Looking for things to do in Frederick, Maryland?

Each week, we will feature a round up of Chamber events and Chamber member happenings to keep you informed on things to do in Frederick, Maryland.

If you’re looking for more things to do in Frederick, Maryland throughout the month or year, please click over to our Frederick County Chamber of Commerce Events Calendar or consult our Member Events Calendar for more information.

Things to Do in Frederick: April 13-19, 2019

Saturday, April 13

Family Workshop: Create a Seed Starter
Get a garden started with our egg carton seed starter workshop! This short beginner’s gardening workshop will teach you the basics of starting a seed and how to care for it! Perfect for little hands and first time gardeners. Our family workshops are held open-house style. This craft takes about half an hour to complete, so feel free to stop by any time during the session. Adequate supervision of children is required.

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Art & Architecture Walking Tour

Look at Frederick with new eyes. Experience the history and beauty of downtown as we explore some of the popular architectural styles, local art and history. 90 minute tour. *Tour starts at the Museum of Frederick County History, 24 East Church Street, Frederick, MD

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Egg-citement and Westview Promenade

Come on out to Westview Promenade to enjoy a spectacular Easter candy and toy hunt! The Easter Bunny will be ready for photos; take a selfie!

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Brunswick Small City Saturdays

Small City Saturdays will feature some of Brunswick’s most treasured characteristics and experiences while enhancing the downtown Brunswick experience! Businesses will come to life with fun themes and activities, day-long shopping experiences and culinary delights.

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Sunday, April 14

Easter Egg Hunt

The SGA Easter Egg Hunt is open to children 11 and under who are accompanied by an adult. There will be arts and crafts activities offered in addition to the egg hunt and opportunities to take photos with Blaze, our mascot, who will be dressed up as the Easter Bunny. Each child should bring their own basket to hold the eggs they collect. The eggs can be traded in for small prizes and candy once the hunt is over. To participate, all families must register with the Student Government Association when they arrive. Parking is available in the chapel lot.

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Schifferstadt Architectural Museum Tours

A surprisingly complete story of the pioneer days of Frederick County, Maryland, nearly 300 years ago can be learned by touring the Schifferstadt Architectural Museum. The house is one of the oldest in Frederick County and one of the best examples in America of how German settlers adapted their traditions to the American frontier. Its distinctively German features led the U.S. Department of the Interior to name it a National Historic Landmark.
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Monday, April 15

Lecture on “Emerging Technologies and Traditional Bioethics”

Laura Brosch, Ph.D., will discuss “Emerging Technologies and Traditional Bioethics.” She will discuss how ethical evaluation occurs by an Institutional Review Board (IRB) as new technology provides new therapeutic options for human treatment. For example, are the Belmont principles of justice, autonomy and beneficence sufficient for new vaccine trials, trauma treatment, and robotic prostheses?

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Tuesday, April 16

Doctoral Program Information Session
The opportunity to enhance your leadership capabilities through a doctoral degree has never been closer to home or more responsive to 21st-century demands. The Graduate School at Hood College now offers two distinctive doctoral programs designed specifically to prepare mid-career professionals to transform their organizations—and their communities—responsibly and sustainably for the future. Hood’s three-year cohort experience—unique in Maryland—offers a choice of two degrees: Doctorate of Organizational Leadership and Doctorate of Business Administration.

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Wednesday, April 17

Never Fear Cold-Calling Again

Are You Scared of the Dreaded Cold Call? Cold calling scares everyone. Sit back, relax, and let Devotion Marketing CEO Jennifer Boykin show you how to master the sales call. In this fast-paced session you will learn: 1. Why absolutely every “dial” is a win. 2. What people really want when they answer the phone. 3. What they’re really saying 4. Why people are sometimes rude and what that says about you. (Hint: Absolutely NOTHING.) 5. How selflessness and a devotion to service are, ironically, the most self-serving qualities a sales and marketing person can develop.

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Business Card Exchange: April 2019

Please join the Frederick County Chamber of Commerce at the April Business Card Exchange hosted by New Spire Arts.  Join our sponsor as they open their truly inspiring space on East Church Street for an evening of networking and fun!  Bring plenty of business cards as you’ll be meeting with 150+ members of the Frederick County business community.

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Thursday, April 18

Design Series: Spring Refresh with Beyond the Box Interiors

Beyond the Box Interiors and Relish Decor bring you “Spring Refresh”. Usher in the new season by giving your home a spring refresh. Lanna, co-owner and designer from Beyond the Box Interiors, will be on hand with expert advice to get your space blossoming and ready for warm weather entertaining.

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The Social Media Landscape and Where Your Business Fits Into the Space

Part One of this four-part series will give you an introduction to the current state of social media for business with a focus on how each platform is being utilized for business. You’ll leave the class with an idea of which platforms may be best for promoting your product and business.

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Member events featured here are taken directly from our member calendar.To be sure your events are included, please submit them into the calendar at least 10 days before the event day.

Frederick Chamber Insights is a news outlet of the Frederick County Chamber of Commerce. For more information about membership, programs and initiatives, please visit our website.