From Armed Forces Day celebrations to aviation history and community activities, here are a few events happening May 16–17, 2026.
Armed Forces Day & Preakness Bash
Where: American Legion Post 38, DundalkWhen: Saturday, May 16Time: Check with the post for the official start timeLink: Dundalk American Legion Post 38
The Armed Forces Day & Preakness Bash gives veterans and community members a chance to gather for food, music and remembrance. The event features a bull and shrimp feast, live music, raffles and a remembrance ceremony. Proceeds support America’s 9/11 Living Classroom.
Aviation Adventure Day / EAA Young Eagles
Where: Hagerstown Aviation Museum, 18450 Showalter Road, Building 8, HagerstownWhen: Saturday, May 16Time: Museum hours are listed as Tuesday–Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; check the event page for any specific event schedule.Link: Hagerstown Aviation Museum
The Hagerstown Aviation Museum is hosting Aviation Adventure Day/EAA Young Eagles on May 16. Visitors can explore aviation history, view aircraft displays and take part in family-friendly museum activities. The Young Eagles program also gives young people a chance to connect with aviation in an exciting and hands-on way.
Monocacy’s Lost Battalions
Where: National Museum of Civil War Medicine, 48 East Patrick Street, FrederickWhen: Saturday, May 16Time: 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.Link: Monocacy’s Lost Battalions…