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Top 10 Events in Westminster-Carroll: Jan 2 - 8

By Ashley Fisher December 28, 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

Jan 2nd - 8th

  1. Train Garden at the Mall - Check out our holiday train garden by Boscov's sponsored by the Four County Society of Model Engineers in late Nov. through early January. 
  1. Recycling Resolutions at Piney Run Nature Center - Let’s welcome 2023 with more R” S! It is time to make Resolutions to Recycle, Reuse and Reduce! Start the year off right with new habits to make the earth a healthier, cleaner place for all of us to enjoy! You will learn the basics of recycling, then make some trash into treasures!
  1. Common Ground on the Hill Jam Sessions - Three separate jams (blues/folk, bluegrass/old-time, and Celtic) occurring simultaneously at the Carroll Arts Center. All ages and skill levels are welcome, as well as listeners! Leaders will help everyone take part.
  1. National Whipped Cream Day - Top something yummy with it at Hoffman's and tell them Westminster Macaroni Kid sent you.  
  1. Full Moon Yoga and Meditation (Wolf Moon) at Bear Branch Nature Center - Find your flow with a nature-inspired full moon yoga practice and  meditation. This could be just what you need to energize your  body, calm your mind, and reconnect. Sessions are outside, weather permitting.  Deepen your connection  with yourself and nature during this 60-minute yoga practice and  30-minute guided meditation. 
  1. Chris Tolentino at Island Green Family Fun Center - The one man band is back!
  1. Unlimited Fun at Players Fun Zone - All you can play laser tag, mini glo-golf, bumper cars, and more!
  1. Visit Piney Run Nature Center - Head to Piney Run Nature Center to visit the animal exhibits and play! Take a hike around the park when you're finished! There are also playground structures to play on. 
  1. Pajama Party Storytime at Westminster Library - Wear your pajamas, bring your favorite stuffed animal, and listen to stories before bed. This storytime introduces stories through books, songs, and activities appropriate for young children.
  1. Virtual Shopping at Shiloh Pottery - Shop their shelves from the comfort of your home!