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Top 10 Events in Westminster-Carroll: Apr 3 - 9

By Ashley Fisher March 29, 2023

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

Apr 3 - 9

  1. Cookbook Club at Rudolph Girls Books - Buy this quarter's Cookbook Club book from RG and join for a book club potluck!
  1. Dinner with the Easter Bunny at Baugher’s - The Easter Bunny will be at Baugher's Restaurant, Mon. April 3 ,  5 - 7 pm to get ready for Easter!  Bring the kiddos to shake hands with the Easter Bunny & see him mingling around the tables with a basket of goodies.  Fun time to take some photos!  
  1. Video Game Special at Player’s Fun Zone - Love video games? Player’s All You Can Play Video Game Pass includes: Nerf Arcade, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Jurassic Park, Step Maniax, Halo, Big Mario Kart DX, Buck Hunter Reloaded, Terminator Salvation (New Levels), Aliens Armageddon, Hoop Fever, The Batman Racing Arcade Game and more.
  1. Kids Cooking: Stovetop Quesadillas at Exploration Commons - In this hands-on class, you will be introduced to kitchen safety and stovetop cooking skills as we prepare a simple quesadilla recipe. 
  1. 16th Annual PEEPshow - Hundreds of wacky marshmallow masterpieces created by local artists, families, businesses, and community groups will be on display at the TownMall of Westminster. Admission is FREE! Don’t forget that while at the PEEPshow you can purchase vote chips to vote for your favorite Peeps creation or vote online during the event. All proceeds will benefit the Carroll County Arts Council.
  1. Easter Eggstravaganza at Millard Cooper Park - Head to Millard Cooper Park for an Easter Eggstravaganza!!
  1. Carroll County Farmer’s Market: Easter Show - On Saturday, April 8th the Carroll County Farmer’s Market will hold its Easter Show; the hours are 8am-2pm.  There will be a free drawing for vendor coupons to use at the Market on the 8th.  The Easter Bunny will also be present for photo opportunities.  So please bring your cameras. There will be vendors selling handmade candy and crafts to help fill Easter Baskets.
  1. Easter Egg Hunt at Piney Run Park - Join and explore the woodlands of Piney Run Park to find hidden eggs. Bring your baskets, and excitement! You will meet at the nature center patio and proceed from there! Once all the eggs are found, you will be able to open your eggs to see what treasures may await!
  1. Natural Egg Dyeing at Bear Branch - Play with Nature’s own ingredients this spring! Discover how different spices, produce, and other pantry items can change normal eggs to  spectacular colors. Please bring some boiled eggs(up to a dozen) and wear clothes you don’t mind getting stained. Dyes and helpful tools will be provided for you to create your egg-masterpieces!
  1. Planetarium Show at Bear Branch - Come one, come all! Come see, and hear, exotic tales about astronomy and journey through our galaxy. Afterwards Take a look through telescopes and see “live” what was talked about inside. Time machines provided weather permitting. Planetarium shows are held at Bear Branch Nature Center and begin at 7:30pm, with stargazing  to follow. Telescope observing is weather dependent.