Macaroni Kid Celebrates 50 Years in Pikesville

Local family-focused newsletter and website marks major milestone in Maryland community.

Published on Feb. 6, 2026

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Macaroni Kid, a free weekly e-newsletter and website featuring family-friendly events, recipes, crafts, and more for the Reisterstown-Owings Mills-Pikesville-Randallstown area of Maryland, is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year.

Why it matters

As a long-standing community resource, Macaroni Kid has provided valuable information to local families for half a century, helping them discover events, activities, and resources in the Pikesville area. The milestone anniversary highlights the publication's enduring role in bringing the community together.

The details

Macaroni Kid was founded in 1976 to serve as a one-stop-shop for families in the Reisterstown-Owings Mills-Pikesville-Randallstown region, aggregating local events, classes, and other family-oriented content in a free weekly newsletter and on its website. Over the past 50 years, the publication has continued to evolve, expanding its coverage and digital presence to better meet the needs of its readers.

  • Macaroni Kid was founded in 1976.
  • Macaroni Kid is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2026.

The players

Macaroni Kid

A free weekly e-newsletter and website featuring family-friendly events, recipes, crafts, and more for the Reisterstown-Owings Mills-Pikesville-Randallstown area of Maryland.

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What’s next

Macaroni Kid will be hosting a 50th anniversary celebration event for the community later this year.

The takeaway

Macaroni Kid's longevity and continued relevance in the Pikesville area underscores the value of community-focused publications that help families discover local resources and connect with their neighbors.