Frederick Fun This Weekend
The Frederick Gazette’s community calendar lists a bunch of fun things this Saturday.
Brunswick Hometown Holidays celebration: 1-7 p.m.; downtown Brunswick. Marshmallow roasting, hayrides, photos with Santa on his sleigh, food and Old World Christmas Bazaar. Held in conjunction with Candlelight Tour at the Brunswick Railroad Museum and Greater Brunswick Community Church Tour. Extended store hours. 301-834-5591. www.BrunswickMainStreet.org
Fountain Rock Nature Center holiday open house: 2-3 p.m.; Fountain Rock Nature Center, 8516 Fountain Rock Road, Walkersville. Traditional story time, cookies, punch, old-fashioned get-together. 301-898-1460.
Museums By Candlelight: 2-7 p.m.; National Museum of Civil War Medicine, 48 E. Patrick St., Frederick. Civil War-era camp songs, Christmas carols, presentation of 19th Century items and practices. Free. 301-695-1864
All you can eat spaghetti dinner: 3:30-7 p.m.; St. Joseph’s Parish Hall, Emmitsburg. Sponsored by Catoctin High School student Morgan Thomas for her graduation project. $7 for adults, $4 for children and $2 for children 6-12. Donations also accepted. All proceeds benefit the Lt. Robert Seidel Scholarship Fund.
Silent auction: 6-9 p.m.; Hood College, Whittaker Commons, 401 Rosemont Ave., Frederick. Benefits the Hood College Equestrian Team. Items and services from local businesses. Entertainment and light refreshments. 301-696-3874
Middletown Lions Club All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast with Santa: 7-11 a.m.; Middletown Fire Hall, Middletown. Santa will give gifts to all children who attend. $6 for adults, $3 for children 6-12, free for 6 and under. Proceeds to benefit Scouts and Scholarships.
Photography show: today through Jan. 3; Cultural Arts Center, 15 W. Patrick St., Frederick. Work of Frederick residents Brian Scott McEntire and David Raimist for display and sale. Opening reception 7-9 p.m., today. 301-662-4190. www.frederickartscouncil.org
Christmas Concert: 7:30-9 p.m.; Frederick Towne Mall (stage near Boscov’s), U.S. Route 40, Frederick. Harmony Cornet Band from Myersville will perform. Also Dec. 16 and 19. 301-371-9162
I love charity all you can eat functions, give me church pancake breakfast any day o’ the week.
~Guy~
You also have the following things specifically for kids:
ACTIVITIES ABOUND DURING CHILDREN’S WEEKEND
Fun for children of all ages, this year’s Children’s Weekend will be held Saturday, December 9th and Sunday, December 10th. Presented by Celebrate Frederick and the Holiday Committee of Historic Frederick, the following is a schedule of activities:
Saturday, December 9th
Breakfast with Santa
9 – 10:30 a.m.
Brewer’s Alley, 124 N. Market Street
301-631-0089
Buffet breakfast will be served. Contact Brewer’s Alley for reservations.
$10 Adults/$6 Children
Belsnickling
10:30 a.m.
C. Burr Artz Library
110 E. Patrick Street
Share in the German tradition of mask making and then wear the mask while parading around town. Refreshments served. FREE!
Holiday Market for Kids
9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Literacy Council Lobby
110 E. Patrick Street
Sponsored by Dancing Bear Toys & Gifts
Children can shop for parents, siblings, teachers and friends, selecting from gifts all priced under $5. To share the joy of reading this season, please bring a new book for needy children in our community.
Live Children’s Performance
2 p.m. (doors open at 1:30 p.m.)
Delaplaine Visual Arts Education Center
40 S. Carroll Street
Holiday songs and dance by Dance Partners International followed by The Mom and Me Holiday Show with upbeat music and a festive sing-along. Limited floor seating available. Contact The City of Frederick Office of Special Events at 301-228-2841 for your FREE admission coupon.
Sunday, December 10th
Ornament Painting at I Made This!
Noon – 6 p.m.
10 East Street
Allow your child’s creativity to shine as they paint their own ornament. FREE!
Storytelling
2:30 – 3:00 p.m.
C. Burr Artz Library
110 E. Patrick Street
Enjoy a selection of holiday stories. FREE!
All Weekend
Frederick County Society of Model Railroad Engineers
1 – 4 p.m.
423-A E. Patrick Street
No holiday celebration is complete without a model railroad display. FREE!
Holiday Art Show
December 9th – 31st
Frederick Arts Council
Window Front along N. Market Street
Children throughout the county showcase their idea of “Holiday Fun in Frederick” at this annual display. FREE!
Thanks Lou!