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Grand Prix, FreeFest, and Annual Bike Tour: Howard County Weekend Events

Other than Virgin Mobile FreeFest, what else is going on in Howard County this weekend? Check out our list.

Thousands of fans will be rocking out at Merriweather Post Pavilion during Virgin Mobile FreeFest on Saturday. But if Vampire Weekend and Robin Thicke aren't really on your "must-see" list, here are some other events going on in Howard County this weekend.

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When: Saturday, Sept 21, 9:30 a.m.

What: The annual fundraising event for HCC features horse jumping, other equestrian and a classic car show this year.

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Where: Marama Farm, 5610 Chamblis Drive, Clarksville

Cost: Lawn Seating - $10 adults, free for children 10 and under; Grandstand Seating - $15 adults, $8 for children 10 and under 

Columbia Association's BikeAbout

What: The free self-paced ride begins at Lake Elkhorn and takes residents on a 10-mile ride through sections of Owen Brown and Kings Contrivance via Columbia's network of pathways.

Where: The ride begins at Lake Elkhorn

When: Riders tour from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 21

Cost: Free

Picnic in the Park, an Afternoon of Victorian Sports and Leisure

When: Sunday, Sept. 22, 12-3 p.m.

Where: Patapsco Female Institute, 3655 Church Road, Ellicott City, MD 21043

Cost: Free

Youth Dance

When: Saturday, Sept. 21, 7 p.m.

Where: Elkridge VFD, 6275 Old Washington Road, Elkridge, MD 21075

Cost: $10

 

Howard Lodge of Masons Fall Pancake Breakfast

When: Saturday, Sept. 21, 8 a.m.

Where: 5585 Levering Avenue, Elkridge Maryland 21075

Cost: $7 for adults, $3 for ages 6-12

 

Vikings Homecoming Pancake Breakfast

When: Saturday, Sept. 21, 7:30 a.m.

Where: Mount Hebron High School

Cost: $5 in advance, $6 at door

 

Tree Identification and Scavenger Hunt

When: Saturday, Sept. 21, 1 p.m.

Where: Benjamin Banneker Historical Park and Museum, 300 Oella Ave, CatonsvilleMD 21228

Cost: $3 per child, advance registration required.

 

Housing Matters Mini-Fair

When: Saturday, Sept. 21, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Where: The Ascend One Building, Howard County Public School Conference Center, 8930 Stanford Blvd. Columbia, MD 21045

Cost: Free

 

Woodstock Roc: Benefit Concert to "Roc Out Cancer"

When: Saturday, Sept. 21, 3 p.m.

Where: Howard County fairgrounds

 

Charity 5K Run

When: Saturday, Sept. 21, 9 a.m.

Where: Long Reach High School, 6101 Old Dobbin Lane, Columbia, MD 21045 

 

Multi-Family Yard Sale

When: Saturday, Sept. 21, 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Where: The Enclave at Ellicott Station, at the corner of Rt. 99 and Old Mill Road

 

CUTS Against Cancer Haircut-a-thon

When: Sunday, Sept. 22, 10 a.m. - 3p.m.

Where: Medical Pavilion at Howard County, 10710 Charter Drive, Columbia, MD

 

Robinson Nature Center Anniversary Open House Event

When: Sunday, Sept. 22

Where: Robinson Nature Center, 6692 Cedar Ln, ColumbiaMD 21044

Cost: Free


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