Kids & Family
Weekend Happenings Near Elkridge
Extreme couponing, history, crafts, hiking and bingo made the list.

- CRAFT SHOW
Where: Baltimore Convention Center in Baltimore
When: 10 a.m.–6 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 26; 10 a.m.–5 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 26
What: Vendors of jewelry, home furnishings and clothing will display their wares at the American Craft Council Show.
Cost: $14–$25
- GUIDED HIKE
Where: Patapsco Valley State Park in Woodstock
When: 10 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 25
What: The Mid-Atlantic Hiking Group will take you on a 6–8-mile hike. Dogs on leashes are welcome.
Cost: $1
- Where: in Columbia
When: 10 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 25
What: Learn the art of saving from an extreme coupon expert.
Cost: Free
- Where: in Catonsville
When: 10–11:30 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 25
What: Parents of high school juniors and seniors can get educated about the process of sending their kids to college.
Cost: Free
- Where: in Elkridge
When: 2 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 25
What: Sample Colorado microbrews.
Cost: Free
- EVENING IN THE STACKS
Where: in Ellicotty City
When: 7:30–11:30 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 25
What: The Howard County Library's annual fundraiser takes the form of a gala inside the library, this year with a Mardi Gras theme.
Cost: $100–$125
- Where: in Elkridge
When: 12–2:30 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 26
What: Dine and learn about the oldest settlement in Howard County (Elkridge!).
Cost: $32.50
- Where: in Elkridge
When: 2 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 26
What: Play the game to win a Coach or Vera Bradley prize purse.
Cost: $18–$20
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