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Top 5 Things to Do With Kids in Frederick This Week (1/15 - 1/21)

January 15, 2026

Here are Macaroni KID Frederick's picks for the five things to do in  Frederick with kids this week. Click on the links for all the details!

1. Afternoon Adventures: Make Your Own Fidget

Join us for a variety of art, history, games and sensory hands-on activities for elementary-aged children at C. Burr Artz Library.

2. Take A Closer Look: Pottery With Cowgirl Clay Studio

Get ready to see clay come to life with Andrea Horine of Cowgirl Clay  Studio! Learn how everyday tools can turn a lump of clay into something totally unique, and pick up ideas to inspire your own art projects.

3. Special Storytime with the MSO: Do Like a Duck Does by Judy Hindley

Join us in partnership with the Maryland Symphony Orchestra for a special musical reading of "Do Like a Duck Does".  A story by Judy  Hindley. MSO Oboist, Rick Basehore.

4. Lowe's Kid Workshop: Washing Machine Bank

Start the new year with a spin! With Lowe’s Washing Machine Bank workshop, your kids will get to create a coin bank that spins your   laundry with every coin saved. Mini-builders will learn about construction and saving money while they combine creativity with practical skills. A fun way to kick off the new year!

5. Art Ventures: Northern Lights

Get creative and explore the world of art through hands-on projects and imaginative fun! Each session features a new artistic adventure   designed for young artists to express themselves, try new techniques, and make something awesome.

This week - Experience the magic of the Northern Lights! Join us for an evening of colorful creativity as we explore the   shimmering beauty of the aurora. Let your imagination glow in this fun, relaxing art night!


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