Columbia Weekend: Festivals, Walks, Oktoberfest

COLUMBIA, MD — It's an understatement to say there's a lot to do around Columbia this weekend. From the Walk for Paws & Pet Festival to Harper's Choice Oktoberfest to the Oakland Mills 50th birthday party to the Columbia Mini Maker Faire at Merriweather Park, see what's on our calendar.

WALK FOR PAWS & PET FESTIVAL- Lake Elkhorn; Rain or Shine

Saturday, October 6 from 10 am - 3 pm

It's time for our 18th annual celebration of pets and their people! Join us for fun-filled activities including $20 Microchipping, Caricatures, Games, Contests, Kid's Booth with Face Painting and Origami, Professional Photographer, Animal Communicator, Ask The Trainer, Pet Massage, and educational booths to keep you entertained throughout the day. Try our Agility Course guided by Professional Instructors. We'll also have a Blessing of the Animals. Click here for more.

Autism Walk And 5K Run At Centennial Park

Saturday at 9:00 am

Mid-Atlantic Tiny House Expo

Saturday, October 6 at 10:00 am

Expanded and improved! Saturday and Sunday, October 6 and 7. You've seen them on TV, now tour them in person! Speakers will cover many topics related to tiny houses, downsizing and simple living. FREE parking. Children 12 and under FREE. Buy tickets online in advance to save money. Rain or shine -- this is mostly an indoor event. 9:00 am to 10:00 am VIP-only; 10:00 am to 5:00 pm general admission (each day). Click here for more.

Oakland Mills Fall Festival

Saturday at 11:00 am

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Stars Stripes and Brews Festival

Saturday, October 6 at 12:00 pm

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Columbia Orchestra: Beethoven's Eroica

Saturday, October 6 at 7:30 pm

Join us for our 1st concert of the season celebrating Jason Love's 20th Anniversary as Music Director! Program includes Beethoven's Eroica, Brahms's Academic Festival Overture, and Lutosawskis beguiling nightscape, The Spaces of Sleep, featuring Robert Cantrell.

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Downtown Columbia Mini Maker Faire

Sunday, October 7 at 10:00 am

Downtown Columbia Mini Maker Faire will a festival of inspired creativity and technology on October 7th!

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Hands Around Howard County

Sunday, October 7 at 1:00 pm

The inaugural Hands Around Howard County event will bring the community together to raise awareness about hunger, food insecurity and homelessness in Howard County and raise funds to support the critical work the Grassroots Crisis Intervention Center and Community Action Council of Howard County (CAC) do to support people in our community struggling with these hardships. Click here for more.

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Harper's Choice Community Association's Oktoberfest!

Sunday, October 7 at 3:00 pm

Maryland Craft Beer, Hard Cider, and Distillery Samples & Cash Bar 3pm - 7pm

Jailbreak, Red Shedman, Manor Hill Brewing Co., Gordon Biersch, Union Craft, Olney Winery, Hysteria, Ellicott Mills Brewing Co., Lost Ark Distillery,

Authentic German Style Food Vendor by AllSpice Hospitality Unity Reggae Band
Craft Vendors Click here for more.

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EC Strong 5K / 10K Virtual Race

Sunday, October 7 at 3:30 pm

(Nearby)

Love Old Ellicott City?? Want to find ways to continue to help their recovery from the devastating flood in May 2018. Then register today for our EC Strong 5K/10K Virtual Race!! Event is running from now through November 1st, 2018 (or until we run out of medals!)

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