These upcoming events in Frederick County are out of this world—and not just the one focusing on aliens! Catch the annual maple syrup festival marking the end of this year’s sap season and an Irish dance performance in celebration of St. Patrick’s Day.
Aliens at the Library
March 14, 10-11 a.m.
Mount Airy Branch – Carroll County Public Library | 705 Ridge Ave., Mt Airy, MD 21771
Aliens have landed, and they’re touching down at the Mount Airy branch of the Carroll County Public Library! This extraterrestrial event features dancing, arts and crafts and alien-themed story times.
Free | ccpl.librarymarket.com
Teelin Irish Dance: Celtic Journey
March 15, 7 p.m.
Weinberg Center for the Arts | 20 W. Patrick St., Frederick, MD 21701
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with traditional Irish performance! The Teelin Irish Dance Company will be performing live music and dance inspired by Ireland’s past, present and future.
$20-$35 | weinbergcenter.org
Maple Syrup Festival
March 15-16, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Cunningham Falls State Park | 14274 William Houck Drive, Thurmont, MD 21788
Don’t miss the second and final weekend of the Maple Syrup Festival at Cunningham Falls State Park! Learn how maple syrup is made, taste test fresh syrup and delicious breakfast food and test your speed in competitions like the great pancake race. There will also be live bluegrass music and hayrides through the park’s Maple Grove.
$5 donation per person | visitfrederick.org
