FROSTBURG — Frostburg will be the site of a pirate invasion July 9 when the Children’s Literature Centre at Frostburg State University and the city of Frostburg team up to host Pirates Ahoy!, a day of merriment, tales, treasures and treats for young children of the region.
Children are encouraged to wear their best pirate costumes and attire.
The day will begin at City Place at 9 a.m. where children can gather before the 9:15 a.m. “Scallywag Walk” to the Hotel Gunter for an author/illustrator presentation. Once at the hotel, buccaneers can meet Mike Allegra, author of the “Pirate & Penguin” book series. He will read his stories at 9:30 a.m., and all pirate attendees at the presentation will receive a tasty treasure, as well as the chance to win surprise give aways.
Buccaneer activities for the day include crafts, interactive games, a coin and seashell dig, balloon art and a pirate sing-along beginning at 10:15 a.m. at City Place and the Community Center on Water Street.
Pirates can also participate in a Mystery Treasure Hunt at participating businesses along Main Street, where they will use clues to solve a riddle and win prizes. While on the hunt, children can enjoy a pirate pit stop for a cold beverage and yard games at St. Michael’s courtyard.
The Frostburg Police Station will host Lemonade with the Law, where children can enjoy a kid friendly demonstration courtesy of the Frostburg Fire Department.
Frostburg businesses and restaurants will be open throughout the day, with special bargains for visiting buccaneers. Additionally, this year the event will host Kona Ice.
The after party will be held at the Frostburg Freeze where there will be lunch specials and a water slide for children.
Pirates Ahoy is free and open to the public. For more information, contact the Children’s Literature Centre at 301‐687‐3133 or clc@frostburg.edu. Visit www.frostburg.edu/clc/piratesahoy or check out their Facebook page for more details.