Dancing Bear Toys and Gifts

Babies, toddlers, and parents alike will love the chance to sing, dance, and learn each week at the Bear! Parents can connect, babies meet their new favorite playmates, and everyone has tons of fun! This free event starts at 11 am, open to ages 0-2. Parental accompaniment required. We reserve the right to take photos during this event, which may be used for promotional purposes. If you do not want your picture included, please let us know and we will respect your privacy.

Start training for the 2020 Olympics at this fun outdoor event at the Bear! This free event is open to ages 6+, parental accompaniment required. Space is limited to the first 16 participants. Must register by calling 301-631-9300

Experiment and invent something spectacular with fellow mad scientists and tiny Einsteins! Join us each Friday to learn and play with science. This free event starts at 11 am, open to ages 2-4. Parental accompaniment required.

Join us on the last Sunday of each month for Ukulele Sundays! Bring your own ukulele or purchase a Kala Brand Music ukulele at the Bear. We will learn a few chords and perform a fun song together! Ages 7+ Free and open to the public. Parent accompaniment required.

Hear, hear! Who doesn’t love exploring with their senses? Taste, see, feel, smell, and listen during Sensory Mondays at the Bear. Come dressed for messy fun! This free event starts at 11 am, open to ages 2-4. Parental accompaniment required. We reserve the right to take photos during this event, which may be used for promotional purposes. If you do not want your picture included, please let us know and we will respect your privacy.

Paint your own clay pot and plant a seed to take home and watch grow! This free event is open to ages 4+, parental accompaniment required. Must register by calling 301-631-9300.

Do you have a Pint-sized Picasso at your house? Join us for a creative, fun fulled art class! Children will be exploring different mediums and art tools to help build gross and fine motor skills. Please come dressed for messy fun!**Due to space and supply limitations, only the first 12 children to arrive will be able to participate in this activity. This free event starts at 11am, open to ages 2-4. Parental accompaniment required. We reserve the right to take photos during this event, which may be used for promotional purposes. If you do not want your picture included, please let us know and we will respect your privacy.

Does your child have a mechanical mind? Is she fascinated by outer space; does he love watching planes in flight? Join the Dancing Bear for our You Can Fly! STEAM event for mechanical minds. This free event is open to ages 6+, parental accompaniment required. registration required. Space is limited to the first 16 participants. Must register by calling 301-631-9300.

Third-generation silhouette artist, Erik Johnson, returns to the Bear. Click the link above to learn more and to reserve your spot. Erik charges $30 for each silhouette, $15 for copies. He accepts cash and credit cards.