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The final days of October are upon us. Don’t miss some of the following family-friendly activities you can enjoy with your children, including some spooktacular Halloween happenings. $2 Community Day Sunday, Oct. 25, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Explore the reopened Port Discovery Children’s Museum at reduced admission prices. Advance …

It all started to unravel when the first drop of blood hit the carpet—“it” being my Instagram-perfect, curated vision of what our family’s home-school would look like. The owner of that drop of blood (and several more drops to follow) was my curly-headed, precocious three-year-old, the youngest of our bunch …

Dedicated to inspiring children to learn and play, the Port Discovery Children’s Museum will reopen to the public this weekend Saturday and Sunday, October 17 and 18. Port Discovery Children’s Museum, a nonprofit organization promoting children’s development through fun, structured activities, is making every guest’s well-being, health and safety a …

Despite COVID-19 continuing to alter day-to-day life, the pandemic can’t take away our ability to enjoy the simple joys of fall. You’ll find plenty to do among the pumpkin patches and fall festivals that can offer safe outdoor fun for you and your family.   Mary’s Maze If you want …

Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit educational organization behind “Sesame Street,” is partnering with Family League of Baltimore to bring its Sesame Street in Communities initiative to Baltimore. To kick-off the launch, Sesame Workshop is airing a Family Digital Special on Facebook Premier on Tuesday, Oct. 6, at 2 p.m. The special, …

During this pandemic, so many cherished routines have been sacrificed, and the loss of sports is one that really stings for lots of kids. Not only do sports provide a way to stay fit and have fun, but they are also sources of socialization and confidence. And, of course, they …

Fun-Filled Festivities Weber’s Cider Mill Farm is inviting you and the family to a celebration to wave good-bye to summer and hello to fall. Though there won’t be a hayride or Boo Barn this year, there’s still plenty of fun to be had picking apples, seeing the farm animals, listening …

Take a Deep-Sea Dive What better time to experience the marine life than after a long week of teleworking and online school? The National Aquarium is having a half-off Friday night special, offering an opportunity for more families to learn about our fish friends! Tickets are available for purchase online …

Friday The Fire Museum of Maryland in Lutherville hosts Story Time on Fridays at 11 a.m. The museum’s summer hours are Wednesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tickets start at $7 for kids; children ages 2 and under are free. firemuseummd.org Saturday It’s Independent Bookstore Day, a day to celebrate your local …

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As Baltimore’s premier Jewish private school, serving preschool through grade 12, Beth Tfiloh Dahan Community School provides a learning environment where students become self-reliant scholars and discover their unique potential. Beth Tfiloh students learn how to advocate for themselves, ask difficult questions, and pursue their aspirations. Beth Tfiloh Dahan Community …

Goldsmith Early Childhood Center provides stimulating, nurturing, creative experiences within a Jewish environment. Visitors to our school experience the sense of joy in learning in each classroom. Our school supports and encourages the growth and development of the whole child: socially, emotionally, academically, physically and spiritually. We welcome our families …

During this pandemic, so many cherished routines have been sacrificed, and the loss of sports is one that really stings for lots of kids. Not only do sports provide a way to stay fit and have fun, but they are also sources of socialization and confidence. And, of course, they …

Just in time for the fall season, Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Golf Resort, Spa and Marina is providing Baltimore residents with the “Getaway Fall” promotion. The special offer provides 15 percent off room rates plus breakfast for two each day. It is available when booked between now and November 30, …

Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay is providing an education vacation experience with its new “Learn and Play by the Bay” program. Families visiting the resort have access to educational amenities and experiences including the brand-new Hyatt Chesapeake Bay Learning Room where children can complete their school work, immersive excursions including nature …

Beth Tfiloh’s PreSchool celebrates and cultivates joy, discovery, and respect in our youngest students. Inspired by the world-renowned Reggio Emilia early childhood educational philosophy, our curriculum prepares children for Kindergarten by encouraging them to exercise their curiosity and stretch their imaginations as they explore the world around them. This year, …