Tuesday, July 17, 2012

Frederick County THIS WEEK

TUESDAY

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

Downtown Frederick Library
K'Nex Drop-In Play
Join us for an afternoon of fun with K'nex construction sets! The possibilities of what you can create are endless. 1:00-4:00pm
Starlight Family Storytime 6:30pm

Chick-Fil-A Frederick
Kid's Night with Facepaint by Vicki 5-7pm
Join us for a fun night of food and face painting. We have Vicki here as our special entertainment. Show up early because we hand out numbers to our facepainting so you can continue to eat while waiting for your turn in the makeup chair!


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
*Dreams Wishes Hands-on Activity*
Everyone has dreams and wishes. Let’s explore ours through literature, science and imagination! (Ages 6-10) Register HERE

Downtown Frederick Library
*Wiggle Giggle Storytime! 10:15am & 11:00am
Wiggle Giggle Storytime is a 20 minute storytime for little listeners with extra energy! Dance and giggle and learn something new with stories and rhymes picked just for you! For ages 2-5 years old.
*Drop-in LEGO Play 1:00-4:00pm
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

Downtown Frederick Library
*The Magic of Roger Lindsay
Magician Roger Lindsay transports kids of all 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!
*Babies with Books ages 0-24 months 2:30pm

Urbana Library
*Yoga for ages 1-4 3:00
Come to the library for some yoga fun! This is a class for strong walkers 1 year-4 years old accompanied by a parent or other adult. Through social interaction, repetition and play children learn how to improve motor skills, relieve frustration and increase attention span by following directions. These activities and poses will help strengthen and calm both parent and child. Children will build self-esteem, develop body awareness, improve focus, and so much more! No yoga mats are used and no yoga experience required. Register HERE


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
Billy B., Natural Science Song and Dance Man
10:30 am

Family Night BINGO
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

Toddler Time
9:30am-10:30am "Radiant Rainbows"
$8 per adult and child pair;
$4 each additional person
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. Themes vary, see below. Pre-registration suggested.

Urbana Library
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 Noon

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! July 20th- Tangram Puzzles

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

SUNDAY

Summer Concert Series
Difficult Run Jazz Band, Big Band/Swing
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 16, 17, 18, & 19, 2012
Description:
See the Frederick Keys take on the Salem Red Sox. Mon 7pm, Tues 7pm, Wed 7pm, Thurs 12pm
Location:
Harry Grove Stadium
21 Stadium Drive
Frederick, MD 21703

CARNIVALS:

July 16-21: Urbana Fire and Rescue Company

July 16-21: Burkittsville Ruritan Club

Tuesday, July 10, 2012

Frederick County THIS WEEK

TUESDAY

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

Downtown Frederick Library
K'Nex Drop-In Play 1:00-4:00pm
Join us for an afternoon of fun with K'nex construction sets! The possibilities of what you can create are endless.
Starlight Family Storytime 6:30pm

Chick-Fil-A Frederick
Kid's Night with Uncle Bean Balloons
5-7pm
Join us for a night of balloon art with the one and only Uncle Bean. Also enjoy our Kid's Night special, receive a free kid's 4 nugget meal with each combo meal purchased.


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 WITH SPECIAL GUEST ELMO!
2:00 pm Meet and greet with Favorite Furry Monster Elmo!
Elmo is visiting the Urbana Regional Library! Stop by for a hug and say 'hi!' Don't forget your camera to capture this special moment!

Downtown Frederick Library
*Wiggle Giggle Storytime Ages 2-5
10:15am & 11:00am
*Pajama Day!
The best dreams happen in your favorite pajamas! Bring your teddy bear and your slippers for a cozy day of fun at the library.
*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.” (Ages 6-10)Register HERE
*Drop-in LEGO Play
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! 1:00-4:00pm



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

Baker Park Bandshell
Ben Rudnick & Friends, Jammin' for the Next Generation
10:30 am


FRIDAY

Chick-Fil-A Frederick
Cow Appreciation Day
Come in during Cow Appreciation Day fully dressed as our mascot, the Cow, and you will get a free meal. Partial costume will get you a free 14oz milkshake.

Urbana Library
12:00-4:30pm
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
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! July 13th "Getting to know You"
10:00 AM
*Friday Morning Movies at the Library!
10:30am
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 your done! July 13: Angelina Ballerina: Ballet Dreams (61 mins)
*Camp Out at the Library
1:00pm
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.” (Ages 6-10) REGISTER HERE

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


SATURDAY

Wegman's Frederick
Wegmans Cooking With Kids--Red, White and Blue
Join us for this kids class where they will learn about eating a colorful variety of fruits and vegetables. They’ll make a tomato and basil bruschetta and a berry flower dessert. It will be great fun, and the Wegmans team does all the preparation and clean-up.
11:00 – Noon or 2:00 – 3:00 PM
$5.00 per child & parent with Shoppers Club ($10 without)
Please purchase tickets in advance at the Service Desk.

Lowes (your local store)
Build and Grow Workshop
Kung Fu Panda Spinning Attack
Saturday, July 14 (10:00 AM)
Your child’s favorite movie characters are back at Lowe’s this weekend! Bring your child to Lowe’s and they can master building and Kung Fu with this weekend’s project; Kung Fu Panda Spinning Attack!

Adventure Park USA
Adventure Park's 7th Birthday Celebration!
Adventure Park USA was established in the summer of 2005, so that makes us seven this year! Come on down for a ton of fun with our balloon artist, face painter, cowboy reenactments, birthday games and more!
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 - $2.00 Off When You Buy Online (2 and under free)!
Upgrade Your Breakfast to Include a Little Tykes All-Day Pass (7 and Under) for ONLY $7.00!

Buy your tickets online, now!


8am – 10am Breakfast w/ Pooh & Tigger

10am – 1pm Free Meet and Greet w/ Pooh & Tigger

12pm – 4pm Balloon Artist/Clown

12pm – 6pm Face Painting

2pm Cowboy Reenactment

2:30pm Birthday Cupcakes and Happy Birthday Sing-along w/ Pooh, Tigger & the Mascots

3:30pm Cowboy Reenactment

4pm Birthday Party Games

9pm Grand Fireworks Display


SUNDAY

Lowes (your local store)
Build and Grow
Kung Fu Panda Spinning Attack
Sunday, July 15 (02:00 PM)
Your child’s favorite movie characters are back at Lowe’s this weekend! Bring your child to Lowe’s and they can master building and Kung Fu with this weekend’s project; Kung Fu Panda Spinning Attack!

Summer Concert Series
Cold Hard Cash, Johnny Cash Tribute
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 12, 13, 14, & 15, 2012
Description:
See the Frederick Keys take on the Carolina Mudcats. Thurs 7pm, Fri 7pm (FIREWORKS!), Sat 6pm (FIREWORKS!), Sun 6pm (FIREWORKS!)
Location:
Harry Grove Stadium
21 Stadium Drive
Frederick, MD 21703

CARNIVALS:

July 9-14: Middletown Volunteer Fire Company

July 9-14: Guardian Hose Company, Thurmont

July 9-14: Winfield Volunteer Fire Company


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!

Monday, July 2, 2012

Montgomery County THIS WEEK

Happy 4th of July week!!! In addition to all the fun and fireworks on Wednesday, check out some of the other great things going on this week!

For info on the best firework spots on the 4th, check out this LINK!

TUESDAY

White Flint Mall
Pottery Barn Kids
BOOK CLUB STORY TIME 11:00am
Join us for our weekly story time! Members receive a Passport after their first story time and a special gift after attending five.

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
July 3 – Reptiles Alive! (Science & Reptile 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

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: July 4 – "Independence Day" (Happy 4th of July!)


THURSDAY

Gaithersburg City Hall Concert Pavilion
Children's Concert
10:30 a m. - Noon - "Reptile's Alive"
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 Dixie Power Trio - Zydeco, Dixieland


FRIDAY

Cabin John Mall
FREE children's entertainment, crafts and more on the
1st & 3rd Friday each month at 10:30am in the Cabin John Mall Atrium!
This Week: Fun Music with Peter McCory

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!

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
Diamond Alley - Rock/Retro

Washingtonian Center
Live Music on the Plaza
6-8pm
Live music from Waffle House

Gaithersburg City Hall Concert Pavilion
July 6, 7 - 8:45 p.m. - The Big Payback
Concert - Tribute to James Brown
Don't forget your blanket or lawn chair.


SATURDAY

Home Depot Stores
Kid's FREE Workshop
9:00-am-12:00 noon
Build a Moving Truck Sponsored by Penske
Kids can build their very own working moving truck!
• Kids will learn to build a Penske moving truck while learning
tool safety
• Have fun, make friends and gain a sense of achievement
and work ethic

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
Rock & Roll Relics - Oldies

Washingtonian Center
Music on the Plaza 6:00-8:00pm
Live music from The Immigrants

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