Aberdeen is hosting a free community event in September that includes a 5K race, food trucks, games, and a bounce slide at Festival Park.

What’s happening: The Aberdeen Family Fun Day, themed “Cans, Rails & Community,” runs from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 5 at Festival Park, located at 60 N. Parke St. The event is part of the city’s America 250 Celebration, marking the 250th anniversary of the United States.

The race: A 5K starts at 8 a.m. The course follows the Washington-Rochambeau March route from Post Road to Festival Park. Organizers are encouraging participants to wear red, white, and blue.

What else is there: After the race, the festival continues at Festival Park with:

  • Food trucks
  • Games and activities
  • A bounce slide

The path forward: More information is available at www.aberdeen250.org.

B.T. Clark

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B.T. Clark

B.T. Clark is an award-winning journalist and Publisher of The Harford County Sun and The Free State Press. He brings 25 years of experience in journalism, including 15 years as Managing Editor of Neighbor Newspapers in metro Atlanta, eight years as Digital Director at Times-Journal Inc., and seven years as Publisher of The Georgia Sun. He and his family recently relocated to Maryland. Clark is also the author of Principles Are Like Pants, You Ought to Have Some.

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