Saturday, May 25
Civil War weapons tour
HARPERS FERRY, W.Va. - "To Defend and Protect," self-guided tours of weapons-making sites in Harpers Ferry National Historical Park. Historic rifles and artillery will be fired. Admission to the park is $3 per adult or $5 per family; there is no additional charge for the tour. Call 1-304-535-6298.
Halfway Park Days
Activities such as a climbing wall, right, and entertainment featuring South High Jazz Band, Williamsport High Jazz Band, Potomac Classical Youth Ballet Company, The Humbuckers, Hagerstown Dance Association and Magic by Michael "T." Also Sunday, May 26. Martin L. Snook Memorial Park, Halfway. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free admission. 301-733-0877.
Speedway races
7th Annual Richard "Boney" Bonebrake Memorial, 40 laps LM plus Spring Champ. LS and PS. Hagerstown Speedway, 15112 National Pike. 6:30 p.m. $12 general admission, $20 pit insurance Call 301-582-0640 or visit www.hagerstownspeedway.com on the Web.
Sunday, May 26
Kite fly-in
WAYNESBORO, Pa. - Renfrew Institute's ninth annual Fun Fly from 1 to 4 p.m. Free. Kite-making workshop from 1 to 3:30 p.m.; materials cost $1. Meadow behind Renfrew Museum, 1010 East Main St. Call 1-717-162-0373.
Monday, May 27
Biking through Antietam
SHARPSBURG - Leisurely, ranger-guided, nine-mile bike tour of Antietam National Battlefield, Md. 65 near Sharpsburg. Meet at 9:30 a.m. at the visitor center; return to center about 1 p.m. Park autos by Dunker Church. Park entrance fee is $3 per adult or $5 per family; no additional charge for bike tour. Call 301-432-5124.
Friday, May 31
Trains for Kids to Run
Thomas the Tank Engine, a McDonald's train and other trains on a toy train layout designed for children to operate. Through Sunday, June 2. Hagerstown Roundhouse Museum, 300 S. Burhans Blvd., U.S. 11, Hagerstown. 1 to 5 p.m. $3 for adults, 50 cents for ages 12 and younger. 301-739-4665.
Kelly Miller Circus
Sponsored by the Western Maryland Troopers Association. Hagerstown Speedway, 15112 National Pike. 5:30 and 8 p.m. $9 for adults, $7 for children 12 and younger, free for children 3 and younger. Call 301-733-8003.
Saturday, June 1
Art workshop for ages 6 to 12
Hilda Eiber will teach children to make Art Nouveau-style works by using paint, clay, paper, etc. Saturdays, June 1 and 8. Registration is required. Washington County Museum of Fine Arts, City Park, Hagerstown. For times and fees, call 301-739-5764.
Music
Today
"Music in Revue"
Sonlight Homeschool Band and Choir perform music from many historical eras. 7 p.m. Maranatha Brethren Church, 19835 Scott Hill Drive, Hagerstown. The public is invited. Free admission. Call 301-791-2378.
Friday, May 24
TGIF concert
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. - Four elementary school choruses present a patriotic musical revue for the weekly TGIF performance. Noon to 1 p.m., Capitol Theatre, 159 S. Main St. Free, but donations accepted. Call 1-717-264-6883.
Saturday, May 25
The Wilkinsons
BOONSBORO - The great Boonsboro Carnival features crafters, concerts featuring Steve, Amanda and Tyler Wilkinson. Shafer Park. Concerts at 7 and 9:30 p.m. Free admission.
Bluegrass gospel concert
CLEAR SPRING - Featuring All 4Hymn and Higher Ground. Church of God Lanes Run, Funkhouser Road, Clear Spring. 7 p.m. Free admission. 301-842-2954 or 1-304-267-8858.
Pianist will play
BERKELEY SPRINGS, W.Va. - Pianist Peter Basquin appears in a free concert at Coolfont's manor House, 1777 Cold Run Valley Road. Open to the general public. Call 1-304-258-9614 or go to www.coolfont.com on the Web.
Sunday, May 26
Big band music
CASCADE - The Easy Listenin Variety Band in the summer concert series with big band-era ballroom dance music. Pen Mar Park, Pen Mar-High Rock Road. 2 to 5 p.m. Free; donations accepted. Call 240-313-2805 or 301-790-1551.
Carillon Concert
