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Annual PEEPshow in Westminster

The Carroll County Arts Council is tickled pink … and yellow … and blue … to announce its annual PEEPshow will open on March 31 and run through April 10 at the TownMall of Westminster. This sweet event features numerous works of art — sculptures, dioramas, mosaics, even videos — crafted from or inspired by Peeps candy.

Peeps are a confection created by Just Born of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, and the candy has achieved an almost cult-like following. Several large metropolitan newspapers across the country have organized diorama contests around Peeps, and Westminster’s event draws participants and spectators across the region, who can vote on their favorites in person or at marshmallowpeepshow.com.

An awards ceremony will be broadcast on Facebook Live at 5:30 p.m. April 10 on the Carroll Arts Center Facebook page. Previous PEEPshows have featured a variety of entries, including an 8-foot dragon, the Swedish Chef from the Muppet Show, Goofy, Snoopy, Pikachu, the Statue of Peeperty and a host of magical monsters, sports heroes, movie characters and other clever celebrations of pop culture, history and fine art. Last year’s show featured almost 21,000 Peeps.

This year, the Arts Council is also presenting Peeps Movie Day, a one day only chance to see all of this year’s video entries on the big screen at the Carroll Arts Center, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 1.

Admission is free. Votes are purchased, with all proceeds benefit the Carroll County Arts Council. The TownMall of Westminster is located at 400 N. Center St., Westminster.

Spring break at the skate park

Calling all skateboarders, inline skaters and BMX bike riders of all ages and skill levels. The City of Gaithersburg Skate Park will reopen for on weekdays at 3 p.m. and weekends at noon from April 1 to 10, with the exception of April 9. The 12,000 square foot park contains obstacles, including an A-frame ramp and rail, mini-half pipe, escalator, stairs, pyramid wedge, fun boxes, wall ride and several quarters and banks of varying heights. The park’s amenities also include an outdoor stereo system, vending area and picnic tables. The free park closes at sunset each day. The Skate Park is located behind the Activity Center at Bohrer Park, 510 S. Frederick Ave., next to Gaithersburg High School. It is adjacent to the Gaithersburg Water Park and Miniature Golf Course. Regular season operation resumes on May 1. For more information, call 301-258-6350.

First Saturday

From in-store tastings and gallery openings to artist and vendor exhibitions, First Saturday in downtown Frederick is a day full of activities for all ages.

The streets will be filled with live music throughout the day on April 1, and businesses will host special events.

The Academy for the Fine Arts students bring “Midnight Murder of a Monet,” an original murder mystery, to the April First Saturday. Bring the whole family to question the suspects, dissect the clues, and see who has the sharpest detective instincts around.

Additional activities abound throughout the day.

Print an 1890s April Fool’s keepsake at Frederick Book Arts Center from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., join the Shop Local Crawl at Frederick MADE from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., be fooled by Magic Louis at Ibiza Cafe from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., taste a sparkling marshmallow Peep cocktail while visiting a Peep diorama competition at The Frederick Basket Company from noon to 4 p.m., find a red egg hidden in Frederick and bring the unopened egg to The Agency from noon to 4 p.m. to claim your prize, decorate Easter cookies with Two Sweet at Give Rise Studio from 2 to 3:30 p.m., or catch Sage’s Silly Shindig Comedy Drag Show at Truth & Beauty Bar & Kitchen from 9 to 11 p.m.

Curaleaf is the event sponsor in April, and a team of experts will be onsite to answer questions about medical and adultuse cannabis.

Additional activities can be found at downtownfrederick.org.