Neighborhood Downtowns
Arbutus Volunteer Fire Department Parade and Carnival July 20, 2009 to July 25, 2009 from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m., parade at 7 p.m. on Monday, July 20, 2009. Bring your entire family! There will be an assortment of rides, food & games, including bingo, pit beef and pit turkey as well as a beer garden. Summer Movie Nights Bring the family along with your chairs or a blanket and come out for some warm weather fun. Tickets are $4 per person or $15 for a family 4-pack. Popcorn, snowballs, hot dogs and other refreshments are available for purchase. Proceeds benefit the Arbutus Volunteer Fire Department. July 3, 2009 - Hook; August 1, 2009 - Monsters Inc.; September 12, 2009 - Cars Car Show at the Arbutus Volunteer Fire Department Saturday, September 19, 2009 from 10 am to 3 p.m., rain or shine. The 3rd annual car show includes a variety of makes and models including custom vehicles. A children's corner with activities, raffles, door prizes, a variety of contests and foods are also featured. Free admission; located at 5200 Southwestern Boulevard. Farmer's Market Come to the farmers market every Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. through November 25, 2009 to buy produce and items from local farms. The market is located at the Bloomsbury Community Center at 106 Bloomsbury Avenue, rain or shine. Frederick Road Fridays This summer, enjoy free live music entertainment and fun for the entire family every Friday, June 19 through September from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. outdoors near the corner of Egges Lane and Frederick Road. Many retail shops along Frederick Road will also have later business hours, restaurants will feature special offerings and Jennings will host a "Beer Garden." Free Summer Concert Series at the Lurman Woodland Theatre Listen to live music played at this outdoor community amphitheatre every weekend from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. through August! Programs include a range of music styles including rock, bluegrass, Cajun, Reggae, and country. The amphitheater is on the grounds of Catonsville High School located at the intersection of S. Rolling Road and Bloomsbury Avenue. Catonsville July 4th Celebration Enjoy a day of fun in the heart of Catonsville! The 52nd annual parade takes place from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Frederick Road, held rain or shine. Arrive early at the Catonsville High School and enjoy pre-fireworks entertainment starting at 6:30 p.m. Bring a blanket, some food and relax until the fireworks begin at dark. 36th Annual Arts & Crafts Festival Sunday, September 13, 2009 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Stroll Down Frederick Road in downtown Catonsville and enjoy a great day viewing and shopping for handcrafted and painted items, replenishing with food and beverages, and listening to an assortment of live music. The festival features more than 240 vendors selling items such as paintings, wreaths, birdhouses, metal arts, hats, stained glass, and more. There are also an assortment of fun filled activities for children. Farmer's Market You can buy local produce every Saturday morning from 6 am to 12 pm at the Farmer's Market held July 11, 2009 through November 21, 2009 at Shipping Place in front of Veteran's Park, by the Historic Dundalk Village Shopping Center. Dundalk USA Home Tour
Saturday, June 20, 2009 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. View mover 10 homes in two of Dundalk's most charming neighborhoods adjacent to the historic main street area, designed in the 1920's by several of the same men who designed Roland Park. These National Register Historic District homes have an English Village feel, with stucco exteriors, steeply-pitched slate roofs, front porches, nestled among mature trees. Single-family homes from the 1940's just blocks away illustrate neo-colonial, cape cod, and Tudor influences with manicured lawns and still more mature trees. Free tour begins at the Dundalk Renaissance Corporation office 81 Shipping Place. Refreshments available, brochure with map for walking (or very short driving) available. Concerts in the Park Bring a chair or blanket to Heritage Park located at Trading Place and Dunmanway and listen to free live music on designated evenings each week through August. All concerts start at 7 p.m., food is available for purchase. For concert dates, call the Dundalk Renaissance Corporation at 410-282-0261. Main Street Movies Bring the entire family and enjoy a free outdoor movie! Pre-show entertainment starts at 7:30 p.m. and the movie begins at dusk. Bring a blanket or chair - food will be available for purchase. Held at 2 Trading Place on the Patapsco Masonic Lodge parking lot located behind the Family dollar. July 18, 2009 - Tale of Despereaux; August 1, 2009 - Hotel for Dogs; August 29, 2009 - Bolt Latino Fest Saturday, August 22, 2009 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Heritage Park, 300 Willow Spring Road. Enjoy the sounds of live Latin music and view dancers in colorful costumes from their native lands. The festival also features salsa dancing, Latin DJs, arts and crafts displays, Latino cuisine from the Americas and the Caribbean, community support information booths and family fun activities such as rock climbing walls, clowns, face-painting, two stages, and more. Defender's Day at North Point Sunday, September 6th, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Join County Executive Jim Smith and members of the County Council as they commemorate the anniversary of the adoption of the Baltimore County flag, and recognize the critical role that Baltimore County citizens played in protecting our young nation's sovereignty at the Battle of North Point on September 12, 1814. Re-enactments of the Battle of North Point echo across Patapsco Neck. Living history programs, War of 1812 displays, military music and drill demonstrations recall Dundalk's historic role in defending Baltimore and the troops at Ft. McHenry. Sponsored by the Dundalk-Patapsco Neck Historical Society. 410-284-2331. Happy 100th Birthday Essex Saturday, June 20 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Cox's Point Park, Celebrate this milestone anniversary by attending an old fashioned country fair. There will be historical displays, food, games, awards, entertainment and more! Rain date is June 21, 2009. 4th of July Fireworks The Marines Trade Association of Baltimore County will have its annual fireworks extravaganza on Saturday, July 4, 2009 at the Eastern Yacht Club. Gates open at 3 p.m. and fireworks will begin at dusk. Essex Day This annual event takes place on Saturday 13, 2009 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on the 400 & 500 blocks of Eastern Avenue in downtown Essex. Enjoy the entertainment, food, and other items offered by the street vendors.
4th Annual Community Appreciation Day/Business Fair The Liberty Road Business Association will show their appreciation again to the community members by providing a fun day featuring entertainment, activities and food. To be held on Saturday, June 27 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Randallstown Gateway park located at the corners of Liberty and McDonough Roads. Free Family Friday Night Movies Bring your blanket and chairs and spend your Fridays in July with your family watching PG rated, family movies outdoors! Movies start at dusk and will be shown at Randallstown High School on July 10, 2009, July 17, 2009, July 24, 2009, and July 31, 2009. 4th of July Celebration Bring your entire family and join in the fun this holiday at the 47th Fourth of July Celebration at Fullerton Park. Enjoy live music by the group Awaken starting at 6:00 p.m. a puppet show at 7 p.m. and a fireworks display at 9 p.m. Parking is available for $5.00 per car at Fullerton Manor Bingo or Melvin's Tire & Auto. Rate date is July 15th, 2009.
Annual Parkville Town Centre Fair Sunday, September 13, 2009 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Harford Road is closed from Taylor Avenue North to Dubois for this annual event which features craftspeople and other vendors as well as entertainment and activities for everyone to enjoy. Bring the whole family and have a day of fun together close to home! Farmer's Market Purchase local produce and other items at the market every Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., June 30, 2009 through October 27, 2009. Located on the Walker Avenue side of the Pikesville Library and Senior Center. The Miles that Matter, Pikesville 5K Run/Walk Participate in and support this year's 5K run/walk to be held on Sunday, July 12, 2009 starting at 8 a.m. at Woodholme Center located at 1829 Reisterstown Road. Dancing in the Streets Sunday, August 23, 2009 from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m., Live music, an assortment of classic cars, foods, and games are featured. The event will be held outdoors in front of the Pikesville Volunteer Fire Company located at 40 E. Sudbrook Road in Pikesville. Reisterstown Festival September 12, 2009 to September 13, 2009 from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Come early and stay late to enjoy all of the activities including an extensive children's area, parade and fireworks display. Located at the Hannah More Park at 12035 Reisterstown Road. Farmer's Market The market is held every Thursday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 11, 2009 through November 19, 2009 on Allegheny Avenue between Washington Avenue and York Road. There is also a Farmers Market held on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., from June 13, 2009 through November 21, 2009. Located on the parking lot on the corner of Allegheny Avenue and Washington Avenue. Towson's "Feet on the Street" Friday Night Block Parties Bring the whole family and come join the fun! Enjoy live music, food, beer and wine as well as activities for the children every Friday night from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. through October 9, 2009. Allegheny Avenue is closed off from traffic for this event between Washington Avenue and York Road. Restaurants and merchants are open for business as well! Free parking in the garage located above the Towson Fitness Center near the corner of Allegheny Avenue and Washington Avenue. African-American Cultural Festival Enjoy the festivities from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, September 19, 2009 at the Towson Courthouse Plaza. There will be arts and crafts, music and entertainment, food, children's activities, historical displays and more! Farmer's Market The market is held every Thursday, July 2, 2009 through September 24, 2009 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the parking lot at Woodlawn Bowling Lanes at 6410 Security Boulevard. Outdoor Summer Concert Series Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy live Jazz music at these family friendly free outdoor concerts! Vendors offer carnival style food and more, and there is a moon bounce and face painting for children. Concerts begin at 5 p.m. at the AJ parking lot across from Fox Chevrolet, located at 6400 Security Boulevard. Saturday, June 27, 2009 - Final Touch; Saturday, July 25, 2009 - Gerrell; Saturday, August 22, 2009 - Spring Forward Baltimore County
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