Frederick County THIS WEEK

WEDNESDAY

Flips Gymnastics
Open Gym 9:30-11am
$5 member $7 non member

Barnes and Noble FSK Mall
Storytime 10:30am

Urbana Library
Preschool Storytime 10:30 & 11:15

Roger Lindsay Magic!
2:00pm
"HE'S BACK!!!! Magician Roger Lindsay transports kids ages to a realm of magical happenings, illusions and laughter! Join "Prop", the magic bunny, as he and Mr. Lindsay amaze and amuse in this show loaded with audience participation. You never know what surprises await you! Come and "DREAM BIG" with us!

Downtown Frederick Library
Wiggle Giggle Storytime Ages 2-5
10:15am & 11:00am
Drop-in LEGO Play 1:00pm
Join us for an afternoon of LEGO fun! Build tall buildings, create mysterious scenes and have fun with endless amounts of LEGOs to play with at the library!

THURSDAY

Urbana Library
2:00pm
Phun with Physics (Translation: Really Weird Science!)
Thought you knew everything? You’re right, you do. Now come find out ways to use and abuse that info. Join Skip Bird, Observatory Director of the Westminster Astronomical Society for really strange examples of Physics gone wrong. We'll shrink wrap a couple of volunteers just before we mummify them, find out how the Flaming Wheel of Death works, watch as the Blob monster comes to life, and so much more WEIRD SCIENCE! Best for elementary ages (ages 5 and up), with an adult.

Downtown Frederick Library
Preschool Storytime 10:30am
Babies with Books ages 0-24 months 2:30pm

Adventure Park USA
FREE Preschool Storytime 11:00am
Join us for a story and a fun themed make and take activity! Add lunch and the prospector playground for only $4.50 per child. Lunch includes: Hot Dog or PB&J, Small Drink and Chips. Don't forget to add 15 minutes of MOON BOUNCE time for only $2.00

Baker Park Bandshell
Here Comes Trouble!, Music
10:30 am


FRIDAY

Urbana Library
Bob the Builder Special Storytime (with special guest Bob the Builder!)
Enjoy a special storytime and meet and greet session with Bob the Builder!
10:30 AM
LEGO Building Block Party!
Lego fans are invited to come to the library to build, create and play with others who are also crazy about LEGOS. The library provides the LEGOS, you provide the know-how!
12:00 PM-4:30PM

Downtown Frederick Library
Funcraft Fridays
Join us every Friday this summer for a fun, exciting make-and-take craft in the children's department. No registration needed. All ages welcome! June 29th- Create a 4th of July Decoration
10:00 AM

Frederick Gymnastics Club
12:30-2pm Preschool Open Gym
$5 members, $10 non member


SATURDAY

Downtown Frederick Library
Photography Basics for Kids
10:00am
Grab your camera and your parents and come learn how to take great pictures! The Frederick Camera Clique is holding a free class on camera basics and composition. Come shoot with us along Carroll Creek. All camera types welcome, except cell phone cameras. If you have a digital camera, the Clique will print 2 copies of your best picture. You will get to take one copy home with you and the other copy will hang in the library for all to see for a month! All students must supply their own camera and be escorted by an adult. For ages 8-12. Maximum attendance is 20 kids. Registration is required. Register HERE

Adventure Park USA
Wild West Rodeo Days
June 30th-July 1st

Remember “How the West was Won”? Well coming this summer, Adventure Park USA will show your family how the West was FUN!!!

Join us for a two day rodeo event packed with entertainment, activities, and food that will surely feel like a genuine frontier hoe-down! So saddle up and get ready for a day of cowboys and cowgirls, International Bull Riders bull riding, rodeo clowns, trick roping, barrel racing, line dancing, mutton busting, covered wagons, stick barrel racing, and that’s just the start. Hankerin’ for more excitement? Your little buckaroos can take a ride on the kid’s mechanical bull or join in for a trick-roping lesson at the Little Ranglers’ Rodeo.

Learn who’s the fastest draw in the West with shows all day long! See the Wells Fargo Stage Coach, visit our cowboy encampment, watch the wagon train, bid on bull at our mock cattle auctions, 50/50 drawings, and door prizes. So this summer head’em up, and move’em out to our Wild West Rodeo Days!

There is no free admission to the Park for the Wild West Rodeo Days. You can also enjoy reduced all-day pricing that includes rides and attractions.

$15 Wild West Daily Admission (includes the Rodeo!) Kids under 2 are free.
$15 All-Day Rides and Attractions Pass for ages 7 and up, and $3.00 for kids under 7.
$30 Wild West Daily Admission and All-Day Rides and Attractions Combo Pass for ages 7 and up.
$18 Wild West Daily Admission and All-Day Rides and Attractions Combo Pass for kids under 7.
Buy your Passes and Admission online and save with a Combo Pass! Only $28 per person!

Mosey in early for our Cowboy Breakfast hosted by our local 4H Club 8:00am-10:00am Only $5 per person, with admission!


SUNDAY

Summer Concert Series
Grupo Latino Continental, Latin
7:00 pm
Baker Park Bandshell
Concerts begin at 7:00 pm with food vendors in attendance earlier. So bring your blanket, bring your family and enjoy music under the stars.

THIS WEEK:

FREDERICK KEYS BASEBALL
Dates:
July 1, 2, & 3, 2012
Description:
See the Frederick Keys take on the Wilmington Blue Rocks. Sun 4pm, Mon 7pm (FIREWORKS!), Tues 7pm (FIREWORKS!)
Location:
Harry Grove Stadium
21 Stadium Drive
Frederick, MD 21703



PLAN AHEAD!!

Adventure Park's 7th Birthday Celebration!
JULY 14TH
Adventure Park USA was established in the summer of 2005, so that makes us seven this year! Come on down for good food, great fun and awesome discounts!
Start your day off at the Chuckwagon Cafe for breakfast with your favorite Disney characters, Winnie the Pooh and Tigger too! Then, grab your discounted All-Day Pass and enjoy the Rides and Attractions that will keep you smiling for hours! And when your sweet tooth has you craving a birthday dessert, make sure you act fast–FREE cupcakes will be available to our guests while supplies last.
Finally, at the end of the day, we will be lighting up the skies with our GRAND fireworks display, so make sure you stick around after dark for the finale to our special day!

$7.00 Off All-Day Passes!
$14.00 Per Person for Breakfast (Free Under 2 yrs)!
Upgrade Your Breakfast to Include a Little Tykes All-Day Pass (7 and Under) for ONLY $7.00! Buy your tickets online, now!

SUMMER GETAWAY DEAL!

Are you looking for a little summer fun but don't wanna break the bank? Check out this deal to Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park in Virginia! Just far enough for a little getaway!
Check out the deal here:

Montgomery County THIS WEEK

JOIN IN ON THE FUN THIS WEEK!

TUESDAY

Meadowside Nature Center
Raptors of Rock Creek LIVE! 1:00-1:30
$3 per child
Live raptors just a few steps away is an exciting experience you won’t forget! Discover what makes raptors unique among birds and learn the fantastic tools these predators have for hunting in the wild. Meet one of our resident raptors live and up close. Programs take place at Meadowside’s campfire ring. Please register and pay for all participants at ParkPASS.org (#203299)

Damascus Library
Preschool Film Fest
10:30am
A variety of short films based on children’s picture books will be featured each week in this one- hour program. Registration is not required. Ages 2-6, siblings welcome.

Chick-Fil-A
Kid's Night 5-8pm
FREE 4 count nugget meal with purchase of adult meal

Rockville Town Square
Kid's Night
Join us every Tuesday this summer for two live entertaining stage shows! Come early to dine, and kids eat FREE at participating restaurants at Rockville Town Square.
Kids Eat FREE: 5-9pm
Two live stage shows: 6:30pm & 7:30pm
June 26 – Mike (Magic & Comedy Show)

Kids Eat FREE* Locations:

Carbon Peruvian Chicken & Grille
Gordon Biersch
Lebanese Taverna Cafe
Noodles & Co.
Oro Pomodoro
Spice Xing
Sushi Damo
Tipppy’s Taco
Vie de France


WEDNESDAY

Damascus Library
General Foolishness
1:30pm and 3:30pm
Free Tickets Required. A zany, fast-paced Clown Theater program that brings children and adults together in a celebration of laughter. Combining a broad array of circus skills, music, and physical comedy, the General's self-importance magnifies his foibles to hilarious proportions. The show includes juggling, slapstick comedy, and lots of audience participation in a zany, madcap adventure. Space limited; free tickets required, available beginning Thursday, June 21.

Washingtonian Center
Little Tots
10:30am
Little Tots will be held inside RIO Center's lower level atrium, near the movie theatre
"Wildlife Ambassadors"

Montgomery Mall
Family Fun Day
10:30am - 11:30am
Lower level in the Macy's Court
Fun kids activities with MyGym and story time with Geneva Day School.
Treats from Chick-fil-A, Auntie Anne's Pretzels and Jamba Juice - YUM!
Make and Take Craft.

Chick Fil A Montgomery Mall
Family Night in the food court
6-8pm family fun, balloons and face painting

Barnes and Noble Washingtonian Center
Storytime 11:00am

Rockville Town Square
Movies on the Square
8:45pm
Please bring your own blanket or lawn chairs. No coolers or outside food permitted.
MOVIE: "Dolphin Tale"


THURSDAY

Gaithersburg City Hall Concert Pavilion
Children's Concert
10:30 a m. - Noon - "Ed McDade American Rhythm & Rhymes"
Don't forget your blanket or lawn chair.

Washingtonian Center
Lakefront Live! Live music on the Lakefront Plaza Stage
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Featuring Diamond Alley - Rock, Motown, R&B


FRIDAY

Whole Foods Kentlands
Story Time
10:00 AM | FREE
Kids Cafe
Every Friday morning at 10:00am we will be hosting story time in our new Kid’s Cafe area. Bring your favorite stuffed animal and a blanket to sit on. Snacks will be served directly following the story. (Books will be geared towards children ages 2-6 years old. Special guest, Charley, will host our storytime on the first friday of each month!

Rockville Town Center
FREE Outdoor concert
Live Music 6:30-9:30pm
June 29 – Unity (Reggae)

Washingtonian Center
RIO Summer Concerts
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Live music every Friday and Saturday night! Located on the Rio patio near the paddleboats
Sons of Pirates - Jimmy Buffet/Summertime

Washingtonian Center
Live Music on the Plaza
6-8pm
featuring "Willie Barry"

Gaithersburg City Hall Concert Pavilion
June 29, 7 - 8:45 p.m. - The Beach Bumz Jimmy Buffet Tribute Band Concert
Originally scheduled for June 1 has been rescheduled to Friday, June 29.
Don't forget your blanket or lawn chair.


SATURDAY

Washingtonian Center
RIO Summer Concerts
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Live music every Friday and Saturday night. Located on the Rio Patio near the paddleboats
Burn the House - Classic Rock, Rock & Roll

Barnes and Noble Washingtonian Center
Storytime 11:00am


OPEN GYM

ROMP AND ROLL GERMANTOWN
ages 0-6 $7 per child $10 per family
Monday-Thursday 1:30-4:00pm
Friday 1:30-7:30pm

Bounce U Clarksburg
$8.95 per child
Preschool Playdate: Mon/Tues/Fri 10:00-Noon Wednesday 12:30pm
All Ages Bounce: Tues 5:00pm Wed/Thurs 4:00pm

Frederick County THIS WEEK

It may be super hot this week, but don't let the heat keep you away from some of the awesome fun going on this week in Frederick County!!

WEDNESDAY

Flips Gymnastics
Open Gym 9:30-11am
$5 member $7 non member

Chick-Fil-A Frederick
First Day of Summer Luau
It's the first day of Summer, come in a join us as we celebrate with fun and games as well as a free kids 4 nugget meal with every combo purchased. Its a Summer Luau at Chick-fil-A from 5pm to 7pm

Barnes and Noble FSK Mall
Storytime 10:30am

Urbana Library
Preschool Storytime 10:30 & 11:15

Urbana Library
1:30pm
Little Hands Signing: Bedtime Signs
Research shows that signing with young children can reduce frustration, stimulate language development, enhance bonding, and raise self-esteem, plus, it's fun! Signing storyteller Kathy MacMillan brings the magic of sign language to you and your child through age-appropriate stories, songs, activities, and games, along with tips and tricks for caregivers on using signs in everyday activities. For ages birth-5 with a caregiver.

Downtown Frederick Library
Wiggle Giggle Storytime Ages 2-5
10:15am & 11:00am
Drop-in LEGO Play 1:00pm
Join us for an afternoon of LEGO fun! Build tall buildings, create mysterious scenes and have fun with endless amounts of LEGOs to play with at the library!

THURSDAY

Urbana Library
3:00pm
Camp Out at the Library!
Raccoon Relay? Pass the Skunk? You're kidding, right? Join us around the campfire for an hour of stories, crazy games, crafts and fun as we "Camp Out" at the Library. For ages 6-11.

Downtown Frederick Library
Preschool Storytime 10:30am
Babies with Books ages 0-24 months 2:30pm

Downtown Frederick
Baker Park Concert
Mr. Jon & Friends, Music
10:30 am
Baker Park Bandshell

Adventure Park USA
FREE Preschool Storytime 11:00am
Join us for a story and a fun themed make and take activity! Add lunch and the prospector playground for only $4.50 per child. Lunch includes: Hot Dog or PB&J, Small Drink and Chips. Don't forget to add 15 minutes of MOON BOUNCE time for only $2.00

Chick-Fil-A
Family Night BINGO 5-7pm
It's time for Chick-fil-A BINGO, we will have fun for all with prizes and surpises. So join us for our Family Night Bingo!

FRIDAY

Urbana Library
10:30am
Porcupining: a Prickly Love Story Puppet Show!
Cushion is a porcupine with a problem! He lives in a petting zoo, but no one wants to pet or hug him. The lonesome porcupine longs for someone to love. Armed with a banjo, Cushion goes looking for a wife among the zoo's other animals. This puppet show includes a double feature presentation!

12:00 Noon: LEGO Building Block Party!
Lego fans are invited to come to the library to build, create and play with others who are also crazy about LEGOS. The library provides the LEGOS, you provide the know-how!

Downtown Frederick Library
Funcraft Fridays 10:00am
Join us every Friday this summer for a fun, exciting make-and-take craft in the children's department. No registration needed. All ages welcome! /June 22nd- Celebrate the 1st Day of Summer Children's Program

Frederick Gymnastics Club
12:30-2pm Preschool Open Gym
$5 members, $10 non member


SATURDAY

Urbana Library
Urbana Music Festival
A FREE summer celebration for all ages. Enjoy music with Mary Ann Redmond Band 12-1:30 pm; The Beat Hotel 2-3:30 pm; and Chopteeth Afro Funk Big Band 4-5:30 pm.br /Craft and food vendors, free fun activities for children, and more. Mascots Biscuits and Gravy from Bob Evans will be available for hugs and pictures, as well as Clifford the Big Red Dog, Max (from Max and Ruby), and Sneaks the Library Cat!
Saturday, June 23, 2012 12:00 PM

Max (of Max and Ruby) Visits the Library!
Hippety Hop! Max the Bunny will make meet and greet appearances throughout the afternoon at the Urbana Music Festival. Don't forget your camera to capture your child's special moment with this beloved picture book character! Note: Max's appearances are not scheduled and will take place multiple times between 12 and 6 pm.
Clifford the Big Red Dog, as well as Sneak the Cat will also make appearances!


SUNDAY

Summer Concert Series
"Big Daddy" Stallings and the Bluez Evolution Band, Blues
7:00 pm
Baker Park Bandshell
Concerts begin at 7:00 pm with food vendors in attendance earlier. So bring your blanket, bring your family and enjoy music under the stars.

THIS WEEK:

CARNIVALS
June 18-23: Sykesville Freedom District Fire Dept.


FREDERICK KEYS BASEBALL
Dates:
June 21, 22, & 23, 2012
Description:
See the Frederick Keys take on the Myrtle Beach Pelicans. Thurs 7pm, Fri 7pm (FIREWORKS!), Sat 6pm (FIREWORKS!)
Location:
Harry Grove Stadium
21 Stadium Drive
Frederick, MD 21703


PLAN AHEAD!!

Adventure Park's 7th Birthday Celebration!
JULY 14TH
Adventure Park USA was established in the summer of 2005, so that makes us seven this year! Come on down for good food, great fun and awesome discounts!
Start your day off at the Chuckwagon Cafe for breakfast with your favorite Disney characters, Winnie the Pooh and Tigger too! Then, grab your discounted All-Day Pass and enjoy the Rides and Attractions that will keep you smiling for hours! And when your sweet tooth has you craving a birthday dessert, make sure you act fast–FREE cupcakes will be available to our guests while supplies last.
Finally, at the end of the day, we will be lighting up the skies with our GRAND fireworks display, so make sure you stick around after dark for the finale to our special day!

$7.00 Off All-Day Passes!
$14.00 Per Person for Breakfast (Free Under 2 yrs)!
Upgrade Your Breakfast to Include a Little Tykes All-Day Pass (7 and Under) for ONLY $7.00! Buy your tickets online, now!


JUNE 23rd
Rescue Day and Breakfast with Dora and Diego at Adventure Park USA

Coming to Adventure Park USA June 23rd, its that great explorer and her friend, Dora and Diego! You can start your day off at Adventure Park USA with a breakfast buffet hosted by Dora and Diego! These wilderness friends will be here for breakfast with you and will be our hosts for Rescue Day! Rescue Day is a fun and exciting way for you to learn hands on about animal shelters and rescues in the local area. Come out and see some amazing animals from our friends from local rescues like Windy Rock Equine Rescue, The Maryland Great Dane Rescue, Fredericks ASPCA and many, many more! What better way to kick off summer than breakfast with Dora and Diego and a day filled with awesome animals at Adventure Park USA! Register Online NOW!

Montgomery County THIS WEEK

JOIN IN ON THE FUN THIS WEEK!


WEDNESDAY

Washingtonian Center
Little Tots
6:00pm
Evening Little Tots will be held on the Lakefront Plaza Stage!
This week:
John Henry England

Whole Foods Kentlands
Half Pint Club
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM | FREE with Registration
in our Cafe
Come join Ms. Celia Cantor as she does crafts, reads books, and sings songs with all the little ones in the neighborhood. Moms, Dads, & Nanny’s bring your 2-4 yr olds into our café for what is always a happy time. Snack included. Please sign up at the Customer Service Desk or email candace.child at wholefoods.com. Space is limited!!

White Flint Mall
Storytime 10:30am
Join us to say Bon Voyage to Ms. Jasmine as she embarks on her future journey! We'll sing all her favorites one last time and I'm sure she has some exciting stories to share. We'll be in Centre Court on Level 1. No reservations needed. Great for ages 1 to 6.

Damascus Library
REPTILE WORLD
1:30 or 3:30
Free Tickets Required. Meet an interesting selection of live, large, colorful, and gentle reptiles from all over the world. Discover what reptiles are, what makes them different from birds and mammal.

Chick Fil A Montgomery Mall
Family Night in the food court
6-8pm family fun, balloons and face painting

Barnes and Noble Washingtonian Center
Storytime 11:00am

Rockville Town Square
Movies on the Square
8:45pm
Please bring your own blanket or lawn chairs. No coolers or outside food permitted.
MOVIE: "Footloose"


THURSDAY

Gaithersburg City Hall Concert Pavilion
Children's Concert
10:30 a m. - Noon -
Mr. Knick-Knack
Musical Performer
Attendees are encouraged to bring a blanket, lawn chairs and a picnic. A parking garage is located across the street from pavilion.

City of Gaithersburg
Dusk - Movie Night at Robertson Park
Kung Fu Panda 2: The Kaboom of Doom (PG)

Washingtonian Center
Lakefront Live! Live music on the Lakefront Plaza Stage
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Featuring Lloyd Dobler Effect - Pop, Rock


FRIDAY

White Flint Mall
SAFARI BINGO'S ANIMAL SHOW
Join us in Centre Court for some laughter, magic and fun! This combination comedy/animal show is great for all ages, especially our Li'l Engineers. No reservations are necessary.

Whole Foods Kentlands
Story Time
10:00 AM | FREE
Kids Cafe
Every Friday morning at 10:00am we will be hosting story time in our new Kid’s Cafe area. Bring your favorite stuffed animal and a blanket to sit on. Snacks will be served directly following the story. (Books will be geared towards children ages 2-6 years old. Special guest, Charley, will host our storytime on the first friday of each month!

Rockville Town Center
FREE Outdoor concert
Live Music 6:30-9:30pm
"Donegal Express" (Irish-American Roots Rock)

Washingtonian Center
RIO Summer Concerts
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Live music every Friday and Saturday night! Located on the Rio patio near the paddleboats
"Galaxy" - Motown, Rock


SATURDAY

Lowes (your local store)
Build your own: Madagascar 3 Luxury Assault Vehicle
10:00am FREE/Register HERE

Washingtonian Center
Saturday June 23 - Sunday June 24
Gaithersburg Fine Arts Festival
Saturday 10 am - 6 pm, Sunday 11 am - 5 pm
Join us for the 2nd annual Gaithersburg Fine Art Festival. Come out to see more than 10,000 pieces of extraordinary fine art including: sculpture, jewelry, painting, photography, ceramics, glass, digital art, mixed-media, wood - and more!

Washingtonian Center
RIO Summer Concerts
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Live music every Friday and Saturday night. Located on the Rio Patio near the paddleboats
"Bobby & The Believers" - Motown, Pop, R&B

Barnes and Noble Washingtonian Center
Storytime 11:00am


OPEN GYM

ROMP AND ROLL GERMANTOWN
ages 0-6 $7 per child $10 per family
Monday-Thursday 1:30-4:00pm
Friday 1:30-7:30pm

Bounce U Clarksburg
$8.95 per child
Preschool Playdate: Mon/Tues/Fri 10:00-Noon Wednesday 12:30pm
All Ages Bounce: Tues 5:00pm Wed/Thurs 4:00pm

Frederick County THIS WEEK

TUESDAY

Downtown Frederick Library
Babies with Books Storytime
Ages 0-12 months 10:15am
Ages 12-24 months 11:00am
Ages 0-24 months 11:45am
Starlight Family Storytime 6:30pm

Urbana Library
Preschool Storytime 1:30pm
Starlight Family Storytime 6:30pm

Chick-fil-A Frederick
Kid's Night with Johnny-O
5-7pm
FREE kids 4 piece nugget meal with the purchase of an adult meal!


WEDNESDAY

Flips Gymnastics
Open Gym 9:30-11am
$5 member $7 non member

Barnes and Noble FSK Mall
Storytime 10:30am

Urbana Library
Preschool Storytime 10:30 & 11:15

Downtown Frederick Library
Wiggle Giggle Storytime Ages 2-5
10:15am & 11:00am

THURSDAY

Downtown Frederick Library
Preschool Storytime 10:30am
Babies with Books ages 0-24 months 2:30pm

Downtown Frederick Library
Little Hands Signing: Bedtime Signs 10:30am
Research shows that signing with young children can reduce frustration, stimulate language development, enhance bonding, and raise self-esteem, plus, it’s fun! Signing storyteller Kathy MacMillan brings the magic of sign language to you and your child through age-appropriate stories, songs, activities, and games, along with tips and tricks for caregivers on using signs in everyday activities. Ages birth-5 with a caregiver.

Adventure Park USA
FREE Preschool Storytime 11:00am
Join us for a story and a fun themed make and take activity! Add lunch and the prospector playground for only $4.50 per child. Lunch includes: Hot Dog or PB&J, Small Drink and Chips. Don't forget to add 15 minutes of MOON BOUNCE time for only $2.00


FRIDAY

Urbana Library
Special Storytime with Frederick Keys Baseball Player 10:30am
Enjoy a special Storytime with guests from the Frederick Keys baseball team! You'll hear stories and songs out of the ball park that are a home run! At the end of storytime your child will have a chance to meet and greet with our honored baseball player!

Downtown Frederick Library
Meet Max! 10:30am
Meet Max from the Max Ruby books by Rosemary Wells. Bring your camera!

Rose Hill Manor Museum
Toddler Time
Toddlers will explore color, shapes, and the world around them in these interactive programs. Programs will encourage development of language, math, and motor skills while incorporating group play. Pre-registration suggested.
Ages 2-3
9:30-10:30am
Theme: "Bookworms on the GO"
$8 per child/adult pair
$4 each additional person


Frederick Gymnastics Club
12:30-2pm Preschool Open Gym
$5 members, $10 non member


SATURDAY

Wegman's Frederick
Wegmans Cooking With Kids--Fruits and Veggies Take a Dip
Join us to give your kids a tasty way to learn about striving for five fruits and vegetables a day and “Eating a Rainbow” of colors. It’s the perfect class to get kids involved with building and preparing their own fun snacks! They’ll get to make two recipes: fruit kabobs with dip and guacamole with cucumbers and blue corn chips.
1 hour hands-on class
Ages 4 & up
11:00am-12:00 or 1:00-2:00pm
$5.00 per child & parent with Shoppers Club ($10 without)
Please purchase tickets in advance at the Service Desk.

Downtown Frederick Library
Dreaming of Pets 2:00pm
Come meet a pet-care expert and learn how to be a better pet-friend with advice for taking good care of your own pets. You'll also meet some furry friends of the library! Live animals will be here!

CENTRAL MD'S SWINETASTIC BBQ FESTIVAL
June 15 & 16, 2012
National BBQ Competition like you would see on the Food Network, Live Music, including The Reagan Years, Beer Garden, Backyard BBQ competition, Kids Zone and lots of great BBQ and other cuisine! Fri 4-10pm, Sat 11am-7pm @ the Frederick Fairgrounds.
Location:
Frederick Fairgrounds
797 E Patrick Street
Frederick, MD 21705

SUNDAY

Crumland Farms 7612 Willow Road in Frederick, Maryland 21702
Father's Day on the Farm!
1pm - 4pm
Admission: $7 per person; children 2 & under FREE
All the fun of the farm, plus:
Visits with Alvin the Chipmunk & Bob the Builder
FREE Barbeque Sandwich for Dad

Summer Concert Series
7:00 pm "Joint Chiefs", Classic Rock
Baker Park Bandshell
Concerts begin at 7:00 pm with food vendors in attendance earlier. So bring your blanket, bring your family and enjoy music under the stars.

THIS WEEK:

CARNIVALS
June 11-16: Taneytown Volunteer Fire Company


FREDERICK KEYS BASEBALL
Dates:
June 14, 15, 16, & 17
Description:
See the Frederick Keys take on the Lynchburg Hillcats. Thurs 7pm, Fri 7pm (FIREWORKS!), Sat 6pm (FIREWORKS!), Sun 6pm (FIREWORKS!)
Location:
Harry Grove Stadium
21 Stadium Drive
Frederick, MD 21703



PLAN AHEAD!!

MONDAY JUNE 18th
Chik-Fil-A Frederick
Daddy Daughter Date Night
Our Chick-fil-A Restaurant is hosting this limited engagement Daddy Daughter Date Night on Monday, June 18, 2012. Make your table reservation. The only charge is the price of the food. We hope you and your daughter(s) will join us at our Daddy-Daughter Date Night!


JUNE 23rd
Rescue Day and Breakfast with Dora and Diego at Adventure Park USA

Coming to Adventure Park USA June 23rd, its that great explorer and her friend, Dora and Diego! You can start your day off at Adventure Park USA with a breakfast buffet hosted by Dora and Diego! These wilderness friends will be here for breakfast with you and will be our hosts for Rescue Day! Rescue Day is a fun and exciting way for you to learn hands on about animal shelters and rescues in the local area. Come out and see some amazing animals from our friends from local rescues like Windy Rock Equine Rescue, The Maryland Great Dane Rescue, Fredericks ASPCA and many, many more! What better way to kick off summer than breakfast with Dora and Diego and a day filled with awesome animals at Adventure Park USA! Register Online NOW!

Montgomery County THIS WEEK

Summer is officially into full swing!! Check it out, there are a TON of activites going on this week!


TUESDAY


White Flint Mall
Pottery Barn Kids
11:00am Kids of all ages are invited in for story time every Tuesday.
Attendees receive an official Book Club passport at their first story time
and a special gift after attending five story times.

Whole Foods Kentlands
Kids Cooking Classes (Ages 9-12)
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM | FREE with Registration
in our Cafe
Come and join our talented team member Augusta in the café honing your young one’s culinary skills. This is a hands-on class! Please sign up at the Customer Service Desk or email candace.child at wholefoods.com. Space is limited!!

Chick-Fil-A Germantown
Kids Night 6-8pm

Rockville Town Square
Kids Night 6:30-8:30pm
Join us every Tuesday this summer for two live entertaining stage shows! Come early to dine, and kids eat FREE at participating restaurants at Rockville Town Square.
"Mad Science" (Science Show)

Kid's Eat FREE at:
Carbon Pervuian Chicken & Grille
Gordon Biersch
Lebanese Taverna Cafe
Noodles & Co.
Oro Pomodoro
Spice Xing
Sushi Damo
Tippy’s Taco
Vie de France
*One free kids meal with the purchase of an adult entrée, unless otherwise stated.


WEDNESDAY

Washingtonian Center
10:30am Little Tots
Join us for fun and lively family entertainment every Wednesday all summer long! All morning Little Tots will be held inside RIO Center's lower level atrium, near the movie theatre.
This week: "Blue Sky Puppet Theatre"

Montgomery Mall Bethesda
FREE Westfield Family Fun Day! Enjoy themed activities, snacks, crafts, entertainment and more. No registration is required.
10:30am - 11:30am
Lower level in the Macy's Court
Sing-a-long songs with Kidsinger Jim and face painting with The Face Paint Lady!
Treats from Chick-fil-A, California Pizza Kitchen and Dessert Affairs - YUM!
Make and Take Craft.

Chick Fil A Montgomery Mall
Family Night in the food court
6-8pm family fun, balloons and face painting

Barnes and Noble Washingtonian Center
Storytime 11:00am

Rockville Town Square
Movies on the Square
8:45pm
Please bring your own blanket or lawn chairs. No coolers or outside food permitted.
MOVIE: "The Muppets"


THURSDAY

Gaithersburg City Hall Concert Pavilion
Children's Concert
10:30 a m. - Noon - John Henry England
Musical Performer
Attendees are encouraged to bring a blanket, lawn chairs and a picnic. A parking garage is located across the street from pavilion.

Congressional Plaza Rockville
Mommy & Me (& Daddy, Too) 10:00am-12:00noon
The Mommy & Me (& Daddy, Too) Club meets for a special morning out on the second Thursday of the month—April through October, with active learning and creative play at all your favorite stores! There are special offers from our eateries, story time, arts & crafts, musical entertainment, prizes and a whole lot more!
It's FREE. It's FUN and all you have to do is show up!

Washingtonian Center
Lakefront Live! Live music on the Lakefront Plaza Stage
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Featuring First Class - Motown, Classic Rock


FRIDAY

Cabin John Mall
FREE children's entertainment, crafts and more on the
at 10:30am in the Cabin John Mall Atrium!
"Uncle Pete"

Whole Foods Kentlands
Story Time
10:00 AM | FREE
Kids Cafe
Every Friday morning at 10:00am we will be hosting story time in our new Kid’s Cafe area. Bring your favorite stuffed animal and a blanket to sit on. Snacks will be served directly following the story. (Books will be geared towards children ages 2-6 years old. Special guest, Charley, will host our storytime on the first friday of each month!

Rockville Town Center
FREE Outdoor concert
Live Music 6:30-9:30pm
"Donegal Express" (Irish-American Roots Rock)

Washingtonian Center
Bach 2 Rock Student Showcase
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Join us outside of Uncle Julio’s to enjoy a musical showcase from Bach 2 Rock student bands

Washingtonian Center
RIO Summer Concerts
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Live music every Friday and Saturday night! Located on the Rio patio near the paddleboats.
Cityscape - Rock, Pop, Motown

City of Gaithersburg City Hall Concert Pavilion
5 - 9 p.m. - Family Fun Night - School's Out Hoopla!
FREE event!

My Gym/Whole Foods Kentlands
Whole Foods Kid’s Night at MyGym
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM | $10/Kid, $5/Adult if eating
MyGym (620 Centerpoint Way)
Looking for a fun and interactive night for you and the kids? Join us at MyGym in Kentlands for free play and dinner provided by Whole Foods Market! All ages are welcome. No registration required. Adults eat for just $5! On the menu – Pizza and Salad!


SATURDAY

Meadowside Nature Center
Raptors of Rock Creek LIVE! 10:00-10:30am
Live raptors just a few steps away is an exciting experience you won’t forget! Discover what makes raptors unique among birds and learn the fantastic tools these predators have for hunting in the wild. Meet one of our resident raptors live and up close. Programs take place at Meadowside’s campfire ring. $3 per person. Please register and pay for all participants at ParkPASS.org (#203299)

Lake Needwood Rockville
Welcome Back, Lake Needwood!
Come celebrate the reopning of Lake Needwood.
Kayak Tour of the lake: 10AM-3PM (see website to register).
Gone Fishin': (All Day!) Pick up a fishing package with worms (for a special price for kids that day), or bring your own gear.11AM-1:00PM Park staff will be around to help bait hooks and idenify fish.
The Nature of Needwood:11:30 - 12:30 Naturalist talk with live animals, bugs and more!
Pontoon Talk: Dredging Lake Needwood
Needwood Queen: Pontoon boat rides leave on the hour. Just $1 for today!
Rent kayaks, canoes, rowboats or pedal boats. 50% off all day!
10:00 AM - 06:00 PM

White Flint Mall
Arts & Crafts for Father's Day
11:00am-12:00noon
Make something special just for Dad! Join us in Centre Court for FREE Arts & Crafts. All ages are welcome.

Washingtonian Center
RIO Summer Concerts
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Live music every Friday and Saturday night. Located on the Rio Patio near the paddleboats
Fabulous Exxagerations - Rock, Pop, Motown

Barnes and Noble Washingtonian Center
Storytime 11:00am


OPEN GYM

ROMP AND ROLL GERMANTOWN
ages 0-6 $7 per child $10 per family
Monday-Thursday 1:30-4:00pm
Friday 1:30-7:30pm

Bounce U Clarksburg
$8.95 per child
Preschool Playdate: Mon/Tues/Fri 10:00-Noon Wednesday 12:30pm
All Ages Bounce: Tues 5:00pm Wed/Thurs 4:00pm

Frederick County This Week

TUESDAY

Downtown Frederick Library
Babies with Books Storytime
Ages 0-12 months 10:15am
Ages 12-24 months 11:00am
Ages 0-24 months 11:45am
Starlight Family Storytime 6:30pm

Urbana Library
Preschool Storytime 1:30pm
Starlight Family Storytime 6:30pm

Chick-fil-A Frederick
Kid's Night Facepaint with Vicki
5-7pm
FREE kids 4 piece nugget meal with the purchase of an adult meal!


WEDNESDAY

Fountain Rock Park Kauffman House
The Five Senses
10:00am $10 per child ages 3-5
Help your child discover their five senses of sight, hearing, smell, touch, and taste with this creative series. Each program will enhance their curiosity and delve into learning with games, songs, and hands-on activities! REGISTER HERE

Flips Gymnastics
Open Gym 9:30-11am
$5 member $7 non member

Barnes and Noble FSK Mall
Storytime 10:30am

Urbana Library
Preschool Storytime 10:30 & 11:15

Downtown Frederick Library
Wiggle Giggle Storytime Ages 2-5
10:15am & 11:00am

THURSDAY

Downtown Frederick Library
Preschool Storytime 10:30am
Babies with Books ages 0-24 months 2:30pm

Adventure Park USA
FREE Preschool Storytime 11:00am
Join us for a story and a fun themed make and take activity! Add lunch and the prospector playground for only $4.50 per child. Lunch includes: Hot Dog or PB&J, Small Drink and Chips. Don't forget to add 15 minutes of MOON BOUNCE time for only $2.00


FRIDAY

Catoctin Creek Park
Creek Chubs Club
$10 per child ages 2&3
10:00am
These program are designed for little nature lovers! Your child will learn about the natural world through stories, live animals, nature walks, hands on crafts, and games. Dress appropriately for outdoor activities. REGISTER HERE

Urbana Library
Storyland- A Sensory Storytime for Little Ones
Join us for a special storytime in partnership with Frederick County Infants Toddlers Program. Meet new friends and share books, music, activities and more. Ages birth - 3 years
10:15 AM
Register HERE

Downtown Frederick Library
Friday Morning Movies at the Library! 10:30 AM
Join us on the second Friday of each month for a special movie showing on the library's big screen. Bring a pillow or blanket and get cozy. Enjoy lunch on the terrace when you're finished!June 8: Thomas Friends: Curious Cargo (50 mins)

Frederick Gymnastics Club
12:30-2pm Preschool Open Gym
$5 members, $10 non member


SATURDAY

Urbana Library
Polynesian Island Dancing Party for Kids!
Join us for a journey through the South Pacific. Experience the culture of the Polynesian islands through dance and cultural demonstrations, and watch a spectacular Samoan Fireknife dance! FREE Rita's Ice will be served following the program.
2:00 PM

Lowes Build and Grow Kids Workshop
"Build your own Monkey Airplane"
Saturday 10:00am or Sunday 2:00pm
REGISTER HERE

Barnes and Noble
Storytime 11:00am

THE GREAT FREDERICK MD FLEA MARKET
Dates:
June 9, 2012
Description:
Micro Specialty Business Flea Market includes Vintage, Antique, Collectibles, Artisan Wares, Fine Art, Uniques & Decor. 8am-4pm
Location:
Frederick Fairgrounds Building 13
and in summer months Drive In Tail Gate Flea ALSO in parking lots Q and R

TEDDY BEAR PICNIC
12-4pm
Join Everedy Teddy and Shabby Bear for a delightful day of FREE entertainment, games, crafts, refreshments and teddy bear contests! Prizes awarded for the best bears.
Location:
Everedy Square & Shab Row
East and Church Streets

SUNDAY

Summer Concert Series
7:00 pm
Baker Park Bandshell
Shania Twain Tribute Band

THIS WEEK:

CARNIVALS
June 4-9: Woodsboro Volunteer Fire Company

June 4-9: New Windsor Fire and Hose Company #1

June 4-9: Mount Airy Lions Club

June 4-9: New Windsor Fire and Hose Company


FREDERICK KEYS BASEBALL
Dates:
June 4, 5, 6, & 7, 2012
See the Frederick Keys take on the Potomac Nationals. Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs @ 7pm.
The stadium also has a carousel, moon bounces, and fun for the kids!



PLAN AHEAD!!


JUNE 23rd
Rescue Day and Breakfast with Dora and Diego at Adventure Park USA

Coming to Adventure Park USA June 23rd, its that great explorer and her friend, Dora and Diego! You can start your day off at Adventure Park USA with a breakfast buffet hosted by Dora and Diego! These wilderness friends will be here for breakfast with you and will be our hosts for Rescue Day! Rescue Day is a fun and exciting way for you to learn hands on about animal shelters and rescues in the local area. Come out and see some amazing animals from our friends from local rescues like Windy Rock Equine Rescue, The Maryland Great Dane Rescue, Fredericks ASPCA and many, many more! What better way to kick off summer than breakfast with Dora and Diego and a day filled with awesome animals at Adventure Park USA! Register Online NOW!