Pop in and play awhile!
January hours:
1/4: 10 am-9 pm
1/6-1/7: Closed for inventory
Sun-Sat: 10 am-6 pm
Looking for some summertime fun next week? Join your friends at the Bear on July 15 between 2 pm-3 pm for our first-ever Clixo Play Day! Learn how to make the coolest shapes and figures from our toy expert, Judy, using Clixo pieces.
Clixo is a multi-sensory magnetic building toy that combines elements of origami and classic building blocks. The flexible 2D shapes can be easily bent and connected using strong magnets to create a variety of 3D creations, fostering creativity and STEAM learning.
This event is intended for ages 6 and up. Parent/Guardian supervision is required. Free and open to all!
Jul 11
Join your friends at the Bear each Thursday in July at 5 pm to learn a new game as part of our Summer Game Night series!
A kid-friendly game night intended for ages 7 and up to get out of the house, learn some new games, and make new friends! Our toy experts will be ready to teach the ins and outs of one of their favorite games. Tonight, we will learn how to play Yahtzee!
July 10: Yahtzee
July 17: Azul
July 24: Dutch Blitz
July 31: Pit
This event is free and open to the public. No registration is required. Parent/Guardian must be present.
Jul 10
Today is the second event in our Creative Wednesdays series and there is still time to get tickets (on dbeartoys.com)! Each Wednesday in July from 2 pm-3 pm, your child can create an art project led by our toy experts. Each art project is intended for ages 5 and up. Most require dressing for messy fun! Parent/Guardian supervision is required but only the participating child needs a ticket for the activity.🎨
July 9 – Micro Artists
July 16- Natural Painting
July 23 – Creative Canvases
July 30 – Watercolor Wonders
Jul 9
It’s a PRIME time to shop local and shop small! ☺️ Pop in and play at your favorite neighborhood toy store. Thank you for shopping small, year-round!
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Jul 8
It`s a great day for Waldo hunting! Waldo got some fresh air this morning before choosing the best hiding spot for the day in our toy store. 👀
Don`t forget, on First Saturday`s we host an activity here at the Bear from 1 pm-3 pm. Today, will be playing with our favorite outdoor toys in our backyard (weather permitting).
Tomorrow is the first session of our Write Your Own series from 4 pm-5 pm here at the Bear! Each Sunday in July, children between the ages of 7-14 can learn how to put their ideas on paper. It`s free and open to all, no registration required. Parent/Guardian must be present.
July 6 – Comic Books with toy expert Felix
July 13 – Poetry with local poet Tayler Brianne
July 20 – Escape rooms featuring the fantastic owner of Surelocked In Escape Games, Chris Sparks!
July 27 – Scripts with toy expert Rowan
Jul 5
New Jellies that just arrived! 🎉 We can’t pick a favorite, they’re all so cute! ☺️
Due to high demand, these are only available in-store, first come, first served. Thank you! 💛
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Jul 2
Wishing you a pizza-ful Wednesday! 🍕
Due to high demand, Jellies are only available in-store, first come, first served. Thanks friends! 💛
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Jul 2
Guess who’s back starting July 1? Waldo, of course! We are so excited to be a participating business again this year. Remember to snag your #FindWaldoLocal passport at one of four locations starting July 1 - Curious Iguana, Dancing Bear Toys and Games, Frederick Visitor Center, or C. Burr Artz Library. For some practice, we`ve hidden Waldo in every photo. 👀 Can you find him in each one!?
For all details on Find Waldo Local 2025, visit our sister store`s website curiousiguana.com.
Jun 29
It’s the last day of our BEAR-y Fun Week of STEAM and we’ve had so much fun! Thanks for joining us today as we put our math skills to the test with one of our favorite competitive math games, MOBI! July is filled with fun events so make sure to check out our website for all details dbeartoys.com/events 🎉
Jun 27
