McDaniel College

Experience McDaniel College’s Homecoming while learning more about what it means to be a Green Terror student-athlete.

Local Event: Game Day Open House

Carroll County

Westminster

Maryland

Game Day Open House

Experience McDaniel College’s Homecoming while learning more about what it means to be a Green Terror student-athlete.

Church of the Ascension 23 North Court Street, Westminster, MD 21157

This special service, traditionally held in celebration of St. Francis of Assisi, honors the remarkable bond between people and animals and gives us an opportunity to offer thanks for all the creatures with whom we share this world. Big pets, little pets, quiet pets, noisy pets, perfectly behaved pets, and pets with absolutely no intention of behaving themselves are all invited.
During the service, each animal will have an opportunity to receive an individual blessing. Don’t currently have a pet? Come anyway! Everyone is invited to enjoy the gathering and celebrate the animals that enrich our lives and our world.
Donations of pet supplies for the Baltimore County Humane Society are welcome.
8:00 am: Stone Church Photos of pets or stuffed animals are welcome
10:15 am: Church Courtyard (weather permitting) Please bring a lawn chair. If it rains, the 10:15 service will be held in the Holy Cross Hall where well-behaved pets and photos of pets are welcome.

Local Event: Blessing of the Animals

Blessing of the Animals

This special service, traditionally held in celebration of St. Francis of Assisi, honors the remarkable bond between people and...

Prospective students looking to advance their career can find out more about McDaniel’s 20-plus graduate master’s and certificate programs on select Wednesdays each month. McDaniel’s graduate programs are delivered primarily online or in a hybrid format and cater to working professionals, career changers, and others wanting to continue their education.Register at <a href="https://www.mcdaniel.edu/visit-events" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.mcdaniel.edu/visit-events</a>&nbsp;or call 800-638-5005.

Local Event: Graduate Program: Virtual Coordinator Connections

Graduate Program: Virtual Coordinator Connections

Prospective students looking to advance their career can find out more about McDaniel’s 20-plus graduate master’s and...

Brightview Westminster Ridge - Senior Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care

<a href="https://www.brightviewseniorliving.com/find-a-community/brightview-westminster-ridge" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Brightview Westminster Ridge</a> will host its annual Trunk-or-Treat Celebration, inviting residents, associates, families and members of the greater community to enjoy an evening of Halloween fun.
A beloved annual tradition, the event gives Brightview’s senior residents, team members and community partners the chance to transform their vehicles and welcome local families for an evening filled with festive activities, live entertainment and plenty of candy. Guests can enjoy a petting zoo, moon bounce, live DJ, face painting, hot dogs and hamburgers, Halloween-themed adult beverages, ice cream truck, sweet treats, spooky cupcakes, and a stilt walker performing tricks throughout the evening. Halloween costumes are encouraged! Prizes will be offered for the best trunk, costume and decorated pumpkin.
Brightview Westminster Ridge is celebrating 20 years in the Carroll County Community this year. The annual Trunk or Treat has become a highly anticipated tradition for the entire Brightview Westminster Ridge community and family and friends of residents and team members.&nbsp;

Local Event: Brightview Westminster Ridge Hosts Annual Trunk-or-Treat Celebration 

Brightview Westminster Ridge Hosts Annual...

Brightview Westminster Ridge will host its annual Trunk-or-Treat Celebration, inviting residents, associates, families and...

Brightview Westminster Ridge Hosts Annual Trunk-or-Treat Celebration 

Carroll Community College

-Atlantic Guitar Quartet 
Friday, October 9 
7:00 p.m.| The Hill Theater in the Scott Center | Free
The Atlantic Guitar Quartet will present a program of new music by living composers featuring works by Ronald Pearl, Benjamin Verdery, Douglas Lora, Olga Amelkina-Vera, Fred Frith, and Judah Adashi.
The program includes Benjamin Verdery’s acclaimed Ellis Island, newly revised for the Atlantic Guitar Quartet; Olga Amelkina-Vera’s Seaglass, which received its premiere by the quartet and musically depicts the ocean’s gradual shaping of sea glass over time; Douglas Lora’s virtuosic Atlantic Variations, composed for the quartet in 2024; and Fred Frith’s The As Usual Dance Towards the Flight Towards What Is Not, adapted from its original version for electric guitar quartet. Also featured are two additional works written for the Atlantic Guitar Quartet: Judah Adashi’s Broken Hallelujah, a deconstructed homage to Leonard Cohen’s classic song, and Ronald Pearl’s title work, Together Apart, a three-movement reflection on making music while separated during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Biography
Founded in 2010, the Atlantic Guitar Quartet is a contemporary music ensemble dedicated to promoting the music of living composers.Through virtuosic performances, innovative programming and collaborations with other visual and performing artists, AGQ has broadened the repertoire for – and the definition of – the classical guitar quartet.
Each of the four members, Mark Edwards, James Keretses, Matthew Slotkin and Zoë Johnstone Stewart have enjoyed extensive solo and chamber performing careers prior to joining the ensemble.As a group AGQ has performed as part of the Baltimore Classical Guitar Society concert series, Ulster Chamber Series, Evolution Contemporary Music series, and at Salisbury University, York College of Pennsylvania, Loyola University, Marshall University and the Peabody Institute.They have been artists-in-residence at the Engineers Club of the Garret-Jacobs Mansion in Baltimore since 2010 and members of the Maryland State Arts Council Touring Roster since 2017.In addition to their performances, the quartet has also been invited to teach master classes and workshops at the Peabody Summer Guitar Intensive, Salisbury University, Bloomsburg University and the Mid Atlantic Guitar Ensemble Festival. 
AGQ has been proactive in expanding the repertoire of the classical guitar quartet by commissioning new works.With major institutional support by the Presser Foundation and the Peabody Conservatory, AGQ has premiered pieces by American composers Vid Smooke, Christopher Gainey and Ronald Pearl.Several of these works, along with music by composer Olivier Bensa and Arvo Pärt, are featured on the quartet’s debut CD (released in November of 2013).
The quartet’s other world premieres include performances of works by Douglas Lora, Benjamin Verdery, Judah Adashi, Olga Amelkina-Vera and many others.

Local Event: Atlantic Guitar Quartet

Atlantic Guitar Quartet

-Atlantic Guitar Quartet 
Friday, October 9 
7:00 p.m.| The Hill Theater in the Scott Center | Free
The Atlantic Guitar Quartet...

Frederick Fairgrounds - Home of The Great Frederick Fair

SnowRiders get ready for winter fun!! A consignment sale of ski &amp; snowboard equipment, brand name winter clothing, accessories, bags, etc. Also. camo clothing and cycle jerseys. Frederick Fairgrounds, bldg 14. Sat Oct 10, 9am-2pm, Sun Oct 11, 9am-noon.&nbsp; Be a seller or a buyer go to website for more information.

Local Event: Frederick Ski Swap

Frederick County

Frederick

Frederick Ski Swap

SnowRiders get ready for winter fun!! A consignment sale of ski & snowboard equipment, brand name winter clothing, accessories,...

Inner Nature

Join us for Inner Nature’s Third Annual Holistic Fall Festival — a free day of community, wellness, creativity, and fall celebration at our nonprofit sanctuary in Finksburg, Maryland.
Explore a vibrant holistic wellness and local makers market featuring handmade goods, wellness services, spiritual offerings, artists, practitioners, and community businesses. Enjoy free mini workshops and experiences throughout the day, live local music, fall activities and games, community art, nature-centered activities, and time to simply gather and connect.
Warm up around the fire with hot apple cider or ceremonial cacao, discover something new, meet local makers and wellness practitioners, and enjoy a relaxed autumn day on the land.
Whether you come for the workshops, the market, the activities, the wellness offerings, or simply to spend time in community, all are welcome.
Saturday, October 10, 2026 10:00 AM–4:00 PM Inner Nature — 1938 Bethel Rd, Finksburg, MD Free to attend

Local Event: 3rd Annual Holistic Fall Festival

3rd Annual Holistic Fall Festival

Join us for Inner Nature’s Third Annual Holistic Fall Festival — a free day of community, wellness, creativity, and fall...

Church of the Ascension, 23 North Court Street, Westminster, MD 21157

The Church of the Ascension Outreach Committee is pleased to sponsor a Financial Awareness Speaker Series, Protect Today, Plan for Tomorrow, designed to help us stay financially informed, recognize and avoid scams and fraud, and plan thoughtfully for the future.
Speakers will join us quarterly on Sundays at 12:00 pm to discuss important financial and planning topics.
Session 1: Sunday, October 18 at 12:00 pm in the Fellowship Hall Martina Lane from PNC Bank Topic: Financial Scams and How to Avoid Them Learn about common financial scams, how to recognize warning signs, and practical steps you can take to protect yourself and your loved ones.
Help us to plan: RSVP: <a href="https://tinyurl.com/financeaware" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">tinyurl.com/financeaware</a>

Local Event: Financial Scams and How to Avoid Them

Financial Scams and How to Avoid Them

The Church of the Ascension Outreach Committee is pleased to sponsor a Financial Awareness Speaker Series, Protect Today, Plan...

<a href="https://www.mcdaniel.edu/music-events" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">http://www.mcdaniel.edu/music-events</a>An evening of chamber music featuring flutist Meghan Shanley Alger, pianist Hexing Xiao, and McDaniel Music faculty member Tim Anderson on cello. The program consists of works by Bach, Rocherolle, and Haydn.

Local Event: Monday Night Music

Monday Night Music

http://www.mcdaniel.edu/music-eventsAn evening of chamber music featuring flutist Meghan Shanley Alger, pianist Hexing Xiao,...

Community members are invited to dress up for trick-or-treating and participate in fun activities with McDaniel’s athletic teams. For more information, visit <a href="https://www.mcdanielathletics.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.mcdanielathletics.com</a>.

Local Event: Trick or Terror

Trick or Terror

Community members are invited to dress up for trick-or-treating and participate in fun activities with McDaniel’s athletic...

Prospective students looking to advance their career can find out more about McDaniel’s 20-plus graduate master’s and certificate programs on select Wednesdays each month. McDaniel’s graduate programs are delivered primarily online or in a hybrid format and cater to working professionals, career changers, and others wanting to continue their education.Register at <a href="https://www.mcdaniel.edu/visit-events" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.mcdaniel.edu/visit-events</a>
or call 800-638-5005.

Adventist HealthCare Fieldhouse

Sunday November 8, 2026

General Admission = 10am-4pm
Bringing together artisan chocolatiers, specialty coffee roasters, gourmet food vendors, and thousands of passionate attendees, this annual celebration showcases the best flavors, products, and experiences from across the region. Discover unique treats, support small businesses, and indulge in a weekend dedicated to chocolate and coffee.
Sip, Sample, and Shop from over 120 unique artisans 
Mascot Photo Opportunities, Seminars, Onsite Activities and more

Local Event: DMV Chocolate and Coffee Festival ~ Maryland Edition 

Montgomery County

Germantown

DMV Chocolate and Coffee Festival ~ Maryland...

Sunday November 8, 2026

General Admission = 10am-4pm
Bringing together artisan chocolatiers, specialty coffee roasters,...

DMV Chocolate and Coffee Festival ~ Maryland Edition 

Gerdan presents “Kaleidoscope of World Music,” an Eastern European multicultural music experience, including authentic folk music and original arrangements of classical compositions. Tickets are $20 for adults, $15 for seniors and active military members and veterans, and free for children, as well as college students with valid ID. For more information, visit <a href="https://www.mcdaniel.edu/CMOTH" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.mcdaniel.edu/CMOTH</a>.

Local Event: Chamber Music on the Hill: Gerdan: “Kaleidoscope of World Music”

Chamber Music on the Hill: Gerdan:...

Gerdan presents “Kaleidoscope of World Music,” an Eastern European multicultural music experience, including authentic folk...

Chamber Music on the Hill: Gerdan: “Kaleidoscope of World Music”

This three-day event at Church of the Ascension will welcome visitors to enjoy one of Carroll County’s most anticipated seasonal gatherings, featuring over 40 juried artisans offering one-of-a-kind creations perfect for gift giving and holiday celebrations. Shoppers will find a wide variety of handcrafted items, including pottery, baskets, jewelry, soaps, wooden ware, textiles, photography, tinware, sea glass art, handbags, lanterns, holiday décor, succulent arrangements, and more.
The Mistletoe Mart will also feature:
<ul><li>Delicious meals at the Café and homemade treats at the Country Store</li><li>A chance to win a handmade quilt</li><li>A festive holiday shopping atmosphere in the heart of historic Westminster</li></ul>
Event Hours:
<ul><li>Thursday, November 12 – 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.</li><li>Friday, November 13 – 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.</li><li>Saturday, November 14 – 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.</li></ul>
For more than five decades, the Mistletoe Mart has brought together artisans and community members, offering a unique shopping experience while supporting the mission and outreach of the Church of the Ascension. Proceeds from the event benefit both local and global ministries.
Admission: $7 for Adults (pay one time, cash only, for all 3 days), Under age 12: FREE

Local Event: 52nd Annual Mistletoe Mart

52nd Annual Mistletoe Mart

This three-day event at Church of the Ascension will welcome visitors to enjoy one of Carroll County’s most anticipated...

McDaniel College students perform vocal and instrumental solos.

Local Event: Student Solo Recital

Student Solo Recital

McDaniel College students perform vocal and instrumental solos.

This three-day event will welcome visitors to enjoy one of Carroll County’s most anticipated seasonal gatherings, featuring over 40 juried artisans offering one-of-a-kind creations perfect for gift giving and holiday celebrations. Shoppers will find a wide variety of handcrafted items, including pottery, baskets, jewelry, soaps, wooden ware, textiles, photography, tinware, sea glass art, handbags, lanterns, holiday décor, succulent arrangements, and more.

The Mistletoe Mart will also feature:
<ul><li>Delicious meals at the Café and homemade treats at the Country Store</li><li>A chance to win a handmade quilt</li><li>A festive holiday shopping atmosphere in the heart of historic Westminster</li></ul>

Event Hours:
<ul><li>Thursday, November 12 – 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.</li><li>Friday, November 13 – 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.</li><li>Saturday, November 14 – 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.</li></ul>

For more than five decades, the Mistletoe Mart has brought together artisans and community members, offering a unique shopping experience while supporting the mission and outreach of the Church of the Ascension. Proceeds from the event benefit both local and global ministries.

Admission: $7 for Adults (pay one time for all 3 days), Under age 12: FREE

This three-day event will welcome visitors to enjoy one of Carroll County’s most anticipated seasonal gatherings, featuring...

Westminster High School, 1225 Washington Road, Westminster, MD, 21157

Carroll Singers Presents “Sing Gloria!” on Monday &amp; Tuesday, November 30 &amp; December 1 at 7:30 at Westminster High School, 1225 Washington Rd, Westminster MD. The songs capture the many ways we express joy during the holiday season, using words like Hallelujah, Rejoice, Amen, Celebrate, Merry, Jolly, Cheer, and Happy. Some of the songs are: The Angels Sing, Happy Holiday, Ding Dong Merrily on High, We Wish You a Merry Christmas. These concerts are made possible by a grant from the Maryland State Arts Council and the Carroll County Arts Council. Tickets: $15 Adults ($12 in advance), $9 Students ($7 in advance), children under 6 are free. Tickets available at: The Carroll Arts Center, Menchey Music, and from Carroll Singers members. For more info, call 410-259-3726.

Local Event: Carroll Singers Presents “Sing Gloria!”

Carroll Singers Presents “Sing Gloria!”

Carroll Singers Presents “Sing Gloria!” on Monday & Tuesday, November 30 & December 1 at 7:30 at Westminster High School, 1225...

2040 Annapolis Mall Rd, Annapolis, MD, 21401

December 4 to 6 and December 11 to 13 The festive Annapolis Holiday Market showcases about 150 local and regional artisans, offering a wide array of crafts, handmade gifts, and specialty holiday foods. Visitors can savor seasonal treats like hot chocolate and spiced wine while enjoying live entertainment and the festive holiday spirit of Annapolis. This is one of the premier holiday markets in the region and has something for everyone to enjoy. Free admission and free parking. Make it a holiday weekend to remember in Annapolis, Maryland. Tour buses welcome.

Local Event: Annapolis Holiday Market

Anne Arundel County

Annapolis

Annapolis Holiday Market

December 4 to 6 and December 11 to 13 The festive Annapolis Holiday Market showcases about 150 local and regional artisans,...

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Glass Doctor Home + Business of Randallstown

Glass Doctor Home + Business of Randallstown is a locally owned and operated glass service provider located at 9637 Liberty Rd, Ste Q, Randallstown, MD. Serving the local community since 1962, the company specializes in comprehensive glass repair and replacement solutions for both residential and commercial properties. Whether you need emergency board-up services or routine window maintenance, their team is dedicated to providing professional and reliable assistance throughout the Randallstown area. The company offers a wide range of expertise, including the installation of double-pane windows, custom glass shower enclosures, mirrors, and tabletops. For business clients, they provide specialized services such as storefront door installation, door closer repair, and the implementation of the Advance Measurement System for emergency preparedness. Their skilled technicians are equipped to handle everything from minor window chips to complex custom glass projects with precision and care. Customers can expect a commitment to quality backed by the Neighborly Done Right Promise and transparent, upfront flat-rate pricing. With a 4.9/5 star rating from over 100 reviews, the team prioritizes clear communication and integrity to ensure every project meets high standards of workmanship.

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Glass Doctor Home + Business of Randallstown is a locally owned and operated glass service provider located at 9637 Liberty Rd, Ste Q, Randallstown...

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