Here is a pandemic survival tip for families. Backyard Swapping is when you visit another family’s yard to enjoy their games, toys, and play sets one day while the host family cheers from a distant window or patio. Invite a family in your backyard We spent the summer packing our […]
Ever thought of putting a zip line in your backyard? We just did, HearthSong is hooking up another family with a zip line kit giveaway to cure the family’s cabin fever. Disclaimer: This post is presented by HearthSong and includes affiliate links as a fundraiser for more content & events. […]
Have any outdoor games packed away? Since we can’t throw a big cookout, pull out those backyard games or order some new, epic ones. We just got ta 6 ft tall inflatable dart board & a jumbo bowling and the kids had a blast. Hammacher Schlemmer sent them to HoCo […]
Halloween Happenings Something fun to do in your neighborhood – Get BOOzed! Forget the Boo Baskets. Get BOOzed! Why should kids have all the fun? Spread Halloween spirit to another cool dad or father figure in your neighborhood. Print one of these pages & cut out a sign. Pick up […]
It’s been a while. The dads behind HCD have been recharging and catching up on delayed vacations and downtime. Now that fall is here, we have some great events to get everyone out and meet the new dads we’ve picked up along the way. This Saturday – Playground Meet-up & […]
Cool Dad Alert! When this cool dad started HoCo Pirate Adventures in the summer of 2020, it quickly became a must-do family activity. Chris Fuchs creates HoCo Pirate Treasure Hunts with his kids at local parks. We reached out and got all the details. Here’s everything you need to know to […]
We have a couple of families that signed their kids up for the Spring Fishing Tournament. There will be a HoCo Dads canopy set up as a home base so anyone that needs a break/snack can hang out. We’ll set up in the southeastern corner of the lake, counter-clockwise from […]
Here are some ideas to spend quality time with the kids without spending much money, if any at all. Kids enjoy toys and tablets, but really all they want is to spend time with Dad. Check out this list and let us know what you do together in the fall. […]
Okay, so for those of you who have followed the Howard County Dads blog or Facebook page for a while, you all know that I’m the crazy Dad who bring his kids to do just about anything. Whether it is going to 30 baseball games in a season, 2,500 mile […]
Whether you are a die hard baseball fan (like myself), someone who casually catches a game or two in a season, or someone looking to learn more about the sport, Maryland is chock full of baseball watching options. Within about a two hour ride of Howard County, you can take […]
Fishing is a top American pastime and Howard County has no shortage of lakes to take your kids out and have a great time. Experienced angler dad, or learning along with the kids, use this advice to make the best of your first Howard County fishing trip. Kid-Friendly Gear Tip […]