Union Mills Homestead & Grist Mill September 26, 11 am-6 pm For a free visitor packet: 800-272-1933 CarrollCountyTourism.org

Alzheimer’s disease is destroying our families, our finances and our future. But you can do something to stop it. Howard County Walk | Saturday, September 26, 2015 Centennial Park, Columbia Registration 9 a.m. | Walk 10 a.m. 800.272.3900 | alz.org/walk

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.

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 […]

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! […]

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 […]

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.

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 […]

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, […]

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. […]