Wet N Wild Water Day
June 3, 3-8 p.m. | Frederick
An afternoon of summer fun at Sophie & Madigan’s Playground, featuring water play, inflatables and the Kotei Kids Shaved Ice truck serving up sweet treats
Free | tinyurl.com/WetNWildWaterDay
Strawberry Festival
June 6, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. | Williamsport
Homewood Living Williamsport is hosting its 27th annual strawberry festival, which spotlights the summer fruit with plenty of desserts, drinks and other treats to enjoy. There will also be a craft fair and live entertainment.
Free | homewoodlivingwilliamsport.com/events
All Aboard, America 250
June 6, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Hagerstown
City Park Train Hub is hosting a special event to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary, with activities and rides on the Tommy 202 wagon-train.
Free | hagerstownmd.org/310/City-Park-Train-Hub
Frederick Festival of the Arts
June 13-14, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Frederick
The 32nd annual Frederick Festival of the Arts brings hundreds of artists from around Maryland to Carroll Creek Park to show off and sell their creations, ranging from paintings to soap and candles.
Free | frederickartscouncil.org
Frederick Pride
June 26-27, 7 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday | Frederick
Celebrate Pride Month in Frederick! The event kicks off with the second annual Frederick Pride Parade in Downtown Frederick and will be followed by a family-friendly festival on Carroll Creek the next day.
Free | thefrederickcenter.org/frederick-pride
Walkersville Carnival
June 29-July 4, Hours TBA | Walkersville
Enjoy fun rides, fair food, fireworks shows and more at Walkersville’s summer carnival. The event is hosted by the Walkersville Volunteer Fire Company, with proceeds benefitting its operations.
Free | walkersvillefire.com/content/carnival
Boonsboro’s Independence Day Celebration
July 3, 5 p.m. | Boonsboro
Enjoy live music, food and vendors during this evening event at Shafer Park before enjoying an outdoor fireworks show celebrating Independence Day starting at 9:30 p.m.
Free | town.boonsboro.md.us/independenceday
162nd Commemoration of the Battle of Monocacy
July 11, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. | Frederick
Travel back in time and experience what the Battle of Monocacy was like at this special event at Monocacy National Battlefield including living history demonstrations and hikes across the battlefield.
Free | nps.gov/mono
World Ranger Day
July 31, Noon-4 p.m. | Frederick
Learn about what park rangers do at this event held at Monocacy National Battlefield, featuring meet-and-greets with park rangers, games, crafts and vehicle and equipment demonstrations.
Free | nps.gov/mono
