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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.

To submit an event in the Patch events calendar, click on “Events” at the top of the page and then click on the green "Add an event" button on the right side of the page.

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FREE Outdoor Movie Night at Trinity Episcopal Church

  • 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           

Book Signing - Anna Dewdney

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  • Where:  Wegmans Columbia; 8855 Mcgaw Road; Columbia
  • When:  Saturday, Aug. 10, 11 a.m.
  • 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

Abrakadoodle & Bricks4Kidz - How Things Are Made Workshop

  • Where:  The Hobby Lobby Store 9031 Snowden Square Drive, Columbia
  • When:  Saturday, Aug. 10, 5:30 p.m.

·      Cost: $35/child Sibling Discount 10%

Howard County Fair

  • 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
Self-Defense Seminar at Krav Maga Maryland - Day 1

  • Where:  Hyattsville Municipal Building 4310 Gallatin Street, Columbia
  • When:  Friday, Aug. 9, 6:30 p.m.
  • Cost: $149 (Day 1 is a pre-requisite for Day 2 material) Both Days: $249

Teen ‘It Factor’

  • 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

To submit an event in the Patch events calendar, click on “Events” at the top of the page and then click on the green "Add an event" button on the right side of the page.

Check back next week for more upcoming weekend events.

Know of any other fun events going on this weekend?  Please share the details here in the comments!


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