What to do with grandkids: A Frederick grandparent’s guide

Since day care can be prohibitively expensive for many working parents, grandparents may be called upon, at least temporarily or on a steadier basis, to help with the grandkids. If you’re like me, the mind and spirit are willing, but the body is not so sure.

Arts & entertainment

Potters’ Guild and South Mountain Creamery team up for Brain Freeze fundraiser

Working together with South Mountain Creamery, The Potters’ Guild of Frederick will host its annual Brain Freeze event from noon to 7 p.m. Aug. 3.

Summerfest Family Theatre: King Bullfrog

Thu, Aug 1, 2024 the Baker Park Band Shell Free

King Bullfrog is a high-energy acoustic duo playing folk, blues, and original music for children and their grownups. Featuring Mr. Jeremiah…

53rd Annual Old-Fashioned Corn Roast Festival

Sat, Aug 3, 2024 Union Mills Homestead $20 adults, $10 ages 12 and under

Each meal ticket includes a serving of fried chicken, applesauce, slice tomatoes, roll, iced tea or lemonade and all the roasted corn that …

Weekly Carillon Recitals in Baker Park

Sun, Aug 4, 2024 Joseph D. Baker Tower and Carillon Free

Featuring City Carillonneur John Widmann playing the carillon of 49 bells from a mechanical keyboard with fists and feet. 

Summer Concert Series: Six One Five Collective

Sun, Aug 4, 2024 the Baker Park Band Shell Free

Country.

Frederick Police Invites Residents to Join National Night Out

Tue, Aug 6, 2024 various locations Free

The City of Frederick and the Frederick Police Dept. host to strengthen police-community partnerships, raise awareness about crime preventi…

Summerfest Family Theatre: Guava Jelly

Thu, Aug 8, 2024 the Baker Park Band Shell Free

Caribbean-influenced and full of family-fun, Guava Jelly‘s reggae vibes are woven throughout the fabric of the band’s diverse music. Bridge…

Weekly Carillon Recitals in Baker Park

Sun, Aug 11, 2024 Joseph D. Baker Tower and Carillon Free

Featuring City Carillonneur John Widmann playing the carillon of 49 bells from a mechanical keyboard with fists and feet. 

Summer Concert Series: The Whiskey Treaty Roadshow

Sun, Aug 11, 2024 the Baker Park Band Shell Free

Americana/folk.

Weekly Carillon Recitals in Baker Park

Sun, Aug 18, 2024 Joseph D. Baker Tower and Carillon Free

Featuring City Carillonneur John Widmann playing the carillon of 49 bells from a mechanical keyboard with fists and feet. 

Summer Concert Series: Dale and the ZDubs

Sun, Aug 18, 2024 the Baker Park Band Shell Free

Ska.

143rd Maryland State Fair — "Dream Big"

Thu, Aug 22, 2024 Maryland State Fairgrounds $15 ages 12 to 61, $12 ages 62+, $10 ages 6-11, ages 5 and under free

Daily home arts, farm and garden, livestock and horse competitions and exhibits, rides, games, live concerts and entertainment, live Thorou…

143rd Maryland State Fair — "Dream Big"

Fri, Aug 23, 2024 Maryland State Fairgrounds $15 ages 12 to 61, $12 ages 62+, $10 ages 6-11, ages 5 and under free

Daily home arts, farm and garden, livestock and horse competitions and exhibits, rides, games, live concerts and entertainment, live Thorou…