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5 things to do this weekend

Local residents and visitors are invited to shop with friends and family at the Greencastle Spring Market Day, hosted by The Shop, Consign & Collect Co. and the Greencastle-Antrim Chamber of Commerce, with sponsorship from F&M Trust. The event will take place Saturday, May 17, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the lawn between 136 and 144 E. Baltimore Street in Greencastle. Attendees can browse a wide variety of handcrafted, homegrown and homemade goods, including photography, woodworks, baked goods, mushrooms, jewelry, original artworks, handmade baskets, leatherworks, produce, succulents, crocheted creations, artisan breads, clay pots, antiques and soaps. The market aims to support local community artisans and vendors while offering unique items and food options for all ages.

Shabby Chic Farmhouse Boutique will host its Spring Market at Backroads Greenhouse, 5991 Boundary Road in Chambersburg, offering live music, food trucks, kids activities and a variety of vendors. The event, designed to bring the community together for a day of family-friendly fun and shopping, will take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 17. Organizers encourage residents to attend and enjoy the festive atmosphere while supporting local businesses.

Fans of ABBA and musical theater can step into the world of “Mamma Mia” at The Maryland Theatre, 21 S. Potomac St. in Hagerstown, where “Mamma Mia – The Party!” promises an evening of dancing, Mediterranean cuisine and themed festivities on Friday, May 16, at 7 p.m. The event features DJ and emcee Ryan Smetzer, a dinner buffet, specialty drinks, a screening of “Mamma Mia” on the big screen, and performances by local actors, offering guests a chance to channel their inner Dancing Queen.

Families are invited to Antietam Brewery, 140 Western Maryland Parkway, Suite G, in Hagerstown on Saturday, May 17 for a free Family Fun Day packed with games, activities and surprises for all ages. The event runs from 1 to 5 p.m. and features bounce houses, obstacle courses, face painting, balloon art, a reptile show, disc golf, putt-putt, a plant swap and a kids’ plant station. Organizers say the celebration aims to bring the community together for an afternoon of entertainment and connection.

The Antietam Humane Society will host its 5th Annual PAWlooza at Otterbein Community Park, 13375 Welty Road in Waynesboro, on Sunday, May 18 from 1 to 4 p.m. The event, held in celebration of National Rescue Dog Day, will feature activities such as a photo booth, paw print and peanut butter art, face painting, carnival games, food trucks, live music and more. Pets are welcome but must be leashed.

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