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The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore has a lot of dino facts to share. Did you know dinosaurs share traits with modern zoo animals? Take a peek at the zoo’s new “DINOSAURS: Explore the Prehistoric Forest” exhibit, now open through Nov. 30, 2022 in the video below, and read our companion …

A trip to the zoo can introduce your child to a number of animals that crawl, roam and fly in the wild, but what about those that lived millions of years ago? The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore launched a new exhibit on dinosaurs in May. The exhibit features animatronic dinosaurs …

Your child’s party doesn’t always have to come down to just you! There are a whole host of professional party throwers and venues ready to give you a birthday, bar or bat mitzvah, graduation or special celebration to remember. Here are just a few of the party people in our …

You’ve sent invitations, bought decorations, made a list (and checked it twice) … now you’re ready to throw your child the best birthday party of the season. But the biggest task has yet to begin: hosting the party. Don’t let all your preparation go to waste. Find out how you …

  The aquatics team at the JCC of Greater Baltimore noticed something the last time it offered free swim lessons: At least 50% of participants were adults. “I get a lot of different reasons,” said Shawnise Crawford, JCC’s assistant aquatics director. Some want to learn because their kids learned. Some …

  Mother’s Day celebrates motherhood and the contribution of mothers to society. Did you know that the holiday is celebrated worldwide as an international day to honor moms? In addition, Mother’s Day is observed on the second Sunday in May in the United States every year. It is often marked …

Click the images below to download this Top 10 calendar as a PDF. This roundup of family events appears in the May 2022 issue of Baltimore’s Child.

Though classic team sports are arguably the most widely popular in schools and rec centers, the variety of options for children in Baltimore does not disappoint. Find a sport that’s right for your child or teen. These sports in our April 2022 directory range from individual to team-minded and strategic …

There were some new camps added to our Summer Camp Directory since the February 2022 edition! Explore day camps, specialty camps for your little scientist and social skills development for in the programs below, and find more camps in our February directory (linked above) and our April 2022 directory. An …

  When Oriole Park at Camden Yards first opened in April 1992, it became an instant success—both for Major League Baseball and for the city of Baltimore. Thirty years later, the magnitude of its magic is still felt more than ever. While the ballpark’s economic and tourism impact on downtown …