Free Events in Frederick This April and May

“Egg”ccessible for ALL: A Quest for the Golden Egg

April 1-3, 9 a.m. | Frederick

An inclusive Easter egg hunt taking place across Frederick County parks where participants can receive daily clues to search for a special golden egg

Free | recreater.com

Curious Iguana Presents: YA Author Steven Gellman

April 18, 2-3 p.m. | Frederick

YA literature author Steven Gellman will discuss his new novel, “Somewhere in Nowhere,” at The Frederick Center.

Free | curiousiguana.com/event/steven-gellman

Junior Ranger Day

April 19, 10 a.m. | Frederick

Guests at the Monocacy National Battlefield can complete ranger activities to earn a Junior Ranger badge and take part in Civil War -era infantry drills with living historians.

Free | heartofthecivilwar.org/event/junior-ranger-day

America 250 History Fair

April 26, Noon-4 p.m. | Frederick

A historical walk through Carroll Creek Park hosted by the Daughters and Sons of the American Revolution and the Frederick Historic Sites Consortium that discusses Frederick County’s role in American history

Free | visitfrederick.org/history-fair

2026 Annual Youth Fishing Derby

May 2, 8 a.m.-noon | Boonsboro

Kids ages 2 to 12 can try their hand at fishing at the Hawkins Grove fishing pond; fishing rods will be supplied for any child who doesn’t have one.

Free | town.boonsboro.md.us/fishingderby

HAGERFEST: Music & Art Festival

May 2, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. | Hagerstown

One of the biggest annual events in Hagerstown, Hagerfest takes place at Downtown Hagerstown Public Square and features live music and exhibits from local artists.

Free | mainstreethagerstown.org

A girl watches dancers at the Frederick Greek Festival
(Courtesy of the Frederick Greek Festival)

The Frederick Greek Festival

May 7-10, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Thursday through Saturday; 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday | Frederick

A cultural festival at Sts. Peter and Paul Greek Orthodox Church featuring Greek cuisine, traditional dance, tours of the historic church and more

Free | frederickgreekfestival.com

Brunswick Springfest

May 16, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Brunswick

An event celebrating Brunswick’s local businesses and culture, including a vendor fair, kids’ activities and a Fleetwood Mac tribute concert by The Seven Wonders

Free | brunswickmd.gov

Maryland Iron Festival

May 16-17, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. | Thurmont

An annual arts festival held by the Catoctin Furnace Historical Society where visitors can watch ironworking demonstrations, tour historic sites, play games and more

Free | catoctinfurnace.org/mif

Jillian Diamond
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