Happy weekend, Hagerstown! In today’s happening-today edition: FAA airport hot spots, Father's Day car show, and beginner watercolor workshop + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Safety concerns flagged: The FAA identified "hot spots" at four area airports, including Hagerstown Regional, citing taxiway confusion and runway layouts that raise collision risks and call for vigilance by pilots and drivers -- read the full story.
Summer stewardship events: Hagerstown conservation continues after June 19 serviceberry collection, with workdays June 22 and July 11, an Invasive Plant Workshop Aug. 22, and Discover the Heart of Mary 2026 July 25 -- see what’s planned next.
Agricultural relief opens up: USDA approved a disaster declaration for Maryland after the April 21 freeze, making Washington County farmers eligible for low-interest emergency loans and other assistance through the USDA Farm Service Agency -- see what assistance is available.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Live tunes, craft sips: Broad Axe is the kind of Hagerstown hangout you suggest once and then keep suggesting, thanks to elevated pub favorites, a lineup of craft beers and cocktails, and regular live music. Perfect for catching up with friends or turning an average Tuesday into a story.
Weeknight reset, anyone?: Whether you need a no-fuss overnight or a sanity-saving microadventure, Pogo Memorial Campsite keeps things simple along the Appalachian Trail. Pack light, unplug a bit, and let the night sounds do their thing... a low-effort, high-refresh local fix you’ll wish you remembered sooner.
Swing tune-up, anyone? If your irons are feeling moody, Yingling's Golf Center has canopy-covered bays with TrackMan to make practice actually useful, plus a quick 9-hole par-3 and mini golf for friendly bragging rights. Lessons with a PGA pro and on-site club repairs mean no more excuses this week.
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05 — The event calendar Around town today & tomorrowOur favorite events going on the rest of this weekend. Dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🤝 Giving Back Homeless Ministry @ The Hope Center at Hagerstown Rescue Mission | Saturday (6/20) at 6:00 AM – Saturday night at Hagerstown Hope Mission, neighbors are feeding neighbors, simple as that. Think 100 hot dogs with the works, chips, cookies for a crowd, socks and basics, and condiments, pasta salad, fruit, water, and a raffle backpack or two, because kindness pairs with chili.
🚗 Father's Day car show and more @ Creekside Village | Saturday (6/20) at 10:00 AM – Father’s Day calls for chrome, carbs, and baked goods. Expect about 40 to 45 rides at the car show, live music by Jessica Snyder, and a bake sale, with proceeds supporting the activity department. Dad judges paint jobs, you judge brownies, everyone wins.
🤝 Coffee & Connections - Autism Parent Support @ Next Chapter Cafe & Book Shop | Saturday (6/20) at 11:30 AM – Need a place where your coffee comes with understanding, not side-eye? Spectrum Strong hosts a free autism parent support group at Next Chapter Bookshop, the cozy Hagerstown spot for real talk, shared resources, and exhale-worthy company, every third Saturday, in a judgment-free space.
🎨 Beginner Watercolor Workshop: Observation Point @ Howard's Art and Frames | Saturday (6/20) at 1:00 PM – Trade doomscrolling for a peaceful afternoon at Howard's, where beginners paint backyard sparrows perched on leafy branches. You’ll learn values, color control, and delicate brushwork, leave with a matted masterpiece, and yes, supplies are covered, you bring the old towel and hairdryer.
🌟 1st Annual Glow Show + Dyno Day @ JT Repair | Saturday (6/20) at 6:00 PM – First Glow Show lights up the lot with slick builds, underglow, and dyno pulls for anyone ready to learn their horsepower, not the barstool version. Showing your car is free, dyno runs are paid, with Shamwow’s and Antietam Dairy covering eats and treats.
🚗 Sheehy Mazda Father's Day Cars & Coffee @ Sheehy Mazda | Sunday (6/21) at 9:00 AM – Father's Day calls for coffee, carburetors, and pretending your check engine light is a personality trait. Swing by Sheehy Mazda for a laid-back meetup where anything goes, classics to daily drivers, no judging, no registration. Just good conversation, strong coffee, and driveway bragging rights.
👨 Father's Day @ Hagerstown Aviation Museum | Sunday (6/21) at 9:00 AM – Skip the tie and take Dad to the HAM for the good stuff: Fairchild history, a tour of the visiting B-17, and, if the skies behave, vintage flights in a PT-19 or UC-61, by donation. B-17 rides are separate, but food trucks keep morale high. Live music & entertainment:
Want more? Browse our full events calendar | Submit an event |
06 — The Hagerstown report Weather forecastToday — High: 82°F — Low: 61°F — Precip: 0%
Sunny, with a high near 82. West wind 8 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. West wind 3 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tomorrow — High: 86°F — Low: 65°F — Precip: 3%
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