Dancing Bear Toys and Gifts

Strike up the band and play! We’ll learn new instruments, sing songs, and have a ball! Come sing, dance and boogie at the Bear with Tuesday Tunes. 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.

Calling all mad scientists for a science showdown at the Bear! We’ll conduct experiments that melt, fizz, bubble and glow. You’ve gotta see it! 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.

Join the Dancing Bear in our world of make believe! We’ll tell stories, play games, and make bubbling magic potions at this fun-filled fantasy event. This free event is open to ages 4+, parental accompaniment required. Space is limited to the first 16 participants. Must register by calling 301-631-9300.

We’re partnering with our favorite bookstore to Read Out! with Curious Iguana. Find the perfect book to read outside in our secret garden! The Bear will have a collection of Curious Iguana’s favorites to choose from. This free event is open to all ages, parental accompaniment required.

Join us for Pickle Day with Tom! Decorate a mason jar, make pickles, and take them home to enjoy! Space is limited to the first 16 participants. Must register by calling 301-631-9300.

Explore the great outdoor in the Bear’s secret garden! What sort of creepy crawlies await you? We’ll catch some bugs to observe with our magnifying glasses (and then set them free!) Go on a scavenger hunt to rescue an endangered animal. There may even be some prehistoric dino fossils to find! Space is limited to the first 16 participants. Must register by calling 301-631-9300.

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

We’re so excited to announce our Best Friends FURever party! Receive an official BFF certificate when your bring home one of our stuffies. We’d love to meet your favorite stuffed animal, so if you bring them in to play, they’ll get a certificate, too! We’ll have a blase with fun crafts that your favorite furry friend will love. A percentage of stuffed animal sales will benefit the Frederick County Animal Control. This free event is open to ages 3+. parental accompaniment required. Space is limited to the first 16 participants. Must register by calling 301-631-9300.

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.

Make a small tin of Crazy Aaron’s Thinking Putty! Mix your own color, then add some *kapow* with incredible holographic sparkles, metallic shine, and even glow-in-the-dark magic! Ages 5+ Space is limited to the first 16 participants. Must register by calling 301-631-9300.

Come play games at the Bear! Bring your friends and put your skills to the test at game stations throughout the store. This is a free event open to ages 5+, parental accompaniment required. Space is limited to the first 16 participants. Must register by calling 301-631-9300.

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.

Calling all stuffed animal friends for a sleepover at the Dancing Bear! Come dressed in your finest PJ’s and introduce your best stuffie friend to your favorite store. We’ll tell stories and we will do crafts; once we’re all done, your stuffed friends will have a slumber party at The Bear! If we’re sneaky enough, we’ll get some candid shots of their stuffie shenanigans! Stop by the next day to pick up your friend and see how much fun they had!