Earth Day Efforts
Park Cleanup
April 4, 9-10:30 a.m. | Frederick
A guided walk through Riverside Park where volunteers will pick up trash and make the park a cleaner place; community service hours available for students
Free | cityoffrederickmd.gov
Let’s Talk Trash Cleanup Event
April 18, 7-11 a.m. | Mount Airy
Mount Airy will be competing with several other Maryland towns to see which community can collect the most trash; this Railyard event also features educational activities about environmental awareness.
Free | mountairymd.gov
Park Day 2026!
April 25, 10 a.m. | Frederick
A volunteer cleanup at Monocacy National Battlefield where volunteers will weed, remove invasive species and plant new flowers
Free | heartofthecivilwar.org/event/park-day-2026
Mother’s Day
Frederick Mother’s Day Craft and Vendor Market!
May 1-3, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday and Saturday; noon-6 p.m. Sunday | Frederick
A vendor fair at Francis Scott Key Mall featuring crafts, food, fashion and more from local small businesses; a great place to shop for Mother’s Day presents
Free | hometownvendormarket.com/frederickmothersday
Open Mother’s Day at the Farm
May 10, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | Ijamsville
Moms can come to Green Meadows Petting Farm for free and enjoy an afternoon with the animals, go on hay rides and more!
$18; free for moms and ages 2 and younger | greenmeadowsevents.com
Mother’s Day in the Vines
May 10, 1-5 p.m. | Mount Airy
Spend your Mother’s Day at Elk Run Vineyards, where all mothers will receive a free glass of wine! Families can enjoy wine, food and beautiful views of the vineyard’s nature.
Free | elkrun.com
Mother’s Day Bubbles & Brunch
May 11, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. | Mount Airy
A ticketed Mother’s Day brunch at Loew Vineyards; moms can sample sparkling wine, enjoy brunch from the Omelette Guys, make their own bouquets and more.
Ticket prices TBA | loewvineyards.net
