A Day of Civility from Choose Civility Allegany Join us to enjoy an interactive and fun way to celebrate each other and our community. While various events will be happening all month long, at Canal Place we will be joining the Allegany Library, Allegany Arts Council, the Cumberland Downtown Development Commission and others to celebrate civility on April 16. We [...]
Take a Step Toward a World Free of MS Saturday, May 7, 2022 Cumberland, MD Site Opens: 9:00 am Walk Starts: 10:00 am Walk MS® brings together passionate people for a powerful purpose: to end MS forever. Feel the support that can only come from a community whose steps fuel breakthroughs, solutions and a cure. Join the movement today to show that [...]
Due to the weather (rain, rain go away!) Taco De Mayo has been POSTPONED! We're sorry for the inconvenience, but no one likes a soggy taco. As soon as we have a new date set we will let you know! It's Taco Time! Taco De Mayo, the Cumberland Area's first-ever Taco Festival. You'll enjoy the many taco vendors as [...]
Donate Your Old Bikes! Have an old, repairable bike in your basement or garage taking up storage space? Want to put it to good use and make a difference? Donate it to the Cumberland Area Bikes for the World collection on Saturday, May 21st. Bikes will be collected at Canal Place from 10 am to 12 noon. They will also [...]
Due to the weather on May 7, Taco De Mayo has been RESCHEDULED for MAY 22! The new time for the Sunday event is Noon -9pm. It's Taco Time! Taco De Mayo, the Cumberland Area's first-ever Taco Festival. You'll enjoy the many taco vendors as well as the dessert vendors (yum!). Wash it all down with a beer (brought to [...]
Mosey on down to the Canal Place Corral for the Human Resources Development Commission (HRDC) Head Start and Early Head Start Rodeo! Happening Saturday, May 28, between 11am and 3pm. Learn about the various programs for ages 0-five and sign your child (or children) up to be a part of them. While the adults are doing the hard part the [...]
Meetings are held at 1.30pm on the last Tuesday of every other month. If they are able to happen in person the meetings are held on the third floor of the Western Maryland Railway Station, Room 302. This meeting will be happening virtually. Please use the Zoom link below. Canal Place is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: Canal [...]
NAACP Allegany County Branch Unit #7007 presents the Second Annual Juneteenth Festival. June 18, Noon-6pm, June 19, 11am-5pm. The theme of this years event is "Our History, Our Story, Our Legacy". On Saturday, June 18 (Noon -6pm) following a parade down Washington Street, the festivities begin at Canal Place with live music from local bands (The Blaze Band, and Mickey [...]
Rock the Mountains- It's back and twice as big! Friday, June 24th and Saturday, June 25, 2022 With 2 days and 2 stages and 25 bands you are going to have a great weekend of music! Gates open Friday at 3pm and Saturday at 11am. This event benefits our local Salvation Army Red Shield Club, where funds raised will be [...]
Story Time - Round up the kids and bring them to Canal Place for Story Time! Meet the librarians for a fun time reading down at the Basin Plaza (by the Shops at Canal Place). If the crowd is large you may find them at the Festival Grounds right next door. Be sure to be there for the handing out [...]