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Teen Vogue Back-to-School Saturday, Howard County Fair, Free Outdoor Movie Night 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.
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.
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FREE Outdoor Movie Night at Trinity Episcopal Church
- Where: Trinity Episcopal Church 7474 Washington Blvd, Elkridge
- When: Saturday, Aug. 10, 8 p.m.
- Description: Trinity is hosting an outdoor showing of the movie BRAVE. Bring a lawn chair and/or blanket for a fun free evening.
- Cost: Free
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- Where: Wegmans Columbia; 8855 Mcgaw Road; Columbia
- When: Saturday, Aug. 10, 11 a.m.
- Description: A meet-and-greet book signing with Anna
Dewdney, best-selling author and illustrator of the Llama Llama children’s book series.
- Cost: Free - She’ll be signing copies of her latest children’s book Llama Llama and the Bully Goat, which is available at Wegmans for $12.59, a 30%
discount off the list price.
Teen Vogue Back-to-School Saturday
- Where: The Mall in Columbia
- When: Saturday, Aug. 10, 11 a.m.
- Description: Students can take advantage of exclusive retailer offers, promotions and entertaining events, including a live DJ, platform modeling, a photo booth, a special gift with purchase promotion
and giveaways.
- Cost: Free
- Where: The Hobby Lobby Store 9031 Snowden Square Drive, Columbia
- When: Saturday, Aug. 10, 5:30 p.m.
- Description: Kids are invited to learn about more about how candy and other edible yummies are made in a factory and build a cool conveyor belt with Lego bricks, then create some yummy art using some of those edible goodies. In partnership with Bricks4Kidz (http://www.bricks4kidz.com/maryland-ellicottcity-columbia/).
· Cost: $35/child Sibling Discount 10%
- Where: 2210 Fairgrounds Rd, West Friendship
- When: Aug. 3 – Aug. 10, 8 a.m. – 11 p.m.
- Description: Livestock shows, commercial exhibits, petting farm, rides, horse shows, entertainment, home arts, horse and tractor pulls.
- Cost: $5
Baltimore Photography Expo Coming to Highlandtown
- Where: Pinebox Art Center, 101 N. Haven Street, Suite 102, Baltimore/Highlandtown
- When: Saturday, Aug. 10, 12 – 4 p.m.
- Description: Washington School of Photography is pleased to offer a free photography expo at Baltimore's Pinebox Art Center, featuring prominent manufacturers in the photography industry.
- Cost: Free
- Where: Hyattsville Municipal Building 4310 Gallatin Street, Columbia
- When: Friday, Aug. 9, 6:30 p.m.
- Description: 2 Day Self Defense Seminar. Click here to read about day 2: Self-Defense Seminar at Krav Maga Maryland - Day 2
- Cost: $149 (Day 1 is a pre-requisite for Day 2 material) Both Days: $249
- Where: JHB, Woodlawn
- When: Saturday, Aug. 10, 10 a.m.
- Description: Workshop for teens teaches professional and personal development. Speakers from the International School of Protocol.
- Cost: $60
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