December Blog
Did you know there is a poem, written circa 1910, called Christmas in the Valley? It is by Middletown native, Thomas Chalmers Harbaugh, and its last verse is as follows: “Christmas in the Valley with the holly and the snow! Christmas in the Valley ‘neath the mystic mistletoe I catch the sound of music in […]
November 2021- Small Business Saturday
Main Street Middletown invites you to visit us on Small Business Saturday and throughout the holiday season! Avoid the holiday shipping delays and buy gifts for everyone on your list. FREE PARKING First, parking here is easy! We have on-street parking as well as several lots – all for FREE! OAK & STEEL We suggest […]
October Blog – Ask the Experts
October offers colorful leaves, mums, all kinds of pumpkin-spiced everything, the smell of apples, and the change in the season with brisk mornings that energize you to action. And so much to do! It’s almost overwhelming with options. Main Street Middletown is here to help with ideas to make the most of the season, but […]
September 2021 – Ask the Experts
No matter how you slice it, Frederick County is fabulously fun in the Fall. And we think Middletown takes the cake when it comes to Celebrating Fall! Middletown has great places to visit and so many special events that make the most of this time of year. We admit it, Middletown is awesome all the […]
August 2021 – Update Those Inside Spaces
In the dog-days of summer, it’s a relief to retreat inside into the cool with an iced tea in hand. Although it almost feels wrong to head indoors after feeling so free, unrestricted and unmasked(!) outdoors, it’s hard not to when August afternoons can get hot and humid. We need to look at our cool […]
July 2021
Aah! Summer at Last! This is definitely going to be the BEST SUMMER EVER! As we all thankfully return back to “normal” day-by-day, we’re ready to celebrate all that is good, great, and glorious! And all that is good, great, and glorious can be found in Middletown as we gear up for our favorite obsession […]
June 2021
As the Pandemic recesses and school winds down, it’s a perfect time to find a bit of adventure and relaxation. Welcome to Middletown Maryland where you’ll find the perfect combo of things to do and ways to unwind. An hour away from Washington DC or Baltimore, a trip here will feel like you’ve traveled back […]
May 2021
What a difference a year makes! This May we finally get to enjoy the in-person celebrations and commemorations that this busy month brings (even if things are things socially distant!). Lucky for us, we have beautiful safe spaces, delicious dining options, and helpful businesses so you can make the most of anything you have on […]
Welcome Center in Middletown
Have you ever walked into a Welcome Center? We don’t mean the big ones along I-95 or I-70, but a smaller, local one? We have and the experience has been great! It is usually at these smaller Welcome Centers where you can find information about off-the-beaten-path attractions, local eateries, and Mom and Pop stores. […]
Need an adorable holiday gift that also gives back?
Looking for a gift for a friend, a teacher or a neighbor? Look no further, Main Street Middletown is selling handmade cards this holiday season! And you’re not only buying a nice gift, you’re helping our town. Proceeds will go towards the renovation of the old Bussard Barbershop. The scene on the card was painted […]