Family events in Hagerstown, MD

Celebrate the back to school season at a Hagerstown craft and vendor market featuring local sellers, unique finds, handmade creations, school essentials, sweet treats, and other must-haves for the year ahead. Shoppers look for practical supplies, thoughtful gifts, and fun surprises for students, teachers, and parents. The market brings together families, educators, and community members preparing for a new school year.

Get ready for back to school at the Hagerstown Back To School Craft & Vendor Market, a fun weekend where families can browse local vendors and shop for handmade finds, school essentials, treats, and other school-year must-haves. Expect practical items, thoughtful gifts, and plenty of surprises for students, teachers, and parents.

Help your child build coordination, strength, and flexibility in a beginner gymnastics class. Each session focuses on learning basic skills and progressions across vault, bars, beam, and floor, while also supporting focus, discipline, and self-confidence. The class runs on Fridays for four weeks with Coach Paula guiding the group.

Enjoy a free outdoor screening at the City Park Band Shell, presented by Maryland Physicians Care. This showing features Ferris Bueller's Day Off, rated PG-13. Expect fun activities before the film and concessions available. Pack a blanket or lawn chair, or take a seat on the band shell benches for a comfortable view.

Explore a row of 72 yard sale vendors set up in the stables area at Fairgrounds Park, with plenty of chances to discover both new and gently used treasures at budget friendly prices. For general information, call 301-739-8577 x 169. Details about renting a stall are available on the event website.

Join in for the Color Me Berkeley 5K Color Run, a fun, colorful race day at Poor House Farm Park. The event runs from late morning through midday, with plenty of color and energy along the course. Come ready to take part in a lively community 5K experience.

The Annual Picnic Fundraiser at Mount Bethel United Methodist Church features food and refreshments, including Foxville fries, ice cream, and soups, with additional craft items, canned and baked goods, fresh produce, and more available for purchase. Music is provided by CB Pickers. Activities include games for all ages such as a dime toss, and returning for kids are barrel train rides and the royal flush pitching game. All proceeds support Mt. Bethel's ministry and mission.

Hagerstown City Park becomes an outdoor studio for a plein air celebration of creativity, where artists bring their own supplies and produce original works inspired by nature. The theme is "History is in Our Nature." The event is presented by Hagerstown Parks & Recreation Division, Valley Art Association of the Mansion House Art Center, the Washington County Museum of Fine Arts, and the Washington County Arts Council. Participation is offered at three levels: a free Basic Level that includes an event waiver, placement on the artist roster, and updates; an Exhibition Level with a $10 fee that secures display of the artwork at either Valley Art Association or Washington County Arts Council; and a Juried Competition Level with a $20 fee to enter a competition hosted by the Washington County Museum of Fine Arts. Artists can register online or on site. Demonstrations and volunteers will be present throughout the park, with activities available for children and for participants with disabilities.

High Rollers Barber Shop is hosting a Back to School event to thank the community, offering $15 haircuts for kids ages 16 and under. To help serve as many families as possible, haircuts are limited to under 40 minutes depending on the length of the line, and guests should have style reference photos ready when they take a seat. The goal is to ease costs for families and send students into the new school year looking sharp. High Rollers Barber Shop organiza un evento especial de Regreso a Clases para agradecer a la comunidad, con cortes de cabello a $15 para niños de 16 años o menos. Para atender a la mayor cantidad de familias posible, se pide mantener los cortes por debajo de 40 minutos según la fila y tener listas las fotos de referencia del estilo al sentarse. El objetivo es aliviar los costos de las familias y dejar a los estudiantes listos para el nuevo año escolar.

This event features a Standard-format tournament with a $10 entry fee. Competitors play three rounds for a chance at a prize pack, and each match victory earns $5 in store credit.

This casual cruise-in takes place at Oak Ridge Family Restaurant, hosted by the restaurant. All makes and models are welcome, there is no charge to take part, and plans are weather dependent. Attendees may participate for any portion of the event. The kitchen offers the full menu throughout the day, with breakfast, lunch, and dinner available.

Echoes of Tomorrow is setting up in the atrium on the second floor around the stairs with free hygienic products, baby products, food, and more. Supplies are limited and it is first-come, first-served. Note that this event is not in the YA meeting room 212.

At Beaches ~ The Green Truck Shop, author Miranda Mittleman will autograph titles from her PAWS and THINK! series at a table set up in the courtyard just outside the shop. Attendees can meet the author, pick up a signed book, and take a leisurely walk to explore the surrounding beach shops and attractions.

At Rehoboth United Methodist Church, the Williamsport Hub presents a district-wide evening of splash-filled games and community connection. Dinner starts things off with hamburgers and hot dogs provided, then the fun ramps up with water activities for every age group, a dunk tank, and a visit from a local firetruck to keep the sprays going. Those expecting to get soaked should bring a towel and a change of clothes, and guests are welcome to share a side dish or dessert. The gathering also supports Hanna’s Desk Drawer Pantry, which helps students at E. Russell Hicks in Hagerstown, with suggested single-serve contributions such as protein bars, trail mix, jerky, veggie sticks, crackers, pretzels, applesauce, peanut butter, and similar snacks. It offers a chance to connect with others across the district, enjoy summer fun, and back a mission that cares for students. There is talk that DS Wunderlich may even take a turn in the dunking booth.

Each Wednesday, Antietam Brewery hosts Bar Feud, a free, family friendly game where teams face off for prizes. The highest scoring groups earn awards, and the belt is on the line.

Join us for Game Night on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month. Stop by, grab a snack, and enjoy playing games together.

Fenris Gaming hosts a weekly Pokémon Play and Trade night focused on the Pokémon Trading Card Game. Attendees can bring cards, decks, and trade binders for friendly matches, trading, and conversation. It is a casual meetup for players and collectors at any experience level, whether you want to battle, grow a collection, or simply spend time with other trainers. The atmosphere is relaxed with no strict tournament structure, offering an easygoing space to enjoy the game and the community.