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Top 10 Events in Westminster-Carroll: Aug 9th-15th

By Ashley Fisher August 4, 2021

You can check out our full event calendar HERE, but the list below are our Top 10 picks for events and activity ideas happening in and around Carroll County this week. Don't miss out on all the fun, and please be sure to let them know you saw it in Macaroni Kid Westminster-Carroll!

Events are subject to change or cancellation. Please confirm events prior to attending.

Top 10 of the Week

August 9th - 15th

  1. Carroll Arts Center: Aqueous Media (Baltimore Watercolor Society) - Head to the Arts Center to see a collection of works created by members of the Baltimore Watercolor Society!
  1. CCPL: Magician Mike Rose: Abraca-Animals! Magician Mike Rose will present a show that's unlike other magic shows. Mike’s new show, Abraca–Animals, consists of impossible magic tricks and off-the-wall comedy, all themed around animals and animal stories. The show will feature lots of audience participation, too! This program will be held indoors. Please adhere to CDC guidelines of social distancing and masking.
  1. Trivia Night at Bistro 91 in Finksburg - What trivia tidbits are rattling around in your head? Grab a few friends and join us for Trivia Night at Bistro 91! Compete for prizes and Facebook fame! Teams of up to five can sign up by registering online. Only one person per team needs to register.
  1. A Likely Story Bookstore and CCPL: To Be Read - Liv Constantine - Liv Constantine is the pen name of sisters Lynne and Valerie Constantine. Together, they are the bestselling authors of the Reese Witherspoon Book Club pick The Last Mrs. Parrish, The Last Time I Saw You, The Wife Stalker, and The Stranger in the Mirror (July 6, 2021). Their critically acclaimed books have been praised by USA Today, The Sunday Times, People Magazine, and Good Morning America among many others. Lynne and Valerie are national and international bestselling authors and their books have been translated into 27 languages, are available in 32 countries and are in development for television and film. Lynne lives in Milford, Connecticut, and Valerie in Annapolis, Maryland. They will be interviewed by Carroll's own Sherri Leimkuhler, author of What's Left Untold. Presented by A Likely Story Bookstore and Carroll County Public Library. Watch Live on YouTube or Facebook!
  1. CCPL: Children’s Biblio-Box Glow in the Dark - What is a Children's Biblio-Box? It's a box full of fun for kids! Register to pick up a themed box containing library books, a DIY craft, and other fun surprises!
  1. National Filet Mignon Day - Visit The Stables in Westminster to get your steak on! Tell them Macaroni Kid Westminster sent you.
  1. Westminster Fire Department Friday Night BINGO - Head to the fire department for weekly Bingo! Food will be provided by Kimberly Kafe and Catering of Westminster. The doors open at 5:30 and games start at 7pm!
  1. Townmall of Westminster: Back to Schools Bash!  The Back to School bash will be held in Center Court on August 14th at 12pm. Enter to win a chance at a $700 Safeway gift card, receive a free notebook, and meet former Ravens Jamal Lewis! 
  1. Michaels Kids Club Online: Kid Made Modern Craft Stick Bookmark - As the Summer ends and we’re ready to head back to school, let's make some adorable bookmarks together that are sure to be a hit in class! With a limited list of materials, primarily just wooden craft sticks and construction paper, we will craft flower and letter bookmarks. You can choose to make flowers or a monogram bookmark, or better yet, make both!
  1. Secret Garden Music, Arts and Wine Festival - Secret Garden Wine Festival is an event held at the Farm Museum by an EXTERNAL VENDOR–admittance to the Museum on this date will be subject to the ticketing prices of this event. To purchase tickets or to learn more about this event please visit them on Facebook. You can also visit the Secret Garden Music, Arts & Wine Festivals website by clicking here.