This week's events are fun and eclectic: learn to be a detective, hunt for teddy bears, make a hat for your doll and more!  Here are this week's best bets for Germantown area families:  

• THE GREAT FREDERICK FAIR
Still haven't made it to a fair this year?  Drive to neighboring Frederick County, Md., and enjoy live music, a kids expo, farm animals, a jousting exhibition, a birthing center (with baby piglets) and more!  Check the schedule of events for details. 
Where: Frederick Fairgrounds, 797 E. Patrick Street, Frederick 
When: 9 a.m. until 10 p.m. daily, Wednesday, Sept. 21, through Saturday, Sept. 24
Price: $7 for adults, free for kids 10 and younger; various discounts apply.  Parking costs $7 onsite or $5 offsite.  Carnival hours and prices vary; visit the Carnival Homepage for details.  Extra charge for evening events at the grandstand. 

• TIME FOR TWOS
This special story time is just for children ages 24 monts to 35 months and their caregivers.  The library requests no siblings please. 
Where: Germantown Public Library
When: 10:15 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 22
Price: Free

• MUNCH ON A HEALTHY SCHOOL LUNCH
MCPS' Parent Academy is holding this free event to teach parents and children how to pack a healthy school lunch.  This interactive session will be held in both English and Spanish.  Register online or call 301-517-5940 or 301-279-3100.
Where: Kaiser Permanente Germantown Medical Center, 20407 Seneca Meadows Parkway 
When: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 22
Price: Free

• ST. ROSE OF LIMA FIESTA
Celebrate Fiesta with St. Rose!  Kids can enjoy pony rides, a moon bounce, face painting and decorating pumpkins while parents shop the flea market and book nook for children's clothes, books and toys.  The event closes with a 5 p.m. Mass.  Check the schedule for specific event times and details.
Where: St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church and grounds, 11701 Clopper Road, Gaithersburg
When: 7 a.m. until 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24
Price: Free to attend, some activities have fees

• AMERICAN GIRL DOLL EVENT
Kids ages 3 and older are invited to bring their American Girl dolls and make them a chef hat and a breakfast plate.  The event starts at 10 a.m. and will continue through noon (while supplies last).   
Where: Michaels, 20902 Frederick Road in Germantown
When: 10 a.m. until noon Saturday, Sept. 24
Price: Free

• NATIONAL HUNTING AND FISHING DAY CELEBRATION
Children of all ages will be introduced to the outdoors at this fun event.  Kids can go on a hike to hunt for teddy bears, try their hand at fishing, learn about archery and trap shooting, view conservation exhibits and more.  Call 301-972-1645 for details.   
Where: Rockville Chapter of the Izaak Walton League of America, 18301 Waring Station Road in Germantown
When: 11 a.m. until 4 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 24
Price: Free ($5 for the teddy bear hunt)

• JUNIOR DETECTIVE DAY
Kids once again have a chance to earn a junior detective badge by working with Gaithersburg police officers.  Learn about I.D. badges, fingerprinting and neighborhood safety, watch K9 demonstrations, and check out a real police car and motorcycle!  Lunch is included.  This program is geared toward kids ages 6 to 14; children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.  Reservations are required; call 301-258-6425 to reserve space for you and your child.
Where: Kentlands Mansion, 320 Kent Square Road in Gaithersburg 
When: 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24
Price: $15 (ages 12 and younger), $20 (ages 13 and older)

• A YEAR WITH FROG AND TOAD
The Theatre for Young Audiences version of this musical follows two friends — cheerful Frog and rather grumpy Toad — through a year of seasonal activities that celebrate their friendship.  The performance runs just over an hour and is recommended for ages 4 and older. For more information and tickets, call 301-258-6394.  
Where: Kentlands Arts Barn, 311 Kent Square Road in Gaithersburg 
When: 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24, and Sunday, Sept. 25
Price: $9 for students through grade 12; $18 for adults ($16 for Gaithersburg city residents)

• TODDLER TIME
Walkers ages 12 months to 24 months and their parents or caregivers are invited to enjoy stories, rhymes and songs.  The library requests no siblings please. 
Where: Germantown Public Library
When: 10:15 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 27
Price: Free