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Mini Changemakers Family Volunteering: Winter Crafts for Local Nursing Homes

November 8 @ 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm

Free

Date: Sunday, November 8, 2026
Time: 12:30–2:30 PM
Location: Common Market Co-op – 7th Street Community Room
Cost: FREE! No registration required.

Join Common Market Co-op and Mini Changemakers for a fun, family-friendly afternoon of crafting, kindness, and community service!

Bring the whole family to create handmade winter crafts and cards that will be delivered to neighbors living in local nursing homes and assisted living communities. These thoughtful gifts will help spread warmth, joy, and kindness ahead of the holiday season.

Crafts are designed for children ages 3 through elementary school, but children of all ages are welcome to participate! All children must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.

Drop in anytime between 12:30 and 2:30 PM. This event is completely free, and no registration is necessary.

Have leftover Halloween candy? Feel free to bring it along! Mini Changemakers will also be collecting extra Halloween candy to donate to local community organizations.

About Mini Changemakers

Mini Changemakers is a Frederick-based nonprofit dedicated to empowering children and families to make a positive difference in their community. Through hands-on preschool classes and free monthly family volunteering opportunities, Mini Changemakers helps even the youngest children discover the joy of giving back.

Learn more at www.minichangemakers.com.

Event Location

Common Market Co-op – 7th Street
927 W. 7th Street, Frederick, MD 21701

The event will take place in our Community Room. When you enter the store, turn left and walk through the Café area to find the room.

We hope you’ll join us for an afternoon of creativity, kindness, and giving back!

Details

  • Date: November 8
  • Time:
    12:30 pm - 2:30 pm
  • Cost: Free

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