Elkridge Weekend: Haunted Tour, Bird Walk, Restaurant Week

By Kerri Gaither

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.

To submit an event in the Patch events calendar, click on “Events” at the top of the page and then click on the green "Add an event" button on the right side of the page.          

Summer Saturday Nature Series: Morning Birdwalk

·      Where:  Benjamin Banneker Park & Museum, 300 Oella Ave, Catonsville

·      When:  Saturday, Aug. 3, 1 – 2 p.m.

·      Description:  Guided walk of the park and bird watching.

·      Cost: Call ahead to register – space is limited. 410-887-1081

 Pit Beef Sale

·      Where:  2920 Jessup Rd. Jessup, Md. 20794, Corner of Rt. 175 & Wigley Ave.

·      When:  Saturday, Aug. 3, 10:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.

·      Description:  Pit beef, Pit Ham, Pit turkey, Steamed corn on the cob, Watermelon, chips and drinks for sale by the Jessup Improvement Association. 

·      Cost:  Free to attend.  Food available for purchase.

Yappy Hour

·      Where:  8390 Main Street, Ellicott City

·      When:  Friday, Aug. 2, 6-9 p.m.

·      Description:  Dog owners are invited to bring well behaved dogs to a wine tasting. During nice weather, Yappy Hour is held in the parking lot with live music. Inside the store enjoy a wine and parfections chocolate tasting www.parfections.com Music by MOR www.morjazzmusic.com • Dogs must be leashed. Donations and a portion of sales benefit animal charities.

·      Cost: Donations and a portion of sales benefit animal charities.

Howard County Farm -2- Table Restaurant Weeks

·      Where:  8267 Main Street, Ellicott City

·      When:  July 17 – Aug. 5.

·      Description:   Howard County’s Top Chefs are serving up twenty days of savings and sensational home grown flavor. Enjoys fabulous FIXED PRICES on multi course chefs’ menus from $10.13 to $40.13.

·      Cost: Depending on restaurant – dishes range from $10.13 to $40.13

Howard County Fair

·      Where:  2210 Fairgrounds Rd, West Friendship

·      When:  Aug. 3 – Aug. 10, 8 a.m. – 11 p.m.

·      Description:  Livestock shows, commercial exhibits, petting farm, rides, horse shows, entertainment, home arts, horse and tractor pulls.

·      Cost: $5

Ye Haunted History of Olde Ellicott City Ghost Tour

·      Where:  8267 Main Street, Ellicott City

·      When:  Friday, Aug. 2 – Saturday, Aug. 3  

·      Description:  Part 1 and part 2 ghost tours (they don't need to be taken consecutively) relating the most recent eye-witness accounts of paranormal activity in the historic district. Not recommended for children under 6 years old. Ask about ASL tours.

·      Cost: $13 Adults, $11 Children (12 & under) & Seniors(65+) and Active Military Personnel & their Families. 

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