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Things to do

    7 things to do in Howard County, from two fall fests to a girls night out
    From a 7K run to glow-in-the-dark yoga, here are seven things for you to do in Howard County for the week ending Oct. 30.
    A 7K run and a 1-mile historic walk in Savage are among the things to do in Howard County in the coming week.
    What to do this weekend, from free ‘Hocus Pocus’ to pet costume contests
    Whether you want to check out a BSO concert, attend a dog-friendly fundraiser or go to a children’s fall festival at the Inner Harbor, we’ve got you covered.
    There will be plenty of opportunities to see dogs in costumes this weekend.
    7 things to do in Annapolis: Before it gets dark, start your own pub crawl
    It’s a great time of year for a pub crawl in Annapolis. You could also catch the Colonial Players production of “The Winslow Boy” or “Napoli” by the Ballet Theatre of Maryland.
    Scott Wolcott plays for the crowd at the piano bar upstairs at Middleton Tavern in Annapolis on Oct. 18, 2024.
    Dungeons and Dundalk: History and horror collide at Fort Howard
    The Fort Howard Haunted Dungeons are spooky, scary fun.
    A small bandstand-like building blares spooky music and uses smoke machines to turn the area around it green. Fort Howard Dungeons has many sites like this one, but they do not allow flash photography inside. We managed to take this one without a flash before it got too dark.
    5 things to know about Howard County’s plans for West Friendship Park
    West Friendship Park was long home to a popular, privately run antique farm museum. With the museum gone, a county task force recommends reimagining the 380-acre park by adding an agricultural center, horse trails, an archery area, campsites and more.
    An antique tractor by the road marks the driveway to the Howard County Living Farm Heritage Museum West Friendship. The museum closed last year, but Howard County plans to move its agriculture office to Hebb House, pictured here in the background, after completing renovations.
    Baltimore Running Festival returns: Here’s what you need to know
    From race times to road closures, here’s what you need to know to plan around Baltimore’s popular foot race.
    The 21st Baltimore Marathon took place on October 15, 2022 with over 11,000 participants from all 50 states and at least 11 different countries.
    What to do this weekend, from ‘Our Town’ to Baltimore’s Running Festival
    Whether you want to check out Disney on Ice, run in (or watch) a marathon or indulge in a night of indie horror movies, we’ve got you covered.
    Exterior of the Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall on 2/5/23.
    7 things to do in Annapolis: 250th anniversary of Annapolis Tea Party, drone show
    Celebrate the 250th anniversary of Maryland’s most flamboyant Revolutionary moment, the burning of the Peggy Stewart in Annapolis. You can also see the opera “Figaro” or watch the Midshipmen of Navy take on the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.
    An artist rendering shows what the brigantine Peggy Stewart might have looked like before it was burned on Oct. 19, 1774 in Annapolis.
    7 things to do in Howard County, from a pumpkin patch to a bike show
    Whether you’re into outdoor concerts, birdwatching or getting in the spooky Halloween mood, there’s plenty to do in Howard County for the week ending Wednesday, Oct. 23.
    Although the pumpkin patch opened Sept. 14 and closes Nov. 3, this weekend has special events in store.
    Pandas arrive at DC’s National Zoo, but they don’t go on display until January
    Eleven months after the National Zoo in Washington sent its three wildly popular pandas back to China, a new pair of bears arrived.
    Police vehicles escort a FedEx truck carrying giant pandas to the National Zoo after they arrived at Dulles International Airport from China on Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024 in Sterling, Virginia.
    Need a hug? Try a cow: The surprising benefits of cow cuddling
    Stressed out and need a hug? Try cow cuddling, also known as bovine therapy. Some Baltimore Banner reporters visited Clarksville Cow Cuddling to check it out.
    Caitlin Moore cuddles Crackle at Clarksville Cow Cuddling at Mary’s Land Farm in Ellicott City, Oct. 3, 2024.
    The racist roots of Maryland’s mythical Snallygaster monster
    The Snallygaster appears to have been invented by the staff of a small newspaper to terrorize and control Black people in the early 1900s.
    The Snallygaster is not just a cute cryptid from Western Maryland, but a reminder of the region’s racism.
    7 things to do in Annapolis: The Great Pumpkins are back, and they’re really big
    Those giant pumpkins around Annapolis aren't there by accident. It's the annual Great Annapolis Pumpkins promotion by the Downtown Annapolis Partnership.
    Eight 1,000 pound pumpkins are on display as part of the Great Annapolis Pumpkin selfie contest and tour.
    I’ve been to 150 haunted houses. Here are 5 that gave me chills near Baltimore.
    Your 2024 guide to the haunted houses near Baltimore worth the trip and money.
    7 things to do in Howard County include a ghost tour, pet parade and Pride festival
    From a pet parade to ghost tours, here are some events to check out in Howard County during the week ending Wednesday Oct. 16.
    Bella the pug is shown dressed up in her float at the AVAM July 4th Pet Parade and Talent Show last year. See pets just like Bella at Howard County's pet parade this weekend.
    What to do this weekend, from seeing Ice Cube to an AVAM sports-themed show
    Whether you want to check out a new exhibit at the American Visionary Art Museum or see rapper Ice Cube perform, we’ve got you covered.
    A new mega-exhibit focused on sports will open at the American Visionary Art Museum this weekend.
    Not too sleepy, not too wild: What I found hanging out in Columbia on a Saturday night
    After a colleague and I reported on things for young professionals to do in Columbia, my editors asked me to hang out one night and see what the vibe was like.
    Reporter Jess Nocera checked out the nightlife options for young folks living in Columbia. One was Main Event in Columbia (above).
    Maryland kids grow up in fear of Black Aggie. So who is she?
    The powerful local legend of Black Aggie has outlasted the statue’s physical presence in Baltimore. Where is Black Aggie today?
    The "Black Aggie" statue sits in a courtyard in Washington, D.C. The statue depicts a hooded figure with its chin resting on its fist in a contemplative stance. The statue is surrounded by green foliage.
    What to do this weekend, from seeing Billie Eilish to the New/Next Film Festival
    Whether you want to check out the New/Next Film Festival, tour Baltimore artists’ studios for free or go see Billie Eilish, we’ve got you covered.
    Billie Eilish will stop at CFG Bank Arena on her “Hit Me Hard And Soft” tour this weekend.
    7 things to do in Howard County, including an Anderson .Paak show and a spooky IPA
    October is here. Sweater weather is finally arriving. And apple- and pumpkin-flavored drinks are within arm’s length at all times until spring. There are many ways to soak up all that October has to offer for the week ending Wednesday, Oct. 9.
    Anderson Paak performs during Artscape in Baltimore, MD on September 22, 2023. (Photo by Craig Hudson for The Baltimore Banner)
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