Event Bites
Read with Wags for Hope
April 12, 11 a.m. – noon
Practice literacy skills with patient and nonjudgmental Reading Education Assistance Dogs at the Edward F. Fry Memorial Library in Point of Rocks; for elementary-age children
Touch a Truck
April 5, 10 a.m. – noon
Come “touch” a variety of trucks and vehicles at Othello Regional Park in Knoxville, MD. Learn about different vehicles and take photos next to—or inside—them at this free annual event.
Cupcake Decorating
April 5, 10 a.m.
Children ages 9 to 12 are invited to learn basic cooking techniques and cupcake decorating skills in Frederick at Ballenger Creek Park’s teaching kitchen, and then enjoy the tasty treat.
First Friday Fun
April 4 & May 2, 9:30-10:30 a.m.
Enjoy a morning of games, crafts and fun learning for parents and children at Rose Hill Manor Park on North Market Street in Frederick. Each month features different activities.
More Events
Bettie Awards Exhibition
Throughout the month, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. (open through april 27)
Delaplaine Arts Center | 40 S. Carroll St., Frederick, MD 21701
Check out artwork created by local high schoolers that was selected as the 2025 Bettie Award winners, named for Elizabeth Barker Delaplaine, a lifelong supporter of the arts in Frederick County. Art pieces constitute a variety of media.
Free | delaplaine.org/exhibitions
National American Sign Language Day
April 8, 4:30-5:30 p.m. | Brunswick Branch Library
915 N. Maple Ave., Brunswick, MD 21716
Elementary explorers are invited to meet a sign language interpreter and learn some useful signs for everyday life; best for ages 5 to 10
Free | frederick.librarycalendar.com
Parent & Child Pottery: Mother’s Day Trinket Dishes
April 26 & 27, 1-3 p.m.
Delaplaine Arts Center | 40 S. Carroll St., Frederick, MD 21701
Celebrate Mother’s Day with a mommy-and-me pottery workshop. Handcraft ceramic trinket dishes that can hold jewelry or small tchotchkes, a unique custom-made gift; all ages; supplies included
$100-$125 | delaplaine.org
The Great Gatsby Ballet
May 4, 6-8 p.m. | Weinberg Center for the Arts
20 W. Patrick St., Frederick, MD 21701
Step into the roaring ’20s with the World Ballet Company’s premiere of The Great Gatsby Ballet. See the glitz, glamor and tragic romance of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s classic novel come to life as more than 40 professional ballet dancers twirl across the stage in handmade costumes.
$55-$89 | weinbergcenter.org
Parents’ Night Out
May 9, 5-9 p.m. | Thurmont Recreation Center
408 E. Main St., Thurmont, MD 21788
Relax without the kids on a Friday night while your 6- to 11-year olds hang out in a fun and safe “kid zone” with sports, arts and crafts and group play; food and light refreshments will be served.
$29 | recreater.com
Royal Tea Party
May 10, 11 a.m. -12:30 p.m. | Scott Key Learning Studio
1050 Rocky Springs Road, Frederick, MD 21702
Accompany your prince or princess to a tea party fit for a royal, followed by a story and craft. Dress up if you’d like; for ages 3 to 5
$15 | recreater.com
World of Possibilities Disabilities Expo
May 17, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. | Clarion Inn Frederick Event Center
5400 Holiday Drive, Frederick, MD 21703
Meet and greet local celebrities, artists, entrepreneurs, politicians and leaders at this expo for folks with disabilities and those who love them. Enjoy an afternoon of live music with a balloon artist, face painting and entertainment for all ages.
Free | expo.caringcommunities.org
