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Top 10 Events in Westminster-Carroll: Aug 29 - Sep 4

By Ashley Fisher August 25, 2022

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 29th - September 4th

  1. Jungle Suncatchers at Mount Airy Library - Swing by and join in to paint our own jungle-themed suncatchers!

  1. Yoga in the Park at Taneytown Memorial Park - Come wind down the day with slow flow yoga classes in Memorial Park on Tuesday evenings through August 30th! All ages and levels welcome!

  1. Ribbon Cutting at Pipe the Side Brewing Company - Pipe the Side Brewing Company is EXPANDING! Join for a ribbon cutting celebration as they unveil their expanded taproom! Ribbon cutting will take place at 4 PM.
  1. Superfood Smoothies at Exploration Commons Kitchen - In this hands-on class, you’ll make smoothies with everyday superfoods readily available at the grocery store.
  1. TotSwap Consignment Sale - Shop from thousands of items in the organized pop-up store!  Hundreds of local families selling their new & gently used items organized as a pop-up store at the Carroll County Ag Center.  Shop EARLY for the best prices & selection!
  1. Small Town Stars Theatre Company Presents: Bright Star - Small Town Stars Theatre (STS) Company was founded in 2015 by Miranda Secula. 
  1. Hedgehog Roadshow: Meet Justine the Hedgehog - Have you ever seen a hedgehog? No? Well, now Is your chance! Sara S. from CCPL's Mount Airy Branch will be presenting facts about hedgehogs, and will also bring her hedgehog, Justine. After the presentation, participants will be able to ask Sara about her hedgehog, what It’s like to be a ‘hedgie’ parent, and will allow participants to get a close-up look at Justine. 
  1. National Welsh Rarebit Day - Get into the Irish spirit at O'Lordans Irish Pub.  Tell them Macaroni Kid Westminster sent you.
  1. Exploration Commons Open House - Welcome to Exploration Commons! Drop in during our open house hours for a tour of our space and meet and greet with our makerspace and teaching kitchen staff. Get information on our programming and see all that Exploration Commons has to offer. 


  1. Labor Day Weekend at the Farmer’s Market - Saturday, September 3rd.  The Carroll County Farmers Market is celebrating Labor Day Weekend.  This is the last date of the Summer Season at the Carroll County Farmers’ Market. This will be your last chance to stock up on local produce including apples, potatoes, peppers, tomatoes, cantaloupe, watermelon, corn, pumpkins and more. Plant vendors will have mums of every color for sale.