The city offers a variety of family fun attractions, events, and opportunities - check them out!
Hello Baby and Infant Massage|
If you’ve just welcomed your Baltimore Baby into the world, we invite you to join other new parents for our 8-week classes. Hello Baby and Infant Massage classes starting October 5th at two downtown locations. Co-sponsored by the Jewish Community Center and DBFA, these low-cost classes offer a great opportunity to participate in valuable parenting discussions, while learning new techniques for engaging your newborn. Families of all faiths are welcome.
JCC & DBFA Classes in Federal Hill & Canton Area| 410.356.5200×344 | http://www.jcc.org/offsite
Free Guided Walking Tours|
Discover Baltimore – Hear stories of America’s Charmed City – explore landmarks associated with the War of 1812 as our nation defended itself; the Civil War which tore apart our City and the nation; learn about industry and commerce in a port city and the struggles and triumphs of the diverse peoples of America.
Baltimore National Heritage Area | 443.984.2369 - www.starspangledtrails.org
Music Classes|
gleeBABY gives children ages 0-5 and a parent or caregiver the opportunity to play, sing, dance, and enjoy music together through a variety of fun activities in weekly 45-minute classes. Each ten week session features a new music collection, and every family receives their own CD and songbook. Mixed-age classes allow siblings to participate together. Now is the time to provide a rich musical environment for your child!
gleeBABY| 414.367.4533 – www.gleebaby.com
Fitness & Fun|
MAC is the place to be if you’re under three feet! We’re talking Itsy Bitsy Yoga, Punch & Play, and a wonderful Kids Club that keeps little ones happy while parents get healthy. Make a splash at the MAC Swim Academy, featuring award-winning lessons in warm saltwater pools. Family memberships are available. There are special offers for DBFA members. Be Our Guest; call for a 7-Day Wellness Pass.
MAC | 655 President Street - Harbor East - 410.625.5000 - www.macwellness.com
Animal Adventures|
Come face to fin with 16,000 animals at the Aquarium including dolphins and sharks! Visit this fall and make a splash with fun kid’s events. Listen, learn and move during Tots & Tales Wednesdays at 10am September 8 – October 27. Enjoy a story reading, children’s music and an animal encounter. Plus, see the exciting 4-D adventure, Dora & Diego’s 4-D Experience: Catch that Robot Butterfly.
The National Aquarium | 501 E. Pratt Street – 410.576.3800 - www.aqua.org
50’s-Themed Ice Cream Parlor|
Bring back the good old days at Screwballs Frozen Delights. This family-friendly and fun retro 50’s-themed ice cream parlor is a must. Enjoy snowballs, soft serve, ultrapremium hormone-free, hand-dipped ice cream sundaes, shakes, floats, malts and banana splits. While you are at it, discover historic Locust Point. Ft. McHenry, Baltimore Museum of Industry and Latrobe Park. Tue - Sun, 1 - 9pm. Fall hours: Tues - Sun, 3-9pm.
Screwballs| 1400 Towson Street - Locust Point | 410.230.2044
Gymnastics Classes|
Sokol Gymnastics is your key to fun for kids ages 2 to 200! The year-round recreation and competitive activities for toddlers, children, teens, adults, and families are fun for all! Tots enjoy obstacle courses, rings, trampolines and more! Juggle in the Circus class, do cartwheels in the Beginner class, or join the Adult workouts. Sokol strives to increase personal development in physical being, balance, coordination, strength, agility and self confidence.
Sokol Gymnastics | 1728 Bank Street – Fells Point – 410.276.9798 – www.sokolbaltimore.org
Total Fitness Program|
Stroller Strides is a total fitness program for moms that they can do WITH their babies and little ones. Taught by specially trained instructors, it’s a great workout for any level of exerciser. Each outdoor class consists of a warm up, power walk and interval training. Stroller Strides incorporates the environment, resistance tubing (provided) and the stroller to get an all-over body workout in 60 minutes. Songs and games are incorporated into the workout to make it a fun, engaging and bonding experience for both mother and child. There are several locations throughout the city; check the website for class schedule.
Stroller Strides | 800.733.8718 www.strollerstrides.net/baltimorecity
Family Art Programs|
Discover free family fun at the Walters Art Museum! Walters’ programs are designed to stimulate curiosity, invite participation, and encourage creativity, and of course, FUN! Check out free Drop-in Art and ArtCart activities each weekend, the Family Art Center – an educational play space, free family festivals, preschool and toddler programs, birthday parties, scout workshops, summer camp, and much more! What will you discover?
The Walters Art Museum | 600 N. Charles St - 410.547.9000 www.thewalters.org
Baltimore National Heritage Area
Free guided walking tours. Discover Baltimore – Hear stories of America’s Charmed City – explore landmarks associated with the War of 1812 as our nation defended itself; the Civil War which tore apart our City and the nation; learn about industry and commerce in a port city and the struggles and triumphs of the diverse peoples of America.
Baltimore National Heritage Area | 443.984.2369 | www.starspangledtrails.org
