Don’t have anything planned for the weekend? Check out these family-friendly events in Frederick County, including a celebration of young artists and a local comic convention!
Kiddie Academy of Ballenger Creek Grand Opening
March 6, 10 a.m.-noon | Frederick, MD
An event celebrating the opening of a new Kiddie Academy location, featuring Council Member Renee Knapp and Council President Brad Young
Free | frederickcountymd.gov
2026 Bettie Awards Presentation
March 7, 2-3 p.m. | Frederick, MD
The Delaplaine Arts Center will highlight the winners of the 2026 Bettie Awards, which are given to promising youth artists, as well as announcing the grand prize winner.
Free | delaplaine.org/event/art-matters-artist-talk-03
Shoff Promotions Comic Con
March 8, 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. | Frederick, MD
A pop culture celebration at the Frederick Events Center, featuring a Pokemon Plaza, comics, games, an Artist’s Alley and more
$10, free for kids ages 12 and younger | shoffpromotions.com
