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Friday, November 22 Sugarloaf Crafts Festival Just in time for holiday shopping, more than 450 talented artisans will be selling their wares, including jewelry, home décor, clothing and more, at the Montgomery County Fairgrounds. Check out the specialty food vendors and entertainment for kids. 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Tickets: $8 …

Oakland Autumn Glory Festival: Oct. 9-13 This festival is a 5-day annual fall event that celebrates the changing season! Holding a combination of indoor and outdoor activities ranging from concerts, band performances, art exhibits, and even a parade. It was voted as one of the ‘Top 50 Small Towns with …

There is almost nothing more perfect than fall weather. Between the colors and the cool weather, attending outdoor festivals and activities is a must this season. Below, we’ve rounded up our favorite upcoming fall festivals. Enjoy! In The Street Festival: Sept. 14 Explore historic downtown Frederick, sample diverse food and …

A bustling block of Fayette Street in Baltimore’s historic Jonestown neighborhood houses some unlikely neighbors: some of the National Aquarium’s most vulnerable rescued marine animals live on the block, finding a home inside a brand new, 56,000-square-foot facility, the recently opened Animal Care and Rescue Center. Washington FAMILY’s sister publication, …

Although summer is over, it’s still a great time to get outside and do some fruit picking. Here are seven local farms that offer pick-your-own opportunities in September. Take a bite of this fun and follow up with an afternoon of pie baking. Enjoy! Butler’s Orchard, Germantown, MD. Tuesday through …

It’s football, of course, that lures people to the northern Wisconsin city of Green Bay, where the community owns its NFL team, the Packers. The team celebrates its 100th anniversary this month, and folks get so excited about the sport they volunteer to shovel out the stadium on snowy game …

By Amy Whitly Ah, the family camping trip: fun-filled days at the lake or by the river, restful afternoons lying in a hammock slung between two trees, roasting marshmallows by the fire and snuggling into cozy sleeping bags at night. At least, that’s what campground brochures would have you believe …

Whoever first penned the phrase, “the lazy days of summer” surely never had kids. Parents with young children are especially apt to be scratching their heads or on the couch in a fetal position, wondering how to manage the open, unconstructed stretch of time called summer. Even if you’ve successfully …

THURSDAY 11 Cub Corner Got a little one fascinated by planes? This aviation-themed story time offered every other Thursday also includes a craft activity. For children age 5 and younger. 10:30 a.m, FREE with museum admission, College Park Aviation Museum, collegeparkaviationmuseum.com. ‘The Juliet Letters’ A musical collection of loves notes …