Fall Festival

Mt. Pleasant 10520 Old Frederick Road, Woodstock, MD

Have fun on hay and pony rides and see the farm animals. Listen to bluegrass music; watch the blacksmiths, take part in children’s crafts. There will be artisans and demonstrations and food to purchase. $10 per car. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mt. Pleasant, 10520 Old Frederick Road, Woodstock. 410.465.8877, hcconservancy.org.

$10

Girls Night Out

Historic Savage Mill 8600 Foundry Street, Savage, MD

Grab your girls and head on out to Historic Savage Mill for fun, food, wine, shopping, special prizes, deals, and much more!

Star Party

Alpha Ridge Community Park 11685 Old Frederick Road, Marriottsville, MD

See the wonders of the night sky. The observatory will also be open. Sponsored by the Howard Astronomical League. Free. 6:30-11 p.m. Alpha Ridge Community Park, 11685 Old Frederick Road, Marriottsville. Howardastro.org.

Beethoven and Saint-Saens

Jim Rouse Theatre 5460 Trumpeter Road, Columbia, MD

Violinist Joel Fuller, from the National Orchestra, plays Beethoven’s “Violin Concerto”; other performances include Saint-Seans’ “Symphony No. 3” and Adam Schoenberg’s “Up.” Sponsored by the Columbia Orchestra. Adults, $22-$28; seniors, $18-$24, students, $11-$12. Preconcert talk, 6:30 p.m.; concert, 7:30 p.m. Jim Rouse Theatre, 5460 Trumpeter Road, Columbia. 410-465-8777.

Ladies Night-Hike Out!

Middle Patuxent Environmental Area, South Wind Circle Entrance 6692 Cedar Lane, Columbia, MD

Ages 21+/ Oct 14/ 7:30-9 PM/ $10 per person. Join other nature-loving gals on this unique, Friday-night adventure! Immerse yourself in the nocturnal wonders of the Middle Patuxent Environmental Area (MPEA). Knowledgeable Robinson Nature Center naturalist are guides for this hour and a half-long hike. Enjoy discovering the wonders of night hiking. Meet at the […]

$10

Collision Avoidance Training

Public Safety Training Center 2200 Scott Wheeler Drive, Marriottsville, MD, United States

Young drivers between the ages of 16 and 20 with a valid Class C Maryland license (not a permit) will learn defensive driving and vehicle control. The program was developed by the National Traffic Safety Academy. Bring a vehicle to drive. $95. 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. James N. Robey Public Safety Training Center, 2200 […]

$95

Great Pumpkin Adventure

Historic Savage Mill - Terrapin Adventures 8600 Foundry Street , Savage, MD

Enjoy free Pumpkin Decorating and Trick or Treat Pumpkin Decorating Sessions: 10am, 11:30am, 1pm, 2:30pm, 4pm Optional: Terrapin Adventure's Kids Course, 5-12 years of age. Min weight 35 lbs. Cost $25 Kid Course Sessions at 10am, 11:30am, 2:30pm, 4pm

Wedding Canvas Expo

4D-Arts Studio 3135 Pennsy Drive, Landover

The wedding expo will get your juices flowing for your special day. See magical pieces from local artists, live display of photos during the event, and more. Meet and shop with vendors (securing amazing advance booking deals), as well as qualify to win pretty cool prizes, such as free wedding bands. Be inspired by new […]

$15

Celebrate the Tenth Anniversary of The Rose Buck-Lew Family Piano Scholarship Endowment Fund at Howard Community College

Howard Community College Smith Theatre 10901 Little Patuxent Parkway, Columbia

Take in the artistry and amazing collaboration of Howard Community College’s (HCC) piano faculty, then enjoy a delicious dinner and wine, at the tenth anniversary fundraiser for the Rose Buck-Lew Family Piano Scholarship Endowment, held at HCC on October 16, 2016. The program features works for solo piano, piano duet, piano duos, and a five-piano […]

The Business Women’s Network of Howard County

Monthly Lunch Meetings 11:30 am - 1:30 pm Turf Valley Resort, Ellicott City, MD October 19, 2016 Promoting and supporting business owners, executives, and leaders. Visit website for details: www.bwn-hoco.org. Register early to receive a discount