Downtown Hagerstown’s late-summer calendar features live music, outdoor movies, community gatherings, farmers markets, youth sports and arts events from late July through late August.
The lineup includes recurring concerts, neighborhood events and family activities, according to a community announcement. Residents can attend free performances, outdoor film screenings, community block parties and weekly markets at locations throughout the city.
Among the first events on the schedule is MDWK Music & Market at University Plaza from 5:30 to 8 p.m. July 29, featuring Stoney Creek Bluegrass, vendors organized by The Outsider Social and the Cousins Maine Lobster food truck.
A community block party is planned from 6 to 8 p.m. July 30 at Mulberry Lofts. The City of Hagerstown said in the announcement that neighbors can meet elected officials, city staff and local organizations during the free gathering.
An outdoor showing of “Lilo & Stitch” is scheduled for 7 p.m. July 31 at the City Park Bandshell. Activities will begin before the movie, and attendees are encouraged to bring blankets or lawn chairs.
Markets, music and sports continue through August
The City Farmers Market will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 2, Aug. 9, Aug. 16 and Aug. 23 at Hub City Brewery, 25 W. Church St. Visitors can shop from local vendors and purchase fresh food.
The Ruthann V. Monroe Summer Basketball League will continue at Wheaton Park on Aug. 2, Aug. 9, Aug. 16 and Aug. 23. Admission is free for spectators.
The Hagerstown Municipal Band is scheduled to perform:
- 7 p.m. Aug. 2 at North Hagerstown High School, featuring a tribute to John Philip Sousa with Rodney Miller and vocalist Brooke Evers.
- 7 p.m. Aug. 9 at the City Park Bandshell, featuring English horn soloist Marcella Diehl and trumpet soloist John Purcell.
- 7 p.m. Aug. 16 at the City Park Bandshell, featuring French horn soloist Tate Hopkins.
National Night Out is planned from 5 to 8 p.m. Aug. 4 at Fairgrounds Park and is hosted by the Hagerstown Police Department.
Weekly music series returns to University Plaza
MDWK Music & Market will continue at University Plaza from 5:30 to 8 p.m. on multiple dates:
- Aug. 5: Karl Stoll & The Danger Zone, roots rock and blues; La Carretta Tacos food truck.
- Aug. 12: High Street Communion, rock and roll; Tuckers Puckers food truck.
- Aug. 19: Faycez U Know, American soul, funk and go-go; Cousins Maine Lobster food truck.
Each event includes vendors from The Outsider Social and is hosted by the Hagerstown Arts & Entertainment District.
Additional community events planned
Additional activities scheduled during August include:
- Outdoor showing of “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off,” 7 p.m. Aug. 7 at the City Park Bandshell.
- Community Yard Sale, 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 8 at Fairgrounds Park.
- Plein Air Art Festival, 9 a.m. Aug. 8 at City Park. The theme is “History is Our Nature.”
- Community Block Party, 6 to 8 p.m. Aug. 13 at Hager Park.
- Krumpe’s Donut Alley Rally 5K, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 14 at Krumpe’s Do-Nut Shop, benefiting the Wounded Warrior Project and Mason-Dixon Warrior Adventures.
- Community Block Party, 6 to 8 p.m. Aug. 20 at Hagerstown Church.
For information about downtown events, organizers said in the announcement that residents can contact [email protected].
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