Sykesville’s Let Freedom Ring Parade

Sykesville Main Street, 7547 Main St, Sykesville, MD, 21784, United States

The Downtown Sykesville Connection is hosting its fifth annual “Let Freedom Ring Parade” on Saturday, July , 1, 2023. The Let Freedom Ring parade will start at 10 AM that day, beginning at Sykesville Middle School and proceeding down Springfield Avenue and the length of Historic Main Street, with floats and vehicles accompanying the approximately […]

Shannon Quinn (Common Ground on the Town)

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

Common Ground on the Town Shannon was born and raised in beautiful Halifax, Nova Scotia and has been performing as a fiddler/vocalist since she was 10 years old. After earning her music degree at the renowned Humber College music program in Toronto, and after graduating joined the Scottish group ‘The Paul McKenna Band’. She toured […]

Movie in the Park – “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever”

Taneytown Memorial Park, 1 Park Drive, Taneytown, MD, 21787, United States

Join us at Taneytown Memorial Park on Saturday, July 1st for a free Family Movie Night featuring the movie “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever,” a Marvel superhero film! PG-13 ‧ 2022 ‧ Action/Adventure ‧ 2h 41m

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.

Sykesville Farmers Market

Sykesville Main Street, 7547 Main St, Sykesville, MD, 21784, United States

Event Details: The Downtown Sykesville Farmers Market features local meat and produce vendors as well as artisans, children’s activities and more! While here, head up the hill and visit Little Sykes Railway for a little train ride for the kids. Every Sunday, May 21-October 29 9am-1pm

Independence Day Celebration & Fireworks

Taneytown Memorial Park, 1 Park Drive, Taneytown, MD, 21787, United States

Please join us for food, music, games and fireworks at Taneytown Memorial Park on Sunday, July 2nd at 6:00 PM!

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.

Sing Me a Story with Tom Chapin

Alumni Hall @ McDaniel College, 2 College Hill, Westminster, MD, 21157, United States

3-time GRAMMY winner Tom Chapin presents the Keynote Lecture at Common Ground on the Hill’s Traditions Week 2. This keynote will launch us into a week of celebration, creativity and learning. In a career that spans six decades, 26 albums and three GRAMMY awards, Hudson Valley Troubadour Tom Chapin has covered an incredible amount of […]

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.

FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION

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

Enjoy Carroll’s largest fireworks display at the Carroll County Farm Museum this Fourth of July. Grounds open at 4 p.m. with fireworks going off at sunset (approx. 9:30 p.m.). There will be entertainment, food/drink vendors and children’s activities to enjoy. Admission is $5 per car load. Please stay tuned for more details! (Rain date July […]

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.

STEAM Team: Math Tricks & Games

Carroll County Public Library, Taneytown Branch, 10 Grand Drive, Taneytown, MD, 21787, United States

For ages 8 - 12. Math in the summer? Yuck! Wait - math can be fun if you learn our cool math tricks and games to stump your friends and family! Registration required. Visit site for details.

Free

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.

Pony Power!

Carroll County Public Library, Taneytown Branch, 10 Grand Drive, Taneytown, MD, 21787, United States

For ages 7 - 17. Head down to the Library Farm to learn all about ponies and horses, then have a visit with a live pony! Visit site to register.

Free

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.

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

On campus, 2 College Hill, Westminster, MD, 21157, 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 […]

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

McDaniel College, 2 College Hill, Westminster, MD, 21157, United States

To mark the culmination of Common Ground on the Hill’s Traditions Weeks, an all-day festival features music, traditional arts, crafts, food vendors, and a wine and beer garden. 3-time GRAMMY winner Tom Chapin headlines. Other acts include Blues Hall of Fame band Professor Louie & the Crowmatix, GRAMMY nominee Guy Davis, Nicolas Carter, Steafan Hannigan, […]

Makers Markets at the Reindollar Carriage House

Reindollar Carriage House, 16. W. Baltimore St, Taneytown, MD, 21787

Join us on the second Saturday of each month for our Makers Market and find unique, high quality goods from local makers, artists, and gourmet producers.

Matilada Jr.

Coppermine Panther Plex (former NCHS), 1400 Panther Dr, Hampstead, MD, 21074, United States

Rebellion is nigh in Matilda JR., a gleefully witty ode to the the anarchy of childhood and the power of imagination! This story of a girl who dreams of a better life and the children she inspires will have audiences rooting for the “revolting children” who are out to teach the grown-ups a lesson.

Brewvie Night: Dazed and Confused

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

Presented by FLICC BREWVIE NIGHT FILM: Dazed and Confused 1993; 1 h 43 m; R for continuous teen drug & alcohol use and strong language It’s the first ever Brewvie Night at the Carroll Arts Center! Join us in the lobby at 6pm for a pre-show beer tasting from Pipe the Side Brewing Company of […]

Event Series Bluegrass Under the Stars

Bluegrass Under the Stars

Gentle Giants Draft Horse Rescue 600 Beetz Rd, Mount Airy, MD, United States

Gentle Giants is proud to present our first ever Bluegrass Under the Stars concert series. The proceeds from these events help to support our mission of rescuing draft and draft cross horses from slaughter, abuse, and neglect. Thank you for helping us, help more horses. Join us at the Gentle Giants Draft Horse Rescue in […]

$20

Bluegrass Under the Stars

Gentle Giants Draft Horse Rescue, 600 Beetz Rd, Mount Airy, MD, 21771, United States

Gentle Giants is proud to present our first ever Bluegrass Under the Stars concert series. The proceeds from these events help to support our mission of rescuing draft and draft cross horses from slaughter, abuse, and neglect. Thank you for helping us, help more horses. Join us at the Gentle Giants Draft Horse Rescue in […]

Brewvie Night: Dazed and Confused

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

Presented by FLICC BREWVIE NIGHT FILM: Dazed and Confused 1993; 1 h 43 m; R for continuous teen drug & alcohol use and strong language It’s the first ever Brewvie Night at the Carroll Arts Center! Join us in the lobby at 6pm for a pre-show beer tasting from Pipe the Side Brewing Company of […]

Sykesville Farmers Market

Sykesville Main Street, 7547 Main St, Sykesville, MD, 21784, United States

Event Details: The Downtown Sykesville Farmers Market features local meat and produce vendors as well as artisans, children’s activities and more! While here, head up the hill and visit Little Sykes Railway for a little train ride for the kids. Every Sunday, May 21-October 29 9am-1pm

Matilada Jr.

Coppermine Panther Plex (former NCHS), 1400 Panther Dr, Hampstead, MD, 21074, United States

Rebellion is nigh in Matilda JR., a gleefully witty ode to the the anarchy of childhood and the power of imagination! This story of a girl who dreams of a better life and the children she inspires will have audiences rooting for the “revolting children” who are out to teach the grown-ups a lesson.

Irish Dance Workshop

Carroll County Public Library, Taneytown Branch, 10 Grand Drive, Taneytown, MD, 21787, United States

For Adults. Join Cierra O'Keefe, a world championship-level Irish dancer, for a beginner "Shamrock Session", including Irish dance basics and traditional ceili practice. Cierra loves spreading her passion for Irish dance, culture, and music with audiences worldwide! Registration is required. Visit site for details.

Free

“Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl” (Free Outdoor Movie)

Rotary Amphitheatre at Carroll Community College, 1601 Washington Rd, Westminster, MD, 21157, United States

Free Outdoor Summer Family Movies at the Rotary Amphitheatre at Carroll Community College 2003; 2 h 23 m; PG-13 for action/adventure violence It’s the 20th anniversary of this swashbuckling tale! Capt. Jack Sparrow (Johnny Depp) arrives at Port Royal in the Caribbean without a ship or crew. His timing is inopportune, however, because later that […]

Coffee and Conversations with Andrea

Carroll County Public Library, North Carroll Branch, 2255 Hanover Pike, Hampstead, MD, 21074

For all ages. Stop by for coffee and conversations with Andrea Berstler, Executive Director of Carroll County Public Library. Have coffee with Andrea and an open discussion on the library and what our plans are for the future. We will be out on the main floor of the branch. Refreshments will be served.

Free

North Carroll Senior Center Thursday Book Club: One Italian Summer

North Carroll Senior Center 2328 Hanover Pike, Hampstead, MD

For Adults. Do you enjoy reading and talking about books? Then our book discussion group is for you! We will feature a different book at each meeting. Come join us for a sharing of good books and ideas. This month's selection is One Italian Summer by Rebecca Serle.

Free

Family Movie Event: Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax

Carroll County Public Library, Mount Airy Branch, 705 Ridge Avenue, Mount Airy, MD, 21771

For ages 5 - Adults. Bring a soft pillow or cushion and join us for a Dr. Seuss' The Lorax screening! In a land where natural vegetation is rare, a young boy seeks to impress his pretty neighbor by getting a tree. But in the process, he encounters the Lora, a cantankerous yet endearing creature […]

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.

Homegrown National Park® with Douglas Tallamy

Exploration Commons At 50 East, 50 East Main Street, Westminster, MD, 21157, 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.

Civil War Encampment & Living History

Union Mills Homestead, 3311 Littlestown Pike, Westminster, MD, 21158, United States

Step back in time on the grounds of the Union Mills Homestead, Saturday, July 15 and Sunday, July 16 for a Living History and Civil War Encampment. Two days of special events commemorate Civil War history at the actual encampment sites of J.E.B. Stuart’s Cavalry and Sykes’ Union V Corps. Visitors get a front row […]

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

Movie in the Park – “Jesus Revolution”

Taneytown Memorial Park, 1 Park Drive, Taneytown, MD, 21787, United States

Join us at Taneytown Memorial Park on Saturday, July 15th for a free Family Movie Night featuring the movie “Jesus Revolution”, a Christian drama film based on the book of the same name! PG-13 ‧ 2023 ‧ 2 hours

Flea Markets 2023

15773 dover rd upperco md 21155 15773 Dover Rd, Upperco, MD

St Paul's Flea Markets 2023 Over 70 vendor spaces! 3rd Saturdays, April-Oct: April 15, May 20, June 17, July 15, August 19, September 16, October 21 St Paul's Church 15773 Dover Rd Upperco, MD 21155 8am - 2pm. Rain or Shine www.StPaulsUpperco.org FleaMarket@StPaulsUpperco.org

Free

Sykesville Farmers Market

Sykesville Main Street, 7547 Main St, Sykesville, MD, 21784, United States

Event Details: The Downtown Sykesville Farmers Market features local meat and produce vendors as well as artisans, children’s activities and more! While here, head up the hill and visit Little Sykes Railway for a little train ride for the kids. Every Sunday, May 21-October 29 9am-1pm

Civil War Encampment & Living History

Union Mills Homestead, 3311 Littlestown Pike, Westminster, MD, 21158, United States

Step back in time on the grounds of the Union Mills Homestead, Saturday, July 15 and Sunday, July 16 for a Living History and Civil War Encampment. Two days of special events commemorate Civil War history at the actual encampment sites of J.E.B. Stuart’s Cavalry and Sykes’ Union V Corps. Visitors get a front row […]

Sundae Scoop and New Exhibit Opening

Historical Society of Carroll County, 210 East Main Street, Westminster, MD, 21157, United States

Join us on Sunday, July 16, 12:00-4:00 p.m., for an afternoon of history fun at the Society. The infamous King George returns for the popular history villain dunk tank. Burgers, fries, and $1 ice cream will be available along with great historic games and entertainment. HSCC’s new exhibit, “Strike Up The Bands,” will debut in […]