Kids & Family
Family Walks, Races, Campout, Grand Prix 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.
Where: Oakland Mills Village, 5851 Robert Oliver Place, Columbia
When: Sun., Sept. 23, 2012, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
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Description: Locally-grown produce, baked goods, fruits of the season, flowers, transplants, organically grown produce and specialty items for sale.
Pricing:
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Where: Clark's Elioak Farm, 10500 Clarksville Pike, Ellicott City
When: Sat., Sept. 22, 2012, 8-9:30 a.m.
Description: Families are invited to walk a 1.5 mile hayride path visiting stations along the way to learn about healthy living, farms, food, and more.
Pricing: Free
Where: 5610 Chamblis Drive, Clarksville
When: Sat., Sept. 22, 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
Description: Spectators are invited to watch world-class equestrians race to hurdle obstacles. Proceeds from this event benefit the HCC Educational Foundation, providing funding assistance to HCC students.
Pricing: $10
- Columbia Association Free Lakefront Festival
Where: Columbia Association, 10221 Wincopin Cir Ste 100, Columbia
When: Fri, Sept. 21, 6:30 p.m. and Sun., Sept. 23, 6:30 p.m.
Description: Fri., Sept. 21, 2012, 6:30 p.m. – free dance instruction with music will be held under the People Tree at Town Center Lakefront, from 6:30-8 p.m. When the dance session ends — free movie begins. Movies begin at dusk (about 8:30 pm). All films are rated (G) unless otherwise noted.
Sun., Sept. 23, 2012, 6:30 p.m. – Free concert.
Pricing: Free
- National Family Resiliency Center 5K Race and 1K Fun Walk
When: Sat., Sept. 22, 2012, 8:00 a.m.
Description: Families are invited to join in a 5K race and/or 1K fun walk to raise money for NFRC.
Pricing: $25.00
- 2012 Women of Christ Church Annual Flea Market
Where: Christ Episcopal Church, 6800 Oakland Mills Rd, Columbia
When: Sat., Sept. 22, 9 a.m.
Description: Annual flea market featuring food, crafts, vendors and more.
Pricing: Free
- Howard County Heart Walk
Where: Centennial Park, 10000 State Route 108, Columbia
When: Sat., Sept. 22, 9 a.m.
Description: Howard County residents are invited to walk to add their calorie donation to the American Heart Association’s Billion Calorie Count-UP.
Pricing: Free
- 2nd Annual Morgan Stanley Quarry Lake Fall Fest
Where: Quarry Lake Dr., Pikesville
When: Sunday, Sept. 23, 11 a.m.
Description: More than 70 vendors set up on Quarry Lake Dr.. including flower, plants, jewelry, arts & crafts and retail vendors. Food and beverages available. Proceeds to benefit The Pikesville Chamber of Commerce.
Pricing: Free
- 4th Annual Fall Fiesta Festival
Where: Washington Ave & 2nd Ave, Halethorpe
When: Sunday, Sept. 23, 11 a.m.
Description: Food, drink, entertainment and demonstrations for the whole family.
Pricing: Free
Where: 8600 Foundry St, Savage
When: Friday, Sept. 21 and Saturday, Sept. 22, 8 p.m.
Description: Learn about ghostly events and hauntings at the historical Savage Mill.
Pricing: $13 adults, $11 Children (12 & under) & Seniors (65+) and Active Military Personnel and their Families
- Catonsville Rails To Trails Bike Ride
When: Sunday, September 23, 8 a.m.
Description: Cyclists will gather at Atwater’s Bakery, located at 815 Frederick Road, for a 20-mile moderately paced (10-12 mph) ride. The route will take Catonsville trails to a loop through the State Park and back. Some hills are encountered, including the Trolley Trail #9 return.
Pricing: Free (but donations are appreciated)