maryland Ensemble Theatre is holding a morning of family-friendly performing arts activities! Kids can learn acting techniques, see circus tricks performed live and more at this open house, and costumes are encouraged. The event will be followed by a performance of “Morris Micklewhite and the Tangerine Dress.”
Free (show tickets are $7-$20) | marylandensemble.org/family-fun-day-2025/
Dancing Bear’s 25th Birthday Celebration
Sept. 20, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Dancing Bear Toys and Games | 15 East Patrick St., Frederick, MD 21701
One of Frederick’s most popular toy stores is celebrating a landmark anniversary by holding a fun festival for the whole community! Stop by the store for crafts, glitter tattoos and face painting and plenty of giveaways, as well as the kid-friendly “Bearstock” music festival.
Free | dbeartoys.com/event/dancing-bears-25th/
All About Bees: Honey Tasting & Hive Tour with Ryan Sanders
Sept. 21, 1-2:30 p.m.
Fox Haven Organic Farm & Learning Center | 3630 Poffenberger Road, Jefferson, MD 21755
Bees are some of the most important animals in terms of their effect on the world around them. Learn more about bees and how honey is made at this event hosted by a hobbyist beekeeper, which includes a tour of Fox Haven Farm’s apiary and honey tasting. Bring a picnic lunch to enjoy on the farm!
$14.23 | foxhavenfarm.org
