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Experience the story of our Nation's drive to improve travel from the horse drawn wagons of the National Road to the steam engines of the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad. B&O Railroad Museum: Ellicott City Station, 410-461-1945, www.ecborail.org |
Howard County is a melting pot of old and new, rural and urban, and historic and futuristic. This 12 day celebration promotes the county's rural heritage and educates urban neighbors about the bounty and benefits of agriculture in the County today.
www.farmheritage.org
Pick fresh spinach, beets & broccoli right from the field for best flavor and good nutrition. Larriland Farm, 410-442-2605,
www.pickyourown.com
We grow 16 different varieties of apples. The trees have been trellised and fruit can be reached from the ground. Larriland Farm, 410-442-2605,
www.pickyourown.com
Big, red, lucious raspberries are hanging in large clusters just waiting to be picked. Larriland Farm, 410-442-2605,
www.pickyourown.com
Choose from over 10 acres and thousands and thousands of bright orange pumpkins of all sizes and shapes. Find the perfect jack-o-lantern for your family. Larriland Farm, 410-442-2605,
www.pickyourown.com
East Columbia Library Branch: Thursdays May 1st through November 20th from 3 til 6pm
Glenwood Library Branch: Wednesdays May 3rd through October 25th from 9:30am til 12:20pm
Oakland Mills Village: Sundays May 4th through October 26th from 10am til 2 pm
A nonprofit fundraising effort in which I will be baking cookies for sale (tax deductible) from late July to early November. They're delicious! 410-489-4959,
matthewbeck123@yahoo.com
No one wants to be caught with their pants down. However, Theo and his young wife, Louise, are at the center of a public scandal when her bloomers innocently fall down during a parade for the king. Steve Martin brings his comic genius to this outrageous look at feminism, sex, and politics. Adapted by Steve Martin from a play by Carl Sternheim. New Mainstage at the Olney Theatre Center, 301-924-3400,
www.olneytheatre.org
Located on 16 acres on Homewood Road just off Route 108, Homewood Farm is part of the property that once belonged to Doughoregan Manor. It is surrounded by lovely trees, large stables, a swimming pool and tennis courts. Nearby is Homewood, one of the early Carroll family homes. Historic Ellicott City, Inc. 410-461-6908
Visit the museum and enjoy story time as you listen to classic railroad children's books. Kiddie train rides are included in the price of admission. Recommended for children between the ages of 2-5. 10:30 am, 410-752-2490,
www.borail.org
A candlelight service of passage - celebrating the death of Francis from earth to heaven. Join the Friars in this service of rememberance - includes a candlelight procession. Shrine of St. Anthony, 7:30 pm, 410-531-2800,
www.shrineofstanthony.org
The Friars and Secular Franciseans invite you to celebrate the Feast of our father, Francis with a solemn Euchatist at noon. Man of the Gospel of Peace and Justice. Shrine of St. Anthony, 410-531-2800,
www.shrineofstanthony.org
Music, craftspeople, hikes and more! Howard County Conservancy, 1-4 pm, 410-465-8877,
www.hcconservancy.org
Bring teddy bears! Free hayrides for all children who bring a Teddy Bear. If you bring you
own Teddy Bear, you can participate in the Teddy Bear Contest at 1pm and 3pm Saturday and Sunday. Or you can bring a
new Teddy Bear and donate it to the Pediatric Department of the Howard County General Hospital. Folk singing with Tony McGuffin noon-4pm both days. Sunday is our pumpkin growing contest weigh-in!! It's time to see how big your pumpkins grew over the summer. Bring your biggest pumpkin to the farm for weigh-in and display. The winner will be announced on Sunday at 4pm and will receive a special prize and a season pass to the farm for 2008. Full contest rules available on our website. Facepainting, too. Clark's Elioak Farm, 410-730-4049,
www.clarklandfarm.com
Bring your Binoculars to catch a view of hounds, horses, riders and huntmaster as the traditional fox chase rides through the farm! Hayrides, pick your own pumpkins, corn maze, animals, scarecrow making, fall decorations, store, cider, apples! 10am to 5pm, Sharp's at Waterford Farm, 410-489-2572,
www.sharpfarm.com
Ride behind the St. Elizabeth, a 1950 Porter built-saddle tank steam engine. Programs and demonstrations highlight steam power and celebrate the museum's historic steam engine collection. Saturday 10 am to 5 pm, Sunday 11 am to 4 pm, B&O - Baltimore Station, 410-752-2490,
www.borail.org
An opportunity to give thanks and ask God's blessing upon our pets - a work of His creation. All pets need to be on a leash. The blessing will take place in the piazza before the Shrine of St. Anthony. 410-531-2800,
www.shrineofstanthony.org
An evening of prayer, music and dining "under the arches" in the Italian Renaissance Courtyard at the Shrine of St. Anthony. Celebrate with the Friars the Feast of St. Francis. Shrine of St. Anthony, 410-531-2800
www.shrineofstanthony.org
All aboard! The B&O offers half price admission for all visitors the first Tuesday of every month! 10:00 am - 4:00 pm, B&O - Baltimore Station, 410-752-2490,
www.borail.org
United2Dance Presents a Dance Extravaganza and Workshops at Turf Valley Golf Resort and Spa Visit
www.united2dance.com This is a public event that will be sold out very soon! Please don't wait; order your tickets now.
Held at APL'S Kosiakoff Center. for more information visit
www.dvcenter.org or call 410-997-0304
Moms, Dads and kids - enjoy a campfire, crafts and s'mores while you get ready for the
Great Snipe Hunt! Then embark on a hay ride and a trek into the woods to search for the infamous "Rockburn Snipe," largest of the snipe species. Don't worry, this is a catch and release event. No harm will come to the snipe. Bring a large brown paper bag and flashlight. For ages 4-7. 7pm to 8:30pm at Rockburn Branch Park. 410-313-7275 for registration, or
www.howardcountymd.gov/RAP
The Start! Howard County Heart Walk is the American Heart Association's mission in action. This annual celebration promotes physical activity and heart healthy living in a fun, family and pet friendly environment. American Heart Association, 410-637-4529,
www.startgreaterbaltimoremd.org
Come to the pumpkin patch to get your Halloween pumpkins. Take a hayride, take a pony ride, get your face painted. A great fall outing for the family. Clark's Elioak Farm, 410-730-4049,
www.clarklandfarm.com
Take a free hayride to our acres of pumpkins. Visit our 5+ acre cornmaze, feed the farm animals, make a family scarecrow, observation beehives, country store, cider, apples, and homegrown fall harvest decorations! 10am to 5pm, Sharp's at Waterford Farm, 410-489-2572,
www.sharpfarm.com
Visit the museum and enjoy story time as you listen to classic railroad children's books. Kiddie train rides are included in the price of admission. Recommended for children between the ages of 2-5. 10:30 am, 410-752-2490,
www.borail.org
Howard County Department of Recreation and Parks is opening Freestyle, a new teen drop-in center at Ridgely's Run Community Center, 8400 Mission Road, Jessup. The center, designed by teens, for teens, will offer a choice of hanging out with friends, playing basketball and video games, listening to music, having a snack at the Snack Shop and other activities. The center will be open from 6pm to 9:30pm August 7, August 21, September 11, September 25, October 16, October 30, November 13, and December 4th. The cost $5. Registration is not required. For more details contact Danielle Bassett at 410-313-1693,
www.co.ho.md.us/Rap/
The Columbia Orchestra opens its 31st season with Dvorak's
Carnival Overture, Haydn's
Sinfonia Concertante in Bb, and Prokofiev's
Romeo and Juliet. 7:30pm at the Jim Rouse Theatre, 410-465-8777,
www.columbiaorchestra.org
Have fun the old-fashioned way at the Ellicott City Station! Participate in period games and crafts for kids of all ages. Living historians will bring 19th century fun to life throughout the weekend. B&O Railroad Museum: Ellicott City Station, 11 am to 4 pm, 410-461-1945, www.ecborail.org
GLAMOUR is not usually a word we attach to classical music performances. But glamour is certainly an appropriate word to describe the Eroica Trio, the ensemble featured during the Candlelight Concert Society's 36th season-opening concert in Columbia Maryland. Wilde Lake Interfaith Center, 443-367-3123,
www.candlelightconcerts.org
Start a family tradition take a hayride to our acres of pumpkins & pick your family pumpkin! Make a scarecrow and go through our huge educational corn maze. Take home some fresh cider and apples. Feed our animals and picnic by the pond. 10am to 5pm, Sharp's at Waterford Farm, 410-489-2572,
www.sharpfarm.com
A great weekend to celebrate the beauty of fall on our farm. Pick a pumpkin, take a hayride, enjoy a pony ride, get some cider and facepainting. Clark's Elioak Farm, 410-730-4049,
www.clarklandfarm.com
23rd Annual Taste & Auction of Howard County
Step right up for Hospice's big event at Turf Valley Resort & Conference Center! Win one of two Ford Mustangs! All proceeds benefit Gilchrist Hospice Care. 410-730-5072,
www.gilchristhospice.org
The Ghosts of the Patapsco Female Institute
Dare to walk through the dramatic ruins of the Patapsco Female Institute. Spirits lurk in the pit of woes, abandoned fireplaces, secret passageways and the sacred chapel. Watch out for hollow trees, forgotten gardens and buried treasure in 8,000 square feet of haunted stabilized ruins. Come in costume, wear walking shoes, no sandals, bring a flashlight. 7-9pm. Reservations recommended for ages 6+ by calling 410-465-8500 or visit
www.patapscofemaleinstitute.org
Bring the family and enjoy the challenge of our 5+ acre corn maze! Get all your pumpkins and fall decorations! Visit our country store, observation beehives, farm museum, free hayrides and much more! 10am to 5pm, Sharp's at Waterford Farm, 410-489-2572,
www.sharpfarm.com
Costume contest (11am and 2pm) Saturday and Sunday. Prizes for all. Scarecrow making and facepainting. Cider and pumpkins at our country store. Take a hayride to the pumpkin patch!! Clark's Elioak Farm, 410-730-4049,
www.clarklandfarm.com
Meadowbrook Park, Ellicott City, MD
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Fall for the fun of it! A fall festival for the whole family, featuring a trick-or-treat trail where children can wear their favorite costume and be greeted by storybook costumed characters. 1pm to 5pm at Centennial Park South, 410-313-7275,
www.howardcountymd.gov/RAP
Enjoy story time as you listen to spooky renditions of Halloween ghost stories. Feel free to come in costume and be a part of our Halloween parade around the museum. Kiddie train rides are included in the price of admission. 410-752-2490,
www.borail.org
Moms and Dads join us for chef's treats to delight and cocktails too. Wear a costume if you dare. An evening of fun while your angels and goblins are home. Reservations required, costumes are not, $50 all inclusive, 7pm, Tersiguels French Country Restaurant, 410-465-4004,
www.tersiguels.com
