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Play helps children learn, imagine and discover – and it helps children heal, helps them connect to others, and helps them learn about themselves and …

Bubble bike rides, running with mom, family art workshops, and a county-wide scavenger hunt with prizes — there are so many fun ways to keep …

Happy Spring, everyone! I write this outside, gratefully vaccinated, but my laptop is covered in pollen and I’ve never seen anything quite like it. The …

It’s May… and you know what that means… farmers markets are sprouting all over town! Here are some of our favorite weekly markets all  in …

In honor of Star Wars Day, I turned on an episode of Smash Boom Best for my kids that asked the audience to debate which …

Babies and young children seem to soak up information – they are constantly observing, imitating, exploring, and learning. Research shows that 90% of children’s critical …

Baltimore is opening up — in a socially-distanced, safe way — and we are thrilled to bring back our “Things to Do with Kids” Monthly …

Get ready to spread your wings and enjoy Maryland’s State Parks this spring and summer — Park Quest 2021 kicks off on May 1! The …

Last January, The Maryland Zoo launched brand new penguin and goat encounters. The experiences were so popular that they’ve added two new fun animal interactions …

May is magical at the Pratt! The Enoch Pratt Free Library’s Imagination Celebration is a month of events, outdoor and virtual, for their pint-sized patrons. …

Build turtle racers, take a walk through Fairy Forest, learn about the Chesapeake Watershed, celebrate Earth Day, and MORE! Check out the (cool) fun for …

(cool) progeny is thrilled to partner with Tastewise Kids on this “Ask an Expert” series! Designed for parents to read with their kids, the Ask an …

Kennedy Krieger Institute will host its 17th annual, jungle-themed ROAR for Kids fundraiser this May! But they need you — and your kids — to help! Due to …

To summer camp or not to summer camp… that is the question. Many parents are trying to decide whether or not to send their kids …

Celebrate Día del Niño Week, groove with Hoot at Irvine Nature Center, party for the planet, shop at Bits & Bobs, make your own hiking …

Bits and Bobs Baltimore is back this weekend — with two new pint-sized vendors! What is Bits and Bobs? A pop-up shopping experience featuring local …

Fun, friendship, adventure, and discovery await children of all ages on McDonogh School’s beautiful 800-acre campus! Check out their complete line-up of traditional day camps, …

What makes a rainbow? Join us for a colorful morning of fun — we’ll be reading a story, singing songs, and making a rainbow cloud! …

As adults, we’re all too familiar with stress – and the many, many ways it can affect our lives. But did you know that children …

Hey Moms! Looking for a little escapism on your spring break staycation? Everyman Theatre has just the ticket — and they’re offering (cool) progeny readers …