This is our review of the Deuce Tactical Diaper Bags from Tactical Baby Gear. The HoCo Dads teamed up with them to offer a giveaway and 10% off using promo code: HowardCountyDadsGroup. Something for the Dads In a time like now, we look at the vast amount of tools made Read more…
On October 7th, we lucked out with one of the last hot days of the year. All the Dads and our kids had a blast playing disc golf, grilling hotdogs and enjoying Silver Creek Park all ourselves. Silver Creek Park Brent did a great job of planning, teaching and executing. Read more…
There is something cool about putting on a costume and hopping around an amusement park. Dutch Wonderland is one of our favorite parks for kids, but how is their Halloween celebration? We are planning a dads trip to Dutch Wonderland Happy Hauntings for October 20th at 2:00 PM. If you plan Read more…
On October 11th we teamed up with Baltimore Dads Group and met up in Glen Burnie at Crabtowne USA, a cool seafood restaurant that has an arcade with over 95 Vintage Games.We had a solid turnout on a raining night. There was a good mix of the usual suspects. But Read more…
We’re looking for the best costumes this #HoCoHalloween! Enter to win prizes and most of all dad bragging rights! There will be two categories and finalists selected for each category. The deadline is October 31st. Complete the form below & upload a photo of your costume(s) to submit your entry. Read more…
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 Read more…
There are a ton of family-friendly events to enjoy in HoCo every October. We are hosting a few of our own. Comment below what activities and events you plan on attending this month. Dads Only Poker Night October 6th, cards fly at 6:00 PM We’re meeting up at BJ’s house Read more…
Collegiate Sports with Kids Here in central Maryland we are extremely lucky. On any given week, we have a fairly sizeable list of things that we can do with our family for free or little cost. One of those inexpensive things that I like to do is enjoy college sports Read more…
The Howard County Government offers some great resources for activities, learning and having fun. They also have a lot to offer parents, new and seasoned. Check out the list of a few that highlight what they have available for free. The Parents Guide to Howard County An index of local Read more…
About Cooper & Kid Cooper & Kid is out to make dads cooler than moms. They ship activity kits every 3 months for dads and kids to enjoy together. Finally, a company speaking my language: encouraging and promoting engaged dads with new activity ideas? That hits the core of why I started Howard Read more…
Thanks to Brandon Dean’s Childcare, we’re giving away one of our new shirts just added to the HCD Store. Fill out the registration form below. Earn extra entries by commenting here on the HowardCountyDads.com blog. This giveaway ends on September 30th. Brandon Dean’s Childcare Brandon has been providing quality childcare Read more…
We recently visited Lancaster County, Pennsylvania in August to go to Dutch Wonderland. Once we decided to stay overnight at Red Caboose Motel, made a mini vacation out of it. We couldn’t do it all but we visited Kitchen Kettle Village, The Choo Choo Barn, Uncle Leroy’s and stayed at Read more…
Cool Dads Camping Trip, Sept. 8th-9th at Patapsco Update 9/7 – Due to rain, we cancelled our reservations. We’ll be going another day this fall & hope to include more families. Join us for our first camping outing. We’ll be making campfires, hotdogs, s’mores, and having a great time! Reservations Read more…
What’s going on this weekend? Saturday – Wilde Lake Park, Junie B. Jones Musical We (Josh and 2 preschool boys) are going fishing at Wilde Lake Park at 9:00 AM Saturday. I will have 2 extra kids rods if you want to join us. Then we’ll walk the trail, hang Read more…
My family (wife and two boys are 4 & 5) and I just visited Dutch Wonderland. This was our second year in a row and it didn’t disappoint. It just happened to be National Rollercoaster Day & the first year for their new suspended coaster, Merlin’s Mayhem. The Park Dutch Read more…