The Frederick County Guide Spring 2016 | Page 58

CALENDAR OF EVENTS MAY 29 A WALK THROUGH HISTORY Learn about Memorial Day, the creation of Memorial Park, the history of the monuments, and the wars they represent. } 10am , Memorial Park, Corner of Bentz and Second Sts. Frederick 21701 O 301-694-0829 JUNE JUNE 1–7 FREDERICK KEYS Keys vs. Potomac Nationals and Carolina Mudcats. } Wed–Fri 7pm; Sat 6pm; Sun 2pm; Mon 7pm; Tue 11am , Nymeo Field at Harry Grove Stadium 21 Stadium Dr. Frederick 21703 O 301-662-0013 w www.frederickkeys.com JUNE 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 WEDNESDAY NIGHT CONCERT SERIES AT WESTVIEW PROMENADE A variety of family-friendly musical performances in the courtyard near Regal Cinemas. } 6pm , JUNE 3–5 THE 23RD ANNUAL FREDERICK FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS More than 100 national and international artists display their wares along Carroll Creek Park. } Fri 7–9pm; Sat 10am–8pm; Sun 11am–5pm , Carroll Creek Park 50 Carroll Creek Way Frederick 21701 O 301-662-4190 w www.frederickartscouncil.org JUNE 4 FIRST SATURDAY – I ART DOWNTOWN FREDERICK During First Saturday in Hip and Historic Downtown Frederick, more than 200 shops, galleries and restaurants await. Enjoy late night shopping, gallery openings & live music. } 3–9pm , Downtown Frederick 21701 O 301-698-8118 w www.downtownfrederick.org/ calendar/first-saturday JUNE 4 CENTENNIAL VOLUNTEER PROJECT Help beautify your nearby national park site by participating in a park clean-up day. Register at the park visitor center. } 9am–1pm STEAM TRAIN EXCURSIONS } 11am; 1pm; 3pm , Walkersville Southern Railroad 34 W Pennsylvania Ave. Walkersville 21793 O 301-898-0899 w www.wsrr.org JUNE 11 10TH ANNUAL BARNSTORMERS TOUR Visit selected barns in Frederick County to learn about vanishing barns, including their uses, construction methods, and agricultural heritage. Local plein air artists will be on site at each barn, and paintings will be judged and sold at the evening reception. } 10am–4pm & 5–7pm , Various locations throughout Frederick County 21701 O 301-663-3885 w blog.FrederickLandmarks.org JUNE 11 9TH ANNUAL GREAT DEADMAN'S DOWN HILL RUN It's all downhill from here for the fastest mile you may ever run. Register at Square Corner Park in Downtown Brunswick and then take the hay wagon up to the start. Enjoy a homemade ice cream sundae. } Registration 3:30pm; 1st race 5pm , , O 240-446-2303 w www.shopwestview.com O 301-662-3515 w www.nps.gov/mono O 301-834-7500 w www.BrunswickMainStreet.org JUNE 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 JUNE 4 JUNE 11 Westview Promenade MD85 and Crestwood Blvd. Frederick 21703 ALIVE AT FIVE Happy Hour on the creek with live music! 21+. } 5–8pm , Carroll Creek Park Amphitheater Frederick 21701 O 301-698-8118 w www.downtownfrederick.org/ calendar/alive-at-five Monocacy National Battlefield 5201 Urbana Pike Frederick 21704 CREATIVE OUTLET AT THE DELAPLAINE ARTS CENTER Drop-in art activities for all ages. Explore a variety of mediums in a fun and open atmosphere while learning about different cultures. } 3–5pm , The Delaplaine Visual Arts Education Center 40 S Carroll St. Frederick 21701 $ O 301-698-0656 w www.delaplaine.org 58 JUNE 4 & 5 FREDERICK COUNTY GUIDE | SPRING 2016 Square Corner Park 1 E Potomac St. Brunswick 21716 LIVING WITH WAR – SOLDIER AND CIVILIAN LIFE ON THE BATTLEFIELD Living historians will demonstrate the impact war had on the soldiers living far from home and the people whose homes they occupied. Event includes firing demonstrations. } 9am–5pm , Monocacy National Battlefield Visitor Center 5201 Urbana Pike Frederick 21704 O 301-662-3515 w www.nps.gov/mono