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Top 10 Events in Frederick: Mar 20 - 26

By Ashley Fisher March 15, 2023

You can check out our full event calendar HERE, but the list below are our Top 10 picks for events and activity ideas happening in and around Frederick County this week. Don't miss out on all the fun, and please be sure to let them know you saw it in Macaroni Kid Frederick!

Events are subject to change or cancellation. Please confirm events prior to attending.

Top 10 of the Week

Mar 20 - 26

  1. First Day of Spring FREE ice giveaway at Ritas - Receive a FREE Italian Ice on March 20!
  1. Teen STEM Studio: Game On! At Urbana Library - Teens and tweens, join us for crazy challenges and explorations into all things STEM. This month: Come hang out and show off your tech gaming skills! We’ll have a Nintendo Switch tournament and snacks! 
  1. Spring/Summer Kids Consignment Sale Event - Find everything you need in one convenient location! Clothes, baby/toddler gear, toys, feeding + nursing supplies, books, shoes, and so much more! Everything baby-teen & your maternity needs. Don't miss it!
  1. Peep Diorama Contest - Maryland Style (The Frederick Basket Company) - Love Them or Not – just like the marshmallow candies, creating a diorama using them is unforgettable. So, Let’s Have Some Maryland Peep Fun! This year’s theme is just that ‘Maryland’ – Take cues from current events, places, businesses, or pop culture with Peeps as the characters. All age groups are welcome, businesses, organizations, and school classrooms can enjoy this fun activity.
  1. Bikes For the World Event at Brook Hill United Methodist Church - Donate your adult and child bicycles to be shipped to those in need around the world.
  1. Spring Egg-Stravaganza at Thurmont Event Compex - Craft, yard sale, and vendor event!
  1. Raise the Racks at Catoctin Creek - Join us as we prepare to welcome our Purple Martins and other migrating birds back to Catoctin Creek Park. Help prepare the martin nesting gourds and join in a wide variety of family-friendly birding activities including: live animal presentations, bird walks, and kids' crafts. 
  1. Community Easter Egg Hunt at Weller United Methodist Church - There will be prizes, snacks, face painting, and pictures that can be taken with the Easter Bunny! If you are interested in helping please contact the church office.
  1. Mad Hatter Tea Party at FSK Mall - Join us for a children’s Alice in Wonderland-themed tea party! Meet the Mad Hatter and Alice while you enjoy the fun, games, and sweet treats at Center Court.
  1. Kids and Family Tea Party with Alecks Moss at Fox Haven Farms - Grab your finest tea hat and join us for a special family tea party! We’ll stroll through the garden, identify the herbs that make up our tea, then sit down for a tea tasting along with a light snack. Please bring your favorite tea sandwich or dessert and a recipe card for a fun swapping activity. This event is best suited for children 6 and up.