Kids & Family
Flower Show, Flea Market, Bike Tour, Health Fair 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.
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Description: This free, 13-mile, history-filled ride through Columbia is a self-paced ride that utilizes Columbia’s paths and (when necessary) street connections.
Pricing: Free
Find out what's happening in Columbiawith free, real-time updates from Patch.
When: Friday, September 14, 7 p.m.
Description: Bull and oyster roast presented by the Chorus of the Chesapeake and other local Barbershop Harmony Choruses. Music provided by New Monopoly.
Pricing: $40
Where: , 5853 Robert Oliver Pl, Columbia
When: Saturday, Sept. 15, 10 a.m.
Description: Health Fair includes health, fitness and wellness practitioners in the area. Door prizes, goodie bags, massage, shiatsu, food, face painting and more.
Pricing: Free
Where: , 8510 High Ridge Rd, Ellicott City
When: Friday, Sept. 14, Saturday, Sept. 15 and Sunday, Sept. 16. All day
Why to go: Enjoy a self-guided tour of Howard County art galleries.
Pricing: Free
Where: , 6275 Old Washington Rd, Elkridge
When: Saturday, Sept. 15, 8 a.m.
Description: Vendor show/flea market, vendors include: 31 Gifts, Scentsy, Beauti Control, Pampered Che, Tastefuly Simple, Jamberrys, Jessicas Hearts,Glassware, and also the CHIPS Program.
Pricing: Free
Where: Ellicott City Senior Center, 9401 Frederick Road , Ellicott City
When: Friday, Sept. 14, 11 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Description: Howard County Garden Club hosts a fall flower show, "September's Charms." Show will have two judged categories, design and horticulture. Seasonal plants include sunflowers, dahlias, black-eyed Susans, salvia, zinnias and asters. Judging precedes the public viewing.
Pricing: Free
Where: Shepherd of The Glen Lutheran Church, 14551 Burntwoods Rd, Glenwood
When: Friday, Sept. 14 and Saturday, Sept. 15, 3 p.m. - 7 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 15, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Description: Shepherd of the Glen Lutheran Church holds its 17th annual book sale featuring more than 20,000 books, featuring rooms of children's books, and more than 1,000 antiquarian books, along with coffee table books, DVDs, puzzles, videos, CDs, tapes and records. Children's and paperback books: 50 cents; hardback books $1; antiquarian books and a limited number of near fine books priced individually and higher.
Pricing: Free
Where: Carroll County Farm Museum, 500 S. Center St., Westminster
When: Saturday, Sept. 15, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. / Sunday, Sept. 16, noon – 6 p.m.
Description: 29th Annual Maryland Wine Festival attractions include tastings from local vineyards, wine seminars, food from local restaurants, artisans and craft vendors, and lots of live music.
Pricing: Adults (21+): $27-$62, Designated drivers: $20, Children (13-20): $20
