Pirates Ahoy!

Ahoy Mateys!! Join the Children's Literature Centre this summer for a day of scallywagging fun! This free event gives children the opportunity to play pirate games, make pirate crafts, and hear a presentation from an author or illustrator as they come to Frostburg to share a summer themed book! So gear up in your best swash-buckling attire and come to City Place in Frostburg, MD for Pirates Ahoy!

This year's date is July 8^th, 2026!

The 2026 Pirates Ahoy author is Matt James!

Pirates Ahoy 2026 Schedule

9:00-9:15 AM

Pirate (Scallywags) Gathering

All children meet at CITY PLACE | 14S. WATER ST.

in their best pirate costumes (optional).

9:15-9:30 AM

Scallywag Walk

TO THE HOTEL GUNTER BALLROOM | 11 W. MAIN ST.

for an author/illustrator presentation and secret treasures!

9:30-10 AM

Illustrator Presentation

Matt James and his book, The Pirate's Bed

Each child receives a tasty scallywag treasure.

Surprise giveaway following the presentation!

10:15 AM-12:45 PM

CITY PLACE

Pirate Crafts & Activities
Balloon Swords
Pirate Photo Opportunities
Interactive Pirate-Themed Games
Treasure Coin Dig
Toy & Candy Prizes

COMMUNITY CENTER ~ Hosted by HRDC Senior Activity Group

Seashell Treasure Dig
Swab the Deck
Hoist the Sail Activity
Pirate Sing-along

THROUGHOUT TOWN ~ Participating Businesses

Treasure Hunt
Small prize at each stop

ST. MICHAEL CHURCH COURTYARD ~ Sponsored by FrostburgFirst

Large Yard Games & Water Drinking Stations

FROSTBURG POLICE STATION

Lemonade With the Law
Frostburg Fire Dept Kids' Demo ~ PARKING LOT

1 PM

Pirate After-Party

FROSTBURG FREEZE | 225W. MAIN

Lunch Specials, Games, & Water Slide!

*Please note that this schedula is subject to change.

PIRATES AHOY! 2025

A SPECIAL THANK YOU

Thank you to all of those who made Pirates Ahoy 2025 a huge success!

PIRATES AHOY! 2024

A SPECIAL THANK YOU

We would like to recognize and thank our donors and sponsors, Somerset Trust and Community Trust Foundation. Thank you to the volunteers, Mountain Ridge cheerleaders, Main Street businesses, Frostburg EMS, Frostburg Fire Department, the Frostburg Police, FrostburgFirst, and Hotel Gunter.