Kickoff Summer

Carroll Lutheran Village, 300 St. Luke Circle, Westminster, MD, 21158, United States

Celebrate with us as we kickoff summer! Enjoy delightful music and barbeque favorites from the grill, soak in the picturesque views of our community, and get caught up on your COVID-19 vaccines/boosters. (The CDC’s new recommendations allow an additional updated (bivalent) vaccine dose for adults ages 65 years and older and those who are immunocompromised.) […]

Free but registration is required.

An Evening with James Comey

Carroll Arts Center, 91 West Main St, Westminster, MD, 21157, United States

For Adults. An author talk will be followed by an interview with John Bainbridge, Jr. and a book signing. Tickets are $32.00 each and include a signed copy of Central Park West. The gripping crime fiction debut from former FBI director James Comey takes readers deep inside the world of lawyers and investigators working to […]

$32.00

Summer Reads: Eliza Knight

Exploration Commons At 50 East, 50 East Main Street, Westminster, MD, 21157, United States

For Adults. USA Today bestselling author Eliza Knight returns with Starring Adele Astaire, a story full of glitz and glam as she delves into the life of Adele Astaire, a spirited and talented woman who served up smiles and love both on and off the stage - with and without her also famous brother Fred […]

Summer Reads: Liv Constantine

Exploration Commons 50 East Main Street Westminster, MD 21157 50 East Main Street, Westminster, MD, United States

For Adults. A D.C. philanthropist suspects that her seemingly perfect employee is secretly plotting to steal her husband, her reputation, even her life, in The Senator's Wife, the latest novel of psychological suspense from the internationally bestselling author of The Last Mrs. Parrish. Liv Constantine is the pen name of sisters Lynne and Valerie Constantine. […]

Free

Country Gentlemen Tribute Band

Robs Bluegrass Barn 821 View West Drive, Westminster, MD

Don’t miss this live tribute to one of the most influential bands in bluegrass history. Come see and hear the sound that is The Country Gentlemen Tribute Band. You’ll walk away in disbelief and awe at hearing what you thought you’d never hear again. The current lineup that will be continuing to perform on stage […]

$20.00

Summer Reads: Viola Shipman/Wade Rouse

Exploration Commons At 50 East, 50 East Main Street, Westminster, MD, 21157, United States

For Adults. Wade Rouse is the internationally bestselling author of nine books which have been translated into nearly 20 languages. Wade chose his grandmother's name, Viola Shipman, as a pen name to honor the woman whose heirlooms and family stories inspire his fiction. The latest Viola Shipman novel, Famous in a Small Town, is small […]

Free

ServSafe Food Handler Course

Exploration Commons At 50 East, 50 East Main Street, Westminster, MD, 21157, United States

For ages 15 - Adult. The ServSafe Food Handler course, taught by a Certified ServSafe Instructor, provides basic food safety knowledge. This two-hour class covers the following five key areas: Basic Food Safety, Personal Hygiene, Cross Contamination and Allergens, Time and Temperature, and Cleaning and Sanitizing. At the end of the class, participants will receive […]

$15.00

Common Ground on the Hill Traditions Weeks

McDaniel College 2 College Hill, Roj Center - Lower level, Westminster, MD, United States

Common Ground on the Hill Traditions Weeks offer classes in the traditional arts, evening concerts, lectures, and art talks taught by nationally and internationally recognized musicians, dancers, visual artists, thinkers and creators. Register at www.commongroundonthehill.org.

$20 – $50.

Common Ground on the Hill Traditions Weeks

McDaniel College 2 College Hill, Roj Center - Lower level, Westminster, MD, United States

Common Ground on the Hill Traditions Weeks offer classes in the traditional arts, evening concerts, lectures, and art talks taught by nationally and internationally recognized musicians, dancers, visual artists, thinkers and creators. Register at www.commongroundonthehill.org.

$20 – $50.

Common Ground on the Hill Traditions Weeks

McDaniel College 2 College Hill, Roj Center - Lower level, Westminster, MD, United States

Common Ground on the Hill Traditions Weeks offer classes in the traditional arts, evening concerts, lectures, and art talks taught by nationally and internationally recognized musicians, dancers, visual artists, thinkers and creators. Register at www.commongroundonthehill.org.

$20 – $50.

Common Ground on the Hill Traditions Weeks

McDaniel College 2 College Hill, Roj Center - Lower level, Westminster, MD, United States

Common Ground on the Hill Traditions Weeks offer classes in the traditional arts, evening concerts, lectures, and art talks taught by nationally and internationally recognized musicians, dancers, visual artists, thinkers and creators. Register at www.commongroundonthehill.org.

$20 – $50.

Common Ground on the Hill Traditions Weeks

McDaniel College 2 College Hill, Roj Center - Lower level, Westminster, MD, United States

Common Ground on the Hill Traditions Weeks offer classes in the traditional arts, evening concerts, lectures, and art talks taught by nationally and internationally recognized musicians, dancers, visual artists, thinkers and creators. Register at www.commongroundonthehill.org.

$20 – $50.

Common Ground on the Hill Traditions Weeks

McDaniel College 2 College Hill, Roj Center - Lower level, Westminster, MD, United States

Common Ground on the Hill Traditions Weeks offer classes in the traditional arts, evening concerts, lectures, and art talks taught by nationally and internationally recognized musicians, dancers, visual artists, thinkers and creators. Register at www.commongroundonthehill.org.

$20 – $50.

Common Ground on the Hill Traditions Weeks

McDaniel College 2 College Hill, Roj Center - Lower level, Westminster, MD, United States

Common Ground on the Hill Traditions Weeks offer classes in the traditional arts, evening concerts, lectures, and art talks taught by nationally and internationally recognized musicians, dancers, visual artists, thinkers and creators. Register at www.commongroundonthehill.org.

$20 – $50.

Common Ground on the Hill Traditions Weeks

McDaniel College 2 College Hill, Roj Center - Lower level, Westminster, MD, United States

Common Ground on the Hill Traditions Weeks offer classes in the traditional arts, evening concerts, lectures, and art talks taught by nationally and internationally recognized musicians, dancers, visual artists, thinkers and creators. Register at www.commongroundonthehill.org.

$20 – $50.

Common Ground on the Hill Traditions Weeks

McDaniel College 2 College Hill, Roj Center - Lower level, Westminster, MD, United States

Common Ground on the Hill Traditions Weeks offer classes in the traditional arts, evening concerts, lectures, and art talks taught by nationally and internationally recognized musicians, dancers, visual artists, thinkers and creators. Register at www.commongroundonthehill.org.

$20 – $50.

Common Ground on the Hill Traditions Weeks

McDaniel College 2 College Hill, Roj Center - Lower level, Westminster, MD, United States

Common Ground on the Hill Traditions Weeks offer classes in the traditional arts, evening concerts, lectures, and art talks taught by nationally and internationally recognized musicians, dancers, visual artists, thinkers and creators. Register at www.commongroundonthehill.org.

$20 – $50.

Common Ground on the Hill Traditions Weeks

McDaniel College 2 College Hill, Roj Center - Lower level, Westminster, MD, United States

Common Ground on the Hill Traditions Weeks offer classes in the traditional arts, evening concerts, lectures, and art talks taught by nationally and internationally recognized musicians, dancers, visual artists, thinkers and creators. Register at www.commongroundonthehill.org.

$20 – $50.

Common Ground on the Hill Roots Music & Arts Festival and Deer Creek Fiddlers’ Convention

McDaniel College 2 College Hill, Roj Center - Lower level, Westminster, MD, United States

To mark the culmination of Common Ground on the Hill’s Traditions Weeks, an all-day festival features traditional arts, crafts, music, and dance, plus kid-friendly activities, food vendors, and a wine and beer garden. The day begins with the Deer Creek Fiddlers’ Convention with band and individual instrumentalists and vocal competitions in genres including bluegrass, old-time […]

$20 – $50.

Homegrown National Park® with Douglas Tallamy

Exploration Commons 50 East Main Street Westminster, MD 21157 50 East Main Street, Westminster, MD, United States

For ages 16 - Adults. Join Douglas Tallamy, author of Nature's Best Hope, for a virtual presentation on Homegrown National Park®, a grassroots call-to-action to regenerate biodiversity and ecosystem function. Register to attend the watch party at Exploration Commons at 50 East or watch virtually. Registration is required. Visit site for details.

Plant Swap

Carroll County Public Library, Westminster Branch, 50 East Main Street, Westminster, MD, 21157, United States

For all ages. Do you have an overabundance of plants? Do your houseplants keep making babies? Well then, this event is for you1 Bring one or more pest-free plants to trade. They can be potted (recycled material suggested), cuttings, or with bare roots.

Free

Healthy Sleep Habits for Caregivers and their Loved Ones

Carroll Community College Bollinger Family conference Center (room k100) 1601 Washington Road, Westminster

FREE class offered by The Bureau of Aging & Disabilities in partnership with Carroll Community College. Learn about sleep patterns, sleep techniques, sleep hygiene and ways to improve sleep for your loved one: • Stages of sleep • Sleep hygiene practices • Ways to improve sleep • Coping with sleep disorders Continental Breakfast Provided. No […]

Free

Westminster Branch Teen Advisory Board

Carroll County Public Library, Westminster Branch, 50 East Main Street, Westminster, MD, 21157, United States

For ages 12 - 17. Calling all teens looking for leadership roles in planning library programs. We want you for our Teen Advisory Board! Need service hours? We've got those too! Participants can join us in person or log in virtually through Zoom by registering. Visit site for details.

Free

Summer Reads: Amiee Gibbs

Exploration Commons 50 East Main Street Westminster, MD 21157 50 East Main Street, Westminster, MD, United States

For Adults. Amiee Gibbs grew up in rural Maryland where she still lives on an allegedly haunted road but has dreams of running away to Ireland. She has worked for Penguin Random House for 13 years as a Sales Manager for independent bookstores across New England, New York, and the West Coast. Her first novel, […]

Movies at McDaniel

McDaniel College 2 College Hill, Roj Center - Lower level, Westminster, MD, United States

McDaniel College President Julia Jasken hosts an outdoor movie night to welcome the community to McDaniel’s campus. This free family-friendly event features Disney’s “Encanto” along with glow giveaways. Refreshments will be available for purchase from McDaniel College concessions starting at 7:30 p.m. Movie begins at approximately 8:30 p.m. Guests are encouraged to bring their own […]

Free

Summer Reads: Tracey Enerson Wood

Exploration Commons At 50 East, 50 East Main Street, Westminster, MD, 21157, United States

For Adults. Tracey Enerson Wood is a published playwright whose family is steeped in military tradition. Her novels include The Engineer's Wife and The War Nurse. Her latest, The President's Wife, is the incredible story of the First Lady who clandestinely assumed the presidency to protect her husband and her country at all costs. Books […]

Free

Maryland SummerFest

Carroll County Farm Museum, 500 South Center St, Westminster, MD, 21157, United States

The Official Maryland SummerFest will be hosted at the historical Carroll County Farm Museum in Westminster, MD 🔆 Bringing to you a mashup of top notch artists and bands, local foodies, the best local wineries and breweries, and many unique vendors to shop from 🎸

Delicious Falafel

Exploration Commons At 50 East, 50 East Main Street, Westminster, MD, 21157, United States

For ages 16 - Adults. In this hands-on class, we'll make and enjoy delicious falafel with a creamy tahini sauce. This event requires a payment of $10.00 per registrant to attend. Registration is required. Visit site for details.

$10.00

Computer Basics with Goodwill Industries of Monocacy Valley

Carroll County Public Library, Westminster Branch, 50 East Main Street, Westminster, MD, 21157, United States

For Adults. Need to upgrade your computer skills? Our three-day digital literacy program will provide you with the technical skills needed to level up your career or computer use! It's more than an online class; you will earn a nationally recognized certification (Northstar Digital Literary Certificate) demonstrating your new digital literacy skils. Registration is required. […]

Preparing for Marriage

Carroll Nonprofit Center 255 Clifton Blvd, Westminster, MD, United States

Marriage is a journey, filled with highs, lows, and all the in-betweens. With the right tools, there’s nothing two people in love can’t conquer together. So, if you’re engaged, seriously dating, or a recently-married couple, this day is for you! Key topics to be covered include: communication and conflict management, family dynamics, intimacy and affection, […]

$99.

Cook the Book: Trisha’s Table

Exploration Commons At 50 East, 50 East Main Street, Westminster, MD, 21157, United States

For Adults. Join CCPL's Westminster Branch staff members, Tina Mawhinney, Joy Zimmer, and the Exploration Commons Teaching Kitchen for Cook the Book! This program features Trisha's Table: My Feel-Good Favorites for a Balanced Life, by Trisha Yearwood and Beth Yearwood Bernard. We'll start by making Trisha's Granola Parfait and Spinach Frittata, then discuss other recipes […]

$8.00

Sewing: Embroidery Machine Basics

Exploration Commons At 50 East, 50 East Main Street, Westminster, MD, 21157, United States

For ages 16 - Adults. Get familiar with embroidery machines and the tools and materials you need to create a successful project. Through both lecture and demonstration, learn about Exploration Commons' Bernina 535E Embroidery Mache, types of hoops and stabilizers, and use embroidery motifs. Attendees may schedule an appointment to complete the Embroidery Machine Independent […]

Box Lunch Talk: Manchester’s Cigar Industry

Grace Lutheran Church, 21 Carroll Street, Westminster, MD, 21157, United States

The Historical Society of Carroll County presents the renowned Carroll County historian Joe Getty as he shares his extensive research and writing on the history of the Manchester cigar industry. He will share his latest discoveries in this not-to-be-missed look at one of Carroll County’s most unusual industries. Please check in when you arrive! The […]

Mission Possible Family Event

Bear Branch Nature Center 300 John Owings Road, Westminster

Every family needs a fun “time-out” day out together! Celebrate National Family Day with MREC and create lasting memories at this year’s Mission Possible Family Event. The cost of $10 per family includes: Bear Branch Nature Center exhibits A uniquely-designed scavenger hunt Lawn games Play equipment A light dinner A family challenge and even more […]

$10

Chamber Music on the Hill with the Maryland State Boychoir

Baker Chapel

Chamber Music on the Hill, in residence at McDaniel College, presents a concert by the Maryland State Boychoir. Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for seniors and veterans, and free for children, as well as students with valid ID. Tickets may be purchased at the door or online. Visit www.facebook.com/CMOTH or call 443-974-6374 for ticket […]

The Illustrated Human

Carroll Communty College, 1601 Washington Road, Westminster, MD, 21157, United States

The Illustrated Human* showcases the creative talent of tattoo artists beyond the canvas of skin and the diverse dialogues therein. Tattoo artists working in distinctive styles from across the U.S. are featured, with a specific focus on regional artists. *The exhibition title references Ray Bradbury’s famous short story collection, The Illustrated Man, wherein the narrator […]

Free

Fall Festival & Yard Sale

Meadow Branch Church of the Brethren, 818 Old Taneytown Road, Westminster, MD, 21158, United States

Fun for ALL Ages!!! ·       Little Donnie’s BBQ (truck) ·       The Daily Crepe (truck) ·       Snowball Waterfalls (truck) ·       Extreme Balloon Man(11am) ·       Full Gospel Boogie Band(1pm) ·       Joyful Noise Band(9:30am) ·       Bake Sale ·       Bounce House, Games & More ·       Yard Sales, Vendors, Non-Profits

Battle of the Books First Chapter: Cookies & Milk by Shawn Amos

Carroll County Public Library, Westminster Branch, 50 East Main Street, Westminster, MD, 21157, United States

For ages 8 - 12. Are you interested in participating in the Battle of the Books? Would you like some additional information about the titles on this year's elementary book list? Join us on Wednesday nights this fall as we listen to the first chapter of one of the books. There will be time to […]

Alon Nechushtan Piano Masterclass

Carroll Communty College, 1601 Washington Road, Westminster, MD, 21157, United States

Come watch and learn as Alon Nechushtan instructs CCC piano students in a masterclass setting before his evening concert. “Nechushtan is a talent to watch, with a surfeit of ideas, an unbridled spirit and bold, two fisted sense of architecture” —Downbeat Magazine Alon Nechushtan’s musical adventures have brought him to far corners such as the […]

Free

Alon Nechushtan Ensemble: Time Went On

Carroll Community College Scott Theatre, 1601 Washington Rd, Westminster, MD, 21157, United States

Alon Nechushtan Ensemble: Time Went On Nechushtan is a talent to watch, with a surfeit of ideas, an unbridled spirit and bold, two-fisted sense of architecture.” —Downbeat Magazine Time Went On is an exciting new song cycle combining key moments in recent history that deal with emotions, observations, fears, aspirations and the changing times we […]

Free