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Sept. 1, 8, 10 and 19

Pikesville Branch Library 1301 Reisterstown Road. 410-887-1234 *Fridays, 10:30 a.m. Ages 2-6. *Sept. 1, 8, 10 and 19, 11 a.m. Ages up to 2.

Sept. 1-29

Day on the Bay to St. Michaels
10am-5:30pm, Annapolis City Dock. Cruise across the bay to a quaint, historic village. Enjoy fresh seafood, boutique shopping, historic sights and the Chesapeake Maritime Museum. Call 410-268-7601 or visit www.waterarkjourney.com for further information.

Sept. 1-Nov. 30

Ye Haunted History of Olde Ellicott City" Ghost Tour
Fri.-Sat. 8:30pm, Visitor Information Center, Main Street, Ellicott City. More than 230 years of history with eyewitness accounts of recent hauntings and legendary spirits. Call 800-288-8747 or visit www.visithowardcounty.com for further details.

Sept. 1-October 21

Maryland Renaissance Festival, through-October 21, Sat-Sun and Labor Day, 10am-7pm, Crownsville Rd., Crownsville. 16th-century English festival, 10 stages, 5,000-seat jousting arena, 140 food and craft shops; weekends only. Call 410-266-7304 or visit www.rennfest.com for further information.

Sept. 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30

WEEKLY CARILLON RECITAL
Hours: 12-12:30pm
City Carillonneur, John Widmann, plays the Joseph Dill Baker Carillon in Baker Park, an instrument of 49 bells in a 70-foot tower of Baltimore Granite. The bells are played mechanically with fists and feet. Bells range in size from 3,400 pounds to 22 pounds of bronze. Location: Dulaney Ave. & 2nd St., Frederick Contact: (301)846-4781

Sept. 5 and 19

B & O Railroad 901 W. Pratt St., Baltimore. Sept. 5 and 19,10:30 a.m. Ages 2-5. Classic railroad children's books. Train rides included with admission. Adults, $14; seniors, $12; children 2-12, $8, under 2 free. 410-752-2462 or www.borail.org.

Sept. 5, 12, 19, 26

Perry H 410-887-5195 *Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. Ages 2-6. *Sept. 11, 10 a.m. Ages up to 2. *Sept. 27, 10 a.m. Ages 1 1/2 to 3.

Sept. 6, 13, 20, 27

Arbutus Branch Library 1582 Sulphur Spring Road. 410-887-1451 *Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m. Ages 2-5. *Sept. 19, 10:30 a.m. Ages up to 2.

Sept. 6-9

Prince George's County Fair
Prince George's Equestrian Center, 14900 Pennsylvania Avenue, Upper Marlboro. Thurs. 4-10pm, Fri. 5-11pm, Sat. 11am-11pm, and Sun. 11am-6 pm. Enjoy the sights and sounds of Maryland's oldest county fair! There’ll be games, entertainment, exhibits and animals. Be sure to visit the M-NCPPC Fun Factory at the County Fair. Enjoy pie eating, egg toss, crafts, prizes and lots more! Bring canned goods for donation at the R.U.L.E.R.S Teen Club booth. items will be given to the SHABACH Clothing and Food Pantry. Call 301-952-7999, 301-952-7900 or visit www.countyfair.org for further information.

Sept. 7

Steam Show Days. Carroll County Farm Museum, 500 S. Center St., Westminster. 7 a.m. to dusk. Antique farm machinery, antique cars, working demonstrations, flea market, hayrides and farmhouse tours. Dottie Freeman/Jackie Koch 410-386-3880. Handicap Logo

Sept. 7

Art Show/Sale/Auction. The Church of the Ascension, 23 N. Court St., Westminster. 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. A preview of the art at 7 p.m. with refreshments. An auction conducted by Ross Galleries of Holbrook, NY will start at 8 p.m. Includes works by: Wooster Scott, Peter Max, Orlando, Ebgi, Kinkade, Rockwell, Chagall, Moses, Wyeth, Neiman, Disney Cells and many more. All art is guaranteed to be priced below retail. Irene May Catlin 443-564-4600/410-840-4508.

Sept. 7

WINE DOWN FRIDAYS AND OPEN MIKE NIGHT
Hours: 6:30-9pm
Visitors are invited to watch the sun set over the vineyards, while listening to Bendt Fendyr (guitar, jazz and contemporary). Participants are invited to bring their voices or instruments and join in. Wine tasting are available and local bread and cheese is available for sale. Location: Elk Run Vineyards, 15113 Liberty Rd., Mt. Airy Contact: (410)775-2513 Website

Sept. 7

NIGHT SOUNDS
Hours: 7-9pm
The Woods at night are full of sounds - who's making them? Come find out how to "read" the night noises of woodland animals. Please RSVP. Location: ThorpeWood, 12805-A Mink Farm Road, Thurmont Contact: (301)271-2823 Website

Sept. 7

CONCERT IN THE PARK
Hours: 7-9pm
Concert with Dan Sherman. Classic Rock at the new Community Park bandstand. Accepting donations for the Emmitsburg food bank. Location: Emmitsburg Community Park bandstand, Lincoln and Jamison Ave., Emmitsburg Contact: (301)600-6300

Sept. 7, 14, 21 & 28

MUSIC ON THE TERRACE
Hours: 11:30am-1:30pm
Free concerts held every Friday in Sept. on the terrace of the C. Burr Artz Public Library. Tickets or reservations are not required. Just bring your lunch and enjoy great music as you soak up the Sept. sunshine and take in the beautiful views of Downtown Frederick and Carroll Creek Park. Location: The Terrace, C. Burr Artz Public Library, 110 E. Patrick St., Frederick Contact: (301)600-1630 Website

Sept. 8

31st Annual Smallwood Festival. Reese Volunteer Fire Department Carnival Grounds, 1745 Baltimore Blvd. (Rt. 140), Westminster. 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Flea market, yard sale, crafts, antiques, collectibles, entertainment and food. Jim Kave 410-848-8254. Handicap Logo

Sept. 8

Downtown Westminster Farmers Market. Conaway Parking Lot, Railroad Ave. (Rt. 27) and Emerald Hill Lane, Westminster. 8 a.m. to Noon. A “Producers Only” market of farm fresh fruits and vegetables, baked goods, plants and honey. Stan Ruchlewicz 410-848-5294. Handicap Logo

Sept. 8

Flea Market. South Carroll Church of the Nazarene, 351 Liberty Rd., Eldersburg. 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. 20+ vendors. Pastor Joe Ward 410-795-5263/410-795-0178. Handicap Logo

Sept. 8

Historical Society of Carroll County Antiques Appraisal Day. Best Western Catering and Conference Center, 451 WMC Dr., Westminster. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Certified appraisers offer verbal estimations of value on a variety of antiques and collectibles. Timmi Pierce 410-848-6494. $ Handicap Logo

Sept. 8

Kids’ Consignment Sale. Agriculture Center, 700 Agriculture Center Dr., Westminster. 7 a.m. to Noon. Margaret Welliver 410-848-1445. Handicap Logo

Sept. 8

Annual Courtyard Art Sale
11am-6pm, Columbia Art Center, 6100 Foreland Garth, Columbia. Handmade art works for sale by students/instructors including a variety of crafts; held in conjunction with Long Reach fair. Call 410-730-0075 for additional details.

Sept. 8

Children’s Flea Market
8am-12N, Glenwood Community Center, 2400 Rt. 97, Cooksville. Kids, Parents, & Grandparents: Clean out those toy boxes, closets, and garages and haul it all down to the Glenwood Community Center for a fun day of selling, swapping, and buying. Bring outgrown clothing, toys, bikes, books, music, games, and handmade crafts. Space available on a first come, first serve basis. Reservations required one week prior to event. Only 15 minutes from Columbia! For more information, please contact 410-313-4840.

Sept. 8

Duck Fair
9am-5pm, Decoy Museum Gounds and Bayou Condominiums, Havre de Grace. The annual fair will feature 50 carvers, collectors and artists; live and silent auctions, kids activities, retrievers, carving competition. Call 410-939-3739 or visit www.decoymuseum.com for additional details.

Sept. 8

Woodland Indian Discovery Day
10am-5pm, Historic St. Mary’s City. Explore American Indian culture and skills through demonstrations and hands-on activities. Call 800-762-1634, 240-895-4990 or visit www.stmaryscity.org for more details.

Sept. 8-16

Fall Maryland RV Show
Fri-Sat. 10am-7pm, Sun. 10am-6pm, Maryland State Fairgrounds, Timonium. Largest outdoor RV expo on the East Coast; 85+ RV brand names on display. Call 410-561-7323 or visit www.mdrv.com for details.

Sept. 8-22

John Wilkes Booth Escape Route Tour
7:30am-7:30pm, Surratt House Museum, Clinton. Narrated bus tour on the trail of President Lincoln's assassin; advance reservations required. Call 301-868-1121 or visit www.surratt.org for additional information.

Sept. 8-9

Grandparents Weekend
10am-4pm, Clark’s Elioak Farm, 10500 Route 108, Ellicott City. All grandparents accompanied by a child get free hayrides. Come with your children and grandchildren and see the Enchanted Forest attractions you remember. Visit www.clarklandfarm.com or call 410-730-4049 for more details.

Sept. 8-9

Defenders’ Day — A Star-Spangled Banner Weekend
Sat. 8am-9:30pm, Sun. 8am-3pm, Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine, Baltimore City. Large War of 1812 re-enactment, musket firing, artillery demonstrations, noted authors, children's programs. Sat. evening fireworks, ship-to-shore bombardment and military band concert. Call 410-962-4290 or visit www.mps.gov/fomc for further information.

Sept. 8-9

Roman Legion XX Encampment
10am-4pm, Marietta House Museum, 5626 Bell Station Road, Glenn Dale. Visit a Roman army camp and learn about the daily life of Roman soldiers, battle tactics, and weaponry. All ages welcome. Free. Call 301-464-5291 or visit www.pgparks.com for more details.

Sept. 9

Children’s Day: Kids Love Bugs
12N-5pm, Ladew Topiary Gardens, Jarrettsville Pike. Bring the entire family for a day of interactive fun and live musical performances! See a magic show, children’s theatre, balloon artist and honey bee presentation. Participate in various insect-themed crafts, face painting and scavenger hunt activities. See live & mounted insects on display, children’s books for sale, honey & wax products and other goodies for children of all ages. A very, very popular event! For more information, please call 410-557-9570 or visit www.ladewgardens.com

Sept. 9

200 Years! A Celebration of Riversdale Architecture
12N-3:30pm, Riversdale House Musuem, 4811 Riversdale Road, Riverdale Park. Riversdale was completed 200 years ago. We’ll drink a toast and take a special tour highlighting the architecture of the house; also enjoy special children’s activities. All ages welcome. Call 301-864-0420 or visit www.pgparks.com for additional information.

Sept. 10

Festival Fun High Holiday Delight
10:30am. Rosenbloom Owings Mills JCC, 3506 Gwynnbrook Avenue, Owings Mills, Md. Come to the Rosenbloom Owings Mills JCC to celebrate Rosh Hashanah with snacks, crafts, stories, and a sing-a-long! Ideal for families with babies and toddlers ages 18 months – 3 years. Call 410-735-5026 or lpushett@cjebaltimore.org for additional information.

Sept. 13

College Park Aviation Museum 1985 Cpl. Frank Scott Drive, College Park. 10:30 a.m. Second and Fourth Thursdays. Ages 2-5. Adults, $4; seniors, $3; children, $2. Admission to museum included. 301-864-6029 or TTY, 301-864-4765 or www.collegeparkaviationmuseum.com

Sept. 13-16

Maryland Horse and Pony Show
8am-9pm, The Show Place Arena, 14900 Pennsylvania Avenue, Upper Marlboro. Enjoy a horse show in the climate-controlled, indoor arena. Call 301-952-7999 or visit www.pgparks.com for additional details.

Sept. 14

USS Constellation Takes Flight
301 Pratt Street, Pier 1, Inner Harbor. Departure from Pier 1 at 3:00 p.m., Salute Ft. McHenry at 4:15 p.m., Return to Inner Harbor at 5:15 p.m. Secure at Pier 1 at 5:45 p.m. 2007 Annual Turnaround will travel to and from Ft. McHenry. The 153-year old USS Constellation will set sail for her annual turnaround voyage. She will depart from Pier 1 in the Inner Harbor and travel to Fort McHenry, where she will fire cannons from her deck and receive return salutations from the shore battery at the Fort. The Fort McHenry Rangers will also perform the ceremonial Dipping of the Flags to honor the USS Constellation. For more information call 410-539-1797 or visit www.constellation.org .

Sept. 15

The Maryland Wine Festival. Carroll County Farm Museum, 500 S. Center St., Westminster. Sat. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sun. Noon to 6 p.m. Tasting of Maryland wines, wine seminars, stage entertainment, crafts and food. Farmhouse tours. Free handicapped accessible shuttle service. Dottie Freeman/Jackie Koch 410-386-3880/1-800-654-4645. $ Handicap Logo

Sept. 15

17th Annual Maryland Wine Festival Bike Tour. Agriculture Center, 700 Agriculture Center Dr., Westminster. 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Enjoy a fully supported ride of 8-mile, 30-mile or 60-mile routes for all abilities through the rolling hills of Carroll County. American Lung Association of Maryland/Kristen Penczek 410-560-2120 ext. 221. Handicap Logo

Sept. 15

Sept. 15-16

Breakfast with the Elephants
8:30 AM to 10:30 AM
Enjoy a truly WILD outdoor breakfast with the Maryland Zoo in Baltimore's Elephants! Enjoy a hot, delicious breakfast of eggs, bacon, sausage, home fries, pancakes, fruit, croissants, OJ, and coffee.

Sept. 15

Reggae & Brew Festival
Saturday 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Come on out to the Zoo, Mon! The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore is resurrecting our wildly popular annual Reggae & Brew Festival featuring Jah Works & Unity Reggae Band!! We will also be featuring Caribbean foods, jewelry, artisan. More Details http://www.marylandzoo.org/reggae-and-brew-festival/index.html

Sept. 15

Fiesta at Beltsville
2-3pm, Beltsville Community Center, 3900 Sellman Road, Beltsville. Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a creative craft, a snack and enjoy listening to Latin American music. Take a swing at the piñata. Reservations required by Sept. 10. Ages 3-6. Call 301-937-6613 or visit www.pgparks.com for more information.

Sept. 15

Harvest Barn Dance & Dinner Party
6:30-10:30pm, Cedar Lane Unitarian Church, Bethesda, Md. Fun for all ages. Come kick up your heels. Join in the square, circle, and line dances, plus an English Country dance or two as a foretaste of this year's Elizabethan Christmas Revels. All dances will be taught - no experience necessary! Visit www.revelsdc.org for details and to buy your tickets, or call 202-723-7528.

Sept. 15

Au Pair in America Central & Southern Maryland Cultural Fair
1:30-3:30 pm, Bowie Library Meeting Room, 15210 Annapolis Rd, Bowie. Local au pairs from countries around the globe, will share their cultures through visual displays, food samples, games and performances. Children will receive passports and have them stamped as they visit each country. There will be an "Around the World Scavenger Hunt" for kids with prizes. All ages welcome. Call 301-860-1314 for details.

Sept. 15

Children's Day
11am-4pm, Brookside Gardens, Wheaton. Fun-filled day for children that excites the imagination and encourages an interest in the world of plants. Call 301-962-1400 or visit www.brooksidegardens.org for further details.

Sept. 15-16

Spinners Weekend! Sept. 15-16, 10am-4pm, Clark’s Elioak Farm, 10500 Route 108, Ellicott City. Daniela Anderson will show you fibers from raw to finished, different types and qualities of wool and do spinning demonstrations. She will delight you with her talents both days. Kids get a hands-on experience of the art of spinning. Demonstrations throughout both days. Visit www.clarklandfarm.com or call 410-730-4049 for more details.

Sept. 15-16

Artsfest '07
10am-5pm, Annmarie Garden, Solomons. Juried fine art show and sale; visual and performing arts, demonstrations, activities for all ages, food and spirits. Call 410-326-4640 or visit www.annmariegarden.org for more information.

Sept. 15-16

HCC Family Fun Weekend
Sat. 10am-6pm, Sun. 11am-4pm, Harford Community College, Bel Air. Games, food, children's activities, petting zoo, pony rides, moon bounces, music performances and crafts. Call 410-836-4111 or visit www.harford.edu/50 for more details.

Sept. 15-16

Kids Fest
Sat. 10am-5pm, Sun. 11am-4pm, Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Museum, 901 W. Pratt St. Baltimore. Fun celebration of American railroading for the whole family! Special activities, kiddie train rides and children's entertainment throughout the weekend. Call 410-752-2490 or visit www.borail.org for additional details.

Sept. 15-16

Maryland Lighthouse Challenge
8am-6pm, Statewide lighthouses. The 5th Anniversary award winning event showcasing Maryland's historic lighthouses. Complimentary souvenir, each stop. Call 410-437-0741 or visit www.cheslights.org for more information.

Sept. 15-16

Antietam Anniversary Weekend
11am-5:30pm, Pry House Field Hospital Museum on the Antietam National Battlefield, Keedysville. Celebrate the 145th anniversary of the Battle of Antietam with special presentations. Call 301-695-1864 or visit www.civilwarmed.org for additional information.

Sept. 16

Big Country Breakfast
7:30 to 11:30 AM at the MAVFC Activities Building, Twin Arch Road. The Mount Airy Volunteer Fire Company announces our 2007 Big Country Breakfasts! Sample Menu: Pancakes, Biscuits, Sausage and Chipped Beef Gravy, Scrambled Eggs, Hash Brown Potatoes, Bacon, Sausage, Toast, Mixed Fruit, Hot Apples, Coffee, Milk and Orange Juice. Adults $6.00 / Children $3.00. Please stop by to support the Mount Airy Volunteer Fire Company!

Sept. 16

Irvine Nature Center 8400 Greenspring Ave. 12:15-1 p.m. Ages 2 and up. Stories and an animal encounter. Members, free; others, $2. 410-484-2413 or levins@explorenature.org

Sept. 16

Barbie™ as The Island Princess! at the Maryland Zoo in Baltimore
10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
You’re invited to a special Barbie™ event! Meet Barbie® in person and see a sneak peek of the new movie, Barbie™ as The Island Princess! Plus dress your daughter like an island princess and bring your camera, so you can take her photo with Barbie®! For more info, visit Barbie.com/sneakpeek or http://www.marylandzoo.org/news/event-details.aspx?ID=212.

Sept. 16

Hispanic Festival
12N-6pm, Langley Park Community Center, 1500 Merrimac Drive, Hyattsville. Music from all over the world will get the entire family moving. Food, trinkets and craft vendors will be selling wonderful items you're sure to enjoy. Transportation provided from Langley McCormick Elementary School. All ages welcome. Free. Call 301-445-4508 or visit www.pgparks.com for additional details.

Sept. 16

Puerto Rican Folklore Dance Workshop
Langley Park Community Center, 1500 Merrimac Drive, Hyattsville. Raices de Borinquen performs dances to Puerto Rican music with your participation to Plena y Bomba. Dress comfortably, no heels! Refreshments provided. Reservations required by Sept. 14. All ages welcome. For more details call 301-445-4508 or visit www.pgparks.com

Sept. 16

History Lecture Series
Montpelier Mansion, 9650 Muirkirk Road, Laurel. No reservations needed for this Free lecture. Hector Diaz speaks on the little known, but important contributions of Spain to the American Patriots during the American Revolution. Ages 10 & up. Call 301-953-1376 or visit www.pgparks.com for further information.

Sept. 16

Bel Air Festival for the Arts
10am-5pm, Hickory Avenue behind Town Hall, Bel Air. 350 artists, photographers, crafts people; continuous entertainment, food, rain or shine, free shuttle from MVA on Rt 24. Call 443-616-6708 or visit www.belairfestival.com for additional details.

Sept. 16

Celebrate Gaithersburg in Olde Towne
12N-5pm, Diamond and Summit Aves., Gaithersburg. Family street festival with "Taste" of Gaithersburg entertainment, arts, crafts, and children's activities. Call 301-258-6350 or visit www.gaithersburgmd.gov for further details.

Sept. 17

The Celtic Tenors Concert. Westminster High School, 1225 Washington Rd. (Rt. 32), Westminster. 7:30 p.m. Presented by the Carroll County Community Concert Association. Ted and Sharon Deardorff 410-848-7123. $ Handicap Logo

Sept. 21

Explore Nature on Fridays Discover the natural world. Third Fridays, 4-5 p.m. Ages 6-10 with adult. Registratioothers, $5. Irvine Nature Center, 8400 Greenspring Ave. 410-484-2413

Sept. 22

Mt. Airy Jaycees Fall Yard Sale. Mt. Airy Firemen's Carnival Grounds, 1008 Twin Arch Rd. (Rt. 27 and Twin Arch Rd.), Mt. Airy. 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Over 150 vendors. Mt. Airy Jaycees 301-829-6225. Handicap Logo

Sept. 22

Port Discovery, the Children's Museum in Baltimore, 35 Market Place. $10.75, 2 years and up; under 2, free. 410-864-2668 or www.portdiscovery.org *Sept. 22, 11 a.m. Ages up to 5. Interactive with Pets on Wheels. *Sept. 22, 11 a.m., noon, and 1 p.m. Ages up to 5. Story time with Curious George.

Sept. 22

BCCC ZOOellness Walk
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Join the Baltimore County Chamber of Commerce for a Healthy Living Soiree at the Maryland Zoo in Baltimore! Bring your co-workers, family and friends as we peruse a bizarre of health products and experience an early morning VIP, heart healthy trek through Details: The Baltimore County Chamber of Commerce and the Maryland Zoo in Baltimore have created this event to showcase the effect of healthy living on reducing business operating costs. We want to offer o . More Details

Sept. 22

War of 1812 Re-enactment
10am-5pm, Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum, St. Leonard. The Battle of St. Leonard Creek takes place right before your eyes! Tour encampments, witness skirmishes and drills, and enjoy demonstrations by crafters and sutlers. Call 410-586-8501 or visit www.jefpat.org for details.

Sept. 22

Port Towns Day
12N-5pm, Bladensburg Waterfront Park, 4601 Annapolis Road, Bladensburg. Enjoy this family festival that features music, prizes, food, crafts vendors and fun activities sponsored by the Towns of Bladensburg, Colmar Manor, Edmonston and Cottage City. All ages welcome. Free. Call 301-779-0371 or visit www.pgparks.com for additional details.

Sept. 22

Bill Pickett Rodeo
1:30-7:30pm, The Prince George's Equestrian Center, 14900 Pennsylvania Avenue, Upper Marlboro. See a live rodeo with black cowboys, following the tradition of Bill Pickett. Call 301-952-7999 or visit www.showplacearena.com for further information.

Sept. 22-23

Storytime at the Farm! 10am-4pm, Clark’s Elioak Farm, 10500 Route 108, Ellicott City. On Saturday professional storyteller, Jordon Hill, will delight children and their parents with wonderful folk tales about the animals on our farm and fairy tales from the Enchanted Forest. Visit www.clarklandfarm.com or call 410-730-4049 for more details.

Sept. 23

Native Plant Sale and Nature Festival
11am-4pm, Ladew Topiary Gardens, Jarrettsville Pike (MD 146), 14 miles north of the Baltimore Beltway (I-695), exit 27B (Dulaney Valley Road North). Buy native Maryland plants, shrubs and trees as well as nature-inspired crafts. Enjoy guided Nature Walk tours and presentations by butterfly experts Jim and Theresa Gallion of Wildlife Gardening Adventures. Learn all about butterflies, including the amazing flight of the Monarch. Live display and visitor participation in a special Monarch butterfly tagging and release (butterfly release weather permitting—everything else rain or shine!) New this year, enjoy a presentation about bluebirds with birding expert Scott Walker. Free environmental literature. Regular admission. Members free. For more information, please call 410-557-9570 or visit www.ladewgardens.com.

Sept. 25

Edible Sukkah Building Contest
6-7:30pm, Rosenbloom Owings Mills JCC, 3506 Gwynnbrook Avenue, Owings Mills, Md. Children ages five to ten and their families are welcome to share the Sukkot spirit on Tuesday
Sept. 25 at the Rosenbloom Owings Mills JCC. On the holiday of Sukkot, literally “booths”, it is traditional to build a temporary outdoor structure (sukkah) to commemorate the ones the Jewish People used in their wanderings in the dessert. After a delicious pasta dinner, the whole family can join in building their own edible sukkah model. Children ages 5 –10 and their families. Call 410.356.5200, x339 or email lwellerstein@jcc.org for details.

Sept. 26

Taste of Latin America
3:30-4:30pm, College Park Youth Services Center, 4912 Nantucket Road, College Park. Join in for snacks from El Salvador, Dominican Republic, and Chile in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. Age 6-17, free. Call 301-345-4425or visit www.pgparks.com for more details.

Sept. 27

Westminster Fallfest. Westminster City Park. Thurs. and Fri. 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., Sun. Noon to 6 p.m. Crafts, commercial exhibits, non-profit vendors, rides, games, stage and roving entertainment and food. Carol Baublitz 410-848-9393. Handicap Logo

Sept. 27

Koi America 19th Annual Koi Show and 3rd Annual Goldfish Show. Agriculture Center, 700 Agriculture Center Dr., Westminster. Sat. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nishikigoi (Koi) and Fancy Goldfish will be on display, judged and sold. Speakers and vendors. Wayne Orchard 703-680-2663/410-848-6704. Handicap Logo

Sept. 28

Roar N' Snore/ Breakfast with the Animals Combo!
Friday Sept. 28, 2007
Saturday Sept. 29, 2007
5:00 PM to 10:30 AM
Get ready for a WILD night at the Maryland Zoo in Baltimore! Details: Pack up the family and the camping gear for a night of flashlight adventures, pizza and a huge campfire complete with s’mores and songs!

Sept. 28-29

Burtonsville Day Celebration
Fri, 7-10pm; Sat, 8am (SIDS Walk); 10am (parade); 11am (festivale), Fairland Recreation Center & Park, Burtonsville. Outdoor movies and hayrides; fantastic food, continuous music, more than 70 vendors, car show and more! Call 301-384-0120 or visit www.burtonsvilleday.org for complete information.

Sept. 28-30

Baltimore Book Festival
Fri, 5-9pm; Sat-Sun, 11am-7pm, Mount Vernon Place, Baltimore City. Celebration of the literary arts; local bookstores, publishers, storytellers, author signings, crafts, refreshments, and entertainment. Call 1-877-Baltimore or visit www.baltimorebookfestival.com for additional details.

Sept. 29

Apple Festival. Piney Run Park and Nature Center, 30 Martz Rd., Sykesville. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Country crafts, food and fun for the whole family. Erica Starr 410-795-6043. $ Handicap Logo

Sept. 29

Craft Fair and Flea Market. St. John Catholic School parking lot, 43 Monroe St., Westminster. 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Collectibles, crafts, household items, furniture and food. Church Office 410-876-2248. Handicap Logo

Sept. 29

Maryland Microbrewery Festival. Union Mills Homestead, 3311 Littlestown Pike, Westminster. 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tasting of Maryland microbrews, entertainment, crafts and food. Tours of the house and mill; blacksmith shop and gift shop open. Educational seminars. Jane Sewell 410-848-2288. $ Handicap Logo

Sept. 29

World War I & World War II Encampment
Marietta House Museum, 5626 Bell Station Road, Glenn Dale. Living History Units representing several World War I and World War II units will demonstrate and display battle tactics, weaponry, uniforms, and life during the wars. Call 301-464-5291 for details.

Sept. 29

National Book Festival
10am-5pm, National Mall in Washington DC. The Librarian of Congress and Laura Bush Invite Book Lovers of All Ages To Celebrate the Joy of Reading and Lifelong Literacy. The festival is free and open to the public. For more information, call 202-707-2905 or visit www.loc.gov.

Sept. 29

Yesterdays Festival
10am-5pm, Main St., North East. Step back in time to enjoy and explore skills, crafts and demonstrations of years gone by. Live entertainment, shopping. Call 410-287-5600 or visit www.northeastchamber.org for additional details.

Sept. 29

Living Farm Heritage
9am, Howard County Living Farm Heritage Museum, 12985 Frederick Road, West Friendship. Limited Primitive Camping for vendors and displayers Vintage Farm Equipment Demonstrations, Old-TimeWorking Blacksmith Shop, Antique Cars & Trucks, Wagon Rides, Food, Arts & Crafts Show, Flea Market, Live Music Friday Evening, Live Country Bluegrass Music. Call 410-531-2569 or 410-988-8165 or visit www.farmheritage.org for more details.

Sept. 29

Harford LIVE! Home and Garden Show at Ripken Stadium
Ripken Stadium, 873 Long Dr., Aberdeen. More than 350 exhibits, entertainment, gourmet food and holiday crafts, children's activities. Call 443-512-0265 or visit www.harfordlive.com for more details.

Sept. 29

Columbia Classic Grand Prix
10am-4pm, Howard Community College, Columbia. World-class equestrian show jumping, food court, exhibits; benefits the Howard Community College Educational Foundation. Call 410-772-4450 or visit www.howardcc.edu/grandprix for more details.

Sept. 29

Bladensburg Waterfront Park Open House
9am-3pm, Bladensburg Waterfront Park, 4601 Annapolis Road, Bladensburg. Learn basic fishing and canoe paddling techniques. Equipment provided. All ages welcome. Free. Call 301-779-0371 or visit www.pgparks.com for further details.

Sept. 29

Sept. 29-30

Sept. 29-Oct. 7

Capital Challenge Horse Show
8am, The Show Place Arena/The Prince George's Equestrian Center, 14900 Pennsylvania Avenue, Upper Marlboro. Watch an exciting hunter/jumper show and see Olympic and Olympic-caliber riders compete. Free admission for spectators. Call 301-952-7999 or visit www.showplacearena.com for details.

Sept. 30

Farm-City Weekend Celebraion
10am-4pm, Clark’s Elioak Farm, 10500 Route 108, Ellicott City. Join in on Saturday (start your walk between 8:15 AM to 9:30 AM) for the HEALTHY HOWARD FAMILY WALK co-sponsored with the Howard County Health Department. Learn about good food, local produce and healthy lifestyles. Take a walk around the farm, enjoy refreshments and informational displays. Our PUMPKIN PATCH opens this weekend. Apple cider. Visit www.clarklandfarm.com or call 410-730-4049 for more details.

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Heritage Walk Baltimore Guided walking tours of Baltimore known as the Star-Spangled Trails. Discover Baltimore's rich history. Daily, 10 a.m. Inner Harbor Visitors Center, 1-877-BALTIMORE or www.heritagewalk.org

Mondays

Mommy and Me Pottery Mondays, 10-11:30 a.m. Paint ceramics with youths and up. $8-10 per child/session. Small Farms Ceramics, 1142 Deer Park Road, Westminster. 410-988-2540

Tuesdays and Fridays

Maryland Science Center 601 Light St., Baltimore.rs, $13.50-19; children (3-12), $10-14. 410-685-5225 or www.mdsci.org *Tuesdays, 11 a.m. Preschool. *Fridays, 2 p.m. Preschool.

Tuesdays and Saturdays

Bel Air Farmers' Markets Local farmers provide fresh fruit, vegetables, flowers, cheese and beef. Tuesdays, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. and Saturdays, 7 a.m.-11 a.m. District Courthouse Parking Lot, 1030 N. Rock Spring Ave., Bel Air. www.co.ha.md.us or 410-836-6346

Wednesdays and Sundays

B&O Railroad Museum Ellicott City Station. Open daily Wednesday-Sunday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Adults, $5; ages 2-12, $3; ages under 2, free; ages 60 and up, $4. 2711 Maryland Ave., Ellicott City. www.ecborail.org or 410-461-1945 *Family Flick Days First Saturdays, Noon. Free.

Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays

Mingodale Farm Market Naturally grown fruits, vegetables and herbs. Wednesdays, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Saturdays and Sundays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mingodale Farm in northern Baltimore County, 17201 Masemore Road, Parkton. 410-357-0403 or www.mingodalefarm.com

Thursdays

Cylburn Arboretum 4915 Greenspring Ave. Thursdays, 10-11:30 a.m. Seasonal stories and songs, followed by a walk. Children, $1; adults, free. 410-367-2217

Thursdays

Towson Farmers' Market Fresh producbaked goods, cheese and nuts. Thursdays. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Allegheny Avenue. 410-825-1144 or www.towsonchamber.com

Thursdays

Towson Farmers' Market Fresh producbaked goods, cheese and nuts. Thursdays. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Allegheny Avenue. 410-825-1144 or www.towsonchamber.com

Thursdays and Fridays

Family Fun Day Story time, sing-a-long, special guests and educational fun at the following mall locations: *White Marsh Mall.m. 410-931-7100 *Owings Mills Mall Wednesdays, 10 a.m. 410-363-7000 *The Mall in Columbia Thursdays, 10 a.m. 410-730-3300 *Towson Town Center Fridays, 10 a.m. 410-494-8800 *Marley Station Mall Muggsy's Family Fridays, noon. 410-760-8900

Weekends

Pirates of the Chesapeake Cruise Games, music and tales of piracy with Captain Billy Baye and his sidekick Grumpy. 10:45-11:45 a.m. Adults, $15; ages under 12, $10; ages 2 and under, free. Weekends through Sept. 3. Annapolis City Dock, Annapolis. www.watermarkjourney.com

Fridays and Saturdays

Ghost Tour Hauntings and legendary spirits. Ages 6 and up. Fridays and Saturdays, 8:30 p.m. Adults, $8; Ages 6-12 and seniors, $6. Howard County Tourism Council, Ellicott City. 800-288-8747 or www.visithowardcounty.com

Saturdays

Carroll County Farmer's Market Locally grown produce, juried crafters, baked goods, garden plants, breakfast and lunch served. Saturdays through Sept. 1. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Carroll County Agriculture Center, 700 Smith Ave., Westminster. 410-848-7748

Saturdays

Children's Gardening Club Grow vegetables, flowers and herbs while exploring the natural world of gardening. Play, learn, craft and eat foods you grow yourself. First and third Saturdays. 9:30 -10:30 a.m. for ages 5-7 and 10:45-11:45 a.m. for ages 8-13. $25, CVPC members; $35, others. Willow Grove Farm, 2175 Cromwell Bridge Road, Baltimore. 410-887-3014

Saturdays and Sundays

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