Calendar of events
O C T O B E R / N O V E M B E R October 26
October 26 & 27
November 1
Bring your canines, felines or any critter with fur, large or small, and enter to win great prizes. Games, contests and lots of fun for all at the carnival grounds. Furmont Day is being sponsored this year by The Catoctin Vet Clinic and Thurmont First, Inc. A donation to the food bank is requested (including food for dogs and cats). Time: 9 a.m.- 2 p.m. Location: Thurmont Carnival Grounds Contact: 240-529-7814 or www.thurmontfirst.com
Enjoy activities, decorate a treat bag and trick or treat throughout participating merchants. Be sure to visit the familyfriendly haunted house located in a spooky old building. Kids of all ages are welcome to join us for a “bone-chilling” good time! Time: 1-5 p.m. Location: Everedy Square & Shab Row Contact: 301-662-4140 or www.EveredySquare.com
With a Grammy award and three nominations, the “Boston Globe” says Alison Brown’s banjo is “as technically awesome as it is melodically seductive.” Featuring music from her latest album, “The Company You Keep,” the quartet’s upbeat and melodic tunes are sure to please. Time: 8 p.m. Location: The Weinberg Center for the Arts, 20 W. Patrick St., Frederick, Contact: 301-600-2828 or www.weinbergcenter.org
Furmont Day
October 26
Downtown Halloween Party & Trick or Treating
An evening of holiday fun for children. Trick or treat throughout the city and downtown shops, other activities during the evening. Time: 7-9 p.m. Location: Main Street Brunswick Contact: 301-834-5591 or www.brunswickmainstreet.org
October 26
Halloween in Downtown Frederick
Trick-or-treat in Downtown Frederick and enjoy additional Halloween fun Time: Noon-4 p.m. Location: Downtown Frederick Contact: 301-698-8118 or www.downtownfrederick.org
October 26.
Walkersville Southern Railroad Ghost Trains
All aboard for a spook-tacular night ride. Enjoy cider and cookies in the museum after your ride. Time: 7 & 8:30 p.m. Location: Walkersville Southern Railroad Contact: 301-898-0899 or www.wsrr.org
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Halloween Trick or Treating and Haunted House
Saturdays & select Sundays in November
“Pinkalicious - The Musical” at Way Off Broadway
Pinkalicious can’t stop eating pink cupcakes despite warnings from her parents. Her pink indulgence lands her at the doctor’s office with Pinkititis, an affliction that turns her pink from head to toe and only Pinkalicious can figure out a way to get out of this pink predicament. Saturdays and select Sundays; Time: visit website for times. Location: Way Off Broadway Dinner Theater, 5 Willowdale Drive, Frederick Contact: 301-662-6600 or www.wayoffbroadway.com
October 17 thru November 10
“The Importance of Being Earnest,” by Oscar Wilde
In 1890s England, Jack and Algy both use the name “Ernest” when they want to instill a little excitement into their lives. All goes well until the two use the pseudonym while falling in love with Gwendolyn and Cecily, threatening their romantic ventures. Paths cross and hilarity ensues in what is considered Wilde’s wittiest and finest comedy. Location: Maryland Ensemble Theatre, 31 W. Patrick St., Frederick Contact: 301-694-4744 or www.marylandensemble.org
The Alison Brown Quartet
November 1
Brunswick Speaker Series: John Sabol
John Sabol is an archeologist, cultural anthropologist, actor, and author. His anthropological fieldwork includes the study of “spirits” in the religious belief of the afterlife among various cultural groups in Mexico. His acting career includes “ghosting” performances of various characters and scenarios in more than 35 movies, television shows, and documentaries. Time: 7 p.m. Location: Brunswick Railroad Museum, 40 W. Potomac St., Brunswick, Contact: 301-834-7100 or www.brrm.net
November 1-3
Fine Arts in the Valley at Country Pleasures Farm
Fine Arts in the Valley Artists present their newest art. Works on paper, scratchboard, sculpture, photography & more. Small items just in time for the holidays. Held at the oldest organic farm in Maryland. Come for the view and the fine art. Time: 11/1-2 11 a.m.-6 p.m. 11/3 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Location: Country Pleasures Farm, 6219 Harley Road, Middletown Contact: 301-606-5772 or www.wix.comfineartsinthevalley/fav