Hello! Big weekend ahead — the Veterans Celebration of Carroll County is this Sunday at the Farm Museum (free, all day), and Saturday brings another big sports card show to the TownMall. Plus, there’s the Westminster Area Elementary Battle of the Books showdown tonight (Friday) starting at 6:30 p.m. at Westminster High School.
We also have a story on what SpaceX might be making in Westminster — the clues are in an acquisition and the job postings — plus news on Wakefield Valley's trail rebuild, summer bargain movies, and something big about the Westminster Riding Club as warmer weather approaches.
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🇺🇸 Veterans Celebration of Carroll County — Sunday, May 3 (Free)
The 5th Annual Veterans Celebration takes over the Carroll County Farm Museum all day Sunday, with live music from the Westminster Municipal Band and Midnite Run, food trucks, Ruhlman Brewery, kids' activities, and a 1:30 p.m. recognition ceremony where every veteran gets a commemorative certificate and challenge coin. The first 250 veterans also receive a T-shirt. Free admission, free parking, rain or shine.
🃏 Card Show Round Two: West Monster Hits TownMall Saturday
After last weekend's TCG Jamboree, the West Monster Sports Card & TCG Show brings another 400 tables to the Old Sears Building at TownMall this Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Expect $2,500 in giveaways, food trucks, live music, and a kids zone. Admission is $10 ($20 VIP, kids 10 and under free).
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🏊 Cannonball! Westminster Riding Club Lifts Its Waitlist for 2026
For the first time in a while, there's room at the nearly 90-year-old Westminster Riding Club. Founded in 1934 and now a swim-and-social club, the WRC has identified inactive memberships and opened the door to families who'd been on the waitlist. Members get a 25-meter pool, a diving pool with a slide, beach volleyball, the Horseshoe Bar, and the Seahorses Swim Team.
🚀 What Might SpaceX Be Making in Westminster? There Are Clues
Job postings and the February acquisition of Hexagon Masterworks point to one likely answer: high-pressure composite pressure vessels that store helium and nitrogen on Falcon 9 and Starship launches. Check out the article for more on the clues we’ve been putting together. And for everyone asking, “Where is SpaceX in Westminster?” we show you in this TikTok and this Instagram post.
🌳 Wakefield Valley Getting a Trail Rebuild + Durbin House Restoration
Get details on a project to rebuild Wakefield Valley’s old golf-cart paths into ADA-compliant routes for walkers, runners, and bikers, plus repairs to every bridge in the park. Phase 2 in 2028–2029 will connect to the regional Wakefield Valley Trail along Route 31, and the restored Durbin House is nearly complete with a first-floor visitor center on the way.
🎬 $1 Mornings and Free Tuesday Nights: Bargain Summer Movies
RC Theatres at TownMall is bringing back $1 Tuesday and Wednesday morning showings June 16 through August 5 — eight family films, including Smurfs, The Wild Robot, and Minions: Rise of Gru, all at 10 a.m., with sensory-friendly options. Prefer evenings? The Carroll Arts Center's free Tuesday-night series is back indoors, June 30 through August 4 at 7 p.m., kicking off with Remember the Titans.
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