About Us
Dancing Bear Toys and Gifts
Tom and Marlene England opened Dancing Bear on September 20, 2000 with big dreams of creating a happy place to spark creative play and imagination. Our shop outgrew two previous locations in Downtown Frederick (200A and 12 North Market) before landing in our spacious digs at 15 East Patrick Street in 2013.
Our Mission
Simple: Put some play in everyone’s day!
We do our best to ensure that Dancing Bear makes a positive difference in the lives of children, families, and our community.
Our Core Values
We love to have fun!
That's why our store is one of the happiest places in Frederick. Just try to visit the Bear without smiling. It can't be done!
We believe in the importance of play.
Kids need it, adults need it...everyone wins when you put some play in your day.
We go above and beyond for our customers.
Got a special request? Let us know. Running late for a birthday party? Call ahead and we'll wrap up a gift and meet you at the curb.
We support Downtown Frederick.
Is there a cooler downtown anywhere? We don't think so. We are proud to participate in the Downtown Frederick Partnership and the Tourism Council of Frederick County.
We care - and we share.
Our primary focus in giving back is to support non-profits that help children in need.
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Swing By
Come in and play awhile! And don’t forget to visit our sister store Curious Iguana, just around the corner at 12 North Market Street. If you’re heading to the West Virginia mountains, check out WordPlay, our newest venture in Wardensville, West Virginia.
