Kids Nearly New Fall Sale, Yappy Hour and More in Howard County This Weekend

By Kerri Gaither
Each week, Patch puts together a list of local activities and events going on in your area this weekend.  Check back weekly and tell us in the comments if you know of any additional activities coming up. 

Kids Nearly New Fall Sale 
• Where:  Howard County Fairgrounds, Exhibition Bldg. 2210 Fairgrounds Rd., 
West Friendship
• When:  Saturday, Sept. 7, 8 a.m.
• Description:  140 booth spaces filled with families selling their kids’ stuff. 
NB-juniors-adult sizes. Maternity, furniture, equipment. Everything for kids.
• Cost: Free

Let's Play BINGO at the Elkridge Volunteer Fire Department
• Where:  Elkridge Volunteer Fire Department, Inc.
• When:  Friday, Sept. 6, 6 p.m.
• Description:  Bingo is held every Friday night at the Elkridge Volunteer Fire 
Department Inc. $1,000 Cash Jackpot
• Cost:  Many Bingo package offered starting at $10 for a 6 card package up to 30 cards for $30.

Pass It Forward MD 3rd Annual Community Health Fair
• Where:  Owen Brown Community Center, 6800 Cradlerock Way, Columbia
• When:  Saturday, Sept. 7, 10 a.m. 
• Description:  Meet local health & wellness practitioners, face painting, free child 
id's, door prizes, goodie bags and much more.
• Cost:  Free

Herp Search
• Where:   Benjamin Banneker Historical Park 300 Oella Ave., Oella
• When:  Saturday, Sept. 7, 1 p.m.
• Description:  After learning about the state-wide effort to survey reptiles and 
amphibians, we'll search the park to document Banneker's herps. No experience 
necessary. Wear sturdy shoes and bring water. Children (6+) are welcome on the search (2:30-4). Adults and herp enthusiasts will find the lecture interesting (1-2:30). Adults and children 6+
• Cost:  Free

2nd Sunday Farmer's Market in downtown Ellicott City
• Where:  3744 Old Columbia Pike, Ellicott City
• When:  Sunday, Sept. 8, 10 a.m.
• Description:  Local artisan farmer's market with in-season produce, pickles & 
jams, pizza and freshly baked breads and much more.
• Cost:  Free

Grandparents Day Tea at Mount Clare
• Where:  Mount Clare Museum House, 1500 Washington Blvd., Baltimore
• When:  Sunday, Sept. 8, 2 p.m. 
• Description:  Treat your grandparents to an afternoon tea and tour at Mount 
Clare Museum House.  Tour the Mount Clare mansion at 2:00 p.m., and then 
sit down for a satisfying afternoon tea at 3 o’clock.  Enjoy an array of finger 
sandwiches and desserts along with a nice refreshing English tea at Mount Clare 
Stable.
• Cost:  $15

Yappy Hour
• Where:  8390 Main Street, Ellicott City
• When:  Friday, Sept. 6, 6-9 p.m.
• Description:  Dog owners are invited to bring well-behaved dogs to a wine 
tasting. During nice weather, Yappy Hour is held in the parking lot with live 
music. Inside the store enjoy a wine and parfections chocolate tasting and more. 
Dogs must be leashed.  A portion of sales benefit animal charities.
• Cost: Donations and a portion of sales benefit animal charities

Bike and Wine Tour
• Where:  Terrapin Adventures, 8600 Foundry St., Savage
• When:  Sunday, Sept. 8, 1 p.m.
• Description:  Bike riders are invited to take a 12 mile easy ride along the Little 
Patuxent River riding our mountain bikes over paved paths and hard-packed dirt. 
Then enjoy some wine, cheese, and French bread along the lake before heading 
back to our base camp at Savage Mill. Bikes, helmets, instruction, food, and 
drinks provided.
• Cost: 2 Hour tour is $49.95. (Vegetables and fruit are yours to purchase.) Must 
be at least 5 ft. tall and 12 years old. Subject to minimum operation number. As 
an option, you can bring your own bike for the tour for only $25

Columbia Center for Theatrical Arts (CCTA) Open House!
• Where:  St. Johns Parish Day School, 9130 Frederick Rd., Ellicott City
• When:  Saturday, Sept. 7, 9 a.m.
• Description:  Fun-filled morning of theater activities and 
games for kids while being introduced to CCTA’s exciting lineup of exciting 
classes and programs.
• Cost: Free