Join us for Toddler Time every other Thursday, January – October, at 10:30 AM* for a craft followed by a story and sing-a-long.
Designed for the naturally inquisitive minds of toddlers, the B&O’s Toddler Time program celebrates the excitement of learning through various sensory exploration activities, helping young learners develop their motor skills and interact with the world around them. During the program’s circle time, children follow along with an engaging story, learn our Toddler Time song and dance, and play exciting train games while building their knowledge and confidence.
Toddler Time is held in the Junior Junction section of the Roundhouse.
- 10:30 AM – Sing-a-long with musical instruments
- 10:45 AM – Story Time
- 11 AM – Craft
Mile One Express Train Rides are available on select Toddler Time Thursdays at 11:30 AM. Please check the Calendar of Events on the date of your visit for train ride schedule. Train Ride tickets can be purchased on site.
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*Please note: Halloween Toddler Time will be held on Thursday, October 30, 2025 at 10 am.
2025 Schedule
October 30, 2025 – Halloween Toddler Time!
Please note: Halloween Toddler Time will begin at 10 am!
Story: Trick-or-Treat Maryland by Eric James & Karl West
Activity: Trick-or-Treat and Pumpkin Decorating
Trick-or-Treat around the museum then decorate a mini pumpkin!
December 4, 2025 — Holiday Toddler Time!
Story: The Train Rolls On the North Pole by Jodi Adams
Activity: Santa Photo Frame
Come out for story time with Mrs. Claus and decorate a frame for your photo with Santa!
2026 Schedule
January 15, 2026
Story: The Train Rolls On by Jodi Adams
Activity: Color Scratch Trains
Your train will start all black and as you scratch it with a special pencil color will appear!
January 29, 2026
Story: The Winter Train by Susanna Isern
Activity: Snowflake Suncatcher
Use tissue paper to design a snowflake suncatcher!
February 12, 2026
Story: The Goodnight Train Valentine by Eric James
Activity: Train Themed Valentine’s
Decorate some Valentine’s for your friends and family!
February 26, 2026
Story: Curious George Takes a Train by Margaret & HA Reys
Activity: Engineer Hat
Become an engineer for the day, just like George!
March 12, 2026
Story: Gordon’s New View by Thomas & Friends
Activity: Conductor’s Pocket Watch
Make your own pocket watch!
March 26, 2026
Story: All Aboard the DinoTrain by Deb Lund
Activity: Dinosaur Hat
Color your very own dinosaur hat!
April 9, 2026
Story: I Saw an Ant on the Railroad Track by Joshua Prince
Activity: Bug Jar
Create your own insect habitat to take home!
April 23, 2026
Story: There’s a Train Out for Dreamland by Jane Dyer
Activity: Oil Pastel Shooting Star
Use oil pastels to make your own unique shooting star!
May 7, 2026
Story: Trouble on the Tracks by Kathy Mallat
Activity: Cat Mask
Color your own “Trouble” cat mask!
May 21, 2026
Story: Pete the Cat’s Train Trip by Kimberly & James Dean
Activity: Pete the Cat Hat
Design a hat inspired by Pete!
June 4, 2026
Story: How to Train a Train by Jason Carter Easton
Activity: Pet Train
Design and build your own pet train!
June 18, 2026
Story: The Berenstain Bears All Aboard! by Jan & Mike Berenstain
Activity: Wooden Train Ornaments
Decorate your own wooden train ornament!
July 2, 2026
Story: Trucker & Train by Hannah Stark
Activity: Transportation Dot Marker Pages
Use colorful dot shaped markers to color in your train!
July 16, 2026
Story: Choo Choo School by Amy Krouse Rosenthal
Activity: Wooden Trains
Paint your own wooden train cars!
July 30, 2026
Story: Circus Train by Jennifer Cole Judd
Activity: Paper Circus Train
Make a paper circus train with all of your favorite things from the Big Top!
August 13, 2026
Story: Night Train from Dusk to Dawn by Annie Cornin Romano
Activity: Paper Lantern
Create a paper lantern to light your way!
August 27, 2026
Story: Flynn Saves the Day by Thomas & Friends
Activity: Decorate a Fire Engine
Decorate a fire engine just like Flynn!
September 10, 2026
Story: Wild Zoo Train by Carmela LaVigna Coyle
Activity: Animal Bookmarks
Assemble a bookmark of your favorite zoo animal!
September 24, 2026
Story: Down by the Station by Will Hillenbrand
Activity: Animal Hats
Pick an animal and design your hat to wear!
October 8, 2026
Story: Railroad Hank by Lisa Moser
Activity: Museum scavenger hunt
Explore the museum in a new way with our scavenger hunt!
October 29, 2026 – Halloween Toddler Time!
Story: The Spooky Express Maryland by Eric James
Activity: Trick-or-Treat Wreath
Trick-or-Treat around the museum then decorate a spooky wreath!
December 3, 2026 — Holiday Toddler Time!
Story: Thomas’ Christmas Delivery by Rev. W. Awdry
Activity: Santa Photo Frame
Come out for story time with Mrs. Claus and decorate a frame for your photo with Santa!
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