Westminster's annual celebration of autumn, Fallfest, returns this week for another year of family activities, music, food and more. The event, starting Thursday, lasts the entire weekend, so families will have plenty of chances to check out the fun.
Those looking to avoid the crowds may rather take in a pair of musical events also occurring this weekend as An Evening with September Song, held Saturday at the Carroll Arts Center, offers a chance to support local artists, while the North Carroll Cooperative Parish's Christian Music Festival provides a spiritual option for entertainment.
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Westminster Fallfest
Westminster's annual Fallfest kicks off Thursday with a fun run and parade leading into a weekend of family events, from live music to rides to craft vendors and performances by local artists. The event is held in honor of a variety of partner charities, this year including Carroll County Special Olympics Maryland, Carroll Hospice, the Kiwanis Aktion Club and the Westminster Lions Club. From 6 p.m. to midnight Friday evening, Westminster will host their Midnight Madness event where Main Street shops remain open, and the city will be filled with live music and ghost tours, with many shops offering unique discounts.
When: 6 to 10 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 24 and Friday, Sept. 25; 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26; noon to 6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 27.
Where: 10 Longwell Ave., Westminster
Cost: Free
For more information: Visit www.westminsterfallfest.com or call 410-848-9000.
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An Evening with September Song
September Song is hosting their annual fundraiser Saturday at the Carroll Arts Center. An Evening of September Song features performers from the organization's recent production of "Mary Poppins" as well as from prior shows as they produce a revue of musical numbers from musical theater history. The annual Evening with September Song raises funds for the organization to produce the next year's show.
When: 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26
Where: Carroll Arts Center, 91 W. Main St., Westminster
Cost: $15
For more information: Visit www.septembersong.org or call 443-280-9184.
NCCP Christian Music Festival
The North Carroll Cooperative Parish is hosting this music festival Saturday at Main Street Memorial Park in Hampstead. The event will feature performances by Christian bands Glorify, Works in Progress, Wings of Glory and Second Chances. The event will also feature children's activities and food available for purchase.
When: 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 26
Where: Main Street Memorial Park, Hampstead
Cost: Free
For more information: Visit www.nccpumc.com or call 410-239-8088.
