Best of the Month
Pumpkins for a Purpose 2025
Oct. 8, 5 p.m.
Walker’s Overlook | 8939 Woodsboro Pike, Walkersville, MD 21793
Carve your own pumpkin or vote for the best jack-o’-lantern at this annual fundraiser that helps raise money for the Frederick Rescue Mission, which feeds food-insecure people in Frederick County. There will be live music and plenty of food to try as well. It’s a fun event supporting a great cause!
$45-475 | therescuemission.org/pumpkins-for-a-purpose-2025
The Royal Princess Ball
Oct. 25, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
American Legion Gold Star Post 191 | 801 Prospect Road, Mount Airy, MD 21771
Kids can spend a magical morning with their favorite princess characters at this memorable event! Aimed at guests ages 3 to 7, this event includes a live musical performance from costumed characters, a tea party, a parade and more! Proceeds benefit the DMV-based disability nonprofit Caring Communities.
$41.20-$45.34 | caringcommunities.org
Mother and Son Medieval Knight Out
Nov. 14, 5-7 p.m. & 7:30-9:30 p.m.
Ballenger Creek Park | 5420 Ballenger Creek Pike, Frederick, MD 21703
Embark on a heroic quest at this medieval fantasy-themed festival! Kids can test their might at foam axe throwing, get creative with themed crafts, go on a scavenger hunt and more. This event is aimed at mothers and their sons, but all children are welcome.
$48; $24 for each additional child | recreater.com
Event Bites
Farm Fun With a Fun Guy
Oct. 4, 1-3 p.m.
Learn how to grow your own mushrooms at Fungus Among Us: Growing Mushrooms with Jared Urchek, a workshop held at Fox Haven Farm in Jefferson. Participants will take home their own mushroom-growing starter after learning from a local mycologist and forager.
Walk for Women
Oct. 25, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Starting at the Riverside Park Boat Ramp in Frederick, Freedom Walk: A Fundraiser for Women in Recovery will raise money for women in recovery from addiction. This easygoing 5K walk is appropriate for all ages and will feature plenty of family fun activities. Kids are welcome to bring a bike or scooter!
Don’t Have a Cow
Oct. 26, 2-6 p.m.
Moo-ve over to The Great Frederick Fair for Cowfest, a celebration of all things bovine. Wear a costume or purchase a cow onesie as Frederick tries to break the record for the largest gathering of people dressed as cows! There will also be a fun run, live music and Halloween activities for kids.
A Festival of Folkways
Nov. 7, 6-9 p.m.
Folkways are the traditions that give a place its unique identity. Learn more about Frederick County’s at Folkways by the Fire, a fireside music and arts event at Snook Family Agricultural Center in Frederick.
