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    Columbia's annual literary festival Books in Bloom in 2024. The festival returns this Saturday, May 10.
    7 things to do in Howard County, from Books in Bloom to ‘The Office’ trivia
    This week, treat your mom to a Mother’s Day activity, attend several literary-themed events or enjoy some trivia.
    The Ballet Theatre of Maryland will perform with the Annapolis Symphony Orchestra Saturday during their annual family concert.
    7 things to do in Annapolis: Family concert aims to hook kids on the classics
    Two of the best-known arts companies in Annapolis will join up Saturday for a concert at Maryland Hall aimed at hooking young audiences on classic music and dance.
    The Baltimore hardcore band Turnstile is pictured sitting on a couch.
    What to do in Baltimore this weekend, from a free Turnstile concert to Remfest
    Whether you want to mosh at a free Turnstile concert, explore the Remington neighborhood or celebrate Greek food and culture, we’ve got you covered.
    The beach at Sandy Point State Park is popular, and the park regularly fills up on weekends during the summer.
    These Maryland parks will require reservations this summer
    Greenbrier State Park and Sandy Point State Park, both popular destinations during warm seasons because of their water access, will require passes beginning May 24.
    Living Classrooms’ Lady Maryland, a reproduction of a Chesapeake Bay pungy schooner, in September 2024.
    Seven things to do in Baltimore County, from marine science trip to Beatles cover band
    Here are some things to do in Baltimore County for the week ending Wednesday May 14.

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    A ghost sign is seen at the top of the former Stafford Hotel, now The Stafford Apartments. When the building was constructed in 1894, it was the tallest building on Mount Vernon Place.
    Check out these favorites from Baltimore’s premier ghost-sign hunter
    The city’s fading collection of commercial signs painted on buildings can be found all over Charm City.
    Roller Coaster fans ride the InvadR wooden roller coaster at Busch Gardens in Williamsburg , Va., Friday, April 7, 2017. The coaster is the parks first coaster with wooden tracks.
    Six Flags America in Bowie is closing. Here are 7 other amusement parks within driving distance.
    The weather is warming, and school is almost out. Here’s a list of amusement parks, big and small, that are all more or less doable as a day trip from Baltimore.
    Six Flags America, a theme park located in Bowie in Prince George's County, Maryland.
    Six Flags America and Hurricane Harbor to close at end of year
    Six Flags America and Hurricane Harbor in Bowie will close after the 2025 operating season on Nov. 2.
    Look up at the stars with the Howard Astronomical League this Saturday evening.
    7 Things to do in Howard County, from a Star Wars parade to sheep and wool festival
    Seven things to do in Howard County, including a Star Wars parade and sheep and wool festival.
    The Annapolis Book Festival at Key School returns May 3, 2025 with authors, panel discussions and a used book sale.
    7 things to do in Annapolis: May brings books, women of song and Italian sausage
    The first weekend in May is one of the busiest of the year in Annapolis, with festivals celebrating books, food, art and music. Oh, and you can catch a new stage production, too.

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    Fifi the poodle approaches the mud obstacle of the Kinetic Sculpture Race at Patterson Park on May 4, 2024.
    What to do in Baltimore this weekend, from the Kinetic Sculpture Race to Flower Mart
    Whether you want to cheer on the charming Kinetic Sculpture Race, enjoy plants at Flower Mart or rock out to Linkin Park, we’ve got you covered.
    Friday You're in Love? Enjoy an evening of Gathering Gloom with fellow Cure fans and reminisce about Robert Smith's fantastic hair and makeup.
    7 things to do in Baltimore County includes Cure tribute, Towsontown Spring Festival
    Spring has arrived in Baltimore County, from the return of Catonsville’s farmers market to the 56th annual Towsontown Spring Festival.
    Creative cupcakes from Cakes by Cynthia.
    Black-owned businesses are essential to Baltimore. Here are some of our favorites.
    If you’re looking for places to eat, shop and visit, follow this guide to some favorite Black-owned businesses in Baltimore.
    Howard County student musicians perform at the 5th annual Jazz in the Woods festival in 2024. The event is set to return to the Chrysalis stage at Merriweather Park on April 26.
    7 Things to do in Howard County, from free jazz to a Maryland cryptids talk
    From a talk on Maryland’s mythical beasts to free jazz music at Merriweather’s Chrysalis stage, here are seven things to do in Howard County for April 24 through May 1.
    Nikki Glaser, pictured in February 2023 in Las Vegas, brings her “Alive and Unwell Tour” to the Lyric for three shows this weekend.
    What to do in Baltimore this weekend, from a jazz festival to Nikki Glaser live
    Whether you want to experience a hot jazz festival, see the popular stand-up comedian Nikki Glaser or run a 5K for charity, we’ve got you covered.

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    The Annapolis Sailboat Show, shown here in October, sails into a slightly disordered City Dock this weekend.
    7 things to do in Annapolis: Spring Boat Show returns amid City Dock construction
    The Annapolis Spring Sailboat Show brings boat displays and scores of vendors, food and entertainment to City Dock this weekend. Along with ballet and theater, it’s one of seven great things to do in Annapolis in the coming week.
    Bestselling authors Erik Larson, Jennifer Weiner, and Percival Everett are three of the upcoming speakers at the Baltimore County Public Library's author series.
    Baltimore County Public Library takes a page from the Pratt with marquee author series
    The Baltimore County Public Library is taking a page from the Pratt library’s playbook and engaging the public with lively talks, much-needed services and even some parent-and-me desks so you can take your child to the library and get some work done.
    A young Pileated woodpecker waits in its nest cavity for a parent to return with food at Oregon Ridge Park in Baltimore County.
    7 things to do in Baltimore County includes masterworks at UMBC, nature walks
    Things to do in Baltimore County including masterworks at UMBC, hiking at Oregon Ridge, dancing in Catonsville and more.
    Discussions, art exhibits and other events will be held across Baltimore in April to mark the anniversary of Freddie Gray’s death.
    Art exhibits and events marking 10 years since Freddie Gray’s death
    Several organizations will host discussions, art exhibits and other events in April to reflect on Freddie Gray’s death and the state of policing in Baltimore.
    Get ready for an Easter egg hunt at Clark’s Elioak Farm on Thursday.
    7 Things to do in Howard County, from egg hunts to Manor Hill Tavern’s beer run
    Here are seven things to do in Howard County for the week ending Wednesday, April 23.
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