Atlantic Coast Gem & Mineral Expo

If diamonds are your best friend, then you’re sure to go gaga for the jewelry, gems, minerals and fossils for sale at the expo. Watch live demonstrations as your kids mine for gemstones. $5, Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Howard County Fairgrounds, 2210 Fairgrounds Road, West Friendship. 410-832-5906. gemcuttersguild.com.

2015 Howard County Walk to End Alzheimer's

Centennial Park 10000 Route 108, Ellicott City, MD, United States

The Howard County Walk to End Alzheimer’s is on Saturday, September 26th at Centennial Park! Gather friends, family and coworkers to start a team in the world’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research. The end of Alzheimer's starts with you! For more information please visit alz.org/walk or call […]

Run – or Walk – the Stage at Merriweather!

DISCOVER DOWNTOWN COLUMBIA 5K AND FUN RUN Sunday, September 27th, 9 AM Run - or Walk - the Stage at Merriweather! Second annual Discover Downtown Columbia 5K and Fun Run, right in the heart of Downtown Columbia! The 5K-course goes across the stage at Merriweather Post Pavilion where the band Heads Up will be playing! […]

Magical Monarch Butterfly Tea Party

Robinson Nature Center 6692 Cedar Lane, Columbia, United States

Discover the beautiful monarch butterflies migrating through our area each fall. Your little one “flies” through the nature center and creates his/her own, decorative butterfly-puddling stone to take home. Then, savor together an impeccably catered sit-down tea service by Sweet Simplici-Tea Tea Room. Enjoy tea, lemonade and delightful treats just right for little fingers. Price […]

$45.00

Suburban Maryland Fall Home Show

Discover valuable resources and contacts for all stages of remodeling, landscaping and decorating your home. Free, Friday, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Sunday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Howard County Fairgrounds, 2210 Fairgrounds Road, West Friendship, 855-523-5319. mdhomeshows.com.

Ladies Night-Hike Out!

Middle Patuxent Environmental Area- Trotter Road Entrance 5795 Trotter Road, Clarksville, United States

Join other nature-loving gals on this unique Thursday night adventure! For those interested in grabbing a bite to eat first, meet at Great Sage vegan restaurant at 6 PM. Afterwards, aided by the light of a flashlight and your senses, immerse yourself in the nocturnal wonders of the Middle Patuxent Environmental Area (MPEA). Knowledgable Robinson […]

$10.00

Ellicott City ArtWalk

Fine oil and watercolor paintings, metal and wood sculpture, mixed media, artistic jewelry, ceramics, and photography will be on display at more than 20 galleries, studios and stores. Get your ArtWalk “Passport” stamped as you watch demonstrations, meet the artists in their workspaces and purchase your favorite works. Free, 12-6p.m., Historic Ellicott City, Main Street, […]

Lil' Acorns Fall Romp

Fall is full of new discoveries for you and your little one. Hold your lil’ acorn’s hand through an unforgettable morning. Share with your youngster the fascinating changes occurring during the fall through a parent/child interactive program that includes song, sensory activities,a puppet show and a short walk through the woods. Recommended ages 2-3 yrs. […]

$18.00

Great Pumpkin Adventures

Savage Mills 8600 Foundry Street, Savage, MD, United States

Enjoy Terrapin Adventures premier fall program for kids. The Great Pumpkin Adventure includes painting your own pumpkin or ghost followed by 1.5 hours on the thrilling Terrapin Explorer course for ages 5-10 years old with a minimum weight of 35lbs. Don't hesitate as slots are limited. BOOK you Fall Adventure today!

$35

Ellicott City ArtWalk 2015

Along Main Street, Historic Ellicott City 8173 Main St, Ellicott City, MD, United States

3rd Annual ARTWALK E L L I C O T T C I T Y 2015 http://ellicottcityartscoalition.com/ SAVE THE DATE! Celebrate and Explore Local Art Saturday Oct 10th, 12-6 pm, along Main Street, Historic Ellicott City Maryland 21043. Ellicott City Artwalk 2015, the signature event of the Ellicott City Arts Coalition (ECAC), is free and […]

Free