Fall In Carroll County September 24: 11 am-4 pm Piney Run Park & Nature Center Sykesville Centrally located, just 45 minutes from Howard County For a free visitor packet: 800-272-1933 CarrollCountyTourism.org

Performances by tribute bands of Earth, Wind & Fire; Steely Dan; Funkadelic; Led Zepellin; and others. Complimentary food and wine tasting. To benefit Concert for Causes a nonprofit that raises funds to give musical instruments to students in under served communities. $30-$90. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Howard County Fairgrounds, 2210 Fairgrounds Road, West Friendship. […]

Fall In Carroll County September 30: 6 pm-Midnight Historic Downtown Westminster Centrally located, just 45 minutes from Howard County For a free visitor packet: 800-272-1933 CarrollCountyTourism.org

Fire station tours, safety information, refreshments, moon bounce, face painting to celebrate Fire Prevention Month. Free. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Elkridge Volunteer Fire Department, 6275 Old Washington Road, Elkridge. 410-313-4901.

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.

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

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.

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.

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 […]

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 […]