Weekend Family Friendly Events in Carroll County

Each week, Patch puts together a list of weekend local activities and events in Carroll County. Was there something we missed? Tell us in comments what you are doing in town this weekend!

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Foreign Film Festival                                               

• Where:  91 W Main St, Carroll Arts Center, Westminster
• When:  Friday, Feb. 1, 7:30 p.m.
• Description:  Weekly screenings of award-winning foreign language films.  This week: A Separation: The story of a married couple faced with a dif­ficult decision – to improve the life of their child by leaving Iran or by staying to look after a deteriorating parent who has Alzheimer’s disease. (PG-13, 123 minutes).
• Cost:  $6

Annual Chocolate Festival

• Where:  Westminster High School, 1225 Washington Rd, Westminster
• When:  Saturday, Feb. 2, 1 p.m.
• Description:  Many local and statewide chocolate vendors and chocolatiers. Free samples, flowers, live music and more.
• Cost:  $15

Common Ground on the Hill presents Gospel diva Shelley Ensor

• Where:  Carroll Arts Center, 91 W Main St, Westminster
• When:  Saturday, Feb. 2, 8 p.m.
• Description:  Shelley Ensor sings with The Sister in Harmony.
• Cost:  $19

Live Music W/Slim Jimmy Fundraiser to help the Hoddinott family

• Where:  Stables, 452 E Main St, Westminster
• When:  Friday, Feb. 1 and Sat., Feb. 2, 9 p.m.
• Description:  Fundraiser to help the Hoddinott family to recover from the tragic house fire in which their home and all their belongings were lost.
• Cost: $5

Century High Athletic Boosters Bingo

• Where:  Century High School, 355 Ronsdale Rd, Sykesville
• When:  Saturday, Feb. 2, 7 p.m.
• Description:   Century High Athletic Boosters hosts its Annual Vera Bradley & Longaberger Basket Bingo.
• Cost:  $15

Westminster Coin & Currency Show

• Where:  28 John Street, Westminster
• When:  Sunday, Feb. 3, 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
• Description:  Coin and currency show.  Free admission and parking.  Refreshments will be served from 7 a.m. – 3 p.m.
• Cost:  Free

The James Harson Project at Johanssons

• Where:   4 W. Main Street, Westminster
• When:  Friday, Feb. 1, 9 p.m. – 1 a.m.
• Description:   The James Harson Project returns to Johansson’s with new tunes.
• Cost:  Free