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 at 10 am.
2025 Schedule
January 16, 2025
Story: How to Train a Train by Jason Carter Easton
Activity: Googly Eye Train
Design and build your own pet train!
January 30, 2025
Story: Curious George Takes a Train by Margaret & HA Reys
Activity: Engineer Hat
Become an engineer for the day, just like George!
February 13, 2025
Story: Valentine’s in Vicarstown by Rev W. Adry
Activity: Train Themed Valentine’s
Decorate some Valentine’s for your friends and family!
February 27, 2025
Story: There’s a Train Out for Dreamland by Frederich H. Heider & Carl Kress
Activity: Train Streamer
Attach streamer to a paper train and watch them blow in the wind!
March 13, 2025
Story: Pete the Cat’s Train Trip by James Dean
Activity: Pete the Cat Hat
Design a hat inspired by Pete!
March 27, 2025
Story: Magic Train Ride by Sally Crabtree
Activity: Color Scratch Trains
Your train will start all black and as you scratch it with a special pencil color will appear!
April 10, 2025
Story: My Friend Julia by Jennifer Cook
Activity: Sesame Street Coloring Pages
Learn about how to support all your friends with Elmo!
April 24, 2025
Story: The Train Rolls On by Jodi Adams
Activity: Color Train
Practice identifying your colors with this fun train booklet!
May 8, 2025
Story: Flynn Saves the Day by Rev W. Awdry
Activity: Firefighter Hat
Color a hat and become a railroad firefighter, just like Flynn!
May 22, 2025
Story: Two Little Trains by Margaret Wise Brown
Activity: Dot Marker Trains
Use colorful dot shaped markers to color in your train!
June 5, 2025
Story: Railroad Hank by Lisa Moser
Activity: Train Suncatcher
Use brightly colored tissue paper to design a train shaped suncatcher!
June 19, 2025
Story: Little People, Big Dreams Rosa Parks by Lisabeth Kaiser
Activity: TBD
July 4, 2025
Please note: the July 3 Toddler Time will be held on Friday, July 4, 2025!
July 17, 2025
Story: Down by the Station by Will Hillenbrand
Activity: Animal Masks
Pick an animal and design your mask!
July 31, 2025
Story: Trouble on the Tracks by Kathy Mallat
Activity: Build a Railroad Cat
In the spirit of Chessie, create your own railroad cat!
August 14, 2025
Story: Where do Steam Trains Sleep at Night? by Brianna Caplan Sayres
Activity: Paper Lantern
Create a paper lantern to light your way!
August 28, 2025
Story: Blue Mountain Mystery with Thomas & Friends
Activity: Thomas & Friends Coloring Pages
Coloring pages featuring Thomas and all his Sodor friends!
September 11, 2025
Story: The Berenstain Bears All Aboard! by Jan & Mike Berenstain
Activity: Shape Train
Practice identifying your shapes with this silly train!
September 25, 2025
Story: Whoo! Whoo! Goes the Train by Anne Rockwell
Activity: Paper Whistle
Make your very own train whistle, using only paper!
October 9, 2025
Story: Alphabet Trains by Samantha R. Vamos
Activity: Name Train
Create a long train using the letters of your name!
October 30, 2025 – Halloween Toddler Time!
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!
Upcoming Events at the B&O
Sensory-Friendly Easter Egg Hunt
Photos with the Easter Bunny
Railroad Safety Storytime
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