Day Trips

Summerfest Family Theatre Aug. 6 & 13, 10-10:45 a.m. | Frederick Don’t miss your chance to see this performing arts series before the end of the...

Peach Festival at Catoctin Mountain Orchard Aug. 1, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. | Thurmont Catoctin Mountain Orchard will host its first-ever peach festival at the beginning of...

Flower Festival Aug. 22-Sept. 7, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. | Middletown It’s sunflower season, and Summers Farm is celebrating at its annual Flower Festival! Ticketholders will receive...

Summer is finally here. And when school’s out, the phrase every parent dreads hearing from their children can often repeat itself through the season:...

National Cheese Day Celebration June 4, 6-8 p.m. | Frederick Cheese lovers can learn about how cheese is made, create their own cheese boards and try...

Maryland’s Best partnered with the Maryland Department of Natural Resources to encourage all Marylanders to enjoy fresh, delicious ice cream this summer by following...

It’s Memorial Day weekend! Make the most of your three-day weekend at these community events, from holiday celebrations to family fun. Make sure to...

Maryland has so much unique nature to explore, from dense old-growth forests to the marshy waterfront of the Chesapeake Bay. Parks and nature centers...

By Kris Ann Valdez Cities across the U.S. are preparing for once-in-a-generation celebrations for America’s 250th anniversary. Throughout 2026, families can experience Revolutionary reenactments, heritage...

Median home cost: $455,690 Population: 6,535 Families (Ages 0-17): 34% 4 local parks 6 park playgrounds 4 hiking trails Top Schools: Sugarloaf Elementary School, Frederick Classical Charter School, Glade Elementary...