It's FALL ya'll! A great time of the year to get out, have fun! The weather is typically perfect. A slight chill for jeans and a sweater. One of my favorite time of the year as we also head into Halloween, I mean how fun is that!!
Here are some local Things to Do in or around Howard County, Maryland for you to check out these next few months.
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SEPTEMBER
September & October - Pumpkin Patches & Hayrides
(visit their websites for more info on dates/time)
- Sharp’s at Waterford Farm: 4003 Jennings Chapel Road, Brookeville, MD 20833 - Learn more here
- Clark's Elioak Farm: 10500 Clarksville Pike (State Route 108), Ellicott City, MD 21042 - Learn more here
- Larriland Farm: 2415 Woodbine Road, Woodbine, MD 21797 - Learn more here
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September & October Maryland Renaissance Festival - Take a step back in time, enjoy some food, fun activities, vendors from the renaissance period. Don't forget to dress per the time period and have more fun and experiences. Check website for dates and times: Learn more here.
OCTOBER
Oct. 1 - 2, Sandy State Park, Annapolis: Annapolis Bluegrass Festival - Baygrass is a new kind of festival that blends the finest progressive bluegrass music with a gorgeous beachfront venue and a core mission to protect the treasured Chesapeake Bay. You'll enjoy 14 bands on two stages over two days, delicious local food/microbrews/wines, and fun activities for all ages. Learn more here
Oct. 1 - 3, Historic Ellicott City: Wizarding Weekend - Come have a magical weekend. If you are a witch, wizard or a muggle, hop on your broom and head to Historic Ellicott City for some fun. Learn more here
Oct. 1 - Nov. 5 (weekends), Laurel: Laurel’s House of Horror is Maryland’s scariest haunted house attraction, built inside of an abandoned movie theater. DC & Maryland’s Largest Indoor Haunted House, Escape Rooms and Ghost Tours - Learn more here
Oct. 1 - Oct. 31 (weekends), Olney: Field of Screams - Haunted trails and more. Learn more here
Oct. 2, Colorburst Park, Columbia: The Zaching Running Festival - The Zaching Running Festival benefits the mission of the Zaching Against Cancer Foundation! Run a 10K, 5K or 1 Mile Walk and attend the best finish line party around featuring oysters, bloody Mary's, beer garden and the Dixon Ulmer Band!! Learn more here
Oct. 8, Columbia: Hops & Harvest Festival - Downtown Columbia’s annual craft beer festival. Attendees enjoy unlimited tastings from great Maryland breweries, wineries and distilleries. Learn more here.
Oct. 8, Baltimore: World Oddities Expo - We are an oddities convention of apocalyptic proportions. An all inclusive artisan and small business fueled mega convention where weird thrives. Learn more here
Oct. 8 - 9, Linganore Wines, Mt. Airy: Autumn Reggae Fest- Celebrate the largest and longest-running Reggae Festival on the Mid-Atlantic Coast. Join us at Linganore Winecellars for the Autumn Reggae Wine & Music Festival. Enjoy a relaxing day of listening to live bands, sampling Linganore’s delicious wines, authentic island cuisine, and hand-crafted artisans. Learn more here
Oct. 8 - 9, Thurmont: Catonctin Colorfest - Arts & Crafts show featuring 300 well known and respected artists from across the US. One of the largest outdoor craft shows on the East Coast is held as the area’s vibrant leaves are changing. Learn more here
Oct. 9, Colorburst Park, Columbia: Books in Bloom - The Downtown Columbia Partnership and The Howard Hughes Corporation proudly announces that Dr. Nikole Hannah-Jones will headline the Books in Bloom Festival back for its fifth year.
Oct. 15 - 16, Long Reach Village Center, Columbia: Long Reach 50th Anniversary Festival - Come and celebrate 50 years with your friends and neighbors. FREE Outdoor Festival features Live Music, a Fine Arts & Crafts Show, great festival food and plenty of family-friendly programing. The Long Reach Stage includes a fantastic lineup of international and local music performances. There is even a magic show and comedy show for the kids. Learn more here
Oct. 23, Historic Savage Mill: Blues and Brews Festival - There will be food, brews, and more! Learn more here
Oct 29 - 30, Baltimore Zoo, Baltimore: Zoo Boo - There will be games, prizes, contests, live entertainment, and free trick-or-treating! Learn more here
NOVEMBER
Nov. 4, West Friendship, Howard County Crafts Spectacular 2022 - Howard County Crafts Spectacular is a fantastic craft show now featuring over 325 artists and crafters. Learn more here
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