Calling All Buccaneers for Frostburg’s Pirates Ahoy Event

Calling All Buccaneers for Frostburg's Pirates Ahoy Event

Jun 22, 2026 8:00 AM

The City of Frostburg will once again welcome a pirate invasion on Wed., July 8, as the Nowaczyk Family Children's Literature Centre at Frostburg State University hosts its annual Pirates Ahoy celebration.

The City of Frostburg is partnering with the event to provide a full day of pirate-themed fun for children and families across the region, including pirate merriment, games, treasures, treats and a free coloring T-shirt courtesy of JRs Custom Screen Printing and Embroidery.

Festivities begin at 9 a.m. at City Place, where children can gather and show off their best pirate costumes and attire. At 9:15 a.m., participants can take part in the popular "Scallywag Walk" to the Hotel Gunter. The program will begin with a song and dance medley from Peter Pan performed by the Mountain City Center for the Arts. Following the performance at 9:30 a.m. there will be a special presentation and book reading by award-winning author and illustrator Matt James. James will share the creative process behind bringing pirate adventures to life in his children's book, The Pirate's Bed. Attendees at the presentation will receive a treasure bag and have a chance to win surprise prizes.

The day's activities continue with pirate crafts, interactive games, treasure coin and seashell digs, balloon artist and a pirate sing-along beginning at 10:15 a.m. at City Place and the Frostburg Community Center on Water Street. Young buccaneers can also participate in a "Treasure Hunt" at participating Main Street businesses, where they will solve clues to uncover a hidden prize. Along the way, children can stop for pirate-themed refreshments and enjoy yard games at St. Michael's courtyard, sponsored by FrostburgFirst.

The Frostburg Police Department will host "Lemonade with the Law," while the Frostburg Fire Department will offer a family-friendly demonstration.

Local businesses and restaurants will be open throughout the day, featuring special promotions and deals for visiting pirates and their families. Additionally, the Kona Ice truck will be available for families to cool down with a frosty treasure.

The celebration concludes with a Pirates Ahoy after-party at the Frostburg Freeze beginning at 1 p.m., featuring lunch specials, games and a water slide for children.

This Pirates Ahoy event is free and open to the public. For more information, contact the Nowaczyk Family Children's Literature Centre at 301‐687‐3133 or [email protected]. Visit https://www.frostburg.edu/clc/piratesahoy or follow them on Facebook for additional event details.