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Brunswick Calendar of Events 2008

April - May - June - July - August -September - October - November - December

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*denotes event held in conjunction with First Fridays 

 

 

 

 

 

 

APRIL

 

Friday, April 4     12th Annual Bike Rodeo* POSTPONED Until Friday, May 2, 2008

Registration 6:00 – 6:30 PM, City Hall Parking Lot, 1 W. Potomac St.

 
  Rodeo @ 6:30 PM.  Obstacle course and bike inspection.  Lots of prizes and giveaways.

 

Friday, April 4      Brunswick First Friday

“Step into Spring,” 5:00 – 9:00 PM.  Downtown Brunswick, businesses open late. 

Sponsored by Brunswick Main Street, 301-834-5591.

 

 

 

Saturday, April 26      Community Pride Day and “The Big Sweep               

Help clean up the community!  Volunteer to help with “The Big Sweep” or help the EDC clean up the downtown area with their projects.  Contact City Hall @ 301-834-7500 x3 or email recreation@brunswickmd.gov for more information or visit the City web site.

 

 

 

Basic Boating Course    City Park Building, 600 E. Potomac St.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MAY

 

Friday, May 2       Sidewalk Chalk Art Contest* and Bike Rodeo (see entry for Apr. 4)

Pre-registration @ City Hall by April 28 is required.  Call 301-834-7500 x3 or email recreation@brunswickmd.gov to register with your name and age.  Contest @ Square Corner Park, Potomac St., from 5:30 – 7:30 PM.  Judging @ 7:40 PM.  For age 16 & under.  Chalk provided.  Prizes will be awarded by age group.

 

Friday, May 2         Brunswick First Friday

 “Art Abounds,” 5:00 – 9:00 PM.  Downtown Brunswick, businesses open late. 

Sponsored by Brunswick Main Street, 301-834-5591.

 

Saturday, May 3     Lions Club Fishing Derby

Come out to the Brunswick Lions Club and catch a big one!

10:00 AM – 12 Noon.  Merryland Park, Rosemont.  12 years old & under.  Prizes for the winners.  Lunch provided.

 

Sunday, May 4        Special Needs Fishing Derby

Bring those with special needs of all ages out to the Brunswick Lions Club and have lots of fun!  1:00 – 3:00 PM.  Merryland Park, Rosemont.  Prizes for all participants.  Lunch provided. 

 

 

 

Basic Boating Course    City Park Building, 600 E. Potomac St.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Friday, May 23             Brunswick Municipal Pool Open House

6:00 – 8:00 PM.  Pool open for FREE!  Come sign up for swim lessons or purchase a season pass.  See our newly remodeled pool house.  Pool open weekends only till June 16. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

JUNE

 

Friday, June 6     Youth Pet Show*                                         

 
Registration @ 6:30 PM, show @ 7:00 PM.  Square Corner Park, Potomac St.

Bring your pet & let it strut its stuff.  Prizes & fun for all.  Categories include: best trick, scariest, prettiest, best costume, & more.

 

Friday, June 6       Brunswick First Friday

“Pet-a-Palooza,” 5:00 – 9:00 PM.  Downtown Brunswick, businesses open late. 

Sponsored by Brunswick Main Street, 301-834-5591.

 

Saturday, June 7    Potomac River Family Festival                

Brunswick Family Campground 11:00 AM3:00 PM.  Kayak, canoe, fishing & water rescue demos, vessel safety checks, crafters, pony rides, bike rides, & dozens of exhibits by area organizations, outfitters, & much more!  Giveaways & door prizes.  Fun for all ages.

 

Saturday, June 7    The Great Brunswick River Race

 

In conjunction with the Potomac River Family Festival.   Brunswick campground boat ramp.  Watch the crazy happenings on the Potomac River!  Boat entry categories include: homemade craft/bathtub, cardboard boats, tube, & more!   Registration begins @ 11:00 AM. 1 mile Kayak race begins @ 12:30 PM, Canoe race begins after kayaks finish.  Judging of decorated boats @ 1:00 PM.   Boat race @ 1:30 PM.  Great food!

 

Saturday, June

 
14      Community Picnic

The Economic Development Commission (EDC) would like to welcome you to our City.  Held at the Square Corner Park with plenty of food, fun, and fellowship.  Come meet the Mayor and Council and other citizens in the community.  Starts @ 6:00 PM.  Free.

 

Saturday, June

 
14      Movies in the Park

Square Corner Park on E. Potomac St.  Movie to be announced.  Starts @ dusk.

 

Saturday, June

 
28      Movies in the Park

Square Corner Park on E. Potomac St.  Movie to be announced.  Starts @ dusk.

 

 

Hunter Safety Course   City Park Building, 600 E. Potomac St.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

JULY

 

TBA    Independence Day Celebration

City Pool open from 6:30 – 8:30 PM for free!  Games, races, & more.  Fireworks @ approx. 9:30 PM @ Sports Complex on 13th Ave.

 

Friday, July 4     Brunswick First Friday

“Heat Up the Night,” 5:00 – 9:00 PM.  Downtown Brunswick, businesses open late. 

Sponsored by Brunswick Main Street, 301-834-5591.

 

Saturday, July

 
12      Movies in the Park

Square Corner Park on E. Potomac St.  Movie to be announced.  Starts @ dusk.

 

Saturday, July 26      Movies in the Park

Square Corner Park on E. Potomac St.  Movie to be announced.  Starts @ dusk.

 

 

 

Hunter Safety Course   City Park Building, 600 E. Potomac St.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AUGUST

 

Friday, August 1    Brunswick First Friday

“Beach Party,” 5:00 – 9:00 PM.  Downtown Brunswick, businesses open late. 

Sponsored by Brunswick Main Street, 301-834-5591.

 

Saturday, August 9

 
      Movies in the Park

Square Corner Park on E. Potomac St.  Movie to be announced.  Starts @ dusk.

 

Thursday, August 14      Brunswick Night Out

Sponsored by the Brunswick Police Department.  6:30 PM – 8:30 PM @ City Pool.  Lots of fun & food for all.  Meet your local police officers, ambulance & fire company volunteers.

 

Saturday, August 23      Movies in the Park

Square Corner Park on E. Potomac St.  Movie to be announced.  Starts @ dusk.

 

 

Saturday, August 30      Potomac Street Mile Race

9:00 AM.  All Ages.   Sponsored by Brunswick Main Street, 301-834-5591.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic Boating Course    City Park Building, 600 E. Potomac St.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hunter Safety Course   City Park Building, 600 E. Potomac St.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SEPTEMBER

 

Friday, September 5    Brunswick First Friday

“The Great Outdoors,” 5:00 – 9:00 PM.  Downtown Brunswick, businesses open late. 

Sponsored by Brunswick Main Street, 301-834-5591.

 

 

 

 

 

OCTOBER

 

Friday, October 3    Brunswick First Friday

“Heritage Days,” 5:00 – 9:00 PM.  Downtown Brunswick, businesses open late. 

Sponsored by Brunswick Main Street, 301-834-5591.

 

Saturday & Sunday, October 4 & 5     Brunswick Railroad Days                     

 
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.  Annual celebration of our railroad heritage.  Large variety of street & stage entertainment, craft show, train rides, car truck and motorcycle show, and lots of activities for all ages.   Visit the model train show & the Brunswick Railroad and C&O Canal Museum.  Lots of great homemade food. 

 

Saturday, October 25       Halloween Block Party

7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.   Square Corner Park.  Live band with games and projects for the children.

 
8:30 PM  Halloween Costume Parade.  Enter your decorated pumpkin in the Decorating Contest.

 

Saturday, October 25       Trick or Treat Night                        

6:00 – 8:00 PM

  

 
.  Roam the streets of Brunswick with ghosts and ghouls.  Remember to travel in groups and wear bright clothing.  Look both ways when crossing the streets. Let a parent go through all candy. Have a safe & fun night!

 

 

 

 

NOVEMBER

Sunday, November 2       76th Annual Veterans Day Parade

1:00 PM.  Opening ceremony @ Square Corner Park.  

2:00 PM.  Parade starts at City Park & continues through W. Potomac St. to Florida Ave. Come pay tribute & support to those who protect our country.  Celebrate our 76th anniversary with us!

 

Friday, November 7       Brunswick First Friday

“Taste of the Town,” 5:00 – 9:00 PM.  Downtown Brunswick, businesses open late. 

Sponsored by Brunswick Main Street, 301-834-5591.

 

 

 

 

DECEMBER

 

Friday, December 5      Brunswick First Friday

“North Pole Stroll,” 5:00 – 9:00 PM.  Downtown Brunswick, businesses open late. 

Sponsored by Brunswick Main Street, 301-834-5591.

 

Friday, December 5       Kids Christmas Party & Tree Lighting*

6:30 PM.  Christmas tree lighting at Maryland Ave.