Don’t have anything planned for the weekend? Check out these family-friendly events in Frederick, including Persian New Year and making your own slime!
Make Your Own Slime
March 20, noon-3 p.m. | Frederick, MD
Kids ages 7 and older can customize their own slime at Dancing Bear Toys and Games. Participants should wear clothes they’re okay with getting messy!
$10 | dbeartoys.com/event/make-your-own-slime-2026
Maryland, My Maryland
March 21, 10 a.m. | Frederick, MD
A history-focused event at the Monocacy National Battlefield where living historians will explore the lives of Marylanders who fought on both sides of the Civil War
Free | nps.gov/mono
Nowruz Festival: Honoring the Persian New Year
March 22, noon-6 p.m. | Frederick, MD
Celebrate Nowruz and learn about Persian and Iranian cultural traditions at this annual festival held at New Spire Arts, featuring live performances, a vendor fair and delicious food.
$7, free for kids ages 7 and younger | tinyurl.com/NowruzFrederick
