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Frederick
Saturday, April 18th, 2026
Good morning, Frederick. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 18th of April.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Frederick County Board of Education will develop an artificial intelligence policy to guide how schools manage new technology. The board will review the plan in upcoming meetings. Frederick News-Post
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ CDC data shows emergency room visits for tick bites have tripled in Frederick and across the region, reaching the highest levels in nearly a decade. Health experts advise residents to wear long sleeves and use repellent as tick season is expected to peak in May. WFMD
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Bored Teachers Comedy Tour
7:30-11:30 p.m. — Weinberg Center for the Arts — Tickets available — Enjoy an evening of hilariously relatable material from teachers on 'The Struggle is Real!' tour.
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Transforming Lactation Care
8 AM - 4:30 PM — Frederick Health Village — Cost not specified — Explore the latest trends and skills in lactation care with local professionals.
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36th Annual Children's Festival
10 AM – 3 PM — Baker Park — Free entry — Experience hands-on activities from over 60 childcare centers and organizations for young children.
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Eric Byrd Trio Concert
6 p.m. — New Spire Arts Stages — Donations encouraged — Celebrate Jazz Appreciation Month with a musical journey from Ragtime to Right Now featuring The Eric Byrd Trio.
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Frederick Mother’s Day Craft & Vendor Market
11 a.m.-8 p.m. — Francis Scott Key Mall — Free entry — Celebrate moms with local vendors, delightful treats, and thoughtful gifts.
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Cathy Ladman Comedy Show
3-5 p.m. — New Spire Arts Stages — Tickets available — Experience sharp, relatable stand-up and storytelling from acclaimed comedian Cathy Ladman.
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She Knows All the Names Book Release
6-7 p.m. — Urbana Regional Library — Free entry — Celebrate the release of a YA novel set in Ancient Egypt with author Michelle Jabès Corpora.
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Candlelight Concert: Tribute to Fleetwood Mac
6:30-7:30 p.m. — Visitation Hotel Frederick — Check the website for ticket prices — Enjoy a magical evening of Fleetwood Mac classics illuminated by candlelight.
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Off-Key: An Improvised Musical
8:30-9:30 p.m. — Maryland Ensemble Theatre — $15 — Experience a one-of-a-kind musical performance created from audience suggestions with live music.
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Arthur and Friends Make a Musical!
1:30-4:30 p.m. — Maryland Ensemble Theatre — $17 – $20 — Join Arthur and friends in a fun, family-friendly musical where being yourself takes center stage.
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