Chesapeake Family Life October 2019

BEHIND THE SCENES: The Making of Corn Mazes

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TONS OF FALL FUN Festivals, Oktoberfests, and Haunted Happenings!

CELEBRATE Meet Our Cute Kid Photo Contest Winners

WHAT’S UP WITH CBD? The 411 on CBD in the healthcare industry

INSIDE: Special School Open House Section

OPEN HOUSE

Friday, November 8 th at 9 a.m.

EVENTS

Pre-K4 through 8th grade 111 Duke of Gloucester Street Annapolis, MD 21401 410-990-4135 | stmarysannapolis.org/es-admissions

Put a spotlight on local students who are leaders, innovators, community activists and stellar volunteers.

Anne Arundel County

Preschool & Childcare Fair Preschools and Childcare in one place with fun activities and talks centered around preschoolers.

Save the Date for Our Fall Open House!

Great camps and exclusive discounts for Summer 2020.

Get a jump on the summer camp search.

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Lower School: October 17 at 9 am Middle & Upper School: November 6 at 7pm

www.severnschool.com preschool-grade 12 Severna Park, MD

ON THE COVER Cute Kid Cover Photo Contest winner, Dylan, is six years old, and loving life!

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in this issue Family Fun

Features 14/ CUTE KIDS COVER CONTEST WINNERS

Congratulations to our Cute Kids Cover Contest winners, and thanks to the more than 200 of you who entered!

16/ THE HIGH-TECH WORLD OF CORN MAZES

24/ OFF THE SPOOKY PATH

Change up your fall festival routines at these new and different events.

Stay Inspired 32/THE FRENZY OVER CBD

Get a behind-the-scenes look at how intricate corn mazes take shape and get ready for the crowds in October each year.

What exactly is CBD, is it legal and is it safe to use?

We fill you in on the details of CBD.

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School Open Houses Special Advertising Section

DEPARTMENTS 05 / EDITOR'S LETTER Finding Your Fall.

New & Notable 07 / Fun: Baltimore Comic-Con 10 / Health: Haunted House of Addictions/

The Human Experience

12 / Education: Maryland’s 529 Plans

26 / GET OUT!

Events, activities and fun things to do this month

34 / EVENTS WORTH A BABYSITTER

Fun for grown-ups in October

13 / Lifestyle: Burgers & Bands Comes to Annapolis

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Corn Mazes and Pumpkin Patches ChesapeakeFamily.com/ pumpkin-patches

Finding Your Fall

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t’s fall! The kids are back into their school routines (hopefully), the air is finally cooling down after another hot summer, and fall activities are popping up everywhere. These days a family can delight in a day outside at corn mazes, pumpkin patches, fall family fun festivals, train rides, pumpkin walks and orchard visits with ease. And if you’ve got a family fond of fright nights, spooky sites and haunted houses, there are tons for you to visit in our region at all levels of scariness.

If you’ve ever made your way through a corn maze and wondered how farmers create such intricate designs, head to page 16 for Katie Riley’s excellent behind-the-scenes look at the creation process.

For those of you looking for something new this fall, on page 24 we feature four off-thebeaten path ideas for Halloween fun that include pumpkin glow walks, and the Sea Witch Festival in Rehoboth Beach.

If you need more fall activities we’ve got them at the ready on our website. There you can find our roundups of favorite pumpkin patches, fall festivals, haunted houses, oyster festivals, pick-your-own orchards and fun trick-or-treat events in the area. You can find them all at ChesapeakeFamily.com/Fall.

Something else you might be looking for at this time of year is your child’s next school.

Many area private schools host annual open houses for families to see facilities, classrooms and meet teachers to see if a school is right for their family. You can find our annual open house section on page 19.

Finally, if you’re looking for pictures of cute kids, look no further than page 14 for this year’s Cute Kid Cover Contest winners. Thank you to the 200-plus parents who sent in adorable pictures of your kiddos, we’ve loved seeing every one of them. And congratulations to sixyear-old Dylan, whose picture was perfect for our October cover, and to 18-month-old Peyton who won the most votes online!

Happy fall!

Ann Levelle, Editor Ann@jecoannapolis.com

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Maintaining Berry Healthy Smiles!

October Events:

Open daily 10 am to 4 pm

October Events:

Trunk or Treat: 10/26 ∙ 12-3pm

Chipotle Fundraiser - Annapolis Mall Mon. Oct. 1, 4-8 pm Temperament Differences (for adults) Mon. Oct. 7, 6:30-9:30 pm Dinosaur Day/ National Fossil Day Sun. Oct. 13, 2pm & Wed. Oct. 16, 10:30 am Harvest Hootenanny- Live animals! Live Har Music! Sat. Oct. 19, 10 am-1 pm Little Kids at Hope (for adults) Tues. Oct. 22, 6:30-9:30 pm Day of the Dead- Costumes & Masks Sat. Oct. 26, 3-5 pm

Ongoing Events:

(incld. with $5 admission)

Babies & Toddlers Play Group: Discussion for adults while the babies play.

Mondays, 10-11:30 am.

Creek Critters: Nature Walk, Thursdays 10:30 am. All Ages Art & Story Time: Fridays 10:30 am. Ages 2-5 theccm.org | 410.990.1993 25 Silopanna Road | Annapolis,MD 21403 info@theccm.org

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∙ Pediatric Dentistry from infancy through adolescent ∙ Hospital Dentistry ∙ Sedation Dentistry ∙ Nitrous Oxide ∙ Laser Dentistry Berry’s Children Dental L.L.C ∙ Orthodontics (Braces)

Operation Gratitude HalloweenGive Back Campaign: 11/1-11/6.

Halloween candy buy back for $1/ lb. to support deployed troops, veterans, & first responders with sweet 4449 treats care packages.

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Comic-Con Isn’t Just for Comic Books Anymore

omic-Con used to be the place to dig through boxes and boxes of comic books to find the edition you needed to fill out your collection, but nowadays it’s so much more than that. Once upon a time the cosplayers, fanboys and fan girls were called nerds for their love of all things pop culture. Fast forward 20 years and everyone lets their nerd flag fly high and proud. Every year the Baltimore Convention Center brings thousands of people together to celebrate Trekkies, Jedis, time travelers, and any and everything that is gracing our TVs, movie screens, and gaming systems. There are workshops, costume contests, meet-andgreets, cosplay meetups, and so much more. We found the most family-friendly fun items you can do October 18 to 20 at the Baltimore Comic-Con, and share them on the following page.

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Friday, October 18

4pm: Let’s go LEGO! with John Gallagher Cartoonist John Gallagher teaches you how to draw LEGO versions of your favorite characters.

5pm: Paper Bag Puppets with Fusion Force Mark Mariano and Chris Giarrusso

(Open to the first 30 kids so get there early!)

We supply the paper bags and art supplies.

You supply the imagination and voice when you create your own paper bag puppet!

Saturday, October 19

An Independent School educating students from early childhood to 8th Grade.

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12pm: Scribble Scramble! with Mark Mariano

It’s time for the most epic drawing competition you have ever seen! Everyone competes in a series of quick-thinking drawing quests for the ultimate prize: The Scribble Scramble Championship belt.

2pm: Original Character Design Contest Have you created the coolest character this side of the multi-universe? Come show them off during AWA’s Original Character Contest! Character should be your own creation and have a backstory.

3pm: Alien Art with Dawn Griffin

EXCEPTIONAL CARE, BEYOND COMPARE

The Kids Love Comics Workshop Area will be transformed into an alien factory when cartoonist Dawn Griffin shows you easy ways to draw wacky aliens.

Sunday, October 20

12pm: Superhero University with Chris Mariano and Jacob Chabot (Open to the

first 30 kids) You won’t be able to fly and it won’t give you super powers, but you will learn all the ins and outs of superheroics from the industry’s top professors. PLUS you’ll have fun making your own cape and superhero mask! Come to this workshop as a kid, leave as a superhero!

Thank you for voting us Best Of Annapolis 2019!

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1pm: How To Draw Star Wars The Jamie Way

Learn to draw Darth Vader, Ewoks, Yoda, and BB-8 with Star Wars Insider cartoonist Jamie Cosley. These easy to follow steps will allow even the youngest Padawan to draw just like Jamie does for his comic strip The Light Side.

For a complete listing of kid-friendly workshops, costume contests, and meet-andgreets visit baltimorecomiccon.com.

—Jenny Cardoza

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& | Lower School new &First notable education STEAM Initiatives

BUILD IT LAB RIGAMAJIG STATION THINKERING STUDIO MAKER SPACES

NATURE EXPLORE OUTDOOR CLASSROOM TREETOP SCIENCE ROOM iEXPLORE:

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our child’s mindset toward school is formed during the early childhood and elementary years. With an emphasis on inquiry-based learning and purposeful play, Key’s First and Lower School programs (2.5 year-olds—Grade 4) actively engage children to question, explore, investigate, and make decisions as they construct foundational content knowledge. In doing so, Key’s program produces happy and inquisitive students, well-prepared for future academic endeavors.

FLEXIBLE ENROLLMENT OPTIONS (KEY-WEE — PRE-K) AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM FREE BEFORE CARE (K–GRADE 4) TRANSPORTATION AVAILABLE

KEY’S PROGRAM PROVIDES: • A curriculum rich in language, conceptual math, science, and engineering • Engagement with faculty who are early childhood specialists • An inquiry-based learning environment that promotes curiosity, builds analytical thinking skills, and fosters a love for learning • A multi-sensory phonics approach to early literacy and language skills • Enhanced learning experiences through meaningful technology integration • Formal science program taught by science specialists • Classes in music, library, art, life skills, and physical education taught by discipline specialists • Experience in Key’s Nature Explore Classroom, Build It Lab, Treetop Science Room, Thinkering Studio, and Maker Spaces

OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

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(2.5 years – Kindergarten)

LOWER SCHOOL (Grades 1-4)

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The Key School engages children from 2.5 years of age through grade 12 in a progressive, coeducational, college-preparatory program on its picturesque 15-acre campus located 4 miles from downtown Annapolis.

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Haunted House of Addictions Moves to Marley Station Mall

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or the third year in a row students from Northeast High School in Pasadena are bringing to life the horrors of drug use and consequences of addiction. For the past two years the program was held at Northeast High School and was named the Haunted House of Addictions. This year it will be held at Marley Station Mall in Glen Burnie and is now called the Human Experience.

Brandi Dorsey, the facilitator for Northeast High’s Human Performance Signature Program, coordinates the event with the help of community and business partners.

However, she says, just as in previous years, it is the efforts of the students which brings awareness to the community about the dangers of drugs and the devastation that addiction brings.

The Human Experience will feature two parts. The first is the Haunted House of Addictions, which begins at an outdoor party where two students “overdose.”

Visitors follow their stories through a series of events after the party, including scenes with grieving friends and parents. The second part is the Mental Health Wellness Space, where simulations allow you to walk in the shoes of high school students and experience the anxiety and stresses of life which can lead to drug use—such as grades, peer pressure and social media

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bullying. The idea is for you to feel the student’s loneliness and isolation and begin to understand how they arrived at the point of drug use. Lastly, resources and tools are presented which can hopefully prevent future tragedy. It should take approximately 60 minutes to go through the Human Experience.

In previous years, due to space and

time constraints, only about 200 people could actually attend. This year Dorsey was excited to share it will take place over two days and may reach 750 to 1,000 area students. Each public high school in the county has been invited to bring students to the Human Experience as a field trip. The Signature Program facilitators at each high school determine which student groups will attend. In addition, every freshman student at Northeast High School will attend. The program will be open to the public on October 11 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. There is no admission fee, but due to the intense nature of the event, no one under 12 will be admitted, even with a parent.

The Human Experience is being set up in a section of Marley Station Mall currently closed to the public. To access the area, use the mall entrance on the second level. Once inside, take the steps down to the first level.

For more information about the event contact Brandi Dorsey at bldorsey@aacps.org.

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new & notable | lifestyle cademic rigor at Key is derived from achieving a deep understanding of the complexity of concepts and problems, not from the sheer amount of content covered.

From First School through Upper School, Key’s program emphasizes experiential learning, creative and collaborative problem solving, and building habits of grit and resourcefulness.

Key alumni say they are uniquely prepared for the challenges of collegiate programs and well-equipped to meet the demands of the innovation-driven economy.

OUTCOMES 2019 • Over 82% of the Class of 2019 received merit scholarships

KEY GRADUATES ARE: • Independent thinkers • Intrinsically motivated • Creative innovators • Effective collaborators • Tenacious problem-solvers • Articulate leaders

• 81% will attend “Most/Highly/Very Competitive” colleges/universities • 25% of the Class of 2019 scored 1430+ on the SATs; Class Mean of 1313 • 11% earned National Merit Scholarship Recognition (national avg. < 1%)

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• 35% intend to pursue STEM-related studies including engineering, computer science, marine and environmental science, pre-health/vet, and architecture.

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• 24% will attend Research 1 Universities • 98% of alumni parents surveyed would recommend Key to a friend, colleague or family member.

• Visit keyschool.org/Classof2019 for a complete list of college acceptances and matriculations.

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UPPER SCHOOL (Grades 9-12)

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The Key School engages children from 2.5 years of age through grade 12 in a progressive, coeducational, college-preparatory program on its picturesque 15-acre campus located 4 miles from downtown Annapolis.

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new & notable young person.” Rather than being weighed down by debt as soon as they enter the real world, he says, “college graduates with little to no debt are able to apply their financial resources to their futures, like saving for a home or starting a family, and that’s extremely powerful.”

Indeed, some simple math provided by Michelle Winner, director of marketing for Maryland 529, demonstrates that beginning to invest in a plan during a future college student’s toddler days can easily save them (and you) close to half of out-of-pocket tuition costs. For example, if you set a goal to save $25,000 for college costs over a 15-year period and assume an average annual return in line with current estimates of 6 percent, you’d be investing about $15,500 over 15 years, or roughly $86 per month, to potentially build a $25,000 investment for college.

On the other hand, if you or your college student take out a loan for that $25,000, at the Federal direct undergraduate loan rate of 5.05 percent, you’d be looking at paying approximately $32,000 over ten years, or $266 per month, to repay that $25,000 of student debt.

The 529 Plan’s Plentiful Positives

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wo hundred and sixty years ago, Ben Franklin wrote in his book The Way to Wealth, “an investment in knowledge always pay the best interest.”

Franklin’s statement still rings true today; The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that the unemployment rate and average annual salary among those with just a high school degree was 4.1 percent and $37,960 in 2018, whereas it was just 2.2 percent and $62,296 for college graduates.

Of course, better employment and pay prospects are the result of what is indeed a very costly investment: The College Board reports that the current average annual tuition at public and private fouryear universities stands at all-time highs of $10,230 and $35,830, respectively. Worse yet, these numbers are expected to continue growing.

The good news? Maryland recognizes the value of a well-educated workforce and offers two forms of college saving plans: the Maryland Prepaid College Trust (MPCT), a defined-benefit plan that allows you to save for future college tuition at today’s prices, and the Maryland College Investment Plan (MCIP), which is tied to a mutual fund investment portfolio. Both plans incentivize saving for and funding college and other forms of education by providing tax-deferred growth and tax-free distributions.

Preventing Student Debt

Because 529 plans make it easy for parents or other relatives to systematically invest money on a tax-benefited basis to help children fund their education, it follows that participating in a 529 plan helps more young people avoid becoming a part of the $1.49 trillion student loan debt crisis—or at least leave college with less student loan debt than the average graduate’s $31,172.

As Greg Klingler, a 529-investing father of two and the Director of Wealth Management at the Government Employees’ Benefits Association (GEBA) puts it, “The biggest benefit of a 529 plan is that every dollar it generates is a dollar that doesn’t have to be borrowed, and repaid with interest, by a

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Low Maintenance

Unlike many other interest-bearing investments, 529 plans are designed to appeal to everyone.

They have no income, age, or annual contribution limits; are low maintenance, allowing you to “set it and forget it” by scheduling automatic deductions from your bank account or paycheck; can be gifted to any relative; and are guaranteed to be used for their intended purpose, as named beneficiaries have no legal rights to the funds, which remain under your complete control.

Plus, the Maryland 529 plan offers some perks that many states’ plans don’t, including:

Red Ribbon Week Elks Fall Family Fun Festival October 26, 2019 12 - 3 pm Free Admission ∙ Food Vendors ∙ Music by Heavy Fred Drug and Alcohol Free Family Fun Day at Elks Camp Barrett Honoring First Responders and Promoting Safe & Healthy Families

Pumpkin Painting, Baby Scarecrow Stuffing, Moon Bounce, Kids Craft Corner, Elroy the Elks Drug Prevention Mascot, E.C. Bee, Chili Cook Off Contest & more!

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new & notable • A deduction of up to $2,500 (or $5,000 for married couples filing jointly) in contributions per investment plan beneficiary per year from your state taxes if you’re the account holder(s).

• The same deduction as above if you’re simply a contributor or pair of contributors to a 529 plan—we’re looking at you, grandma and grandpa.

• An annual gift tax exclusion on deposits of up to $15,000 per individual per year (or $30,000 for married couples filing jointly).

• The ability to apply up to $10,000 in tax-free withdrawals to tuition expenses, per year and per beneficiary, at private, public, or religious elementary and secondary schools.

• The Save4College State Contribution Program, which provides eligible low- and middle-income families who apply between January 1 and June 1, 2020 with a $250 or $500 529 plan contribution from the state.

The Funds Won’t Be Wasted

Both Maryland 529’s Winner and GEBA’s Klingler say there are two common misconceptions that might make some people hesitant to open or contribute to a 529 plan. First, many people assume that funds can only be used on tuition at colleges or universities in Maryland, meaning that your investment would be wasted if your child or relative chooses to venture beyond the Old Line State’s lines. In fact, 529 funds can not only be used at colleges and universities in any state, but also at any two-year community college, trade or technical school, or even international schools that have a federal school code.

Second, many fear that if a child receives a scholarship or chooses not to go to college it will render 529 investments pointless. In truth, neither situation will disappear your earnings, as your many options include using 529 funds to pay tuition and fees not covered by a scholarship, for example room and board or books; withdrawing unused funds, without the 10 percent federal penalty you’d otherwise face, up to the amount of the scholarship; transferring your account to another member of your beneficiary’s family; or, finally, withdrawing unused funds and paying the 10 percent penalty which, after many years of interest, might still result in you coming out in the green.

To enroll in a Maryland 529 plan, head to maryland529.com.

—Steve Adams

Burgers & Bands for Suicide Prevention Comes to Annapolis

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nn Brennan and her son Ethan started raising money for suicide prevention when he was 15 years old and a student at Severna Park High School. “We did these crazy long 24-hour walks through the woods, just the two of us,” she says, noting that at the time Ethan was battling depression and was beginning to self-harm.

“We did that two years in a row. And each time we did it, we raised a little bit of money, which was great,” she says. “But we kept saying, ‘it’s great, but we’re not raising awareness, especially not here in the community.’ ” So when Brennan came up with the idea for Burgers & Bands, she thought, “This is this is exactly what we’ve been talking about for the last two years.”

Within a day, Brennan and Ethan teamed up with their friends and local realtors Jennifer and Kevin Bonk, and after a few phone calls had the Severna Park Taphouse booked, and the Priddy Academy started lining up bands. The rest, they say, is history.

In May 2017, the first Burgers & Bands for Suicide Prevention raised $8,000. “I couldn’t believe how much people donated.

It was awesome,” Brennan says. It was the beginning of what the event is today: an eight-hour festival featuring a great lineup of bands, who all donate their time to the cause, plus dancing, food, and local mental health resources on hand like NAMI and the county’s Mobile Crisis Team so people can get resources at the festival. But, says Brennan, “It’s not sad. We don’t do anything sad. There’s no sad speeches. There’s no sad songs.” It’s all about raising awareness.

The community has urged Burgers & Bands to grow in Severna Park, but it has reached capacity at the Severna Park Taphouse, which now boasts the outdoor stage as well

as an indoor acoustic stage.

The money raised has grown significantly as well, with last year’s event raising $80,000. After the first event in 2017, all of the money raised went to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. But now, says Brennan, in addition to donating $10,000 to the foundation for each event, Burgers & Bands has shifted to giving the money to local causes.

After giving $2,000 to Severna Park High School to bring in a person to speak about suicide, Brennan realized she could give the money to local schools and organizations with a need. Since then, her organization has given grant money to local elementary schools for peace walks, comfort boxes, mindfulness programs and other mental health causes.

With the annual Severna Park Burgers & Bands running well, Brennan decided to organize a second event in Annapolis.

Burgers & Bands Annapolis will take place on October 20, from noon to 8 p.m., featuring the Kelly Bell Band, the Great Heights Band, Mojo Bozo’s Electric Circus, Mac + Blue, Dan Haas and more. The event will be held at the Byzantium at SS Constantine & Helen Green Orthodox Church and will have two stages—an outdoor stage and an indoor, acoustic stage.

The Byzantium will be providing the food, which has led Brennan to lovingly call the event “Burgers, Bands & Baklava.”

According to Burgers & Bands, “It’s a community event, a party, and a wildly fun time. But most importantly it is an event with a purpose, to show people in Anne Arundel County, no matter what your age, you are not alone.”

You can buy tickets ($15; free for kids under 12) at burgersandbands.org.

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rom happy kids in the park to the pumpkin patch, this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s batch of Cute Kid photos is amazing, as are the 200-plus parents and grandparents who entered these cuties into our contest! A special congratulations goes out to Dylan, age 6, whose infectious smile landed him on our cover, and to Peyton, the little cutie who earned the most votes online! Keep taking great shots of your adorable kids and have a great fall!

1. Lola, age 6 2. Gabrielle, age 2 3. Sophie Rose, age 3 4. Eila, age 2 5. Mackenzie, age 4 6. Jameson, age 2 7. Gia, age 6 8. Kenyon, age 10 9. Sawyer, 1 month 10. Chance, age 8 11. Brodie, 15 months

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n 1996, Teresa Summers had the idea to open a small fiveacre corn maze on her farm in Frederick so that visitors picking pumpkins could enjoy the fun of getting lost in the stalks.

“When we started out, it was just me and a lawnmower,” Summers says. “From there it just grew.”

More than 800 corn mazes across the United States will open their trails this fall to visitors who love to get lost. The appeal of corn mazes has more than tripled in the past 20 years,

forcing farmers to meet the demand with increasingly complex designs and accompanying themes. Indeed, corn mazes are big business, and farmers are eager to invest in a maze that might generate more income in six weeks than an entire year of traditional farming.

Since opening, the Summers Farm maze has expanded to more than twice its original size and draws thousands of visitors from all over the state—and the design requires way more than a lawnmower.

For help with these complex designs, farmers like Teresa Summers are turning to professional maze design companies like the Maize Company, based in Utah.

Professional corn maze companies assist farmers in the design process through the use of drones, GPS or graphing the design on paper.

Planning starts months in advance, beginning with the design or theme choice. “The design plays a big part,” says Carol Paul, manager of the corn maze at Sunrise Farm in Gambrills.

“So many people will actually choose a

corn maze based on its design. People will bypass a closer corn maze and drive to a further one just because it has a theme that appeals to them, or has a more complicated design.”

After a design is chosen, the farmers begin planting the corn in early July, laying the plants out in a grid format, with equal rows horizontal and vertical.

“This year we planted 30,000 seeds—15,000 horizontal, 15,000 vertical,” says Teresa Summers.

Within just a few weeks of new growth, the maze design company will visit and decide which rows to eliminate. After that, the newly created trails require weekly weeding and mowing, and often, a lot of luck.

“The deer and the weather can be a nuisance and we always worry about disease to the corn,” Paul says. “Preseason, you pray for rain and then once you open, you pray it never rains again.”

The design, planting and execution is just the beginning. Today’s mazes often feature interactive trivia and games to assist maze-goers through the trails, and the theme can extend throughout the farm. For this year’s Harry Potter theme, the maze at Sunrise Farm features a

scavenger hunt to find the 7 horcruxes, as well as the Goblet of Fire. In the barnyard, visitors can enjoy butter beer while swinging on broomstick swings, and play quidditch for prizes.

At Summers Farm, visitors will find a maze that celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Apollo Moon landing, with games and trivia about Apollo 11, making for a fun, but educational experience.

Despite the months of planning and complexity required for these mazes, their appeal still harkens back to simple fall days spent outdoors.

“Agritourism is everywhere because families are looking to step away from technology and enjoy an afternoon outside,” Summers says.

Paul agrees. “It’s not just being outdoors in the fall weather. Corn mazes are like a game that a family can do together. And in October the experience of walking through a spooky trail surrounded by towering corn stalks— there’s nothing else like it.”

Get lost in the fun at these four Maryland corn mazes that feature elaborate designs and thrilling twists and turns.

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The Harry Potter Maze at Greenstreet Gardens taking shape just before opening day.

Greenstreet Gardens Lothian, greenstreetgardens.com Weekends through Oct. 27 Harry Potter Corn Maze Beachmont Corn Maze Kingsville, beachmont.org Through Nov. 2 Six-acre “Toyz Story” themed maze Showvaker’s Quality Evergreens Tree Farm Manchester, cornfusion.net Weekends through Nov. 3 “Arabian Nights” corn maze

P H O T O C O U R T E S Y O F M I D - AT L A N T I C A E R I A L , L L C

Rodgers’ Farms Stevenson; northrunfarm.com Weekends through Nov. 3 Emoji corn maze,

Summers Farm

This 12-acre corn maze celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 Moon landing with historical trivia and educational games. The maze has an easier route geared toward younger children and a harder section that may take up to an hour to solve. You can also enjoy an obstacle course, a jumping pillow, giant slides, farm animals, pig races, along with some 40 other attractions.

5620 Butterfly Ln., Frederick summersfarm.com

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The maze and fall festival at Sunrise Farm pays homage to everyone’s favorite wizard, Harry Potter. The 8-acre maze design features Harry Potter flying over Hogwarts. The fall festival will have a giant straw pyramid, a quidditch game, hay rides, a corn pit, butter beer, broomstick swings, and dozens more activities.

On weekend nights, visitors can brave the maze in the dark, using only a flashlight.

100 Dairy Ln., Gambrills mdsunrisefarm.com OCTOBER 2019

Bowles Farm

Southern Maryland’s largest corn maze is known for its extraordinary designs. This year, visitors can experience a classic “Fall Family Fun” theme featuring an enormous scarecrow surrounded by pumpkins, a barnyard fence, and fall foliage. There are also straw jumping pits, slides, a corn maze express train, and a giant pumpkin patch. Plus catch weekend events like the popular classic car show.

22880 Budds Creek Rd., Clements. bowlesfarms.com

Montpelier Farms

‘Angry Birds!’ is the 2019 theme of the 7-acre maze at Montpelier Farms in Upper Marlboro. Beginning in October, Montpelier will have flashlight nights on Friday and Saturdays until 11 p.m. The farm also features a roping range, gemstone mining, straw art, face painting, pumpkin bowling and barnyard basketball.

Montpelier Farms can also host private parties and rents space for private bonfires.

1720 Crain Highway North, Upper Marlboro montpelierfarms.com

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HOLY TRINITY: AN EPISCOPAL SCHOOL

INDIAN CREEK SCHOOL

13106 Annapolis Road, Bowie, MD 20720 11902 Daisy Lane; Glenn Dale, MD 20769 301-262-5355 htrinity.org

Lower School (Pre-K 3 through 6) 680 Evergreen Road Upper School (Grades 7-12) 1130 Anne Chambers Way, Crownsville, MD 21032 410-923-3660 / 410-849-5151; IndianCreekSchool.org

Open House: October 18th from 9:30-11:30 a.m.

November 11th from 9:30-11:30 a.m.

Open House: Grades Pre-K3 through 6th November 6th, 2019, 9-11 a.m.

SERVING PRESCHOOL TO GRADE 8

Find The Best You: Holy Trinity is a transformative education. We seek to intimately know and understand your child.

We cultivate their talents; we shape their emerging skills; we shepherd their dreams.

Here, we do not just produce the best student - we produce The Best You.

Grades 7th-12th November 17th, 2019, 12- 2 p.m.

ICS prepares students for their future by relentlessly pursuing innovative and effective ways to teach and engage students. Our teachers build strong relationships and apply current educational research, resulting in a positive and rewarding learning experience.

MONTESSORI INTERNATIONAL CHILDREN’S HOUSE

NAVAL ACADEMY PRIMARY SCHOOL

Open House: Noon-2 p.m.

November, 3rd, 2019 January 26th, 2020 Wednesday Morning ToursCall to reserve

Open House: November 3rd, 1-3 p.m.

1641 N. Winchester Road Annapolis, Maryland 21409 410-757-7789; MontessoriInternational.org

Discover why we were voted the Best Montessori School in the Annapolis area! We inspire excellence, encourage curiosity and enhance creativity. Montessori International educates children from 18 months through 6th grade in a nurturing atmosphere that emphasizes hands-on experiential learning, respect for self and others, and the development of critical thinking and collaboration skills that last a lifetime. Extended Day program available from 7:30am – 6pm. Call to arrange a visit.

74 Greenbury Point Road Annapolis, MD 21402 410-757-3090, napschool.org

The Naval Academy Primary School’s mission is focused on the intellectual, physical, emotional and social development of children from active duty military to civilian families within the Annapolis community. NAPS provides a structured and nurturing preschool through fifth grade elementary education environment that recognizes and acts upon the unique needs and circumstances of these children, many of whom will attend a number of schools, both in the United States and abroad during their academic career.

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KEY SCHOOL

534 Hillsmere Drive, Annapolis, MD 21403 410-263-9231; KeySchool.org

Fall Open Houses Saturday, October 26th, First & Lower Schools, 2.5 year olds - 4th Grade 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Saturday, November 2nd, Middle & Upper Schools, Grades 5th -12th 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

RSVP at keyschool.org/openhouse Key School is constantly evolving programming to best prepare the leaders and innovators of tomorrow. Come see why Key is one of the most sought-after educations in Maryland, why 82% of 2019 graduates earned merit scholarships to college, and why 98% of parents of recent alums recommend the school to friends and family.

ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST SCHOOL 669 Ritchie Highway, Severna Park, MD 21146 410-647-2283; StJohnSPSchool.org

Open House: November 5th, 2019 & January 29th, 2020 9 a.m.-12 p.m. & 7 p.m.-8 p.m.

Information Nights: 6:30 p.m.

Kindergarten – February 11th, 2020 Middle School – February 13th, 2020 PreK –March 10th, 2020 St. John the Evangelist School provides a 21st century educational experience rooted in values, compassion, and nurturing.

Faculty, parents, and school leaders work in collaboration to develop each child spiritually, academically, artistically, socially and physically in a nurturing environment that promotes living faith, academic excellence, leadership and service.

Academic Excellence in the Catholic Tradition Since 1959 FAITH • FAMILY • ACADEMICS

Swing into an Open House!

November 5th & January 29th • 9 am-12 pm & 7-8 pm Kindergarten Information Night • February 11th • 6:30 pm Middle School Information Night - February 13th • 6:30 pm Preschool Information Night • March 10th • 6:30 pm Welcome Wednesdays – Come Visit Us! Tours at 9:00 am

4 year old Prek School through Grade 8 410.647.2283 | stjohnspschool.org | Severna Park, MD 21146

National Blue Ribbon School Of Excellence

St. Margaret’s Day School Kindergarten and Preschool Classes (Ages 2-5)

• MAEOE Green Certified School • STEM Program • Weekly Specials

• Financial Aid • Before & After Care •

• A Nut-Free School • MD EXCELS rated Level 5 • Summer Camps

Open House: October 10th, 9:15-11:15 am 1605 Pleasant Plains Rd. • Annapolis, MD 410.757.2333 • www.StMargaretsDaySchool.org Our students are accepted without regard to sex, race, religion or national background.

One in Christ

Open House October 27, 2019 Presentations and Tours begin at: 12:00, 12:30, 1:00, 1:30, & 2:00pm

www.archbishopspalding.org

Association Montessori Internationale School AIMS Accredited | Serving 18 Mos - 8th Grade

OCT. 27 | FEB. 23 | MAR. 15 www.chesapeake-montessori.com 410-757-4740 30 Old Mill Bottom Road, North Annapolis, MD 21409

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ST. MARGARET’S DAY SCHOOL 1605 Pleasant Plains Road, Annapolis, MD 21409 410-757-2333; StMargaretsDaySchool.org

Open Houses: 9:15-11:15 a.m.

October 10th, January 16th & 17th Kindergarten registration for 2020 begins on October 10th SMDS is a Christian learning environment that is nationally accredited by NAEYC and a green certified school. We have pre-school classes starting at age 2 and going through kindergarten. We offer a developmentally appropriate, child-centered curriculum, including early childhood STEM. We offer small classes led by degreed teachers, half-day and full-day class options & before and after school care. Our campus is part of an Episcopal Parish over 300 years old on the Broadneck Peninsula in Annapolis.

ST. MARTIN’S LUTHERAN SCHOOL

ST. ANNE’S SCHOOL OF ANNAPOLIS

3112 Arundel on the Bay Road Annapolis, MD 21403 410-263-8650; StAnnesSchool.org; Twos-Eighth Gr.

Open House: November 15th K - 8th Grade: 8:30 - 10:00 a.m.

Twos - Pre-K: 9:30 - 11:00 a.m.

A small school with global impact.

Compassionate hearts with fearless ideas. A community that cares now about the future.

St. Anne’s School of Annapolis is an independent Episcopal school focused on a rigorous, inquiry-based academic and social curriculum that shapes the innovative leaders of tomorrow. St. Anne’s School invests in the intellectual and spiritual promise of each student in a community that celebrates diversity and upholds the dignity of every human being.

1120 Spa Road, Annapolis, MD 21403 410-269-1955; stmartinsonline.org

Open House: 9:00 a.m.

Friday, November 15th, 2019 Saturday, November 16th, 2019 Friday, January 24th, 2020 Thursday, March 26th, 2020 Saint Martin’s School, PK3-8th, strives to develop well-rounded students by promoting academic achievement, character education, and spiritual growth.

Our nurturing environment and strong sense of community fosters every child to thrive. Saint Martin’s School provides an interactive learning experience and individualized attention to meet each student’s needs.

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OFF THE SPOOKY BEATEN PATH Your not-so-average Fall Festivals

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all fun doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t always come wrapped in mummy tape or flavored with pumpkin spice. Our area is jam packed with fall festivals that feature hayrides, cider tastings, corn mazes and bounce pads for the little ones.

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houses. But these four festivals offer a little something different. The two pumpkin glow events are a new(ish) take on Halloween fun, mashing together the drive-through holiday lights festivals with Halloween themes, making for a fun walk in the woods with cool lit up pumpkin carvings and displays.

family fun P H O T O C O U R T E S Y O F C H E S T E R T O W N H A R R Y P O T T E R F E S T I VA L

Sea Witch Festival

Garden Glow

Jack’s Pumpkin Glow

Chestertown Harry Potter Festival

The 30th annual Sea Witch festival will bring the Rehoboth boardwalk to life with Halloween fun with a weekend full of beach games, trick or treating, a pet costume parade, a 5k race, arts and crafts vendors and, the festival’s biggest draw, the giant costume parade on Saturday at 3 p.m. The signature parade features motorized floats, bands, Halloween-themed balloon floats.

Throughout the weekend, you can also enjoy live music, plus great family-friendly games like scavenger hunts, a broom-toss contest, a Kids Zone, hay rides, haunted attractions, a horse show on the beach, and a haunted bonfire on the beach. The festival runs October 25–27.

Consider using public transit like the Jolly Trolley from the Delaware Seashore State Park, or DART transit from Lewes and points north. Find all the details at beach-fun.com

On October 19 and 20, head to Monkton, Maryland’s Ladew Topiary Gardens, deemed “the most outstanding topiary garden in America” by the Garden Club of America, to see hundreds of intricately carved jack-o’-lanterns and Halloween-themed illuminated sculptures.

There will also be live music, carving demonstrations by local artists, and a special educational exhibits on creepy crawly critters.

Garden Glow is in its second year and sold out in 2018. You can even carve your own “glow” pumpkin beforehand to be on display for the weekend. Tickets are $25 for adults, $18 for students, and $6 for children ages 2 to 12. See the full schedule of events and buy tickets at ladewgardens.com

At this interactive Halloween festival, you can stroll through the one-third-mile-long trail at Lake Fairfax Park, which will be decorated some 5,000 glowing jack-o’-lanterns and lighted haunted displays like pirate ships, haunted castles and creepy graveyards.

Along the way you can watch master carvers at work, sample fall snacks and beverages, and head to the pumpkin patch to take home your own. The walk should take between half an hour and 45 minutes. Strollers are welcome, but pets are not.

Tickets are sold in 30-minute increment time slots and start at $23 for adults, kids from $17 and anytime tickets from $28.

Kids under two are free.

Tickets and details available at glowpumpkin.com.

Sort yourself into your favorite Hogwarts house, pack up your wands and head to Chestertown for its annual townwide Harry Potter Wizarding Weekend, October 4–5. On October 4, kick off the weekend at the wizarding street party, while ducking into local shops for themed activities like potion making. On Saturday, the fun will continue with a scavenger hunt, costume contest, parade, wand-swap, and events at “Gringotts” bank.

Along High Street and in Fountain Park, there will be vendors and arts and crafts, food, and a showing of “Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix.” Most of the events at the Harry Potter Festival are free, though some require preregistration. Schedules and more details available at chestertownhpfest.org.

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vents are subject to change; check websites before heading out. For even more events visit chesapeakefamily.com/calendar.

Monthlong B’More Build-a-Thon

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Greenstreet Gardens Fall Festival & Corn Maze

Sat. and Sun. through Oct. 27. Hayrides, a corn maze, jumping pillow, underground slide, corn boxes and a tire tower. 10:30 a.m.–5 p.m. $13; free for ages 2 and younger. Greenstreet Gardens, Lothian. greenstreetgardens.com

Horsmon Farm

Through Oct. 29, weekends and school holidays.

Hayrides, a petting zoo, corn box, straw maze, sorghum maze and special events each weekend including scarecrow making and pony rides. Sat.– Sun. 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Free; $8 for activities and includes a pumpkin. St. Leonard. horsmonfarm.com

Homestead Gardens Fall Fest

Sat. and Sun. through Oct 27. Barnyard, corn maze, pumpkin patches, jumping pillow, food, and entertainment. Free admission; fee for some activities. 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Homestead Gardens, Davidsonville. homesteadgardens.com

Fall Fun Festival

Daily through Nov. 3. Corn maze, jumping giant pillow, petting and feeding farm animals, giant slides, cow train, and over 45 attractions. $9 weekdays; $13.50 weekends. 10 a.m–6 p.m.

Gaver Farm, Mount Airy. gaverfarm.com

Maryland Sunrise Farm

Weekends through Nov. 3. Harry Potter corn maze, petting zoo, hay jump, corn kernel box, pumpkin patch, pedal carts, cow wagons, hayrides, and food vendors. Sat., 10 a.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.; select Fridays, 3:30 p.m. $11. Gambrills. mdcornmaze.com

Free Fall Baltimore

Oct. 1–31. A citywide arts celebration offering hundreds of free arts and cultural activities. Free.

Various venues. freefallbaltimore.org

B’More Build-a-Thon October 1–24

Port Discovery is taking part in a global Cardboard Challenge to celebrate imagination, creativity, and the city of Baltimore! Through creative play, children will work together to build out of cardboard and other materials, presented by imagination.org and inspired by the online video Caine’s Arcade. Port Discovery Museum, Baltimore. portdiscovery.org

Halloween Eye Spy Train

Weekends through Oct. 27. This “not so scary” train ride carries visitors on a scenic two-mile ride through the Cabin John Regional Park (about a 15-minute ride). Kids can look for spooky sights along the way to mark them off their scavenger Eye Spy cards. Preregister for tickets. Fridays 4–6 p.m.; Sat.–Sun. 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Cabin John Regional Park, Cabin John. montgomeryparks.org/trains

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1 Tuesday

5 Saturday

Gather the family for a 20-minute hayride through the colorful, autumn-filled grounds of Watkins Regional Park. $2. 10 a.m.–noon. Old Maryland Farm, Watkins Park, Upper Marlboro. pgparks.com

This annual family fun festival features clowns, characters, games, hayrides and scarecrow workshops, and live music. Free; fee for some activities. Noon–5 p.m. Watkins Regional Park, Upper Marlboro. mncppc.org

Public Hayride

Kinderfest

3 Thursday

United States Powerboat Show

Oct. 3–6. Over 700 powerboats will line miles of docks, plus shop the newest marine equipment, get on-the-water demos and attend seminars and enjoy live entertainment. $5–$48; ages 6 and under free.

Thurs. 10 a.m–6 p.m.; Fri.–Sat. 10 a.m.–6:30 p.m.; Sun. 10 a.m.–5 p.m. City Dock, Annapolis. annapolisboatshows.com

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First Fridays

Discounted admission every first Friday. $10. 5–8 p.m. Maryland Science Center, Baltimore. mdsci.org

Harry Potter Festival

Oct. 4–5. This townwide festival features Harry Potter magic, trivia, a scavenger hunt, costume contest and more. Free; some activities require a fee and pre-registration. Activity times vary. Chestertown. chestertownhpfest.org. See page 25 for more info.

Mid-Atlantic Small Craft Festival

4–5. Gather with amateur and professional small boat enthusiasts to check out their beautiful boats, and enjoy demonstrations, live entertainment and museum exhibits. $6–$15. 10 a.m.–5 p.m.

Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, St. Michaels. cbmm.org

Darlington Apple Festival

Take in all things apple with all-day entertainment, crafts, fall produce, hayrides, an apple pie contest and a cornhole tournament. Free. 10 a.m.–5 p.m.

1024 Main St, Darlington. darlingtonapplefestival.org

Walk-in Workshop: Beaded Tree

Make a mosaic bearded tree in conjunction with the current exhibit, the Secret Life of Earth. $5. 1–4 p.m.

American Visionary Art Museum, Baltimore. avam.org

Bowie International Festival

Celebrate world cultures with live entertainment on two stages, international food, children’s activities, and arts and crafts. Free. 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Allen Pond Park, Bowie. cityofbowie.org

Artoberfest

Check out handmade arts and crafts, food trucks, drinks from local wineries and breweries, and live music. Free. 11 a.m.–4 p.m. Downtown Stevensville. stevensvilleartsandentertainment.org

College Park Day

This event is fun for the whole family with live music, awesome kids zones, delicious food and drink, live performances, exhibitors and so much more! Plus free museum entry during the event.

Free. Noon–6 p.m. College Park Aviation Museum. collegeparkaviationmuseum.com

5–6. This celebratory family event includes tours of St. Clements Island, Blackistone Lighthouse & St. Clement’s Island Museum, plus live entertainment, free boat excursions, Southern Maryland food, local wine tastings, children’s activities, a mermaid display, children’s tractor pull, and fireworks. $10; free for kids 12 and under. 11 a.m.–5 p.m.

St. Clement’s Island Museum, Colton’s Point. blessingofthefleetsomd.net

6 Sunday

Harbor Harvest Fall Children’s Festival

Urban Pumpkin Patch, petting zoo, face painting, hay maze, costume parade, pony rides, a trackless train, and more. Free; additional cost for some activities. 10 a.m.–3 p.m. Rash Field, Baltimore. waterfrontpartnership.org

Anne Arundel Lifeline 100 Century Ride

Bike rides for all ages and abilities, including family fun ride and for those with special needs. Also includes free Children’s Bike Rodeo. Brings attention to the benefits of safe bicycling for health, recreation and transportation. $30–$60 depending on distance; 1-mile fun ride and bike rodeo, free. 7 a.m.

Kinder Farm Park, Millersville. lifeline100.com

Sowebo Landmark 5K

This 5k race goes through the streets of Southwest Baltimore and encourages youth to live a healthier lifestyle. $30. 9 a.m. Union Square Park, Baltimore. sowebolandmark5k.org

10 Thursday

United States Sailboat Show

Oct. 10–14. Celebrate the 50th anniversary of

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calendar | october the nation’s oldest and largest in-water boat show, which features new and used sailboats, catamarans, gear, vendors, sailing demos equipment and interactive workshops. $18, children 7–12 $5; ages 6 and under free. 10 a.m. City Dock, Annapolis. annapolisboatshows.com

Disney On Ice: Road Trip Adventures

9–13. World-class skating, high-flying acrobatics and unexpected stunts will propel characters around the world to visit favorite Disney character destinations of Simba, Moana and Aladdin. $20–$75. 7:30 p.m.

Royal Farms Arena, Baltimore. disneyonice.com

Baltimore Greek Festival

10–13. Baltimore’s Greek Festival celebrating the Greek culture, history, faith and community!

Featuring authentic food, music, and dancing.

Free. 5 p.m. Annunciation Cathedral, Baltimore. eventbrite.com

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Sugarloaf Crafts Festival

11–13. Join some 250 artists and crafters and enjoy shopping for handcrafted, one-of-a-kind creations directly from the country’s most talented artisans at this unforgettable festival. $10. Fri.–Sat. 10 a.m.–6 p.m.; Sun. 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Maryland State Fairgrounds, Timonium. sugarloafcrafts.com

Night Out for Newbie Parents

Join the Science Center for a night tailored to parenting newbies. No need for a sitter, this is a baby-friendly event with activities to keep mommies, daddies, and babies happily entertained. $15.

6:30–8:30 p.m. Maryland Science Center, Baltimore. mdsci.org

PumpkinFest

Hayrides, pumpkin painting, live animal encounters, crafts, games, scavenger hunts, and food trucks. $15 kids; $5 adults. Noon–7 p.m. Irvine Nature Center, Owings Mills. explorenature.org

Bethesda Row Arts Festival

12–13. See original artwork and crafts from more than 200 master artisans with original artwork at every different price point. Plus live musical entertainment and performance art. Free. Sat. 11 a.m.–6 p.m.; Sun. 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Bethesda Row, Bethesda. bethesdarowarts.org

The Great Pumpkin Patch

Oct. 12–13. Go all out for fall with moon bounces, face painting, petting zoo, pony rides, pumpkin decorating and trick-or-treating. $5; Children under 2 free. 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Old National Pike District Park, Mt. Airy. recreater.com/215/the-great-pumpkin-patch

Fells Point Fun Fest

12–13. The 53rd Annual Fell’s Point Fun Festival will be headlined by multi-platinum selling artists the Gin Blossoms on Saturday, Oct 12. Plus 16 local bands will play on two stages over the two-day event. Plus a beer garden, Festive Family Zone, and a history walk. Free. Fells Point, Baltimore. 11 a.m.–7 p.m. fellspointfest.net

Pirate Pete’s Pumpkin Patch

Harvest Moon Hike

Listen to the sounds of nature by moonlight. After the hike enjoy cider and snacks in the renovated tobacco barn. Ages 8 and up. Preregistration required. 8–10 p.m. Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary, Lothian. jugbay.org

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Maryland Home and Garden Show

Oct. 18–20. More than 300 exhibitors, tiny houses, kids activities and more. $9; ages 12 and under free. 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Maryland State Fairgrounds, Timonium. mdhomeandgarden.com

Boo at the Zoo

Oct. 18–20. Let your kids Trick or Treat at the wildest spot in town! There will be treat stations, animal demonstrations, keeper chats and a dance party. $30. 5:30–8:30 p.m. National Zoo, Washington, D.C. nationalzoo.si.edu

Russian Festival

18–20. The festival celebrates the cultural heritage, rich history and the commemoration of the 100th Anniversary of the Holy Trinity Russian Orthodox parish. Savor the authentic foods, prepared by the parishioners, browse the import kiosk, visit the children’s corner, and enjoy the dance groups and musical ensembles. $2. Fri. 11 a.m.–9 p.m.; Sat. Noon–9 p.m.; Sun. Noon–6 p.m. Holy Trinity Russian Orthodox Church, Baltimore. russfest.org

12–27. Pirate Pete is building a pumpkin patch at Pirate Adventures! Come see the pirate clubhouse decked out for the Halloween season. Free pumpkin and decorating supplies are included with a child’s ticket during Pirate Pete’s Pumpkin Patch. 9 a.m.– 4 p.m. 311 Third St. Annapolis. chesapeakepirates.com

The Snow Queen

PRAD: Patuxent River Appreciation Day

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Baltimore Comic-Con

Family Day @CBMM

This family-friendly showcase of invention, creativity brings together engineers, artists, scientists and crafters as a venue for these “makers” to show hobbies, experiments, and projects. Free. 10 a.m.– 6 p.m. Chrysalis at Merriweather Park in Symphony Woods. downtowncolumbia.makerfaire.com

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Head to the Calvert Marine Museum for boatbuilding demonstrations, live music, canoe rides, free harbor cruises, arts and crafts, food and drinks. Free.

Museum entry is additional. Adults $9; children $4.

10 a.m.–7 p.m. Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons. calvertmarinemuseum.com

Compete in the crab challenge course, see the schooner AJ Meerwald on its visit to St. Michaels, climb to the top of the Hooper Strait Lighthouse, and check out the progress of the new Maryland Dove.

Free with museum admission. 1–4 p.m. Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, St. Michaels. cbmm.org

Fall Harvest Festival at Kinder Farm Park

Get up close to the park’s farm animals, plus enjoy hayrides, arts and crafts, face painting, sawmill demos, and farmhouse tours. Free. 10 a.m–4 p.m.

Kinder Farm Park, Millersville. kinderfarmpark.org

Downtown Columbia Mini Maker Faire

Bark in the Park

This annual fundraising festival features a dog walk, dog show, 5k family fun run, food, giveaways, children’s activities, music and more. Free to attend; dog walk and show and fun run require a registration fee. 8 a.m.–noon. Idlewild Park, Easton. talbothumane.org

Fall Festival and Craft Day

Bob for apples, build a scarecrow, make cornmeal from an ear of corn right off the stalk, and more. $10 per family. 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Hancock’s Resolution, Pasadena. historichancocksresolution.org

18–20. Ballet Theatre of Maryland creates another world premiere ballet based on the famous Hans Christian Anderson fairytale, The Snow Queen-the inspiration for Disney’s blockbuster favorite Frozen. $30–$55 Fri. 7:30 p.m.; Sat. 7 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m.

Maryland Hall, Annapolis. marylandhall.org

18–20. Comic book convention featuring comic book signings, exhibits, vendors, book signings and more. $30–$169; ages 10 and under free with paid adult. See more on page 7. Baltimore Convention Center, Baltimore. baltimorecomiccon.com.

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Engineering 101

Learn what engineers do and how they design and build things to solve specific problems through an interactive, hands-on challenge. Construct your own design from plans to prototype. $5. 11 a.m.

College Park Aviation Museum, College Park. collegeparkaviationmuseum.com

Harvest Hootenanny

Live farm animals, lots of harvest-themed crafts, a silent auction and live music. Free. 10 a.m.–1 p.m.

Chesapeake Children’s Museum, Annapolis. theccm.org

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calendar | october American Indian Festival

Celebrate the cultures of Native Americans with live performances of traditional and contemporary music, dancing, drumming, singing, and storytelling and demonstrations. Free. 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Patuxent River Park, Upper Marlboro. pgparks.com/709/American-Indian-Festival

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Okto’Bear’Fest

Stroll among the animals at the zoo while sipping on seasonal ales, Oktoberfest-inspired foods and live music. $25–$65. Noon–4 p.m. The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore. marylandzoo.org

Lost City and Haunted Ship

Visit the Maryland Dove, transformed into a notso-scary haunted ship. Plus trick-or-treating, face painting and games. Free; donations welcome. 5–8 p.m. Historic St. Mary’s City. hsmcdigshistory.org

Great Jack-O’-Lantern Campfire

Hand-carved pumpkins, a glowing jack-o’-lantern hunt, hot cider, haunted Halloween tales and more.

Free. 7–8:30 p.m. Darnall’s Chance House Museum, Upper Marlboro. history.pgparks.com

Tilghman Island Day

Celebrate local watermen with a day of fun events for the whole family, including the workboat docking contest, net demonstrations, clamming, oystering, crab picking and other competitions. There will be live music, lots of food, vendors and a nautical flea market. $5 per person, under 12 are free. Tilghman Island. tilghmanmd.com

Fall into St. Michaels

19–20. Pumpkin carving, pie baking and scarecrow contests, plus Jack Russell Terrier races and plenty of children’s fall activities. stmichaelsmd.org

Art at the Park

19–20. Check out artwork by over 70 exhibitors, plus enjoy live music, art demonstrations, activities, specialty food, wine and beer. $6 per car.

10 a.m.–5 p.m. Quiet Waters Park, Annapolis. fqwp.org

St. Mary’s County Oyster Festival

19–20. This annual festival celebrates all things oysters, including the National Oyster Shucking contest, oyster cook-off, tons of delicious food, carnival rides and live music. $10, ages 12 and under free. Sat. 10 a.m.–6 p.m.; Sun. 11 a.m.– 6 p.m. St. Mary’s County Fairgrounds, Leonardtown. usoysterfest.com

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19–20; 26–27. Rides, pumpkin decorating and more. $5–$7; pumpkin decorating is extra. Check website for time. National Capital Trolley Museum, Colesville. dctrolley.org

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Children’s activities, live music by the Eastport Oyster Boys, local vendors and plenty of good food. $2–$6. 12:30–5 p.m. Captain Avery Museum, Shady Side. captainaverymuseum.org

Oct. 25–27. Free trick-or-treating, costume contests, carnival games and more. Free with zoo admission.

10 a.m–4 p.m. The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore, Baltimore. marylandzoo.org

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HallowRead

Sensory Friendly Day

This special October edition of Sensory Friendly Day features a drawing demonstration by celebrated railroad artist Andy Fletcher. 10 a.m.– 4 p.m. B&O Railroad Museum, Baltimore. borail.org

Key School 5K, 10K & Family Fun Run

A 5k, 10k and family fun run through the scenic community of Hillsmere Shores. $25; $30 day of event; Fun Run $20. 8 a.m.–noon. Key School, Annapolis. keyschool.org/community/5k10k-andfamily-fun-run

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Halloween Celebration & Costume Parade

Oct. 25–26. Book festival with author-led workshops and panels, including how to launch your book, young adult, graphic novels and more.

Wine/dine, literary pub crawls, paranormal and horror topics. $15–$65; book signings are free.

Roger Carter Center, Ellicott City. hallowread.com

Outdoor Movie: Nightmare Before Christmas

Catch the Halloween favorite Nightmare Before Christmas and come dressed up for a costume contest. Festivities start two hours before dusk showtime, including a beer garden, themed foods, ice cream and popcorn. Free. Behind the Eastport Library, Annapolis. sofoannapolis.com

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Railroad story and Halloween celebration with Choo Choo Blue. $12–$18. 10:30 a.m. B&O Railroad Museum, Baltimore. borail.org

Pumpkin Walk

Celebrate the season with games and a costume parade around the mansion. This event will also

feature several fun activities to introduce children to learning about the architecture of the house. $15 per family. 4–6 p.m. Hammond Harwood House, Annapolis. hammondharwoodhouse.org fourriversheritage.org

Trick-or-Treat on the Square

Trick or treat at local businesses, face painting, a pet costume contest and more. Free. 3–5 p.m.

Leonardtown Square, Leonardtown. visitstmarysmd.com

OysterFest

Dine on oysters along with other local fare, craft beer, and spirits. Plus enjoy live music on two stages, scenic river cruises aboard Winnie Estelle, an oyster stew competition, cooking presentations, Chesapeake Bay retriever and oystering demonstrations, and children’s activities. $18; $6 for ages 6–17. 10 a.m–4 p.m. Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, St. Michaels. cbmm.org

Trick or Treat Trail

Head to Downs Park for a stroll around the trail and kid-friendly Trick or Treating. Advanced on-line registration is encouraged. For ages 12 and under; $5 per child. Noon–4 p.m. Downs Park, Pasadena. friendsofdownspk.org

Boo Bash

Costume contest, parade, trick or treat and more.

Free. 3–5 p.m., register for kids costume parade 2:15 p.m. North Beach Business Loop, North Beach. northbeachmd.org

Halloween in the Garden

Dress up as a family and enjoy art activities, trick-or-treating, a parade, music and vendors. $2.

10 a.m–4 p.m. Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center, Solomons. annmariegarden.org

HowlOWeen Pawty

This annual bash features Candy with a Cop, a safe trick-or-treating trail, adoptable animals, games, a children’s costume parade and K-9 educational demonstrations. 10 a.m.–2:30 p.m. Anne Arundel County Animal Control, Millersville. aacounty.org

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The Londontowne Symphony Orchestra performs its annual Halloween concert. Costume contest to follow. $20; students free. 3–5 p.m. St. John’s College Key Auditorium, Annapolis. lso-music.org

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Halloween Family Fun Night

Halloween event for the whole family to enjoy.

4–7 p.m. Northeast Community Center and Chesapeake Beach Water Park, Chesapeake Beach. co.cal.md.us

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calendar | october Splash’N Boots Kids Concert

Splash’N Boots’s music creates family dance parties; it is a soundtrack to bedtimes, mealtime and all moments in between. $15. 11 a.m. Rams Head on Stage, Annapolis. ramsheadonstage.com

Halloween Spooktaclar Extravaganza This afternoon of fall fun starts off with a Pet Costume Fun Walk around the park. Then there will be games, face painting, and inflatables, as well as a hayride for the family to go visit the “Pumpkin Patch.” Free. Noon–3 p.m. Hallowing Point Park. co.cal.md.us

Letts Scream Halloween

This family-friendly Halloween celebration features trick-or-treating, hayrides, a haunted trail walk, s’mores, hot dogs, hot cider and hot chocolate.

Wear your best Halloween costume, decorate your pumpkin, and enjoy some treats! $5–$7. 2–5 p.m.

Camp Letts, Edgewater. campletts.org

Halloween Mixer

Over 50 small businesses, food trucks, a costume contest, live music, activities for the whole family, safe trick-or-treating at each vendor booth, face painting and raffles. $5; kids are free. Noon–7 p.m.

5200 Southwestern Blvd, Arbutus. eventbrite.com

Halloween Barkin’ Bash

Dress up your pup and come celebrate Halloween with the Wings of Love Kuwait (WLK) team and meet adoptable dogs! There will be contests, games, raffles, and lots of other fun things to do with your pup. Entry to the event is free. 11 a.m.–3 p.m.

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Halloween Hullabaloo

Come in costume for gentle Halloween stories, songs, crafts, and a parade through the library.

Children will decorate bags to trick-or-treat for prizes from the library staff! Free. 10 a.m. Deale Library, Deale. aacpl.net

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Make your own paper monster at the Monster MashUp Workshop, plus explore the museum, the Great Mystery Show exhibit and get your face painted.

Free. 4–7 p.m. American Visionary of Art Museum, Baltimore. avam.org

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Halloween Storytime

Spooky (but not too spooky) stories, songs and a craft make for a howling good time. Costumes encouraged! Free. 1 p.m. Discoveries: The Library at the Mall, Annapolis. aacpl.net For a full listing of events visit us online at ChesapeakeFamily.com/Calendar.

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DATE NI G HT & MORE

stay inspired The Frenzy over CBD Erasing Cannabidiol Confusion

BY KERRIGAN STERN

I

n the past few years the popularity of cannabidiol (CBD) has been growing like a weed. So what exactly is CBD? CBD is the second most prevalent active ingredient of cannabis.

This comes just behind the psychoactive compound that makes the use of this plant in flux across state governments around the country: THC. THC, the compound that produces a high, is only present in a specific strain of

number of reasons, such as the growth

to CBD for ailments many use medical

cannabis: marijuana. Yet there is still heavy

of pharmaceutical therapy, but perhaps

marijuana for, such as pain and epilepsy.

debate over the entire cannabis plant,

the biggest reason is state governmentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;

including all of its strains. One of its legal

relaxation of marijuana laws. Currently 11

a weighty matter that the 2018 Farm Bill

strains, hemp, has been cultivated for over

states and Washington D.C. have legalized

legalized the sale of hemp and its extracts,

12,000 years and has been used in textile

cannabis for recreational purposes while 33

including CBD. The main restriction in this

products, food and industrial products.

others have legalized it for medical purposes.

bill distinguishes hemp from marijuana: By

CBD has become so prevalent that

Unlike marijuana, there have been no laws

federal law, hemp cannot contain more than

the cannabinoid market is expected to

directly declaring pure CBD illegal, as it is

0.3 percent THC. If it does, it is considered

reach $89 billion by 2024, according

classified as hemp if produced and sold

to be marijuana, which is currently

to Mordor Intelligence. This is due to a

legally. This allows users to legally turn

labeled as a Schedule 1 drug by the Drug

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The sale and use of CBD has become such

stay inspired Enforcement Administration.

Purveyors have begun to take advantage

“While the agency recognizes the potential

order to make sure that the American public

opportunities that cannabis or cannabis-

is protected,” says Felberbaum.

of this restriction by selling CBD products

derived compounds may offer, the currently

with this exact amount of THC. A local

available data leave open crucial questions

publicly stated, however, that the use of CBD

purveyor, Java N Jane, located on West

about whether these products are safe or

can lead to, “potential liver toxicity, drug

Street in Annapolis, sells goods both with

effective,” says FDA Spokesman

interactions, and drowsiness.” But since no

and without THC.

Michael Felberbaum.

substantial cases exhibiting any of these

“We most certainly carry products with

One of the concerns surrounding CBD

On behalf of the FDA, Abernethy has

harms directly tied to CBD have been made

THC in it,” says owner, Kendall Rae. “That

products is the true purity of full spectrum

public, many users and purveyors of CBD

would be considered our full spectrum. Broad

goods. In order to obtain THC and CBD,

have little fear of its potential health concerns.

spectrum does not have THC and we actually

an extractor must draw out the compounds

“I have not seen anyone who has

carry both in Java N Jane.”

through virtually the same exact process.

complained,” says Rae. “I have a return

Thus a mistake in this process can lead to

policy and I’ve been in business since April

considered “pure” CBD, the small amount of

the supplier inadvertently giving you a CBD

20th and we have yet to do a return.”

THC they contain does not conjure the same

product containing THC if it has not gone

psychoactive effects as marijuana does.

through the FDA approval process.

While full spectrum products may not be

“I tell [customers] all the time that CBD is the

But some purveyors, such as Java N Jane,

Ready to Try CBD? For those interested in trying CBD, the

non-psychoactive component of the hemp

ensure that the pure, full spectrum CBD

compound is available for purchase in

plant. So if you are there looking for a high,

products they sell are indeed THC free.

several different forms. The most common

that’s not what you’re going to get,” says Rae.

The Hype About CBD So, if it doesn’t cause a high, why do people

“We get all of the lab reports from all

forms of CBD products include tinctures, oils,

of the items we sell at Java N Jane so if a

cosmetics, creams, gummies, powders, and

customer comes in and they have that same

off-the-shelf beverages.

question [about whether THC can slip into

While Rae provides customers with each

use CBD? It is used in its variety of forms to

our products], it’s not something they have

of these options, she recommends different

assist with numerous health issues. These

to take my word on. I can simply print out

types of CBD for distinct ailments, such as

include epilepsy, anxiety, insomnia, arthritis,

the report from the lab that it was actually

the indica strain for those who struggle with

and chronic pain, according to the Harvard

extracted from,” says Rae.

sleep and the sativa strain for those who

Health Blog. “[CBD] is linked exclusively to treating nausea, pain, sleep apnea, depression, anxiety, acne . . . the list continues to go

Just as the legal parameters surrounding

struggle with depression or anxiety.

marijuana are stringent in Maryland, the laws

Furthermore, the efficacy of CBD can vary

surrounding the use of CBD are stiff as well.

with the method of consumption as well.

“Hemp products must meet any applicable

Some CBD consumers claim that using

on and on,” explains Rae. “I for one have

FDA requirements and standards, just like

tinctures provide a faster and more powerful

used it for my own depression and anxiety

any other FDA-regulated product,” stated

effect while “milder” gummies have the

and [for epilepsy] and it has helped me

the FDA’s principal deputy commissioner,

benefits of better taste and longer-lasting

tremendously.”

Amy Abernethy, during a congressional

results as they must go through the entire

In fact, such positive outcomes of CBD

testimony. “These safeguards help ensure

digestive system after consumption.

use led to FDA approval of the medication

that Americans have access to safe and

Epidolex for the treatment of seizures

accurately labeled hemp products, and, in

CBD from local purveyors, the sale and

associated with Lennox-Gastaut and

the case of drugs, that patients can depend

marketing of food and dietary supplements

Dravet syndromes in patients over age two.

on the effectiveness of these products.”

with CBD is against the law. As stated in

While you can purchase and consume

CBD is also effective at treating several

Many products that have not been cleared

different types of chronic pain. One study

by the FDA and are thus illegal may attempt

given by FDA officials, the FDA continues

from the European Journal of Pain used

to trick consumers by being labeled as

to evaluate the regulatory frameworks in

an animal model to demonstrate that CBD

“hemp-based.” These products have likely not

products containing CBD.

applied on the skin assists in easing pain

gone through the FDA-approval process and

“Ultimately, the steps the FDA is taking will

and inflammation caused by arthritis.

their compounds may be labeled incorrectly.

allow us to continue to clarify our regulatory

While these non-regulated hemp-based

authority over these products, seek input from

Other studies have shown CBD to inhibit inflammatory and neuropathic pain.

While no studies have shown that CBD

congressional testimonies and other speeches

products could prove to be dangerous to

a broad range of stakeholders and examine

consumers, there is currently not enough

a variety of approaches and considerations

products with THC in them can impede

research to state definite claims of any

in their marketing and regulation,” says

these health benefits, organizations like the

hazards CBD may cause. “A key goal of our

Felberbaum, “while continuing to make

FDA still urge consumers to be wary of any

work is to identify and collate all available

sound, science-based decisions to protect the

compounds acquired from cannabis.

data to help us answer these questions in

public’s health and safety.”

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Events worth hiring a babysitter

Edgar Allan Poe Festival and Awards 5–6. Poe-themed vendors, books, music,

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performances and art. Plus the Poe Places death weekend bus tour, and the Black Cat Ball aboard the steamship yacht Raven at the Inner Harbor. Festival is free, Tickets required for tour and Black Cat Ball. Free; some ticketed events extra. 11 a.m.–4 p.m. Poe House, Baltimore. poefestinternational.com

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Taste of South County Sample food and drink from local restaurants, wineries and breweries. Live music, door prizes and more. $35. 6–9 p.m. Historic London Town and Gardens, Edgewater. southcounty.org

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U.S. Naval Academy Band: Navy Birthday Concert This premier military band offers world-class ensembles which perform a variety of musical styles, ranging from classical to contemporary and will present a Navy Birthday concert. Free.

7:30 p.m. Register for tickets. Maryland Hall, Annapolis. marylandhall.org

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India Arie: Worthy Tour Faithfully repurposed as the title and theme of her brand new 16-track album, including 13 songs and 3 interludes, India’s first full-length offering in five years is set to impact a world finally attuned to the kind of empathic sea-change the humanitarian singer/songwriter has embraced her entire career. $75–$95. Maryland Hall for the Arts, Annapolis.

Ongoing

The Night Brunch Festival

Historic Hauntings Ghost Tours Thursdays–Saturdays, Oct. 3–26. Special Historic Hauntings Tour is offered during the month of October and includes a walking tour of the historic district and tour inside a haunted historic home. $23. 7:30 and 8 p.m. Meet at the HA Museum & Store, Annapolis. annapolistours.com

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city and work to unite people in every corner of Baltimore. Instagrammable experiences, live music, and art installations. $15–$125. 6 p.m.

Capitol Hill with your guide to talk about scandals and hauntings. $20. 7:30 p.m. Washington, D.C. washingtonwalks.com

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Jug Bay Ghost Paddle This spooky but fun evening in the water is a oneof-a-kind evening paddle along the Patuxent River.

The group will make one stop by the water’s edge

Harbor Point Central Plaza, Baltimore. mt.cm

where Philippe will share local legends and ghost

5 Saturday

food around a campfire. $40. 5:30–9:30 p.m.

5–6. Enjoy local wines from over 20 wineries,

Fridays and Saturdays through Oct. 26. Explore

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Riverside WineFest

Capitol Hill Ghost Tour

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4–6. This three-day celebration will toast the best

8 p.m. marylandhall.org

craft beer, live music, local food, activities and an artisan marketplace, and tours of the historic grounds and home. $5–$25. Noon–5 p.m.

Sotterley Plantation, Hollywood. sotterley.org

stories, while enjoying hot cider, pizza, and finger Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary, Lothian. jugbay.org

Canton Fall Festival & Mule Fest Live music, food trucks and over a dozen local vendors will come together for a festive all-day event in Patterson Park. 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Patterson Park, Baltimore. mt.cm/canton-fall-festival

Chesapeake Film Festival 3–10. This week-long extravaganza of outstanding cinema comes Maryland’s Eastern Shore with subjects including a pro baseball player turned World War II spy; nine teens vying for the world title of best young scientist; the Apollo 11 voyage with never-before-seen footage and endangered species in the oceans and on land. $30–$140. Easton, St. Michaels. chesapeakefilmfestival.com

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Annapolis Harvest Beer Festival Eight local breweries will show off their harvest craft brews in the heart of Annapolis. Plus buck a shuck oysters, burgers, crabcakes, steamed shrimp, and giant Bavarian pretzels. $40. 2–6 p.m. Annapolis. eventbrite.com

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18–27. Through mind-bending creativity and bold collaborations, the Expand Your Reality Experience will connect you to your curiosity and unlock your sense of wonder. in a series of interactive installations and thought provoking performances. $34–$50. DC Armory, Washington, D.C. 29rooms.com

19 Saturday Brews & Bivalves

Fresh oysters and local watermen are the focus of this inaugural fall festival, Brews & Bivalves—a day full of oysters, beer, and fundraising fun to benefit the Oyster Recover Partnership. Noon–6 p.m.

Jailbreak Brewing, Laurel. jailbreakbrewing.com

Oktoberfest Live!

Dig out your lederhosen and get ready for unlimited sampling of over 150 beers featuring international, local craft, fall seasonal, marzen and oktoberfest!

Plus great international foods and plenty of live music. 3 p.m. Power Plant Live, Baltimore. powerplantlive.com

Hoodstock XVI This is an anti-black-tie charity event where guests trade in their suits and gowns for jeans and tie-dye to kick back and enjoy picnic food, beer, wine, a silent auction, and live acoustic rock and folk music from the late ‘60s and early ‘70s. $40–$50; $10 kids 6–12. 6–9 p.m. American Visionary Art Museum, Baltimore. unified.org

Wine On The Water 19–20. Wine and food festival featuring local wineries, breweries, food, artisans and vendors. $20–$40. Noon–5 p.m. Kurtz’s Beach, Pasadena. wineonthewaterfest.com

21 Monday Crime of Thrones

Is it possible for this group of GOT survivors to resist their bloodthirsty natures and keep the peace in the Seven Kingdoms? Winters can last a lifetime. And the struggle for the Barcalounger begins. Beware.

Murder is coming. $35. 8 p.m. Rams Head On Stage, Annapolis. ramsheadonstage.com

25 Friday

Pumpkins on the Green Un-gala A blue-jeans casual fundraiser with food, a silent auction, fun events, live music and dancing. Supports environmental education. $150. 7 p.m. Irvine Nature Center, Owings Mills. explorenature.org

Night of the Living Zoo Adults-only Halloween party with craft beer, fare from popular D.C. food trucks, a spooktacular costume contest, performance artists and a DJ dance party. $40. 7–10:30 p.m. National Zoo,

Docksiders

Washington, D.C. nationalzoo.si.edu

Gymnastics

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Excellence by Choice

SERC Open House Tour Learn about SERC’s long-term environmental research on marshes, trees, water quality, and the impacts of carbon dioxide on our land, water, and air. During your tour, you’ll walk across the marsh boardwalk and visit the beaver pond and weir, where scientists

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• Classes for 18 mos. & up • Competitive Girl’s & Boy’s Teams • Birthday Parties

• Open Gym • Adult Open Gym • Field Trips • Home School Groups

monitor stream pollution. Geared toward adults.

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Free. 10 a.m. Smithsonian Environmental Research Center, Edgewater. serc.si.edu

27 Sunday

Rock the Core Cider Festival Celebrate fall with cider, beer and great tunes. $60–$75. Sessions 1–4 p.m. and 6–9 p.m.

Eagle Bank Club at Audi Field, Washington, D.C. rockthecorefest.com

31 Thursday

216 Najoles Road, Millersville, MD 21108 410-987-8780 · docksidersgymnastics.com Two Convenient Locations!

Wizard Fest: Halloween Party Grab your cloaks, brooms and wands, as this is the Wizarding Event of the Year! Celebrate with butterbeer and Harry Potter themed drinks, Quidditch pong, custom made wands, and a live DJ dance party. $25–$75. 8 p.m. Union Stage, Washington, D.C. unionstage.com

Nightmare on Thames Street: An ‘80s Prom Night Gone Wrong Ampersea “High School” is putting on an 80s prom night you’ll never forget…because you’re witnessing and solving a murder. The evening starts with hors d’oeuvres and cocktails, moves to investigating a murder and celebrating success with live entertainment. $60. 8 p.m. Ampersea, Baltimore. waterfrontbaltimore.org

Ages 2 - PreK • Developmentally Appropriate Curriculum • Serving Breakfast, Lunch and Snacks • Small, Caring Environment • Foreign Language Programs 867 Buttonwood Trail Crownsville, MD

543 Old Stage Road Glen Burnie, MD

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410-923-3192

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Annapolis Area Christian School • K–12th

VOTED BEST K-12 SCHOOL!

AACS students are

FALL OPEN HOUSE EVENTS LOWER SCHOOL :: ANNAPOLIS November 12, 2019, 9am

LOWER SCHOOL :: SEVERN November 14, 2019, 9am

MIDDLE SCHOOL :: ANNAPOLIS

October 17, 2019, 9am

UPPER SCHOOL :: SEVERN

October 22, 2019, 9am

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Compassionate Neighbor, an Effective Communicator and a Responsible Steward

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