Things to do this week
Can you believe it's been ten years since the first Harry Potter book was published? I mean, in a way, that it's only been ten years. It seems like the series has been an integral part of childhood reading for longer than that.
Anyway, you can celebrate the anniversary (a special anniversary edition of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone will be out in September) at 2 p.m. today at the Crofton branch of the Anne Arundel County Library, 1681 Riedel Road, Crofton. Call 410-222-7915 or go to aacpl.net. Free.
And there's more going on:
Thursday, July 31:
Drop-In Story Time: The Jarrettsville branch of the Harford County Public Library, 3722 Norrisville Road, Jarrettsville, hosts a storytime at 10:30 a.m. Call 410-692-7887 or go to hcplonline.info. Free.
Harford County Farm Fair: The event, which includes a tractor pull, fireworks, pig races and more, runs 10 a.m.-10 p.m. through Saturday and 10 a.m.-6 p.m. on Sunday at the Equestrian Center, 608 N. Tollgate Road, Bel Air. Call 410-838-8663 or go to farmfair.org. $7. $5 for senior citizens. Free for children younger than 5.
Friday is "Get Wet Day" at the Chesapeake Children's Museum...
The museum, 25 Silopanna Road, Annapolis, lets families participate in a creative activity and run through the sprinklers, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Call 410-990-1993 or go to theccm.org. Free with admission, which is $3 for ages 1 and older.
Also Friday:
Kelly Bell Band: From 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. the group performs blues music at the Can Company, 2400 Boston St. Call 443-573-4460 or go to thecancompany.com. Free.
Travelin' Bands Series: The Geckos, a Caribbean Rock group, performs at 7 p.m. at Schooley Mill Park, 2975 Hall Shop Road, Rt. 108 W., Clarksville. Free ice cream will be given out while supplies last. Bring your own blankets, chairs, food and non-alcoholic beverages. Call 410-313-7275 or go to howardcountymd.gov/RAP. Free.
Saturday, Aug 2:
Baltimore City International Festival: The event includes a fashion show, an Indian Bollywood-style dance, a soccer tournament, children's events, cultural foods, live music and more through Sunday at the Poly/Western high school complex, 1400 W. Cold Spring Lane. Hours are noon-9 p.m. Call 410-396-3141 or go to baltimorecity.gov/ifest.
Greenberg's Train and Toy Show: Visitors can watch operating toy and model railroads and demonstrations, get old toy trains appraised and shop from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. through Sunday at the Maryland State Fairgrounds, 2200 York Road, Timonium. Call 630-279-4087 or go to greenbergshows.com. $7 admission is good for both days. Free for children 11 and younger.
Howard County Fair: The fair, which features livestock shows, competitions, parades, live entertainment and more takes place through Aug. 9 at the Howard County Fairgrounds, 2210 Fairgrounds Road, W. Friendship. Hours are 8 a.m.-11 p.m. Call 410-442-1022 or go to howardcountyfair.org. $5; $2 for seniors 62 and older. Free for children younger than 10.
Tug Fest: The event features a boat parade, tours, children's activities and more. Activities take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. through Sunday at the Baltimore Museum of Industry, 1415 Key Highway. Call 410-727-4808 or go to www.thebmi.org. Free.
Sunday, Aug 3:
Comic Book and Non-Sports Card Show: Dealers with comics and related items will be at Crowne Plaza, 2004 Greenspring Drive, Timonium, from 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Call 410-569-8357 or go to clandestinecomics.com. $3.
Dancing in the Streets: Reisterstown Road in Pikesville will have live music, food, a car show and more, from 2 p.m.-8 p.m. Call 410-484-2337 or go to pikesvillechamber.org. Free.
First Sunday Arts Festival: From noon to 5 p.m., the festival, which has live music, street performers, craft vendors and artists, takes place from Church Circle to Whitmore Park Plaza in Annapolis. Call 410-741-3267 or go to goweststreet.com. Free.
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