Community Corner
Talent Show Auditions, Marionette Theater, Pops Concert and More in Howard County this Weekend
Looking for something exciting to do this weekend? Check out some of the fun things going on around town.
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.
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Gymboree Play & Music Open House
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- Where: Gymboree Play & Music, 6470 Dobbin Rd, Columbia
- When: Friday, Jan. 11 – Tuesday, Jan. 15, 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.
- Description: Winter open house allows participants to come join in a free class including art, music and more.
- Cost: Free
American Girl Fashion Show Model Search
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- Where: The Mall in Columbia, 10300 Little Patuxent Pkwy, Columbia
- When: Saturday, Jan. 12, 12 p.m.
- Description: Baltimore's 2nd annual American Girl Fashion Show, to benefit Cool Kids Campaign and University of Maryland Children's Hospital. Auditions are free and open to all.
- Cost: Free
Atholton High School Music Department Pops Concert
- Where: Atholton High School, 6520 Freetown Rd, Columbia
- When: Saturday, Jan. 12, 6:30 p.m.
- Description: Dessert, coffee and musical performances.
- Cost: $5
Peter and the Wolf-National Marionette Theatre
- Where: Howard Community College, 10901 Little Patuxent Pky, Columbia
- When: Sunday, Jan. 13, 2:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.
- Description: The classic tale of Peter and the Wolf, with music by Sergei Prokofiev performed with hand-crafted marionettes.
- Cost: $10
Talent Show Auditions (Ages 8 -13)
- Where: 6151 Daylong Ln, Clarksville
- When: Saturday, Jan. 12, 8 a.m.
- Description: Kids ages 8-13 are welcome to try out for the Starlicious Talent Show.
- Cost: Free
- Where: B&O Railroad Museum: Ellicott City Station, 2711 Maryland Ave, Ellicott City
- When: Friday, Nov. 23 – Sunday, Jan. 27, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
- Description: B&O Railroad museum's annual holiday celebration of toy trains and model railroading. New this year is a custom built 360 degree LEGO model train layout created by The Washington D.C. Metropolitan Area LEGO Train Club.
- Cost: $16 (50% off admission for new, unwrapped toys for donation to Toys for Tots)
US 1 Flea Market
- Where: US 1 Flea Market, 7540 Washington Blvd, Elkridge
- When: Saturday, Jan. 12, 8 a.m.
- Description: Indoor-Outdoor flea market includes everything from clothing to fowl.
- Cost: Free
Infant and Toddlers ~ Play Partners
- Where: Howard County Library Elkridge Branch, 6540 Washington Blvd, Elkridge
- When: Saturday, Jan. 12, 10:15 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.
- Description: Activities, stories, music and more for infants to age 23 months. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
- Cost: Free