Weekends on Wednesdays

Veteran's Day Parades in Ellicott City and Brunswick

This Weekend:

2015 Maryland Irish Festival (Timonium)
The MD Irish Festival features traditional Irish food, drinks, dance and music in addition to children's activities, cultural exhibits and vendor.

24th Annual Annapolis by Candlelight (Annapolis)
Take advantage of this once a year opportunity to peek inside some of the finest homes in Annapolis’s Historic District.

Howard County Crafts Spectacular (West Friendship)
Howard County Crafts Spectacular Arts and Crafts Show; several hundred crafters share their talents. 

Maryland Emancipation Day Celebrations (Sandy Spring)
The weekend of November 6 - 8 Montgomery Parks will celebrate Maryland Emancipation Day at multiple historic sites throughout the county! Hike on the Underground Railroad, tour log cabins, visit a museum dedicated to the legacy of slavery, enjoy living history demos and great food! Park events on Saturday and Sunday are FREE, unless noted. 

Opera! Opera! (Towson)
Students of Music for Stage (Phillip Collister, director) and University Orchestra (Julien Benichou, music director) present a program of well-known opera arias, scenes & overtures. 

World Cup Finals: Import vs. Domestic (Mechanicsville)
The largest motorsports event in Maryland, featuring outlaw drag racing, car show and much more. 

Militia Muster (Edgewater)
Enlist with Odenton's Company of Baltemore Rangers! Stand in formation and learn proper musket drill just like a militiaman of the seventeenth century.


6th:

Beyond Bluegrass (Baltimore)
Jimmy Gaudreau and Moondi Klein--Blugrass, Jass, Folk, and American Music

Burlesque to Broadway (Frederick)
Starring Quinn Lemley--a sizzling theatrical concert featuring powerful vocals and a live, hot big band.

Classics for a Cause (Annapolis)
Classics for a Cause is a classical music concert performed by students in Wicomico county. All proceeds benefit the SWAC instrument barn. 

Herman's Hermits Starring Peter Noone (Annapolis)
Genre: Pop, Beat

Women Veterans Invisible No More Expo (Baltimore)
This daylong event offers women veterans networking and job leads, free legal advice, benefits information and claims assistance, and the chance to win prizes and more! 

7th:

A Sip in Fall (Elkton)
Share an evening with a group of friends as we enjoy tapas, beer and wine tastings, and wonderful music. Local breweries and wineries will be there, so don't miss it! 

American Indian Heritage Day (St. Leonard)
Join us as we experience and discover the knowledge and traditions of America’s first culture. There will be people teaching and demonstrating crafts and skills, with fun things to watch and do and learn! 

Chemical Warfare in the Civil War (Frederick)
Dr. Guy R. Hasegawa will speak about his recently published book, "Villainous Compounds: Chemical Weapons and the American Civil War."

DUO-Amal (Owings Mills)
Music by Palestinian pianist Bishara Haroni & Israeli pianist Yaron Kohlberg

Eastport vs. Annapolis Tug of War (Annapolis)
18th Annual Battle between the Maritime Republic of Eastport and the city of Annapolis. Music, dancing, food and drinks on both sides 

Footworks Percussive Dance Ensemble 35th Anniversary Show (Westminster)
Live music, comedy and lots of percussive dance from around the world 

Jug Bay Run/Walk for Wildlife (Upper Marlboro)
Run or walk along the Chesapeake Bay Critical Area. Proceeds support research, conservation and nature education in the Patuxent River watershed. Visit website to register. 

Marching Through History - A Tribute to Veterans (Ellicott City)
Parade on Main Street in Ellicott City's Historic District

Maryland State Archives Family History Festival (Annapolis)
Free open house style event with sharing and learning about local family history and genealogy at the Maryland State Archives. 

Patagonia Winds- Vive La Femme (Columbia)
Join the Patagonia Winds for a dynamic program celebrating music about, by, and for women. 

Phil Vassar (Frederick)
The award-winning singer/songwritter headlines the biggest country bash of the season. 

Pigs and Pearls BBQ Festival (Arnold)
A family-friendly event featuring a fun-filled afternoon of live music, BBQ, oysters, craft beer & wine, moon bounce, face painting & kids crafts

Pocomoketoberfest (Pocomoke City)
Beer and wine festival featuring many local breweries and wineries with lots of live entertainment. 

Swedish Bazaar and Festival (Potomac)
Imported Swedish foods, gifts, crafts, & homemade baked goods. Smorgasbord lunch: pea soup, meatballs, lingonberries, & traditional desserts

Slovak Christmas Market (DC)
If you want to get an early start on your holiday shopping, you don't have to head to a mall. Some of the best places to buy presents are at foreign embassies. The Embassy of the Slovak Republic hosts a holiday market with with vendors selling gorgeous Czech and Slovak ornaments, jewelry, glassware and other gifts. There's free mulled wine and traditional Christmas soup for visitors. No RSVP is required. FREE
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Embassy of the Slovak Republic, 3523 International Court NW. 

8th:

10K Across the Bay (Annapolis)
A beloved Maryland tradition is coming back in a new exciting format. This 10-kilometer course will take runners over the Chesapeake Bay Bridge.

83rd Annual Veterans Day Parade (Brunswick)
The 83rd Brunswick Veterans Day Parade is one of the oldest and Maryland’s largest parade in observance of Veterans Day.

Diwali Mela (Takoma Park)
Hindu Holiday--Traditional Indian Music and dance, Indian clothing, jewelry, housewares, henna tattoos, Indian snacks and sweets. FREE! 

Oceanaire Oyster Bash (Baltimore)
Oceanaire Oyster Bash on Sunday, November 8., an all-day celebration of fresh shucked oysters, wine and live music by Ed & Frank

The Wind--Film with live choral score (Frederick)
See the thrilling live experience the Washington Post called “a splendid match of music and image.” 

Weekends on Wednesdays

This Weekend:

HallowRead Book Festival (Ellicott City)
Third annual HallowRead book festival and mini-con featuring author panels, signings and workshops. Over 30 authors! Steampunk concert too!

Tall Ship Schooner Rendezvous (Cambridge)
Tour or sail on majestic schooners and tall ships. The festival also features local fare and maritime music and merchandise.

2nd Annual Eastern Shore Guitar Festival (Chestertown)
This festival brings professional guitarists together with students of all levels for a weekend filled with workshops, master classes and concerts. In 2014, the festival was headlined by the Los Angeles Guitar Quartet.

Ghost Walks of Historic Chestertown (Chestertown)
Guides lead ticket holders by lantern light through Chestertown's streets, sharing actual ghost stories and folklore and over 300 years of history of this National Landmark Historic District. Ticket holders MUST have reservations.

Flowers Stink (DC)
In this family-friendly musical, two plants help a girl write a poem. Best for age 7 and older. Closes Saturday

August Wilson's Fences (Baltimore)
Fences is a classic story of father and sons, dreams and disappointments, and challenging the realities of the American Dream.

Fall Fest (Chesapeake City)
Old-Fashioned Fall Festival in the Town of Chesapeake City. Pumpkin Carving. Scarecrows. Hayrides. Games.

Ghost Walk (Chesapeake City)
Murder Mystery play enacted on the porches of Chesapeake City's Historic District. 

Frankenstein (Frederick)
Frankenstein gets reanimated and reimagined in this ensemble devised version of the classic horror story at MET. Preview on October 22.

Ghosts of Sotterley Tours (Hollywood)
A spooky, dramatic production and walking tour around Sotterley. Reservations required. Not suitable for young children. 

MASSONIART- They Live by the Sun/ Marc Castelli (Chestertown)
Annual one-man exhibition of Marc Castelli watercolors. Castelli is considered the finest artist capturing the workboats, watermen and log canoes of the Chesapeake. 

Poe's Last Stanza (Baltimore)
An Interactive Evening with Edgar Allan Poe. Baltimore’s Bard passes the time in a local tavern, matching wits and sharing wisdom with the barmaid. He may even engage in a little verbal sparring with you! 

Fell's Point Fun Festival (Baltimore)
Arts and crafts from more than 100 vendors, music, food, beer and wine gardens. This event benefits the Fells Point Preservation Society.

Quota Club Christmas Gift and Craft Show (Salisbury)
The fair features 170 crafters and local vendors with a variety of items for sale: wooden toys, ceramics, hats, scarves, candles, wreaths, flower arrangements, baskets and jewelry. Santa Claus will make a special appearance on Sat and Sun, 11 am- 2 pm. Children visiting during this time can also take home a free book. 

ZOOBOO! (Baltimore)
Calling all ghosts, goblins, and friendly monsters! Come to the Zoo dressed to impress and enjoy free trick-or-treating, costume contests, fun carnival games, crafts, live entertainment, delicious food and more! Don’t miss out on the most spooktacular festival of the year! 

Kids Euro Festival (D.C.)
 The eighth annual children's performing arts festival returns with more than 150 European-themed cultural events. Events take places throughout the D.C. area at 28 embassies and 20 cultural institutions. Best for ages 2 to 12.

23rd:


ArBOOretum (Baltimore)
We will celebrate the holiday in the shadow of the 1860?s mansion with night hikes, trick or treat stops and a costume parade! And that is just the beginning! 

Parkway 100 (Baltimore)
Celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Parkway Theatre’s opening & the launch of public fundraising to redevelop the historic Theatre. 

Washington Samulnori in Concert (North Brentwood)
Exciting and interactive performance of traditional Korean percussion performing live at the Brentwood Arts Exchange Listening Room 

24th:

4th Annual Strides for STEM 5k, 1 mile walk and fun run (Aberdeen)
Annual run that raises money for STEM initiatives in Harford County, MD! You can either run a 5K for $30 or walk the 1K ($20) for charity. A Kid's Fun Run is free for children age 5 & under; $10 for ages 6 & up. Hosted by Young AFCEA (Armed Forces Communications & Electronics Association) Aberdeen.

Baltimore Craft Beer Festival (Baltimore)
Festival featuring craft beer tastings, live music, food, homebrew competition and much more.

Birds of Prey in the Vineyard (Thurmont)
Experience live Falcons in the Vineyard. Informational session led by Falcon Handler. Live music by Damion Wolfe. Family Friendly. 

Bluegrass for Hospice (Great Mills)
Music festival to support Hospice of St. Mary's. Featuring Junior Sisk & Ramblers Choice, Joe Mullins & the Radio Ramblers. Much more.

Door Open Baltimore (Baltimore)
Doors Open Baltimore is part of Free Fall Baltimore. For one day, peek inside the buildings you've always wanted to see!

Great Pumpkin Race (Ocean City)
Build your pumpkin race car to compete. Or come watch this zany side-by-side downhill race. Prizes!

Harbor Halloween (Oxon Hill)
Trick or Treating, Pet Parade, Annual National Harbor Chef Pumpkin Carving Contest 

Lantern Night (Lutherville)
Lanterns are lit on the antique fire engines for this unique Halloween Party. In the warm glow of lantern light, Actors in period attire share their life stories from the past two centuries. Costumes welcome. Kids, dress up in fire gear and climb on a 1938 fire engine. Lots of hands-activities. 

Not So Scary Halloween Party (Monrovia)
Meet and greet dinner with our mascot friends (Spiderman, Batman, Capt. America, Pooh, Tigger, and more). Also includes video games and attractions. 

Spirits at the Furnace (Thurmont)Bring a flashlight and shoes that can handle uneven terrain for a guided night tour of historic Catoctin Iron Furnace & Village. 

LSO Presents: Spooky Sounds, Haunted Melodies (Edgewater)
The Londontowne Symphony Orchestra performs spine-tingling works in this orchestral repertoire. Event includes a Halloween concert contest for all ages! 

Witches and Wizards at the B&O (Baltimore)
For one day only young witches and wizards will discover the world of wizardry & magic. Witches & Wizards Express-11:30 am & 2 pm. Wizards Academy, Potions, More..

Air and Scare (Chantilly)
Costumed kids are welcome to trick-or-treat, participate in science experiments, go through a fire safety escape course and meet Star Wars and Ghostbuster characters. At the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center.

25th:

9th Annual Mason Dixon Jeep Gathering (Westminster)
See World War II and Korean War era military Jeeps as well as the Civilian Jeeps and Utility vehicles that are the grandfathers of today's Jeeps and SUVs. 

Locust Grove Cider Days (Bethesda)
Learn about cider, apple varieties and apple history. Sample lesser known apple types. Try your hand at pressing cider. 

Maryland Festival (Monkton)
Fall festival featuring all things local from the Chesapeake Bay to the Local Farms. Live Music, food, cocktails, kids activities and more! Presented by Manor Tavern.

Halloween's Creepy Crawly Critters (Baltimore)
Dress up as your favorite element of nature! Explore Halloween’s creepy crawly critters with hands-on displays, interactive games, and crafts. 

Westminster Halloween Celebration (Westminster)
Haunted house at Westminster library, trick or treat at downtown businesses, ghost tours, scarecrow contests, face painting, crafts, games & music. 

Weekends on Wednesdays

Farms, Corn Mazes, Haunted Houses and Such:

Summer's Farm (Frederick)
Fun-on-the-Farm attractions with 12 acre themed corn maze, pick-your-own pumpkins, hayrides, pig races, jumping pillow, barn animals, & more! 

Fall Harvest Days (Westminster)
Scarecrow making, wagon rides, apple butter making, country food, crafts, entertainment, old-fashioned games and farmhouse tours. 

3rd Annual Zombie Run (Westminster)
Saturday! Survive an all-terrain trail, hang on to your flags while being chased by hordes of Zombies! Benefits Washington Road Community Trail upkeep. On-line tickets: $25; Race-day: $30. Zombie prep-7am; day of registration-8:30am; Zombie staging-9:30am; Race-10am.

Carroll County Corn Maze (Westminster)
Corn Maze theme Farming: Past and Present. Straw maze, kids activities, and more. Group times & rates available. Children 3-12 years old enter for $5 each.

Bennett's Curse Haunted House (Baltimore)
Visit the Worlds Best & Scariest Haunted House Now located in the shadow of the M&T Bank Stadium. 

Bowles Farms (Clements)
Corn maze, petting zoo, wagon rides, mini straw maze, corn box, pumpkins, food, and lots of family fun. 

Eye Spy Halloween Trains (Rockville)
Bring the kids for a ride on our miniature train all done up for Halloween. They will spy items in the woods as they ride. Great for kids 8 & under. Under 2 are free with paying adult. 

Butler's Orchard (Germantown)
Pumpkins, hayrides, pony rides, hayloft jumping, food, crafts, animals, live entertainment, straw maze, giant slides. Every Saturday & Sunday in October. 

Baugher's (Westminster)
Pick-your-own pumpkins, hayrides, pony rides, scarecrow making, face painting, petting zoo, food, farm market, ice cream and play area. Our annual Fall Harvest Festival, every weekend in October, is an experience full of family farm fun!! Enjoy our scenic hay wagon ride across beautiful Carroll County farmland as we take you to the pumpkin field where you can stay as long as you like, searching for pumpkins that are just your style! The wagons also go to our pick your own apple orchards!

Forrest Hall Farm (Mechanicsville)
Family fun on the farm. Corn maze, hayrides, farm animals, play area, picnic area. Free apple or small pumpkin included with admission ticket. Group discounts. Farm shop. Jul-Nov. 

Fright Fest (Upper Marlboro)
Six Flags America is preparing to unleash the biggest Halloween event in the region, Fright Fest®, Sept 26 – Nov 1. With 24 haunted attractions! The park is totally transformed into a Halloween playground. Experience all your favorite rides in the dark. 

Planchette (Baltimore)
Mr. Maxwell Fink, noted parapsychologist and researcher of the Ouija® Talking Board, will lead guests through a truly thrilling evening of theater, magic and mystery. Hurry, tickets go quickly-- Carroll Mansion

Havre de Haunts Tours (Havre de Grace)
Ghost tours of Historic Havre de Grace. Guides have extensive experience with the ghostly and the paranormal. Experience Havre de Grace thru the eyes of its bygone residents. 

Savage Mill Ghost Tours (Savage)
Discover Historic Savage Mills paranormal activity that continues to haunt resident artists today. The tour takes place in a unique shopping destination, with indoor and outdoor settings. Before the tour begins, guests can enjoy 10 % off dinner at Rams Head Tavern (with valid proof of ticket purchase).

Special Historic Hauntings (Annapolis)
Guided Ghost Tour with stories based on real reports. Go inside the most haunted home in Annapolis, the James Brice House! Might be only this weekend!

Kasper's Kastle (Benedict)
Kasper’s Kastle is a fall extravaganza with hayrides, a petting zoo, hay maze and pumpkin patch.

Lawyer's Farm (Thurmont)
Visit the state’s largest corn maze—5 of them—then try out the 75mph pumpkin-shooting air cannon. Launch pumpkins at giant Transformer targets, bonfires, teepee, hay maze, movies & more! 

Madison Fields (Dickerson)
The Amazing Maze, an eight-acre corn maze, is a fun agri-experience for people of all ages! Proceeds go to Madison House Autism Foundation

A-MAZE-ING Corn Maze Weekends (Queenstown)
This fall Warrington Farm will be offering the unique opportunity to experience some country fun! Get lost in our cow themed six acre corn maze or enjoy the petting zoo. Pumpkins, decorative corn, mums, holiday orders for fresh turkeys & homegrown fresh Angus Beef will be for sale as well!

Bedlam in the Boro (Manchester)
Super scary old fashioned haunted hayride and house of terror and not-so-scary hayride for kids of all ages. There will be food, games and more! Open rain or shine. 

Belmont Ghost Hike (Elkridge)
Hike the trails at Belmont near Patapsco State Park and search for the ghosts of Belmont! Saturday only!

Giant Halloween Beach Maze (Ocean City)
Massive Beach Maze. Children meander the beach maze where wicked witches, pirates, scarecrows and ghouls hide out. Scary!!!! 

Calvert County Farm Festival (Prince Frederick)
Get to know Calvert County's rural community by spending the day on five working farms. This weekend only

Bookfield Pumpkins (Thurmont)
Petting Zoo, Corn Table, Milk a Cow, Corn Maze, Face Painting, Hay Ride to Pumpkin Patch

Halloween Family Day (DC)
Smithsonian American Art Museum--An afternoon of spooky craft activities, scavenger hunts and live music and performances. Halloween costumes welcomed and encouraged. At the Kogod Courtyard. Free. Saturday only

Jumbo's (Middletown)

30 Acres of Pick Yer’ Own Pumpkins, 14 Acre Corn Maze, Hayrides, Pony Rides, Petting Zoo, Face Painting, Mini Wagon Rides, Horse Drawn Wagon Rides, Concession Stands with Meals, Drinks, Snacks, 3,000 sq. ft. of Fall Shopping, Craft Attic with Handmade Items, & much more

Clarks Elioak Farm (Ellicott City)
Petting farm animals * Hayrides * Cow Train Rides * Pony Rides * Birthday Parties * Educational Tour * Enchanted Pine Tree Forest * Special Weekend Events * Enchanted Forest Attractions * Fall Season Pumpkin Patch

Rodger's Farms (Greenspring Valley)
Old Bay Themed Maze, Pumpkin, Hay Rides, Farm Animal Zoo, Mini Maze, Corn Sandbox, Authentic Tee Pee, Hay Play Area, Local Produce and Farm Grown Seasonal Decor.

Gaver Farm (Mt. Airy)
Open from 10 am – 6 pm daily for our Fall Fun Festival, pick your own pumpkins and Farm Market featuring pumpkins, apples, ciders, baked goods, decor and more! Corn Maze, farm animals, giant slides, jumping pillow and over 45 farm activities!

Summers Farm (Frederick)
Open in the Fall each year with an old-fashioned Harvest Festival — featuring a Corn Maze, Pumpkin Patch, more than 30 activities, live weekend music, fireworks, finger-lickin’ good food … and lots more!

TLV Tree Farm (Glenelg)
During the month of October Triadelphia Lake View Farm opens up its adjacent acres of pumpkin patches. Bring your family and let Farmer Brown take you on a Hay ride to the pumpkin patch. There you can choose that special pumpkin to make your fall celebration one to remember. We have farm animals for you to take a look at, a children's corn maze, a Hay Bale maze and many other fun activities.

This Weekend:

The Music Man (Bowie)
Award-winning community theatre presents classic musical! This is family friendly entertainment to be shared with every generation. 

A Midsummer's Night's Dream (Towson)
For a wild night of love, laughs and lunacy, enjoy the magical mayhem of merrymaking as a myriad of mismatched couples, mischievous fairies and misguided misfits 

Maryland Home and Garden Show (Timonium)
Expert antique appraisals, life-changing home technology, hundreds of knowledgeable contractors and crafts are what homeowners will find at the Maryland Home & Garden Show.

Stanstock Music Festival (Parkville)Maryland's Ultimate Musical Family Reunion Returns to McAvoy's. Baltimore Bands play music that takes you back to the 70's, 80's, 90's. 

Autumn Wine Festival (Salisbury)
Explore Maryland wine from one picturesque location. Held in partnership with the Maryland Wineries Association. 

Fall Festival (Middletown)
South Mountain Creamery: Join us at our 14th annual Fall Festival, featuring yummy food, kids' activities, live music, and, new this year, a Cornhole Tournament on Sunday! The festival is at our farm on Saturday October 17 -- 10a - 5p, and Sunday, October 18 -- 11a - 5pm Free admission and Donation parking.

16th:

Bel Air Film Festival (Bel Air)
7th Annual Town of Bel Air Film Festival Oct 15-17 at Bel Air Reckord Armory! Harry & Snowman features Glena Avila as a single mother in her 30's whose dream is to become a professional mixed martial artist. 


Clifford the Big Red Dog- Live! (Frederick)
The beloved children's character comes to life in this interactive musical! ASL-interpreted

Jessy J & the Grainger Brothers (Annapolis)
Jazz at Ram's Head Stage

17th:

7th Annual American Indian Festival (Upper Marlboro)
Celebrate Native American Indian culture and heritage with live traditional music, dancing, storytelling, archery, exhibits and crafts. 

Art @ the Park (Annapolis)
Anne Arundel County Recreation & Parks and The Friends of Quiet Waters Park present: Art@the Park 2015 – Quiet Waters Park 70+ unique artists. Fiber, Photography, Mixed Media, Ceramics, Wood, Painting, Applications for this juried exhibition are NOW OPEN and CLOSE Saturday April 4, 2015 (late application through 4/11 with $10 late fee.) Apply online at Juried Art Services (under Art@the Park 2015) 

Baltimore Running Festival (Baltimore)
Various types of races are available, as well as a fitness expo and festivities for runners of all ages held throughout the day.

Beards, Beer & Brats (Mount Airy)
This event will offer a beer, bratwurst and sausage tasting. The festival will feature a 16+ category beard and mustache competition. 

Berlin Octoberfest (Berlin)
German music, food and dancing. Crafts, Beer Garden, children's activities, face painting 

Oktoberfest (Havre de Grace)
Savor authentic German Fare by Prost Restaurant as well as a variety of other foods from local caterers in downtown Havre de Grace. Enjoy German beer and wine while listening to a Bavarian band and dancers.

Chicago (Salisbury)
Enjoy the legendary rock and roll sounds of Chicago, considered one of the longest running and most successful pop/rock ‘n’ roll groups in history. 

Phil Vassar (Annapolis)
Country at Ram's Head on Stage

Autumn Harvest Music Festival (Fulton)
Celebration of food, beer, music and community!i Live music will be performed all day. A variety of food trucks will provide local flavor. Vendors, artists and plenty of family fun! 

18th:

Taste of Howard County (Ellicott City)
Cheers to 30 years!! Fabulous restaurants offer their time and delicious fare at this great event benefitting Gilchrist Hospice Care. 

Baltimore Symphony Orchestra Music Box (Owings Mills)
What did those silly dinosaurs really sound like?! Your little ones will have the opportunity to find out in this interactive program.

Cookies and Canvas (Baltimore)
How about some cookies and a nice cup of paint? The BMI hosts Cookies & Canvas, a painting class for kids. 

Weekends on Wednesdays

Columbia Lakefront Free Outdoor Movie

This Weekend:

Country Life Outdoors Festival (Leonardtown)
Experience a one of a kind event featuring exciting entertainment, contests, exhibitors, seminars, displays, hands-on fun and an atmosphere of “Everything Country”. 

Farm-to-Fork Frederick (Frederick)
A dynamic 11-day culinary celebration of locally sourced foods. All participating restaurants will have a special Farm-to-Fork Frederick menu made using 60% Frederick County grown and raised farm foods. Savor the Local Flavors of Frederick County’s own farmers, and celebrate the chefs that bring them to you from these farms, to your fork! 

Maryland State Fair (Timonium)
No other event provides so much food, fun & family entertainment for so little: tame & thrilling rides and games; traditional Fair & local farm fresh food; thousands of livestock, horse, farm & garden & home arts exhibits, live thoroughbred horse racing;live Ntl. & local concerts & more.

Maryland Renaissance Festival (Crownsville)
Second largest Renaissance Festival in the nation. Enjoy 16th-century celebrations with ten stages on 22 acres. Opening weekend-Children's FREE Weekend (15 and under)

North American Sea Glass Festival (Ocean City)
10th Annual Sea Glass Festival featuring presentations by sea glass experts, educational displays, shard identification and history, as well as 50 sea glass artisans and authors. The public is welcome, and free attendance for children under 12.

Historic Savage Mill Summer Sidewalk Sale (Savage Mill)

• Hours of Operation:

  Monday-Thursday: 10:00AM-6:00PM Friday & Saturday: 10:00AM-9:00PM Sunday: 11:00AM-6:00PM

Perspectives: Lara Baladi (D.C)

Arthur M. Sackler Gallery--Smithsonian--Baladi, an Egyptian-Lebanese artist, showcases her experimental photography, which focuses on how the medium shaped perceptions of the Middle East.

28th:

Columbia Lakefront Summer Festival (Columbia)
Outdoor Movie: Cinderella (The Disney Cartoon Classic). All films begin at dusk (about 8:30pm)

1950's Mystery Dinner Party (Sykesville)

Grab a group of friends and enjoy a night out Elvis Style! Our 2015 Murder Mystery is set in the 1950s, so great up your hair, don that poodle skirt, throw on your saddle shoes and join us back in time. We’ll be having an Elvis Costume Contest.

This is not a play where you watch actors and actresses put on a performance. This is an interactive game where you play along. Some guests will be detectives, others will be suspects. Watch out! You could be accused of MURDER!

29th:

Calvert County Jousting Tournament (Port Republic)
Celebrate Maryland’s state sport at the 149th annual Calvert County Jousting Tournament. Enjoy jousting, a church bazaar, music and a country supper. 

Color Dash and Splash 5k (Crumpton)
Join us for our First Annual Color Dash and Splash 5k, to benefit the Crumpton Volunteer Fire Department. The event will take participants through the town of Crumpton; where they will be doused with colored powder along the way, then finish the race in the splash zone. The course begins and ends at the Crumpton Volunteer Fire Department firehouse. 

Children's Consignment Sale (Reiserstown)
Back-to-School Shopping Headquarters!! Quality children's and teen clothing, toys and baby equipment. See our website (http://rumcconsign.vpweb.com/) for more information. 

Full Moon Night Hike and Campfire (Oella)
Celebrate the end of summer with one last night hike, campfire and s’mores as the full Sturgeon Moon rises.

Get Fit Stay Fit (Upper Marlboro)
Community Health and Wellness Day.Come out for a day of health, wellness and fun. We will host a Mind, Body, Spirit Wellness Day open to the community. Health screenings, mental health workshops, meditation, fitness, and yoga demos, delicious, healthy foods, fun activities for kids and much more! Be fit and stay fit in mind, body and spirit! Performers include The Evolution Band, D.R. Soul Line Dancers, Antioch Baptist Church Choir.... Interactive Demonstrations - Belly dancing cardio.

Howard County NAACP Youth Family Health Fair (Jessup)
Come out and meet Doc McStuffins!

National Sickle Cell Walk with the Stars (Halethorpe)
Register today to support the Sickle Cell Disease Association of America, Inc. and help raise funds for research and treatment, support services and programs! 

Taste Prince George's Food and Wine Festival (Upper Marlboro)
Join us at Maryland's #1 Theme park for the Taste of Prince George's Food and Wine Festival. The day includes live entertainment, wine tasting, cooking demonstrations and guest appearances by celebrity chefs! Tickets are available for purchase online. This is a rain or shine event.

30th:

30th and Weldon presents Sunday at the Mill (Baltimore)
A celebration of the end-of-summer and all things Baltimore. Join us at the Union Mill Courtyard, with Artifact Coffee, and enjoy food, local music, and wares from local vendors.

K9's in the Vines (Mount Airy)
Spend a relaxing afternoon with your dog and family enjoying wine tasting, live band, dog games, vendors of unique pet products and services, local artisans. 

Ocean City Hotel Week Begins (Ocean City)
During Hotel Week, many Ocean City properties will be offering special discounts and free night stays to encourage vacationers to visit. 

Survivor Strong 5k (Fallston)
Inaugural Survivor Strong 5K Run and Walk! All proceeds will go to further the mission of NCCSAFE (National Center for Citizen Safety) by providing funding for survivor camps and retreats for adults and children. 

Outdoor Stand Up Paddleboard Yoga (Columbia)
Come get fit with the hottest sport in the world!
This 90-minute course is designed to improve strength, endurance, balance and mental fortitude. No two classes are alike, so you will always be challenged. Expect a core conditioning and body strength-training workout that is low impact and totally different from regular yoga. No paddling experience necessary but a basic knowledge of yoga is helpful. Participants must be able to swim.