Thursday, November 8, 2012
Looking for some exciting things to do this weekend? Check out some of the fun things going on around town.
Each week, Patch puts together a list of local activities and events going on in your area this weekend. Check back weekly and tell us in the comments if you know of any additional activities coming up. Holiday Shopping Bazaar Reduce, Reuse and Recycle Workshop: For Holidays and Everyday Indoor Flea Market and Yard Sale Frost/Nixon Baskin-Robbins Invites Ice Cream Lovers to Guest Appreciation Celebration in Clinton Where Aviation Meets Art Showcase Vista: Contemporary Works by Latin American Artists Montpelier Farms Corn Maze and Family Fun Park
Thursday, November 1, 2012
Looking for some exciting things to do this weekend? Check out some of the fun things going on around town.
Each week, Patch puts together a list of local activities and events going on in your area this weekend. Check back weekly and tell us in the comments if you know of any additional activities coming up. Slavic Food Festival and Bake Sale Holiday Bazaar Montpelier Farms Corn Maze and Family Fun Park Christmas Bazaar HellSpawn II: Black Aggie Speaks Prince George's Saturday Running Club Prince Georges’ Students’ Community Mural is On Display at The Mall at Prince Georges
Friday, October 26, 2012
Looking for some exciting things to do this weekend? Check out what's going on around town.
Twilight Tales Haunted Hanger Track of Terror Halloween Bash Walk to End Alzheimer's in the Nation's Capital DMV Live Radio Presents the Chiller Hip-Hop Concert College Park Day 2012 Halloween Thing Baysox Doomsday Asylum 2012 Haunted House SixFlags “Thrills by Day and Fright by Night”
Saturday, October 20, 2012
If Halloween is more of a trick than a treat in your neighborhood, try one of these choices from some traditional Halloween fun.
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Saturday, October 20, 2012
If you live in a condo, apartment building or community that doesn’t welcome trick-or-treaters, finding somewhere to have some traditional Halloween fun can be downright frightening. Luckily for you, Patch has put together this handy guide to trick-or-treating alternatives Prince George’s County and surrounding communities. Prince George’s County The Tabernacle Church, 11601 S Laurel Dr Laurel, MD 20708, 301-490-3838 On Wednesday, Oct. 31, 6-9 p.m., The Tabernacle Church will host Family Fun Fest – A Halloween Alternative with games, face painting, The Great Maze, puppet shows and other entertainment and free food. Cost is $1 per person. American Legion Post 60, 2 Main St, Laurel, MD, 301-725-2302 The American Legion Post 60 will hold …
Friday, October 19, 2012
Looking for some exciting things to do this weekend? Check out some of the fun things going on around town.
4th Annual American Indian Festival Fall Festival and Bazaar Saturday morning group bike rides Rafael's Race 5K/ 1K run-walk American Legion Post 60 Bingo Baysox Doomsday Asylum 2012 Haunted House Stadium gates open for the haunted house at 6:30 p.m. and tours run from dusk until 11 p.m. SixFlags “Thrills by Day and Fright by Night”
Friday, October 12, 2012
Looking for something fun to do? See what's going on around the area.
Patuxent Wildlife Festival Baysox Doomsday Asylum 2012 Haunted House SixFlags “Thrills by Day and Fright by Night” Utopia Film Festival See website for directions and more info. Fallfest at Schrom Hills Park The Vagina Monologues The Community Recycling and Bikes for the World Collection HVFD Annual Open House Saturday morning group bike rides
Monday, September 24, 2012
New statement urges discontinuing recreational trampolines.
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has issued a statement strongly discouraging the use of recreational trampolines at home. According to a Reuters article, in 1999 the AAP recommended stronger safety measure to help prevent injuries on recreation trampolines, and manufacturers responded by adding safety nets and padding. The article quoted Dr. Susannah Briskin, who helped draft the updated statement, as saying, "As best we can tell, the addition of safety nets and padding has actually not changed the injuries we have seen." Statistics cited in the article show that while from the number of injuries has been dropping – from 111,851 cases treated at ERs in 2004, to 97,908 in 2009 – Briskin cautioned that, "Even though there has been…
Friday, September 21, 2012
Looking for some exciting things to do this weekend? Check out some of the fun things going on around town.
Das Best Oktoberfest Where: National Harbor waterfront, Lot G, National Harbor, Maryland 21211 When: Saturday, Sept. 22 – Sunday, Sept. 23, Sat. 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m., Sun. 12:00 noon – 6:00 p.m. Description: Over 150 beers, wine and schnapps are served. Festival to be held rain or shine and includes food, contests, entertainment and more. Pricing: Free entry includes souvenir tasting mug and 6 beer tokens. Additional tokens may be purchased for $1.00 each. Memories of former President Franklin Delano Roosevelt and Mrs. Roosevelt Where: 9200 Basil Court, Suite 101, Beltsville, Maryland 20774 When: Saturday, Sept. 22, 2:00 p.m. Description: The 75th Anniversary of Greenbelt is celebrated with an address from James Roosevelt…
Friday, September 14, 2012
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Maryland Honey Harvest Festival Where: 10901 Scarlet Tanager Loop, Laurel, Maryland 20708 When: Saturday, September 15, 2012, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Why to go: Discover the world of bees and other pollinators while enjoying arts and crafts, honey tastings, candle making demonstrations and more. Pricing: Free Cycle through Aviation History Where: 1985 Cpl. Frank Scott Drive, College Park, Maryland 20740 When: 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Why to go: Learn about 250 years of flight in a guided bicycle tour along the Anacostia River trails. The ride will be a flat 10 mile loop with snacks provided; some riding on quiet streets, but mostly off-road, paved trails. Bring your bicycle and helmet. Persons 16 & under must be accompanied by an …
Friday, August 31, 2012
Looking for some exciting things to do this weekend? Check out some of the fun things going on around town.
Need something to do this Labor Day? Greenbelt Labor Day Festival Where: 101 Centerway, Greenbelt, Maryland 20770 When: Friday, August 31 – Saturday, September, 1, 2012 Description: A weekend-long celebration which includes: amusement rides, carnival games, live music, art exhibits and more. Pricing: Free Abbey Road on the River Festival Where: 137 National Plaza, National Harbor, Maryland 20745 When: Friday, August 31 – Monday, September 3, 2012 Description: Abbey Road on the River celebrates the music and legend of The Beatles. Live music performances and much more. Pricing: $12.00 - $199.00. For ticket information click HERE. John Wilkes Booth Escape Route Tour Where: Surratt House Museum, 9118 Brandywine Rd, Clinton, …
Mary Adams
9:16 pm on Tuesday, September 25, 2012
My granddaughter has had a trampoline since she was about 4. It is right up there with any rubber ball on the list of best toys ever! I play on it myself every chance I get. She is 12 now - strong, energetic, and fearless. Bicycles, swings, what fun toy is even 99% safe? more ›