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63RD ANNUAL NATIONAL HARD CRAB DERBY AND FAIR, September 2 – 5, Somers Cove Marina, Crisfield, Maryland 21817 Crafts, games, amusement rides, fireworks. Thursday is Miss Crustacean Pageant and Wrist Band Ride Night. Friday the grounds open: 6 pm-10 pm. Saturday the grounds open: Noon-10 pm, Parade, Main Street at 11am, Crab Picking Contest, Crab Races and Aerosmith Tribute. Sunday grounds open: Noon-10pm, Boat Docking Contest. For all tickets and info, call 410-968-2500 or email info@crisfieldchamber.com. For more information see www.crisfieldevents.com PREHISTORIC DIG, Saturday, September 4 & 18, 12pm, Dinosaur Park, 13200 Block of Mid-Atlantic Boulevard, Laurel, MD 20708. The Laurel Historical Society in conjunction with the Prince George’s County Historical Society invite families to take part in a tour of Dinosaur Park to unearth a piece of Prince George's County's prehistoric past. Lead by a paleontologist, kids will have a chance to unearth bones of Astrodon johnstoni, Maryland’s state dinosaur, and fossils of trees and plants. Light refreshments will be provided. Free, but reservations required. Please email to Donna at pgchsmembers@hotmail.com or call 301-952-8539. For more information see www.pgparks.com. DEFENDERS DAY CELEBRATON AT FORT HOWARD PARK, September 5, 10am – 5pm, Fort Howard Park (Patapsco Neck), Fort Howard, Maryland 21222. 195th Anniversary of the Battle of North Point. Living History programs at 10:30am and 2:30pm with living-history displays and interpretative sessions open to the public, in the lower encampment area. Various 1812 era 15-20 minute living history displays, including historical, trades and crafts, period skills and games. War of 1812 Battle Reenactments at 1:15pm and 4pm. For more information call 410-284-2331 or see www.battlenorthpoint.org . 51ST ANNUAL SKIPJACK RACE & FESTIVAL, September 5 – 6, Deal Island Harbor, Deal Island, Maryland 21870. THE" skipjack race! Home to still active commercial skipjacks. On Sunday is a car show at 10am, parade at 1pm, music from 3pm on. Arts, crafts, food and games all day. On Monday at sunrise is the fishing tournament, Blessing of the Fleet at 8am, with Skipjack races beginning at 9am, swim races, boat docking contests, music, game, food, arts, crafts all day. Awards ceremony at 6pm. For more information call 410-784-2799 or see www.webauthority.net/lions.htm 72ND ANNUAL GAITHERSBURG LABOR DAY PARADE, September 6, 1pm. HISTORY 101, September 7 -14, Historic downtown, Mt. Airy, Maryland 21771. A week of exciting activities including Re-enactors at Pine Grove on September 10 – 12, History Scavenger Hunt through historic downtown area, Special Programs at Carroll County Public Library and George Wunderlich, Executive Director of the National Civil War Medicine Museum, speaking at Pine Grove on September 14. Walking tours of historic downtown. For more information call 301-829-8300 or see www.mountairymainstreet.org. ARTS ON FOOT, Art Market September 8- 10, Festival September 11, 11am – 6pm, 7th and F Streets, NW Washington DC in the Penn Quarter. Arts on Foot is DC’s Fall Festival that debuts the upcoming performing and visual arts season. The free festival offers an interactive and cultural experience including a fine arts market, crafts, theater, dance, music, film, cuisine and wine. Featured are a four-day juried Fine Art Market with 100 exhibitors, Three live entertainment stages, DC Performance Showcase at the Harman Center for the Arts, Alternative Art Spaces with exhibits, Cultural Corridors with hands-on activities by galleries, theaters, museums and more, pARTicipate tent offering a collaborative artist experience, Cooking as Art Pavillion, Restaurant Sampling Courts featuring 25 restaurants, Wine area offering tastings and seminars and a Neighborhood Showcase of cultural venues in the surrounding area. For more information see www.artsonfoot.org. PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY FAIR, Sept. 9-12, 14900 Pennsylvania Avenue, Upper Marlboro, MD 20773. Thursday is 4-10pm, Friday is 5-11pm, Saturday is 11am-11pm, and Sunday is11am-6pm.Admission $6 ages 12 and up, $5, ages 6-11, under 5 free. Rodeo on Friday and Saturday at no additional charge. Livestock exhibits, contests, animals, monster trucks, NASCAR Simulator & Race Cars, Fun Factory, music, dance, magic, puppets, and exhibits. Carnival rides will be available. Beautiful Baby Contest, 4-H exhibits, Fine Arts and Home Arts. The for more information call 301-579-2598 or see www.countyfair.org for a complete schedule. STEAM SHOW DAYS, September 10 -12, 7am – dusk, Carroll County Farm Museum LUNAR NIGHTS IN THE OBSERVATORY, Fridays, September 10 & 17: 7:00pm - 10:30pm, Maryland Science Center, 601 Light Street, Inner Harbor, Baltimore, Maryland 21201. Celebrate the Moon from their rooftop Observatory. Galileo first aimed a telescope to the sky 400 years ago and made historic observations of the Moon and planets. Come construct a Galileoscope, a replica of Galileo’s telescope, then use it to look at the same objects Galileo looked at over 400 years ago. You’ll be able to compare the view through your Galileoscope with our larger rooftop telescope. Target the Moon and planets Venus, Mars and Saturn while you’re here, but you can take your Galileoscope home for future Moon, planet and star gazing! One Galileo-scope kit per family provided by the Maryland Science Center, while supplies last. Generous program support provided by Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory. Activities are weather dependant; please phone 410.545.2999 after 5:00pm to verify event status. For more information see www.marylandsciencecenter.org MARYLAND SEAFOOD FESTIVAL, September 10 – 12, Sandy Point State Park, Annapolis, Maryland 21403, Friday, Sept. 10 – 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 11 – 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 12 – 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sandy Point State Park will again be the host site for the 43rd annual Maryland Seafood Festival, a tasty and entertaining tradition, with music, great food, exhibits, arts and crafts, and featuring Crab Soup Cook-off and the Department of Natural Resources’ Maryland Fishing Challenge. This family fun and feasting event is expected to draw 20,000+ visitors from the all across the mid-Atlantic region. Live music performances, local charities selling delicious treats, creative craft booths, not to mention everyone’s seafood favorites. Watch as Randy Hofman builds sculptures in the sand all weekend long. Mermaid Parade for kids at 3 p.m. on Saturday. Entertainment Avenue with Inflatable moon bounce, obstacle course, slide at $1 per ride General Adult admission is $10 online ($12 at gate), Kids (6-10 years) are $8, Kids (5 & Under) are Free. For more information and to get advance tickets see www.mdseafoodfestival.com DAMASCUS COMMUNITY FAIR, Sept. 10-12, Damascus Fire Department Activity Center, 10211 Lewis Drive, Damascus, MD. Agricultural and Community Fair. Sept. 10, Kids Day, 9am-9pm, Veggie Races, Feather the Clown, Pedal Tractor Pull, Karaoke Contest, Sept. 11, Family Day, 8am-9pm, Kids Fun Run, Equestrian Drill Team,, Hay Rides, Sheep Dog Demonstration, Pedal Tractor Pull, Scroll Saw Demo, Sept. 12, Grandparent’s Day, 9am-4pm, Hay Rides, Lawn & Garden Tractor Pull, Grandparents’ Program. Call 301-607-8280 or visit www.damascusfair.org for more details. CRUSIN’ FOR OUR HEROES: Antique Fire Engine and Police Vehicle Show Honoring Baltimore County EMS, Police, and Fire, September 11, 10am – 3pm, Fire Museum of Maryland, Lutherville, Maryland 21093 Antique motor fire engine muster, motorized emergency vehicle show and demonstrations, rides, flea market, antique cars, honoring area service personnel. For more information call 410-321-7500 or see www.firemuseummd.org DEFENDERS DAY – THE STAR-SPANGLED BANNER WEEKEND, September 11, 4-6 pm at the Flag House and Baltimore’s Inner Harbor, September 12, 10am – 9pm at Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine, Baltimore City, Maryland 21230, and September 12, 10am – 3pm at Fort McHenry. Come for Fort McHenry`s flagship event! This three-day encampment and extravaganza is celebrated with over 100 War of 1812 reenactors, parades, military bands, fireworks, a symbolic ship-to-shore bombardment and much more! The Star-Spangled Banner Weekend honors Defenders Day, Baltimore’s oldest holiday commemorating the bombardment of Fort McHenry and the writing of The Star-Spangled Banner! Events begin with a Friday evening ceremonial procession of War of 1812 “soldiers” from the Star-Spangled Banner Flag House to the Inner Harbor, followed by a ceremony at the amphitheater. After the ceremony the reenactors will board sailing boats and return with the 30’ x42’ replica flag to Fort McHenry. Saturday and Sunday, activities include children’s programs, historic boats, military encampments/demonstrations and a “privateer’s auction” of “captured goods.” Saturday evening’s program, beginning at 6 p.m., features a concert, a musket firing tactical demonstration with volunteer reenactors from all over the country (narrated), a symbolic ship-to-shore bombardment and evening fireworks show. Admission is $7 for ages 16 and older, children are free. For more information call 410-962-4290 or see www.nps.gov/fomc/index.htm WOODLAND INDIAN DISCOVERY DAY, September 11, 10am – 5pm, Historic St. Mary's City, St. Mary's City, Maryland 20686 Explore and celebrate the lifeways of Maryland's first people. Try dancing, archery, pottery, bead-making, tool-making and try on deerskin clothes. Discover how the Yaocomaco lived comfortably using materials found in their environment. Admission fee. For more information see www.stmaryscity.org BOONESBOUROGH DAYS, September 11- 12, 9am – 5pm, Shafer Park, Boonsboro, Maryland 21713 The Boonsboro Historical Society hold’s their Annual Craft Festival in Shafer Park filled with craft and food vendors, antiques and collectibles, trolley rides and much more. For more information, please call The Boonsboro Historical Society at 301-432-5889 or see www.boonsboromd.govoffice2.com DUCK FAIR, September 11, 9am – 4pm, Havre de Grace Decoy Museum grounds, 215 Giles Street, Havre de Grace MD 21078. Forty wildlife artists and carvers, live and silent auction, retriever demonstrations, children’s activities, decoy painting, fun and food. Admission is free. Rain date is Sunday, September 12. For more information call 410-939-3739 or see www.decoymuseum.com CATONSVILLE ARTS AND CRAFTS FESTIVAL, September 12, 10am – 5pm, Frederick Road, Catonsville MD 21228. Welcome to Music City, Maryland! Now in its 37th year, the Catonsville Arts and Crafts Festival runs along both sides of Frederick Road between the Ingleside-Bloomsbury corner and Melvin Avenue and attracts tens of thousands of visitors each year. Over 200 arts & crafts vendors, live musical performances, children's activities and variety of festival food provided by Catonsville restaurants. For more information call 410-719-9609 or see www.catonsville.org MANY MOONS FESTIVAL, September 12, 11am – 6pm, Towson University’s Asian Arts & Culture Center, Towson. Performers, food and arts & crafts from Japan, China, Tibet, Thailand, Korea, Vietnam, India, Philippines, Taiwan, Indonesia and more. The festival utilizes six stages and large public spaces, featuring nine accomplished performing arts groups of traditional and innovative music and dance, arts & crafts, martial arts, food and teas from around the world. Performing artists include Silk Road Dance Company; Shizumi and Kodomo performing Japanese dance; Chu Shan Chinese Opera Institute; Wood and Strings Puppet Theatre; Indian dance; Korean Music, Songs and Drums; Nepalese music and dance; Santo Nino Ati-atihan group; and Exploring Kimono Arts and Dance: Waltz with the Moon. Other activities include Application of Chinese Opera Make-up; Puppet Workshop; Martial Arts Showcases featuring Chinese, Korean, Filipino, and Japanese; animated short films from the Philippines, Japan, and Taiwan, and an art exhibition of Japanese American art. The festival includes demonstrations, vendors, martial arts self defense presentations including Chinese, Korean, Filipino and Japanese forms, food, tea demonstrations and tastings, and workshops of Asian arts and crafts. Children and adults can try their hands on Japanese doll making, origami, silk rope knotting, dough figurines, bead craft, kite making, paper cutting and making, weaving, and more. The Crossroads Marketplace in the second floor atrium features food vendors serving an array of culinary delights. Booths with colorful fine arts & craft items from various Asian countries including China, India, Indonesia, Korea, Japan, Nepal, Tibet, Thailand, and Vietnam. Tickets for general admission are $15 in advance, $20 at the door; $5 for students, $10 at the door, $10 Asian Art & Culture Center Members and $5 Member’s children under 18; free for TU students with valid ID in advance, $2 at door. Discounted group rates are available. For tickets see www.tuboxoffice.com; for additional information, call 410-704-2807 or visit wwwnew.towson.edu/asianarts/. CHILDREN’S DAY AT LADEW TOPIARY GARDENS, September 12, 12-5pm, Ladew Topiary Gardens, 3535 Jarrettsville Pike, Monkton, Maryland 21111.Bugs and Butterflies! Bring the entire family for a day of crafts, hands-on learning stations, live animal presentations, sing-a-longs, face painting, balloon sculptors, a magic show and theatre performance! Admission: Adults $10, Seniors/Students $8, Children (12 and under) $2, Members are free. For more information call 410-557-9466 or see www.ladewgardens.com 55TH ANNUAL STEAM SHOW, September 16 -19, 9am – 5pm, Arcadia Fire Department, 16000 Carnival Ave, Upperco, Maryland 21155. Plenty of exhibits including Steam Engines (Traction, Portable and Stationary) Gas Engines, Tractors, Huge Flea Market/Crafts area, Good Food. 14th Annual Consignment Sale on Thursday at 2pm, Antique Tractor Pull on Friday at 6pm, Saw Mill and Shingle Mill, Threshing and Husker/Shredder, Rock Crusher In Operation, Tractor Parades, Steam Traction Engine Games, Kids' Pedal Pull, Antique Car , Steam Traction Engine Spark Show. Free admission and free parking. For more information see www.marylandsteam.org . CHARLES COUNTY FAIR, Sept. 16-19, 8444 Fairgrounds Road, LaPlata, MD. Admission is $5 for those 11 and up, 10 and under are free. Entertainment, special events, and activities for all ages as well as four stages filled with games, shows, music, a baby show, pig races, and performers of all sorts, carnival midway is full of rides and contests for all ages, "kiddie" midway for the young ones. If you get hungry, there are plenty of choices from traditional county fair food to more healthy alternatives, even crab cakes! Call 301-932-1234 or visit www.charlescountyfair.com for additional details. AFRICAN-AMERICAN CULTURAL AND HISTORICAL FESTIVAL, September 18, 10am – 6pm, Towson Court Plaza, Towson, Maryland 21204. This festival is a unique event focusing on community and families. Among its highlights is the Historic Settlements Exhibit. This exhibit chronicles the lives of the descendants of Baltimore County’s African American residents. There are some forty (40) historic African American settlements in Baltimore County. The Historic Settlements Exhibit is the largest single exhibit, and each year, it draws the largest number of visitors. The exhibit includes hundreds of old photos and memorabilia, as well as oral presentations by members of some of the communities who tell about life in those communities when they were vibrant and filled with black families. There is also a bus tour of some of the neighborhoods. This is a compelling story made more so by the presence of a unit of the Buffalo Soldiers. Each year hundreds of visitors, especially children, walk through the Buffalo Soldiers exhibit and are enthralled by stories of the exploits of this heroic group of African Americans. Other highlights of the festival are the artists and crafts people who exhibit and sell their goods. Food vendors provide festival goers with a variety of ethnic cuisine. A children’s area with games, contests, storytelling and entertainers is another popular attraction. Since its inception, the festival has featured national and well-known local musicians. For more information call 410-887-5557 or see www.aaculturalfestival.com ELKTON FALL FEST and FIRE FIGHTERS COMBAT CHALLENGE, September 18, 9am – 8pm, Downtown Elkton, Elkton, Maryland 21921 Don't Miss the Toughest 2 Minutes in Sports! All done wearing full fire fighter’s gear! The Fall Fest/Firefighter Challenge weekend will be filled with a variety of food, crafts, games, and entertainment for all ages to enjoy. For more information call 410-398-5076 or see www.elktonfallfest.com. ARTSFEST, September 18 & 19, 10am-5pm, Annmarie Garden Sculpture Park & Arts Center, 13480 Dowell Road, Solomons, Maryland 20629 Recognized as one of the top outdoor arts festivals in the Mid-Atlantic region, Artsfest brings together some of the country's most accomplished artists for a weekend of art, music, food, and fine brews at the beautiful Garden. Music and entertainment acts perform continuously throughout the garden and an array of food and drink for every palate will be available. Come enjoy a day of artful surprises and participate in art activities for all ages in a unique ambience that is exclusive to Annmarie Garden! Adult admission is $6, Children 11 & under are free and AMG Members are free. For more information call 410-326-4640 or see www.annmariegarden.org AUTUMN ARTS FESTIVAL, September 18-19, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Formerly Jonathan Hager Craft Days), City Park, Hagerstown, Maryland 21740 Come join in their fourth year with Appalachian-style music, over 50 craft vendors, food and Hager House tours. Events throughout City Park. Free admission to festival. Reduced admission to the Hager House. For more information see www.hagerstownmd.org or www.hagerhouse.org. HISPANIC FESTIVAL, Sunday, September 19, 12 noon-6 pm, Lane Manor Park , 7601 West Park Dr. & University Blvd., Adelphi, MD 20783. FREE admission. Bring the family! Celebrate the rich heritage of our Hispanic communities. Carnival games, crafts to make, music, entertainment, delicious ethnic food, displays/exhibitors, crafts for sale, face painting, pony rides, and much more. For more information call 301-408-4335 or see www.pgparks.com. A TASTE OF ST. MARY’S, September 19, 12-5pm, Town Square, Leonardtown, Maryland 20619 Fine food from around the area in sampling sized portions for purchase. Enjoy live entertainment, children’s activities, access to historical sites, custom car display and more. Free admission. For more information call 301-737-3001 or see www.smcchamber.com ANNAPOLIS COIN AND CURRENCY SHOW, September 19, 9am – 4:30pm, Knights of Columbus Hall, 2590 Solomons Island Rd (Rt 2), Annapolis, Maryland 20763. Thirty coin and currency dealers, free appraisals; dealers will be buying, selling and trading coin and currency; free admission and parking. For more information call 443-623-7025 or see www.coinshows.com ST. MARY’S COUNTY FAIR, September 23 - 26, 42455 Fairgrounds Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650 Thursday 3-9pm, Friday & Saturday 9am – 9pm, Sunday 9am – 6pm. Admission is $5, children 6 to 12 are $1, children under 6 are free. Parade, jousting, livestock competitions and exhibits, tractor pull, pig races, shows, ice carving, midway. For a complete schedule and more information see www.smcfair.somd.com WESTMINSTER FALLFEST, September 23 -26, Thur-Fri, 6-10pm; Sat, 10am-10pm; Sun, 12N-6pm, City Park, Westminster, Maryland 21157 Westminster Fallfest, Carroll County’s largest community charity event. Each September, Fallfest draws over 40,000 people to historic downtown Westminster. Scarecrow making, Kids Court with moon bounce, scooters, face painting, crafts, and games, plus more, midway and rides, two stages of entertainment, food, arts and crafts. Parade on Thursday, September 23 at 7pm. For more information call 410-848-4883 or see www.westminsterfallfest.com Y OF CENTRAL MARYLAND HOSTS FREE FAMILY FUN NIGHT, September 24, 6-9pm, Dancel Family Center Y, 4331 Montgomery Road, Ellicott City, MD 21043 Family time has never been so much fun! Families throughout Maryland are invited to the Dancel Family Center Y for a free night of fun and entertainment! At the Family Fun Night, guests can enjoy a fitness class, the gym or pool, a challenge on the indoor rock climbing wall and a variety of games. Additionally, healthy snacks and giveaways will be provided. The free family nights are one of the many ways the Y of Central Maryland is keeping its promise of affordability. The Y invites everyone in Maryland to take advantage of this fun evening geared toward the promotion of quality family time. Free admission. For additional information please call 410-465-4334. 15TH ANNUAL HOWARD COUNTY FARM HERITAGE DAYS, September 24- 26, 9am – 5pm, Howard County Living Farm Heritage Museum, 12985 Frederick Road, West Friendship, MD 21794 Rain or shine - admission $5 per person ages 12 and above Vintage farm equipment demonstrations, Old-time blacksmith demonstrations, Antique cars and trucks, wagon rides, food, arts and crafts, flea market, live country Bluegrass music on Saturday and Sunday, live Bluegrass Gospel Church Service (10am Sunday), Field demonstrations by teams from the Maryland Draft Horse and Mule Association, Auction sale (Saturday 10 AM), Lawn Mower Races (Sunday 1 PM). Antique construction equipment demonstrations, nature trail hiking and more. Kids activities include pony rides, wagon rides, moon bounce, corn shelling, fun prizes, petting zoo, fun straw maze, peddle tractor pull, kid-size train rides, corn play pit, rope making, scavenger hunt and more. For more information call 410-531-2569 or see www.farmheritage.org HOWARD COMMUNITY COLLEGE GRAND PRIX, September 25, 10am – 4pm, Marama Farm, Clarksville, Maryland 21044 Watch world-class showjumping action with Olympic-caliber horses while enjoying a food court, pony rides, moon bounce, pumpkin patch, maze and more. Lawn seats are $10 for adults, free for children 10 and under. Grandstand seats are $15 for adults, $8 for children 10 and under. Proceeds from this event benefit the HCC Educational Foundation, providing funding assistance to HCC students. For more information and additional seating options see www.hccgrandprix.com. BURTONVILLE DAY, Saturday, September 25, Parade at 10am, Festival at 10:30am GLENN DALE COMMUNITY CARNIVAL, Saturday, September 25, 11am – 4pm, St. Paul’s Ephesians Community Church., 6910 Glenn Dale Rd., Glenn Dale, MD 20769 KUNTA KINTE HERITAGE FESTIVAL, September 25, 10am – 7pm, Annapolis City Dock, 1 Dock Street, Annapolis, Maryland 21401. The Annapolis City Dock is the site of Kunta Kinte’s arrival to America, which is now memorialized by a statue of historian and author Alex Haley. The Festival Grounds will be transformed into an African Kraal (village) and Marketplace. Amid the scents of African oils and musk, we will be spellbound by the stories of the Griots, inspired by the reading of poets, and celebrate in song and dance with the "drums" ancient and modern. Crafters and artists will offer us a treasure of their skills and talents, and we will enjoy the tastes and textures of many foods.. The Children's Tent is presented every year by The Chesapeake Children's Museum. Learn about childhood in Kunta Kinte's Africa; Traditional folktales, mask making, children's games, drumming, instrument making, and other fun stuff! Drummers, Dancers and Musicians of varied styles reflecting the African - Carribean experience will once again delight the crowd with intimate performances. For more information call 443-623-2856 or see www.kuntakinte.org FALL HARVEST FESTIVAL & CRAFTS, September 25 – 26, 11am – 5pm, Steppingstone Museum, 461 Quaker Bottom Road, Havre De Grace, MD 21078 This event will feature activities such as craft booths; scarecrow making; pumpkin painting; apple bobbing & pressing; hay rides; straw maze; country music; clogging and square dancing; clowns; food; and tours. Admission $5.00. For more information call 410-939-2299 or 888-419-1762 or see www.steppingstonemuseum.org OPENING WEEKEND AT SHARP'S at WATERFORD FARM, September 25 – 26, 10am – 5pm, 4003 Jennings Chapel Road, Brookeville, Maryland 20833 Sharp Farm will kick off a new fall season with Decorator Weekend. They have all the fall decorations that you need - Corn stalks, hay bales, mums, gourds, pumpkins, Indian corn, pansies, and more. While you are here, take a free hayride to the pumpkin field to pick your own pumpkin. Enjoy the farm animals or make a family scarecrow. At Sharp Farm you can also go through their 10 plus acre corn maze & mini maze. There is also a nature trail, country store, cider, apples, face painting, observation beehives and a farm museum. Sharp Farm & Growing Soul, a local non-profit, join together to show you how to compost. A complete demonstration will be given 4 times daily. For more information call 410-489-2572, or see their website www.Sharpfarm.com NATURE FAIR, September 25, 11am – 4pm, Clearwater Nature Center, 11000 Thrift Road, Clinton, MD Enjoy fun activities including animal shows, nature games, crafts, educational presentations, and performances by "Billy B" the Natural Science Song & Dance Man. Most activities are free. FREE admission; Nominal fees for some games and food. For all ages. For more information call 301-297-4575 or see www.pgparks.com. PINEY RUN APPLE FESTIVAL, September 25, 10am – 4pm, Piney Run Park, 30 Martz Road, Sykesville, Maryland 21784. Activities include games and hayrides, homemade foods such as apple dumplings, pies and fritters, freshly pressed apple cider, and craft and folk art vendors. Activities at this year’s festival include live music, face-painting, wagon rides, games and crafts, scarecrow stuffing, pumpkin painting, and face painting. There is no festival entrance fee, although some activities at the festival may require tickets purchased at Piney Run. The standard park entry fee of $5 for Carroll County residents’ vehicles and $10 for all other vehicles will apply. No pets are allowed in the festival area. For more information, contact the Piney Run Nature Center at 410-795-6043 or see www.ccgovernment.carr.org RIVERFEST, September 25, 10am – 5pm. Historic St. Mary's City, St. Mary's City, Maryland 20686 Discover your maritime heritage, the beautiful St. Mary’s River, and 101 many ways to protect and play in the Tidewater landscape. Free. For more information call 800-762-1634 or 240-895-4990 or see www.stmaryscity.org RACE FOR OUR KIDS presented by Sinai Hospital Auxiliary, Sunday, September 26, beginning at 8am. The race features 5K and 10K courses as well as a 1 Mile Family Fun Walk and has something for everyone - from the elite runner to the novice weekend warrior. Amenities include $7,500 in cash prizes, an Under Armour® shirt and a post-race party sponsored by The Classic Catering People. The 5K and 10K courses offer rolling hills and beautiful scenery throughout the Mt. Washington neighborhood. You can run or walk the 5K (3.1 miles) course and it is a great distance for those looking for more than the 1 mile walk distance. The 10K (6.2 miles) is more challenging and features $7,500 in cash prizes. The 1 Mile Family Walk travels around the Sinai Hospital campus and is great for families with children or those who want to participate in the race without completing the 5K or 10K. The Sinai Hospital Auxiliary hosts an interactive, themed walk with lots of fun surprises! New this year is free online registration, option to create a personal donation webpage, disposable timing chips and recycling at the pre- and post-race events. For more information see www.raceforourkids.org.
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Come out for food, games, crafts, fun demonstrations, and health screenings. This event is being sponsored by the church’s youth ministry. Contact Michelle at 425-275-6916 with any questions.