Family fun that’s free for the whole crew is always a bonus! Check out these fun family events in October in Frederick County.
13th Annual Gravity Soul Fall Festival and Dual Slalom
Oct. 4, 8 a.m.-8 p.m.
4125 Coxey Brown Road, Myersville, MD 21773
You don’t have to be a mountain biker to enjoy this event! This annual charity race regularly attracts thousands of spectators every year with live music, food and even onsite camping. It’s also a great opportunity to see professionals and hobby bikers competing.
Free | gravitysocial.org/about
42nd Annual Brunswick Railroad Days
Oct. 4-5, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Brunswick Main Street | 1 W. Potomac St., Brunswick, MD 21716
Railroad Days is an important community festival in Brunswick that’s well-loved by locals and tourists alike. It’s a great event for people who are interested in trains. They can check out extensive model train displays and learn about the area’s railroad history. There’s also food, live music and crafts from local vendors and artisans.
Free | brunswickrailroaddays.org
Fallfest at Catoctin Furnace
Oct. 10-11
Catoctin Furnace Historical Society | 12610 Catoctin Furnace Road, Thurmont, MD 21788
Welcome the autumn season with fun themed activities at Catoctin Furnace. Take relaxing hikes on the nearby trails and tour the museum and watch interesting demonstrations in blacksmithing and making apple butter. You can even take some of your own home!
Free | catoctinfurnace.org
The Moon Festival
Oct. 12, 4-7 p.m.
Carroll Creek Linear Park | 50 Carroll Creek Way, Frederick, MD 21701
The beginning of October is the Mid-Autumn Festival, a popular Chinese harvest holiday. Learn more about the tradition and celebrate with some delicious mooncakes and fun live performances at this event hosted by the Asian American Center of Frederick.
Free | moonfestfrederick.eventbrite.com
Goldilocks and the Three Bears Puppet Show
Oct. 23, 10-11 a.m.& 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Mount Airy Branch – Carroll County Public Library | 705 Ridge Ave., Mt Airy, MD 21771
See a fun new twist on the classic fairy tale of “Goldilocks and the Three Bears” in this puppet show perfect for young audiences. When Goldilocks sets off to get some flour from the store from her mother, she takes a shortcut through the woods that has unintended consequences.
Free | ccpl.librarymarket.com
Acton Children’s Business Fair
Nov. 1, noon-3 p.m.
Carroll Creek Linear Park | 50 Carroll Creek Way, Frederick, MD 21701
Stop by this annual small business fair staffed exclusively by kids! Learn about some of the area’s newest business entrepreneurs and peruse their galleries of crafts, jewelry, food and more.
Free | childrensbusinessfair.org/frederick-md
