Tourism Council of Frederick County

August 19 - November 30

Maps, postcards, diaries, souvenirs and other travel-related objects are part of this new exhibit about Frederick County. Find out why people visited the county over the past 300 years and discover some of the attractions that were tourist favorites. Frederick Countians were by no means homebodies, they liked to travel as well. See where they went and what they thought of their excursions both within and outside of the county. Exhibit opens June 30 2009 and will remain on display through 2010. For more information, or museum hours go to http://www.hsfcinfo.org

Museum of Frederick County History
24 E. Church Street
Frederick, MD 21701

(301) 663-1188
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September 19 - November 2

Come explore our pumpkin patch, hayrides, slides, pig races, farm animals, 10-acre corn maze, country store and more. Weekdays 3-6pm, weekends 10am-6pm, moonlight maze 6-9:30pm (selected weekends).

Summers Farm
5614 Butterfly Lane
Frederick, MD 21703

(301) 620-9316
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September 19 - November 1

Family fall fun on the farm. Daily 10am-6pm. Pick your own pumpkins, crafts, fall decorations and petting zoo. Fri, Sat & Sun 10am-6pm, Hayrides and corn maze. Sat & Sun 10am-6pm, Face painting, pony-rides.

Jumbo's Pumpkin Patch
6521 Holter Road
Middletown, MD 21769

(240) 409-1939
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September 19 - October 31

Pick your own pumpkin patch, corn maze, hayrides, huge slides, animal arena, tunnels, mini mazes, pirate ship, pumpkin barn and much more. 10am-6pm

Gaver Pumpkin Patch
5501 Detrick Rd.
Mt. Airy, MD 21771

(301) 865-3515
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September 25, October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30

Evening tours of Schifferstadt's unexplained phenomena. Child friendly. 7 & 8pm

Schifferstadt Architectural Museum
1110 Rosemont Ave.
Frederick, MD 21701

(301) 663-3885
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October 1 - 4, 8 - 10

"Dusty” is the most popular animated PBS children’s television show in America. But when Dusty – the hero of the program – goes to visit a family with two daddies, the big bad world brings the hammer down hard. Dusty and the Big Bad World is a hilarious, no-holds-barred dramatization of the clash between freedom of speech, art (or at least children’s TV), and politics. **Adult themes and strong language** All shows 8pm, except Sept 27 & Oct. 4, 2pm matinee and Oct 4 7pm

Maryland Ensemble Theatre
31 W. Patrick St.
Frederick, MD 21701

(301) 694-4744
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October 1 - 31

Arts and Humanities organizations throughout Frederick County are sponsoring special activities and events during the month of October in honor of National Arts and Humanities Month. Individuals can pick up an Arts Passport, visit at least four different arts and humanities activities, then register for a chance to win great prizes.

Throughout Frederick County
varies
Frederick, MD 21701

(301) 662-4190
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October 1 - 31

Celebrate the harvest! Enjoy the spectacular fall colors and crisp days while sampling our latest wine releases. ID required to sample. Mon-Fri 10am-5pm, Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 12-6pm.

Linganore Winecellars
13601 Glissans Mill Rd.
Mt. Airy, MD 21771

(301) 831-5889
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October 2

First Fridays feature special activities, entertainment and extended store hours on the first Friday evening of the month. 5pm

Historic Brunswick
Potomac St. & Maple Ave.
Brunswick, MD 21716

(301) 834-5591
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