Local News, Events & Things to Do in Westminster, MD

Where school board candidates stand, and a new trades center opens Monday

Plus, no school Friday for CCPS, Food Truck Sunday Funday and three ways to trick-or-treat.

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Oct 14, 2026

Business

Carroll Community College to open Ratcliffe Applied Technology and Trades Center on Monday

The 10,000-square-foot center on Airport Drive will train students in welding, automotive technology, electrical work and plumbing, and is meant to shorten waitlists in two of those programs.

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Oct 14, 2026

Government

Board of Education race takes shape as candidates debate Blueprint, laptops and how the board listens

A Friday-Herbert-Hinkhaus trio and a Maisano-Walsh bipartisan pair laid out their differences at the Oct. 7 League of Women Voters forum, with Wilhide running with neither group.

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Oct 13, 2026

Newsletters

The Oyster Stroll is today, and TownMall is Westminster's Halloween headquarters

Plus, Mercer Floor & Home has closed with some customers out deposits, and the school board meets Wednesday.

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Oct 10, 2026

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Food & Drinks

Westminster Wing Walk Map

Local, non-chain spots for wings along and near Westminster’s Main Street corridor - this list will be updated

Oct 8, 2026

Business

Despite its unclear future, TownMall is Westminster's Halloween hub

A haunted attraction, virtual reality, scary movies, two costume sources and a makers night are drawing crowds to the Route 140 mall, while its tenants seek details about their future.

Oct 8, 2026

Events

TownMall sewing shop's Halloween makers night fills up well ahead of time

About 90% of registrants for Sew 'N Sweep's free Oct. 17 "Stitch or Treat" night have never been customers

Oct 8, 2026

Oyster Stroll returns Saturday

Plus, a vigil for survivors tonight, candidate forums and a packed weekend of live music and more

Oct 7, 2026

Entertainment

Oyster Stroll returns to downtown Westminster Saturday

Annual festival pairs Chesapeake Bay oysters, local spirits and live music with a push to rebuild the bay's reefs

Oct 7, 2026

Events

Carroll County crisis center holds vigil for sexual violence survivors tonight

CARE Healing Center, formerly Rape Crisis Intervention Service, says the national attention on a Cornell University case makes this year's gathering especially urgent

Oct 7, 2026

Events

Village West Pilates to hold closet sale during Oyster Stroll to fund free trauma-informed classes

Donations of gently used activewear accepted through Thursday

Oct 7, 2026

Newsletters

Homecoming weekend continues

Plus, markets, festivals and October events around the area

Oct 3, 2026

Sports

Three homecoming football games in 18 hours across Westminster

Unbeaten Winters Mill hosts FSK, Westminster puts a two-game win streak on the line, and McDaniel opens conference play against Carnegie Mellon

Oct 2, 2026

Government

State Cites Low Manhole, Weather and Contractor Conflicts for Latest Route 27 Trail Delay

MDOT now expects grading in October and substantial completion later this fall for paved portions connecting the "Boardwalk."

Oct 2, 2026

Events

No diploma required: What's open to everyone during McDaniel Homecoming weekend in Westminster

The football game is free to walk into, and there's art, theater and three more Green Terror games on the Hill this weekend.

Oct 1, 2026

Arts

Has a Westminster Musician Written the Ultimate Anti-Screen-Time Anthem?

David Sparrow's "Now" asks listeners to put the phone down.

Sep 28, 2026

Recent Newsletter Editions

Oct 10, 2026

The Oyster Stroll is today, and TownMall is Westminster's Halloween headquarters

Plus, Mercer Floor & Home has closed with some customers out deposits, and the school board meets Wednesday.

Oct 3, 2026

Homecoming weekend continues

Plus, markets, festivals and October events around the area

Sep 26, 2026

Fallfest update for tonight and Sunday

Plus, the coffee district, rainy day activities and more

Where school board candidates stand, and a new trades center opens Monday

Carroll Community College to open Ratcliffe Applied Technology and Trades Center on Monday

Board of Education race takes shape as candidates debate Blueprint, laptops and how the board listens

The Oyster Stroll is today, and TownMall is Westminster's Halloween headquarters

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Westminster Wing Walk Map

Despite its unclear future, TownMall is Westminster's Halloween hub

TownMall sewing shop's Halloween makers night fills up well ahead of time

Oyster Stroll returns Saturday

Oyster Stroll returns to downtown Westminster Saturday

Carroll County crisis center holds vigil for sexual violence survivors tonight

Village West Pilates to hold closet sale during Oyster Stroll to fund free trauma-informed classes

Homecoming weekend continues

Three homecoming football games in 18 hours across Westminster

State Cites Low Manhole, Weather and Contractor Conflicts for Latest Route 27 Trail Delay

No diploma required: What's open to everyone during McDaniel Homecoming weekend in Westminster

Has a Westminster Musician Written the Ultimate Anti-Screen-Time Anthem?

Recent Newsletter Editions

The Oyster Stroll is today, and TownMall is Westminster's Halloween headquarters

Homecoming weekend continues

Fallfest update for tonight and Sunday

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