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When the pandemic caused the operation of school buildings shops, restaurants, theaters—and many extracurricular activities—to grind to a sudden halt, no one knew how long that hiatus would be. Some businesses and organizations had a brief hiccup until mask wearing and sanitizing stations allowed them to reopen. For others, the break dragged on and on. Many are still recovering from …

While temperatures continue to reach the 90s and upper 80s, one great way to cool off is by grabbing an ice cream cone or cup. Frederick County and the area just outside its borders are a treasure trove of locally-owned shops and creameries whose cows provide the milk for their sweet treats. Guests don’t have to settle for just the …

As the final resting place for Francis Scott Key, the man who came up with the phrase “bombs bursting in midair” in the national anthem, Frederick County knows how to put on a Fourth of July celebration. Frederick’s Child has complied a list of places that offer a bevy of activities in honor of America’s independence including live music, games, …

The secret to maintaining organization is simplicity. This point is never truer as it is when planning for a new addition to the family. It’s truly incredible how much time new parents will suddenly need to devote to clothing management for the tiniest of garments. The task might seem overwhelming and time consuming, but it can be made easier. All …

    The chimes of the carillon bells will soon accompany other music folks will hear coming from Baker Park. Beginning June 5, Celebrate Frederick will host its annual Summer Concert Series on Sundays at 7 p.m. at the park’s bandshell for 12 weeks. This summer’s lineup includes a diverse group of local and regional performers. “Every year, we have …

We’re doubling the summer fun with an expanded calendar of events. Click below to download our June/July event calendar from the June/July 2022 issue of Frederick’s Child. 

What is the hardest part about juggling parenthood and your career? I made the decision early on that family would always take first position. Now that does not mean I made every game, every production or every awards event. When I could schedule City business, those were times I worked to avoid. The hardest part is keeping track of multiple …

Hitting the big three zero is definitely a huge milestone for Frederick’s Child. To celebrate our anniversary, we put together a list of 30 attractions, businesses and institutions that have called Frederick County home for 30 years or more. When composing this list, we first looked at what venues are family-friendly, popular and have welcomed generations of visitors throughout the …

  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 and Yertle the Turtle. Other Voices Theatre will help these …

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 kids fit while having fun this summer. Gymnastics classes are …