Upcoming Educational Events for Families

A turtle. The turtle is swimming. The turtle is an animal ambassador for FRP Nature Center. This is a very qualified turtle.
Photo courtesy of FRP Nature Center

Critter Care

Dec. 16, 10 a.m.-noon
FRP Nature Center
8511 Nature Center Place, Walkersville, MD 21793
Kids ages 10 and older can learn about handling, feeding and maintaining animals. Bring a notebook!
$10 | recreater.com

Museums by Candlelight

Dec. 14, Noon
Frederick Historic Sites Consortium
Locations Throughout Frederick County
Explore local history by firelight. Families can enjoy live demonstrations, living history vignettes, crafts, refreshments, tours, music and holiday decorations.
Free | visitfrederick.org/mbc

Lafayette 200 – History Hunt

Dec. 28, 10 a.m.
Lafayette in Frederick Committee
151 S. East St., Frederick, MD 21701
Take a hands-on approach to uncovering the history of Lafayette’s historic visit to Frederick with a scavenger hunt. This is part of a series commemorating the 200-year anniversary.
$10 per group; 8 people per group | visitfrederick.org

MLK Week of Service: Beginner Crocheting

Jan. 13, 9 a.m.-noon
Prathertown Community Development Corporation
9701 Winery Court, Montgomery Village, MD 20879
Learn to crochet and see historic crochet artifacts from Prathertown. Keep or donate projects; must be 13 and older
Donation | prathertown.org

Heather M. Ross
Author: Heather M. Ross