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Free concerts, movies and more coming to Downtown Hagerstown this summer

Free concerts, movies and more coming to Downtown Hagerstown this summer

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Upcoming events in downtown Hagerstown promise a variety of activities for residents and visitors. According to a community announcement, several events are scheduled throughout June and into the summer months.
The first event is a free outdoor performance by Bryan Wiles at Encounter City Park on June 11 at 7 p.m. The performance will take place at the City Park Bandshell, 668 City Park Drive. Attendees are encouraged to bring a blanket or chair.
Following Wiles, other performances will include Spirit Wind on June 18, Second Chances on June 25, Leslie McKee on July 2, Randy Simpson on July 9, and Bryan Wiles again on July 16. Later in July, Embassy Church will perform on July 23, followed by the Scott Day Band on July 30.
In August, Stronger Together will perform on Aug. 6, Crossway on Aug. 13, Fertile Soil on Aug. 20, and Abba Farm on Aug. 27. All performances are weather permitting. More details can be found on the Encounter City Park Facebook page.
On June 13, the Back to the 90's Sober Prom will take place from 5:30 to 9 p.m. at University Plaza at 50 W. Washington St. Middle school and high school students are invited to enjoy a night of DJ music, dancing, raffles and more.
This event is hosted by the Washington County Health Department, and no RSVP is needed. Additional information is available at www.washingtongoespurple.com.
Also on June 13, a free outdoor movie will feature Sonic 3 at City Park, 501 Virginia Ave. Pre-movie entertainment will start at 7 p.m., with the movie beginning at dusk. Attendees should bring a blanket or chair.
Other movies scheduled for later in the summer include Moana 2 on June 27, Twisters on July 11, Inside Out 2 on July 25, and Wicked on Aug. 15. Any postponements due to inclement weather will be announced by 4 p.m. on the day of the movie. Updates can be found on the Hagerstown Parks & Recreation Facebook page.
A Community Yard Sale is set for June 14 from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Fairgrounds Park, 521 N. Cannon Ave. Shoppers can browse 72 different stalls of yard sale items in the stables at Fairgrounds Park. This event is hosted by the City of Hagerstown Parks & Recreation.
Additional yard sales are planned for Aug. 9 and Oct. 11. For inquiries, individuals can call 301-739-8577, ext. 169, or email parks&rec@hagerstownmd.org.
The Safe Summer Kickoff will occur on June 14 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Hub City Brewery Parking Lot at 25 W. Church St. This free family-friendly celebration will feature music, food, games and community resources.
The 2nd Saturday Summer Street Festival will take place from noon to 4 p.m. on South Potomac Street. On June 14, activities will include mini-golf, bounce houses, face painting and more, all free of charge. This event is also hosted by the City of Hagerstown.
Additionally, a Dance on the Plaza event is scheduled for June 14 from noon to 4 p.m. at University Plaza. This free event will showcase different styles of dance, fitness and vendors, presented by Slam the Weight and sponsored by the City of Hagerstown.
The Sunday City Farmers Market will be held from noon to 4 p.m. in the Hub City Brewery parking lot. This weekly market will offer local products and is co-hosted by the City of Hagerstown and Hub City Brewery.
Every Sunday, the Hagerstown Municipal Band Concert Series will take place from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the City Park Bandshell. The concert on June 15 will feature Elk's Flag Day and the percussion section.
A Juneteenth Celebration is planned for Saturday, June 21, from noon to 9:30 p.m. at Wheaton Park, 449 Sumans Ave., hosted by the Doleman Black Heritage Museum and sponsored by the City of Hagerstown.
The Miss Maryland pageant will occur on Friday, June 20, and Saturday, June 21, starting at 7 p.m. at The Maryland Theatre at 21 S. Potomac St.
Finally, Rides with Tommy 202 will take place on Saturday, June 28, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the City Park Train Hub, 770 City Park Drive, offering special rides for kids.
For more information on the events, individuals can contact the City of Hagerstown at 301-766-4258.
This story was created by Janis Reeser, jreeser@gannett.com, with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Journalists were involved in every step of the information gathering, review, editing and publishing process. Learn more at cm.usatoday.com/ethical-conduct or share your thoughts at http://bit.ly/3RapUkA with our News Automation and AI team.
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