Activities

  Families all around the world celebrate Father’s Day and plan special activities to celebrate the special men in their lives. It’s also a holiday that celebrates and honors fathers and their influence in our lives. You don’t solely have to honor your biological father on this holiday though. Celebrate …

Click the images below to download this Top 20 calendar as a PDF. This roundup of family events appears in the June 2022 issue of Baltimore’s Child.

  It’s finally swim season again! While you’re enjoying the sunny weather with your family, head to these Baltimore City pools if you need to cool off. Four pools opened for the Memorial Day holiday and weekends through June 15. All neighborhood public pools will be open for full service …

By: Rebecca Hastings While we all enjoy a day off and throw some burgers on the grill, teaching kids about Memorial Day is an important way to honor our country and all who served. But it can feel hard to know what to say, how to make it memorable and …

Sometimes you want a destination party, but sometimes it makes more sense to host a celebration at home or bring the entertainment to you—wherever you may be. The Baltimore’s Child May 2022 party directory includes lots of party people who do just that. Explore a few of these options below …

Is your child a budding gourmet? Soon your little one could be making you pancakes every morning! Just kidding … but your little chefs will love the opportunity to learn—and eat—more at these cooking and baking classes in Baltimore. Baltimore Chef Shop Three kitchens at 807 and 811 W. 36th …

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 …