Chesapeake Family Life Magazine October 2018

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PLUS Teachers—Are We Paying Them Enough?

Photo Contest Winners

COSTUMES FOR KIDS ZOMBIE RUNS HAUNTED TOURS APPLE PICKING

INSIDE: Special School Open House Section

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ON THE COVER Photo Contest Winner, one-year-old Madeline Piper, picking apples.

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in this issue Features

Family Fun 24/ APPLES TO APPLES

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Fill up on autumn fun at local apple orchards.

Fall photos of our most adorable readers

Stay Inspired

14/ TEACHER$: NOT DOING IT FOR THE MONEY

How much do our teachers make? A look at area teacher salaries and school budget data in our counties.

21/ GET YOUR SPOOK ON

Haunted ghost tours and pub crawls

32/ RUN, SIP, ZIP

Zombie inspired runs, adventures and Halloween fun for grown-ups

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School Open Houses Special Advertising Section

DEPARTMENTS 05 / EDITOR'S LETTER

Getting crafty with costumes

New & Notable 07 / Fun: Chestertown's Harry Potter Festival 08 / Health: The Haunted House of Addictions 08 / Education: Maryland's Page Program

26 / GET OUT!

Events, activities and fun things to do this month

34 / EVENTS WORTH A BABYSITTER

Fun for grown-ups in October

10/ Lifestyle: Costume Craze

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Vol. 29 No. 01 PUBLISHER Donna Jefferson ext. 200 djefferson@jecoannapolis.com EDITOR Ann Levelle ASSOCIATE EDITOR Joyce Heid CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Carolyn Jeffries Katie Riley Matthew Heid ART DIRECTOR Jenny Patrick C. ext. 202 artdirector@jecoannapolis.com AD DESIGN Jessica Kannegieser OFFICE MANAGER Claire Kovacs ext. 204 ADVERTISING Kelly Crew ext. 228 kellycrew@jecoannapolis.com Jen Jeffries ext. 207 jen@jecoannapolis.com PUBLISHED MONTHLY BY: Jefferson Communications, LLC 121 Cathedral Street, 3rd floor, Annapolis, MD 21401 Phone: 410-263-1641 Fax: 410-280-0255 These materials are neither sponsored by or endorsed by the Board of Education of Anne Arundel County and all other Maryland counties, the superintendents or the schools.

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Costume Fun

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am not a crafty person. If I didn’t have kids in the house, it would be devoid of all glitter, glitter glue, glue guns, fancy paper or anything but a worn down pair of scissors I bought from the grocery store. That is, until Halloween rolls around and I can let loose on a good costume. It’s the one time of year I feel compelled to make something creative. I had fallen out of the habit in the several years before we had kids, most likely because my Dad died, and he and I had always bonded over making my costumes together. He made me quite a few stunners while I was growing up, including the year he turned me into a giant cereal box.

But my love for a homemade costume has been revived now that the girls are old enough to help come up with ideas and we can work on the costumes together.

Last year I was particularly proud of the hedgehog costume Penny and I created. It wasn’t the best costume in the world, but she loved it and was proud that we had made it ourselves. Audrey wanted to be UniKitty from the LEGO Movie and fortunately John took the lead on that one and we ended up with two awesome costumes for the girls.

If making your own costumes isn’t your cup of tea, that’s all well and good. I think each of us has our own favorite part of fall, be it costume making, haunted houses, fall festivals or just being outside on a crisp fall day. And in this issue, we’ve got a lot covered in that department with spooky adult events like zombie runs (page 32) and haunted pub crawls (page 21), and fun for kids including the best local apple picking spots (page 24) and the lowdown on the Harry Potter Festival in Chestertown. And of course, we’ve got our house favorite, the Fall Photo Contest winners to remind us what fall’s all about. If you need more fall fun, make sure to head to ChesapeakeFamily.com, where we have listed the best family fall fun spots, from corn mazes to pumpkin patches and family-friendly haunted houses!

Here’s hoping your favorite fall activity is the best it can be this year!

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Why should we treat cavities in baby teeth and why is it best to have it done as early as possible after diagnosis?

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A cavity is a collection of “bad” bacteria. The longer the cavity goes untreated, there will be more of these negative bacteria and as the cavity progresses, the types of bacteria shift to incorporate even worse ones. This is the point at which the balance changes in the entire mouth towards increased “cavity forming” colonies of bacteria.

So, any time we fix a cavity we are reducing the number of negative bacteria in the mouth and lowering the risk for all the other teeth, including any permanent teeth that are present!

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Welcome Back, Potter

he Harry Potter Festival in Chestertown celebrates all things wizard for the fifth straight year.

Chestertown is a charming small town on Maryland’s upper Eastern Shore that is always a treat to visit. But come the first weekend of October, it transforms into an even more magical place during its annual Harry Potter Festival. So, grab your broomsticks (really—there’s a Quidditch tournament!), polish your wands and apparate over to the shore to celebrate your favorite wizarding world.

Events are geared toward the whole family and include Potter Paint Parties, Magical Creature Habitat

workshops, an enchanted high tea, and a trivia party.

Outside you’ll find both a Quidditch pitch and a Kidditch pitch for the little ones. Cosplay is encouraged and will help you and your family get in the mood as you complete a townwide scavenger hunt, stop at the Goblins and Galleons interactive wizard bank, take in a Harry Potter movie screening, and head to the pub for a round of Butterbeer.

There is no festival admission fee, though some special events require paid tickets, including the kick-off party on Friday night at the Prince Theatre (6–9 p.m.).

Find the complete schedule of events and details at chestertownhpfest.org.

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The Haunted House of Addictions

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is the season for haunted houses and scary things that go bump in the night.

Most haunted houses depict fictional terrors, but Northeast High School hosts an event showcasing the true life horror of addiction. The Haunted House of Addictions, now in its second year, is hosted the high school’s Signature Program in partnership with the Anne Arundel County State’s Attorney’s Office.

The event teaches parents and teenagers how to spot the telltale signs of drug use in their family and friends, while vividly demonstrating the consequences of using.

According to State’s Attorney Wes Adams, “Our partnership allows us to engage in the preventive education I believe is necessary to bring an end to the opioid epidemic.”

Brandi Dorsey, the facilitator for Northeast High’s Human Performance Signature Program, coordinates the event with the help of community and business partners.

However, she says it’s the students who have embraced this unique opportunity to bring awareness to the community about the dangers of drugs and the devastation that addiction brings.

“Last year as part of the signature program the students were community mapping,” Dorsey says. “They looked at the data of Pasadena relating to the opioid crisis and thought, ‘What is something we can provide for the community to be proactive?’ and we came up with the Haunted House of Addictions. It is an educational opportunity for parents and students to learn about the reality of addiction.”

As of September 7, 2018 the Anne Arundel County Health Department reports that since January 1, there have been 758 opioid related overdoses in the county,

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126 of which were fatal. It is important to note that the numbers are most likely much higher since not all overdoses are reported.

Pasadena, the home to Northeast High School, has a higher than average rate of opioid overdose compared to many other areas of the county.

As visitors pass through the haunted house, the opioid crisis plays out in five scenes portrayed by student actors. You also visit a drug house and a teen addict’s bedroom to learn how easily drugs can be hidden in plain sight, and which items you can find in a typical middle class suburban home—such as white vinegar and Q-tips—that are used by addicts. A funeral scene, complete with a student actor in the coffin, depicts the deadly consequences of addiction. State’s Attorney Wes Adams participates in a mock court setting where a student actor is given the choice of jail or a treatment program. And a mother from the Pasadena community shares the heart rending true story of how she lost not one, but two sons to overdose.

Logan Farmer, a senior at the high school, is one of 30 Northeast students who participated in the program last year.

He helped plan the event and portrayed an addict in one of the scenes. “I learned about real issues our community is facing,” he says. “I love the Haunted House of Addictions because I felt as though we were creating awareness to parents and students.”

Farmer’s role as an addict gave him a front row seat to the impact of the evening, “I saw many students leave crying and they said it was extremely powerful. I am really looking forward to this year’s event!”

The Haunted House of Addictions takes place on October 13 from 5 to 7 p.m.

It is recommended that you arrive early; last year approximately 100 people were turned away. Patrons can start to line up at 4:30 p.m., and the tour lasts approximately 25 minutes. In addition to the tour, several resources providing information on treatment programs and recovery will be on site.

Due to the intense nature of the event, no one under 12 will be admitted, even with a parent.

Coinciding with the Haunted House of Addictions is the Northeast Trunk or Treat event. This is the third year for the Trunk or Treat and last year over 3,000 people attended. All ages are welcome to attend.

There will be over 100 student organizations and businesses from the community who will be giving out goodies, as well as several food trucks.

Northeast High School is located at 1121 Duvall Highway in Pasadena. For more information about the event contact Brandi Dorsey at bldorsey@aacps.org.

Getting into Government

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f your high school student is excited by politics and government and would like the chance to see how laws are made, encourage them to check out the Maryland General Assembly Student Page Program.

Open to high school seniors, the program provides students the opportunity to serve in Maryland’s House of Delegates or Senate.

Annually, 105 pages and 36 alternates are selected from across the state to represent their schools and counties in Annapolis while the General Assembly is in session, which runs from the second week in January to early April. Each page serves two non-consecutive weeks.

Typical duties of a page include keeping up-to-date the General Assembly members’ bill books, distributing materials and delivering messages to members, as well as running errands, answering the phone, and assisting visitors. Each page is paid a stipend of $55 per day to cover expenses.

Lodging and meals are not included.

Last winter, Dylan Heid served as a page during his senior year at Archbishop Spalding High School. During his service, in addition to their official duties, pages were treated to tours of the State House and the Governor’s mansion, and also had the opportunity to attend bill hearings. Heid encourages others with an interest in the legislature to apply, saying, “It was a unique opportunity to get firsthand experience at the policymaking process, and a great way to meet your state’s representatives.”

Applicants must apply between mid September and mid October (Anne Arundel County’s deadline is Oct. 12). Selections are made by a county page coordinator after reviewing students’ applications and conducting personal interviews.

For more information, visit dls.maryland. gov/careers/student-page-program.

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Teacher$: Not doing it for the money

By Ann Levelle & Donna Jefferson

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here is no denying that teachers can have a dramatic impact on our children. We depend on them to educate and nurture our future leaders, but are we taking good care of our teachers?

The Maryland school system was ranked number one in the nation by Education Week magazine for five years in a row (2008–2012) but has since been in a slow decline. In early 2018 Education Week’s ranked Maryland number six. Much of the decline has to do with decreased funding levels, although during the 2018 Maryland Legislative Session, Governor Hogan boasted, “In this budget, we put a record $6.5 billion into K-12 education, which is above and beyond the spending formula being proposed by Legislature.”

Yet teachers struggle to pay their bills. They are taking part-time jobs at Starbucks and Whole Foods, or as summer camp counselors or tutors. According to the Maryland State Education Association, some 40 percent of teachers have a second job. After this year’s teacher strikes in West Virginia and Oklahoma, teachers are speaking up all over the country, asking their local legislators to fund the budgets for teachers according to what they’re worth.

So, we decided to take a look at the state of affairs in Maryland, specifically in our main readership area— Anne Arundel, Howard, Prince George’s, Calvert and Queen Anne’s counties—to find out how much money these counties are spending on students, what teachers are making, how counties appropriate their resources on education, and how teachers’ pay stacks up with comparable jobs.

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Where do teachers rank among average peer salaries RN with a BA degree

$57,120

Entry level Accountant in Md.

$54,780

AA Co. Police Officer with HS degree

$51,500

Teacher with BA Degree

$45,147

PG Co. Firefighter with HS degree

$41,257

Starting Salaries* Best Paying Counties

Worst Paying Counties

Bachelor's Prince George's $47,781

Queen Anne's $45,953

Howard $47,588

Anne Arundel $45,891

Calvert $47,522

Master's Queen Anne's $47,121 Anne Arundel $48,680 Calvert $50,620 Howard $51,003 Prince George's $52,679

Per Student Spending (Statewide Rank) Queen Anne's County (22) 26.18% of students get free lunch

$11,216 cost per student

Howard County (7) 22% of students get free lunch

$14,800 cost per student Anne Arundel County (18) 34% of students get free lunch

$14,033 cost per student Prince George's County (6) 63% of students get free lunch

$14,360 cost per student

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Your Schools, Your Vote

n Maryland, school systems are funded differently by county (the following is how Anne Arundel County approves a budget), but the gist is the same, with each person or group reviewing, making changes to and submitting to the next department: The Superintendent to the Board of Education; the Board to the County Executive; County Executive to the County Council; County Council to the County Executive and back to the Board of Education, which adopts the final budget.

Why is this important? Well, it all comes down to your vote. It’s important to pay attention to the election of your board of education, county executive, and county councils. If you’re inclined to vote with the teachers, head to mdappleballot.com to see teachers’ recommendations in your county. For general voting information, visit elections.maryland.gov. There you’ll also find information on Ballot Item 1, aka the Fix the Fund (the teacher’s union is for Yes), which is a constitutional amendment aimed at ensuring funds from Maryland casinos be dedicated to public education. It will also be a hot topic at the polls in Maryland this November.

County Budgets—Who Pays the Bills?

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*The information gathered in this article used publicly available information for 2017. 2018 budgets and salaries were not available at the time.

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hether you’re enrolling a child in school for the first time or considering a switch in academic settings, open houses provide the perfect

opportunity to learn about area schools. Parents can visit campus, tour

facilities, meet teachers and staff, and find out about different programs. Be sure to

check out our special section to find out when schools you’re considering host open houses and tours. Plan to attend to learn more about academic options that might be a good fit for your student.

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School open Houses

ELIZABETH SETON HIGH SCHOOL

BOYS’ LATIN SCHOOL OF MARYLAND 822 West Lake Avenue Baltimore, Maryland 21210 www.boyslatinmd.com (410) 377 5192

Open House: Sunday, October 14, 10 am-noon Boys’ Latin is a private all-boys school founded 175 years ago serving students in grades K through 12. We offer a rich and rigorous academic and co-curricular program that prepares young men for the opportunities of the 21st century.

KEY SCHOOL

534 Hillsmere Drive, Annapolis, MD 21403 410-263-9231; KeySchool.org

www.setonhs.org/visit Elizabeth Seton High School 5715 Emerson St, Bladensburg, MD 20710 301.864.4532 Admissions@setonhs.org

Fall 2018 Admissions Events Prospective Parent Night October 4th, 6:30pm to 8pm Open House November 4th, 11am to 2pm Learning Engineering and Design (LEAD) Day for Prospective Students November 10th, 9:30am to Noon Rooted in Catholic values, Elizabeth Seton High School cultivates confidence in young women to excel in college, careers, and life through an innovative and rigorous academic experience. As a diverse and inclusive learning community, students think critically and creatively, work collaboratively, and serve others.

MONTESSORI INTERNATIONAL CHILDREN’S HOUSE

1641 N. Winchester Road Annapolis, Maryland 21409 410-757-7789; MontessoriInternational.org

Open House: 2.5 years-Grade 4 October 27, 10 am-12 pm Grades 5-12 November 3, 10 am-12:30 pm Key graduates are independent thinkers, creative innovators, effective collaborators, tenacious problem-solvers, and articulate leaders, who embrace lifelong learning and are well-equipped to meet the demands of college and beyond.

Open House: Sunday, Nov. 4, 2018 Noon-2pm Sunday, Jan. 27, 2019 Noon-2pm Wednesday Morning Tours- Call to reserve Discover why we were voted the Best Montessori School in the Annapolis area!

We inspire excellence, encourage curiosity and enhance creativity. Montessori International educates children from 18 months through 6th grade in a nurturing atmosphere that emphasizes hands-on experiential learning, respect for self and others, and the development of critical thinking and collaboration skills that last a lifetime. Extended Day program available from 7:30am – 6pm. Call to arrange a visit.

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HOLY TRINITY: AN EPISCOPAL SCHOOL PRIMARY SCHOOL 13106 Annapolis Road, Bowie, MD 20720

DAISY LANE SCHOOL/ HIGH SCHOOL PREP

11902 Daisy Lane; Glenn Dale, MD 20769 301-262-5355; htrinity.org

Open House: October 14th, 1-3pm November 12th, 9:30 – 11:30am Find The Best You: Holy Trinity is a transformative education. We seek to intimately know and understand your child.

We cultivate their talents; we shape their emerging skills; we shepherd their dreams.

Here, we do not just produce the best student - we produce The Best You.

NAVAL ACADEMY PRIMARY SCHOOL

74 Greenbury Point Road, Annapolis 410-757-3090 naps.napschool.com

Open House: Sunday, November 4, 1-3 pm Sunday, March 3, 1-3 pm The Naval Academy Primary School is a warm nurturing environment that is open to military families and the Annapolis communities. We have small class sizes and an inviting school house that stimulates children’s abilities to grow and mature intellectually, physically, emotionally and socially.

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INDIAN CREEK SCHOOL Lower School (Pre-K 3 through 6) 680 Evergreen Road

Upper School (Grades 7-12) 1130 Anne Chambers Way, Crownsville, MD 21032 410-923-3660 / 410-849-5151; IndianCreekSchool.org

Open House: Grades Pre-K 3 through 6 Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2018, 9-11 a.m.

Grades 7-12 Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018, 1-3 p.m.

ICS prepares students for their future by relentlessly pursuing innovative and effective ways to teach and engage students. Our teachers build strong relationships and apply current educational research, resulting in a positive and rewarding learning experience.

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Htrinity.org admissions@htrinity.org 301-262-5355 Open house on Oct. 14th from 1-3 pm or call to arrange a personal tour.

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School open Houses

ROCKBRIDGE ACADEMY 911 Generals Highway, Millersville, MD 410-923-1171 www.rockbridge.org

Open House: 8:30 AM to 2:00 PM Friday, October 5th Friday, November 2nd Monday, March 18th

SEVERN SCHOOL

201 Water Street, Severna Park, MD 21146 410-647-7700; SevernSchool.com

Open House: Lower School: Friday, October 12 9-11am on Chesapeake Campus Middle School: Thursday, October 25 7-9pm on Teel Campus

ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST SCHOOL 669 Ritchie Highway, Severna Park, MD 21146 410-647-2283; StJohnSPSchool.org

Open Houses: 9am-12pm & 7pm-8pm November 6, 2018 January 30, 2019 Information Nights: 6:30pm Middle School – January 10, 2019 Kindergarten – February 13, 2019 PreK – February 20, 2019

Preview Night: Friday, January 18

Upper School: Thursday, November 1 7-9pm on Teel Campus

Rockbridge Academy is a classical Christian K-12 school serving families from over 70 different churches, providing children an extraordinary opportunity to pursue goodness, truth, and beauty in every aspect of life. Guided by dedicated teachers, Rockbridge students thrive as they experience inspiration and fulfillment on the road toward unlocking all the potential God engineers in them.

Severn School is a coed day school for preschool through grade 12. We challenge our students to pursue excellence in character, conduct and scholarship, to marshal the courage to lead, and to develop the lasting desire to serve and achieve. We believe this is best realized in a community where adults model high standards and where each student is known and valued.

ST. MARGARET’S DAY SCHOOL

ST. MARTIN’S LUTHERAN SCHOOL

ST. PAUL’S LUTHERAN SCHOOL

1605 Pleasant Plains Road, Annapolis, MD 21409 410-757-2333; StMargaretsDaySchool.org

1120 Spa Road, Annapolis, MD 21403 410-269-1955; stmartinsonline.org

Open House: Thursday, October 11, 9:15-11:15am

Open House: 9:00am Friday, November 16, 2018 Saturday, November 17, 2018 Friday, January 25, 2019 Thursday, March 21, 2019

Open House: 9:00 - 11:00 AM Monday, Nov. 12 · Monday, Dec. 10 Thursday, Jan. 31 · Monday, Feb. 11 Tuesday, Mar. 5 · Monday, Apr. 29 Kindergarten Sneak Peek: Friday, Nov. 30, 10:30-11:30 AM Middle School Sneak Peek: Monday, Dec. 3, 2:30-3:15 PM

SMDS is a Christian learning environment that is nationally accredited by NAEYC and a green certified school. We have pre-school classes starting at age 2 and going through kindergarten. We offer a developmentally appropriate, child-centered curriculum, including early childhood STEM. We offer small classes led by degreed teachers, half-day and full-day class options & before and after school care. Our campus is part of an Episcopal Parish over 300 years old on the Broadneck Peninsula in Annapolis.

Saint Martin’s School, PK3-8th, strives to develop well-rounded students by promoting academic achievement, character education, and spiritual growth.

Our nurturing environment and strong sense of community fosters every child to thrive. Saint Martin’s School provides an interactive learning experience and individualized attention to meet each student’s needs.

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Our dedicated staff provide a solid foundation of learning in a safe and loving Christian environment for children ages two through Eighth Grade + Hybrid High School. STEM programming is fully integrated into all grades starting in Prekindergarten. Art, Music, Spanish, Robotics team, Electives, and Interscholastic Athletics complement the core curriculum. Beforecare, after-care and summer camps are also available. A place for children to learn, pray, and make lifelong friends.

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SPOOK ON EXPLORE THE SCARIER SIDE OF MARYLAND’S HAUNTED HISTORY ON A GHOST WALK OR PUB CRAWL. B Y CLAIR E D OU GH ER TY K OV A C S

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t was a dark and steamy night, still nearly 90 degrees as the sun went down. Standing outside St. Anne’s Church in Annapolis with my friend

and editor, Ann, the only chill we felt was the one going down our spines as we listened to our guide Shaun tell us tales of the graveyard and ghosts in the fountain on Church Circle.

We had booked ourselves on a Haunted Pub Crawl offered by Annapolis Tours & Crawls to kick off fall. We met at the Maryland Inn and spent the next two hours walking around Annapolis, stopping for pints along the way, and learning a whole new side of this city’s history. . . . Did you know that the Maryland Inn is the oldest working hotel in Maryland and that a widowed bride haunts the 4th floor? As we sat in the Drummers Lot, Maryland Inn's basement pub, with a cool pint in hand, we were treated to the story of said bride and why (and how) she makes her presence known.

I am not usually a fan of scary movies or Stephen King novels but hearing tales about ghosts and seeing the places they haunt, was great fun and the perfect amount of spooky. On the tour, we were told that one of the bathrooms in the Maryland Inn had some paranormal activity and I will fully admit I kept my eyes wide open and my wits about me while I was in there. If there was a ghost in there, I was ready to meet it! And that feeling continued throughout the

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ANNAPOLIS TOURS & CRAWLS Tours offered: Walking Ghost Tour of Historic Annapolis, Haunted Pub Crawl of Historic Annapolis (must be 21 or older), and Twisted History. Tours available year-round in Annapolis and Baltimore.

Length of tour: 2 hours Price: $22/person toursandcrawls.com

BALTIMORE GHOST TOURS Tours offered: The Original Fells Point GhostWalk, The Original Fells Point Haunted Pubwalk (must be 21 years or older), Mt. Vernon Haunted Pubwalk (must be 21 years or older), Mt. Vernon GhostWalk, and Baltimore Wicked History Tours.

Length of tour: 2 hours Price: $11–$22/person baltimoreghosttours.com

CHESAPEAKE GHOST TOURS Tours offered: Heritage and Ghost tours in 11 different towns on Maryland’s Eastern Shore: Cambridge, St. Michaels, Ocean City, Berlin, Pocomoke, Easton, Princess Anne, Snow Hill, Denton, Salisbury, and Crisfield. Some tours not suitable for children under the age of 12. Tours whole tour with each new site and every

and the many of them, even in death, who

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you to the graveyards and into the basement

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pubs, into the spookiest and most haunted

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in history. This means there’s not just

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of the people who lived and died here

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NIGHTLY SPIRITS: WASHINGTON, D.C. GHOST TOUR Tours offered: Ghost Tour Pub Crawls in both Washington D.C., and Alexandria, Va. (must be 21 years or older). Friday and Saturday tours available year-round.

Length of tour: 2.5 hours Price: $25/person nightlyspirits.com/dc-tours

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Head out to your nearest orchard for delicious apples and fall treats.

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isiting local apple orchards is a family rite of fall, and one you can enjoy long after you visit with all of the delicious pies, ciders and treats you can make with your harvest. So, pack up for a daytrip this fall to an orchard near you. Apple crop seasons vary but are

generally September through October in Maryland.

Apples will store well and can be eaten in a variety of ways—

fresh, cooked, frozen, canned—and made into many tasty desserts!

Call before heading out to a farm to check for picking schedules and availability. Then grab a basket and get to picking your own apples for lots of family fun and great memories at these Maryland Orchards.

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Greenstreet Gardens Fall Festival & Corn Maze

Sat. and Sun. through Oct. 28. Hayrides, a corn maze, jumping pillow, underground slide, corn boxes and a tire tower. 10:30 a.m.–5 p.m. $13; free for ages 2 and younger. Greenstreet Gardens, Lothian. greenstreetgardens.com

Horsmon Farm

Through Oct. 29, weekends and school holidays.

Hay rides, petting zoo, corn box, straw maze, sorghum maze and special events each weekend including scarecrow making and pony rides.

Sat.–Sun. 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Free; $8 for activities and includes a pumpkin. 1865 Horsmon Farm Lane, St. Leonard. horsmonfarm.com

Homestead Gardens Fall Fest

Sat. and Sun. through Oct 28. Barnyard, corn maze, pumpkin patches, jumping pillow, food and entertainment. Free admission; fee for some activities. 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Homestead Gardens, Davidsonville. homesteadgardens.com

Fall Fun Festival

Daily through Nov. 4. Corn maze, giant jumping pillow, petting and feeding farm animals, giant slides, cow train, and more. Over 45 attractions. $9 weekdays; $13.50 weekends. 10 a.m–6 p.m.

Gaver Farm, Mount Airy. gaverfarm.com

Maryland Sunrise Farm

Weekends through Nov. 4. Unicorn Dreams corn maze, petting zoo, hay jump, corn kernel box, pumpkin patch, pedal carts, cow wagons, hayrides and food vendors. Sat., 10 a.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.; select Fridays, 3:30 p.m. $11. Gambrills. mdcornmaze.com

Free Fall Baltimore

Oct. 1–31. A citywide arts celebration offering hundreds of free arts and cultural activities. Free.

Various venues. freefallbaltimore.org

1 Monday

Creepy Crawlers Preschool Program

Bark in the Park October 13th

Help raise money for the adorable, adoptable pets of the Talbot Humane Society with a 5k fun run/walk, a Hair o’ the Dog Parade with adorable pet costumes, a dog show, local vendors and artisans, a Tail Wagging contest, food, giveaways and more. Free to attend; dog walk and show and fun run require a registration fee. 8 a.m.–noon. Idlewild Park, Easton. talbothumane.org

Oct. 1–2. Storytime, hiking, crafts and live animals showcasehis month’s theme: The Itsy Bitsy spider.

Ages 2–5. Registration required. $5. 10–11:15 a.m. Chesapeake Bay Environmental Center, Grasonville. bayrestoration.org

3 Wednesday

Maryland Fleet Week & Air Show

3–9. Air Show 6–7. The Fleet Week Festival is family-friendly, free week of historic ships, naval

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calendar | october vessels, Sail Baltimore available for tours. Then turn your eyes to the sky for Air Show Baltimore, with performances by the USAF Thunderbirds, the Royal Canadian Air Force, and more. Martin State Airport, and Baltimore’s Inner Harbor. visitmaryland.org

4 Thursday

United States Sailboat Show

Oct. 4–8. The nation’s oldest and largest in-water boat show features new and used sailboats, sailing demos, and interactive workshops. $18, children 7–12 $5; 6 and under free. 10 a.m. City Dock, Annapolis. annapolisboatshows.com

5 Friday

First Fridays

Discounted admission every first Friday. $10.

5–8 p.m. Maryland Science Center, Baltimore. mdsci.org

Harry Potter Festival

Oct. 5–6. This townwide festival features Harry Potter magic, trivia, quidditch games, panel discussions, a scavenger hunt, costume contest and more. Free; some activities require a fee.

Chestertown. chestertownhpfest.org

6 Saturday

exhibits. $6–$15. 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, St. Michaels. cbmm.org

7 Sunday

Anne Arundel Lifeline 100 Century Ride

Bike rides for all ages and abilities, including family fun ride and for those with special needs. Also includes free Children’s Bike Rodeo. $30–$60; 1-mile fun ride and bike rodeo are free. 7 a.m.

Kinder Farm Park, Millersville. lifeline100.com

All-day entertainment, crafts, fall produce, games and more. Free. 10 a.m.–5 p.m. 1024 Main St, Darlington. darlingtonapplefestival.org

Patuxent Wildlife Festival

This family-friendly showcase of invention brings together engineers, artists, and scientists as these makers to show hobbies, experiments and projects.

Free. 10 a.m.–6 p.m. The Chrysalis in Symphony Woods. downtowncolumbia.makerfaire.com

West Arundel Creative Arts Fall Festival

This day of fall-filled fun features local vendors, performances from community artists and troupes, and activities for kids of all ages. 11 a.m.–4 p.m.

WACA Center for the Arts, Hanover. wacarts.com

Young children enjoy stories, songs, and rhymes.

Afterward, special guests will provide samples and coupons from mall restauarants. Free. 6:30 p.m.

Discoveries: Library at the Mall, Annapolis. aacpl.net

Bowie International Festival

11–13. World-class skating, high-flying acrobatics and unexpected stunts. Help Mickey and the gang follow Captain Hook’s treasure map in the search for Tinker Bell in the fantastic worlds of Coco, Moana, Belle and Frozen. $20–$75. 7:30 p.m. Royal Farms Arena, Baltimore. disneyonice.com

Kids ages 5 and up can learn about science by making a hoop glider, sound sandwich, and playing games at interactive STEM stations. 1 p.m. Port Discovery Children’s Museum. portdiscovery.org

PRAD: Patuxent River Appreciation Days

Oct. 6–7. Boatbuilding, live music, canoe rides and demonstrations, free harbor cruises, arts and crafts, food, wine tasting and a parade (Sunday, 2 p.m.)

Free. Museum entry is additional. Adults $9; children $4. 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons. calvertmarinemuseum.com

Mid-Atlantic Small Craft Festival

Oct. 6–7. Check out beautiful boats, and enjoy demonstrations, live entertainment and museum

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Stories and a Snack

Live animals, children’s crafts, tram tours movies.

Free. 10 a.m–3 p.m. National Wildlife Visitor Center, Laurel. fws.gov/refuge/patuxent

Entertainment on two stages, international food, kids' activities, and vendors. Free. 11 a.m–5 p.m. Allen Pond Park, Bowie. cityofbowie.org

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Downtown Columbia Mini Maker Faire

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Darlington Apple Festival

Coming Soon!

Disney On Ice presents Performing Mickey’s Search Party

Arts Stars Innovators

United States Powerboat Show

Oct. 11–14. Over 700 powerboats will line miles of docks, get on-the-water demos and attend seminars and enjoy live entertainment. $5–$48; ages 6 and under free. Thurs. 10 a.m–6 p.m.; Fri.–Sat. 10 a.m.–6:30 p.m.; Sun. 10 a.m.–5 p.m. City Dock, Annapolis. annapolisboatshows.com

12 Friday

Spooky SPY Family Night

Environmentalists Special Feature in next issue with complete student profiles.

Including online interviews with each one of these Standout Students.

Participate in top-secret missions, go undercover and transform your appearance with the help of professional make-up artists. Compete in Code Cracker competitions, explore the spy trade craft, and eat SPY snacks. $14. 6–9 p.m. The International Spy Museum, Washington, D.C. spymuseum.org

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Harvest Festival

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18 Thursday

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Examine artifacts from Africa, Asia, and Europe that reflect the role of storytelling. For homeschoolers.

Registration required. Free. 1:30–3:30 p.m. Walters Art Museum, Baltimore. thewalters.org

12–14. Join 250–plus artists and crafters, and enjoy shopping handcrafted, one-of-a-kind creations at this unforgettable festival. $8. 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Maryland State Fairgrounds, Timonium. eventbrite.com

Bark in the Park

Pick a pumpkin to decorate, get your face painted, help the cooks in the kitchen, and tour the house. $4. Noon–3:30 p.m. Riversdale House Museum, Riverdale Park. riversdale.org

Girls ages 8–17 can get up close and personal with a helicopter and an airplane, meet aviation professionals, try out a flight simulator and more. $7.50. 9 a.m.–noon. College Park Aviation Museum, College Park. collegeparkaviationmuseum.com

Bethesda Row Arts Festival

13–14. 190 Master artisans with original artwork at every price point will showcase at Bethesda Row. Plus live musical entertainment and performance art.

Free. Fri. 11 a.m.–6 p.m.; Sun. 10 a.m.–5 p.m.

Bethesda. bethesdarowarts.org

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Harbor Harvest

Urban Pumpkin Patch, petting zoo, face painting, hay maze, costume parade, pony rides, a trackless train, and more. Free; additional cost for some activities. 10 a.m.–3 p.m. Rash Field, Baltimore. waterfrontpartnership.org

Oct. 19–21. Treat stations, animal demonstrations, keeper chats and more. $30. 5:30–8:30 p.m.

National Zoo, Washington, D.C. nationalzoo.si.edu

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Homeschool Workshop: Ancient Art

Girls in Aviation Day

Boo at the Zoo

Harvest Hootenanny

Live farm animals, lots of harvest-themed crafts, and live music by Juice Box Jams. Plus a community yard sale (9 a.m.). 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Chesapeake Children’s Museum, Annapolis. theccm.org

American Indian Festival

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RocktoberFest

Family fun, 2 bands, 3 breweries, face painting, pumpkin painting, German food, par-3 Golf Tournament, and more. Free. 5–10 p.m. Renditions Golf Course, Davidsonville. renditionsgolf.com

Celebrate the cultures of Native Americans with live performances of traditional music, dancing, drumming, singing, and storytelling. Free. 10 a.m.– 4 p.m. Patuxent River Park, Upper Marlboro. pgparks.com/709/American-Indian-Festival

Trick-or-Treat on the Square

Parents’ Night Out

Head out while kids enjoy swimming, pizza and movies. $11 early registration, $17 day of the event.

5 p.m. North Arundel Aquatic Center, Glen Burnie. aacounty.org

Maryland Home and Garden Show

Oct. 19–21. More than 300 exhibitors, tiny houses, kids activities and more. $9; ages 12 and under free. 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Maryland State Fairgrounds, Timonium. mdhomeandgarden.com

Trick-or-treat at local businesses, plus face painting, a pet costume contest and more. Free. 3 p.m.

Leonardtown Square, Leonardtown. visitstmarysmd.com

Okto’Bear’Fest

Seasonal ales, Oktoberfest-inspired foods and live music. $25–$65. Noon-4pm. The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore. marylandzoo.org

A NEW FACE IN OUR SEVERNA PARK OFFICE!

Ongoing Events Creek Critters: Nature Walk, All Ages Thursdays, 10:30 am Art and Story Time: Ages 2-5, Fridays, 10:30 am Included with $5 admission

October Events Chipotle Fundraiser: Oct. 2nd, 4-8 pm at Annapolis Mall La Fiesta Grande: Oct. 6th, 4-8 pm at Weems-Whelan fields Harvest Hootenanny: Oct. 20th, 10 am-2 pm at CCM with SQRRL! Band Hap Birthday, Juliette Gordon Low: Happy Oct. 27 & 28, 9am-1:30 pm Advance registration is required.

Open daily 10 am to 4 pm theccm.org 410.990.1993 25 Silopanna Road, Annapolis,MD 21403 info@theccm.org

We’re delighted to welcome Karen Ganacias, M.D., who specializes in asthma and eczema care, food allergies, adolescent medicine, and sports medicine.

Dr. Ganacias is accepting new patients at our Severna Park office.

WALK-IN SICK HOURS Crofton Pediatrics M - F: 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM M - F: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Davidsonville Pediatrics M - F: 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM M - F: 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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Visit the Maryland Dove, transformed into a not-soscary haunted ship. Trick-or-treating, face painting and games. Free; donations welcome. 4:30–8 p.m.

Historic St. Mary’s City (HSMC), St. Mary’s City. visitstmarysmd.com/events/haunted-ship

Fall Festival Craft & Vendor Fair

Indoor craft and vendor fair for the entire family.

Shop and support local artisans and small business owners. 2–7 p.m. St. Elizabeth Roman Catholic Church, Baltimore. eventbrite.com

Great Jack-O’-Lantern Campfire

Hand-carved pumpkins, a glowing jack-o’-lantern hunt, hot cider, haunted Halloween tales and more. Free. 7–8:30 p.m. Darnall’s Chance House Museum, Upper Marlboro. history.pgparks.com

Tilghman Island Day

Celebrate local watermen with workboat docking contest, net demonstrations, clamming, oystering, crab picking and more. T $5 per person, under 12 are free. Tilghman Island. tilghmanmd.com

Fall into St. Michaels

20–21. Pumpkin carving, pie baking and scarecrow contests, plus Jack Russell Terrier races and plenty of children’s fall activities. stmichaelsmd.org

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Art at the Park

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St. Mary’s County Oyster Festival

Come meet Pumpkin Jack and learn about the lives of Jack-O-Lanterns while exploring how pumpkins grow through the year. $8. 10–11:15 a.m. William Paca House and Garden, Annapolis. annapolis.org

20–21. Artwork by over 70 exhibitors, plus enjoy live music, art demonstrations, activities, specialty food, wine and beer. $6 per car. 10 a.m.–5 p.m.

Quiet Waters Park, Annapolis. fqwp.org

20–21. Music, food, carnival rides and more. $10; ages 12 and under free. Sat. 10 a.m.–6 p.m.; Sun. 11 a.m.–6 p.m. St. Mary’s County Fairgrounds, Leonardtown. usoysterfest.com

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Key School 5K, 10K & Family Fun Run

A 5k, 10k and family fun run through the scenic community of Hillsmere Shores glimpses of the South River along the route. $25; $30 day of event; Fun Run $20. 8 a.m.–noon. Key School, Annapolis. keyschool.org/community/5k10k-andfamily-fun-run

Burgers & Brews for the Bay

Eat food highlighting local, pasture-raised meats and dairy, along with local vegetables to help raise money for the Chesapeake Bay Foundation.

Family-friendly event with live music, hayrides, fish printing, and fun educational stations. $10–$50, discounts for early bird tickets. Noon–4 p.m.

Clagett Farm, Upper Marlboro. cbf.org

Mr Paca’s Backyard Preschool Program

25 Thursday

Halloween Celebration & Costume Parade

Railroad story and Halloween celebration with Choo Choo Blue featuring activities and trick-ortreating. $12–$18. 10:30 a.m. B&O Railroad Museum, Baltimore. borail.org

26 Friday ZooBOOO!

Oct. 26–28. Free trick-or-treating, costume contests, carnival games and more. $13–$18. 10 a.m–4 p.m. The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore, Baltimore. marylandzoo.org

27 Saturday OysterFest

Live music, children’s activities, cooking demonstrations and more. $6–$18. 10 a.m–4 p.m.

Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, St. Michaels. cbmm.org

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Trick or Treat Trail

Head to Downs Park for a stroll around the trail and kid-friendly trick-or-treating. Online registration is encouraged. Ages 12 and under; $5 per child.

Downs Park, Pasadena. friendsofdownspk.org

Boo Bash

Costume contest, parade, trick or treat and more.

Free. 3–5 p.m., register for kids costume parade 2:15 p.m. North Beach Business Loop, North Beach. northbeachmd.org

Halloween in the Garden

Dress up as a family and enjoy art activities, trickor-treating, a parade and more. $2. 10 a.m–4 p.m. Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center, Solomons. annmariegarden.org

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This annual bash features Candy with a Cop, a safe trick-or-treating trail, adoptable animals, games, a children’s costume parade and more. 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Anne Arundel County Animal Control, Millersville. aacounty.org

Spooky Sounds, Haunted Harmonies

The Londontowne Symphony Orchestra performs its annual Halloween concert. Costume contest to follow. $20; students free. 7–8:30 p.m. Riva Trace Baptist Church. lso-music.org

HallowRead

Oct. 27–28. Book festival with author-led workshops and panels, including how to launch your book, young adult, graphic novels and more. Wine/dine, literary pub crawls, paranormal and horror topics. $15–$65; book signings are free. Roger Carter Center, Ellicott City. hallowread.com

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calendar | october Witches & Wizards Weekend

Oct. 27–28. Explore the magic of railroading by learning about the science of wizardry. Create edible “potions,” wizard wands and hats, and more. $12–$18. Sat. 10 a.m.–3 p.m.; Sun. 11 a.m.–3 p.m. B&O Railroad Museum, Baltimore. borail.org

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Trick or Treat Fall Festival

Trick or Treating, costume contest, food, vendors, kids’ games, and a moon bounce.

Supporting “Stand Up & Speak Out,” a domestic violence support group. Free. 11 a.m.–3 p.m.

Long Point Hall, Pasadena. facebook.com/ events/1675303049213050/

Letts Scream Halloween

Anne Arundel County

Fa r m e r s ’ M a r k e t

October 14th Pumpkin Festival

Corner of Harry Truman Pkwy and Riva Road in Annapolis.

Saturdays 7:00 am to Noon

(March 31st - December 22nd)

Sunday 10:00 am to 1:00 pm (year-round)

A variety of locally grown/produced products including: produce, greens, micro greens, meats, eggs, milk, yogurt, butter, herbs, honey, soaps, and lotions, hand spun wool, jams, applesauce, baked goods and more.

Move, Learn & discover...

This family-friendly Halloween celebration is perfect for all ages. There will be trick-or-treating, hayrides, a haunted trail walk, s’mores, hot dogs, hot cider and hot chocolate. Wear your best Halloween costume, decorate your pumpkin, and enjoy some treats! $5–$7. 2–5 p.m. Camp Letts, Edgewater. campletts.org

Empowering Kids

to embrace cooking, nutrition & exercise

Guiding Parents

in supporting their family’s healthy habits

Halloween Mixer

Over 50 small businesses, food trucks, a costume contest, live music, activities for the whole family, safe trick-or-treating at each vendor booth, face painting and raffles. $5; kids are free. 1–7 p.m.

5200 Southwestern Blvd, Arbutus. eventbrite.com

Serving Our Community

through wellness programs customized for their needs

Dr. Elizabeth A. Parker Founder & Medical Director

30 Tuesday

AVAM’s Fall Halloween Celebration

Monster Mash-Up Workshop, plus explore the museum, the Great Mystery Show exhibit and more.

Free. 4–7 p.m. American Visionary of Art Museum, Baltimore. avam.org

Holiday Cheer

Santa’s Breakfast Party

Dates: coming in December...

Dates: Dec. 1, 8, 15 and 22 doors open at 8:30 am

Ticket Price: $15.00 General Admission.

Ticket Price: $13.00 includes breakfast and a show.

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Halloween Storytime

Not-so-scary stories, songs, activities and more.

Wear your costume and join the parade. Free.

10:30 a.m. Discoveries: The Library at the Mall, Annapolis. aacpl.net

DC Halloween Parade and Festival

Parade, festival, music and fun for the whole family.

8 p.m.–2 a.m.. Festival grounds at RFK Stadium, Washington, D.C. eventbrite.com Looking for even more daily events? Visit us online for a complete listing of events in your area at ChesapeakeFamily.com.

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Key Auditorium @ St.John’s College Annapolis

Buddy’s Crabs and Ribs 100 Main St., Annapolis

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stay inspired run, Sip, Zip! Combine Halloween with exercise and a beverage or two on these fun adult outings.

BY JOYCE HEID

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ayrides, trunk-or-treats and pumpkin patches are all lots of fun, but eventually you’ll be ready to put a new twist on the

same old fall festivities. If you are fascinated by zombies or love to solve mysteries, take your fall fun to the next level with these fun outdoor adventures. Just keep an eye out for zombies.

Mud Dog Run—Zombie Edition October 27, Frederick muddogrun.com/zombie Get down and dirty with the undead when they invade Crumland Farm in Frederick.

This 5K course will have you climbing over lots of obstacles and running through muddy

the age of 12. If under 18, a signed waiver

Zombie Chase DC

terrain. (There is also an optional 8K high-

by a parent or guardian is required. Cost

October 7, Washington, D.C., eventbrite.com

intensity course for the “die” hard runners.)

is $55 before October 15, $80 on site. If

For over-21 thrill seekers, ZombieChase DC

The challenge is that there will be zombies

you’d rather be a zombie, wear your favorite

is a live adventure game that pits “survivors”

chasing you all over the course! If you

undead outfit. Zombies will be on the course

and “zombies” against each other in a battle

survive your zombie infested run, you are

from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. You must arrive by

of wits and stamina. Survivors try to reach

invited to join the End of the World party to

10 a.m. so makeup artists can zombify

checkpoints strategically located around

have some great food, drink beer and

you with complimentary makeup. Cost to

Washington, D.C. without getting caught by

enjoy music.

participate as a zombie is $35. Registration

zombies. Survivors who get caught become

is limited, so don’t wait!

zombies themselves, joining the hunt for the

All ages are welcome to attend. However, to be a runner or zombie you must be over

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remaining survivors.

stay inspired The event runs from 3 to 7 p.m.

Participants must be 21 or older and will be required to sign a liability waiver. Cost is $10 per person and you must pre-register

Your child will spend over half of her waking hours at school.

online to participate. The first 100 people to buy tickets will get an extra life in the game.

Spook Hill Cider and Wine 4 Mile Run October 20, Burkittsville, spookhill4mile.org If you are a fan of the movie “The Blair Witch Project,” this run is for you!

Participants will run (or walk) through historic Burkittsville, where the movie was filmed. Then runners continue up the slight incline of Spook Hill into the Boordy Winery Vineyard, through historic Union Cemetery, Guyton’s Farm, and the Distillery Lane Ciderworks orchard.

The Distillery Lane Ciderworks orchard and tasting room is located across the street from the race headquarters and will be open immediately after the awards ceremony and door prize drawings have concluded. Boordy Vineyards will also be offering tastings in Burkittsville on race morning, allowing runners age 21 and over to taste wines made from grapes harvested on the Spook Hill course. Pre-registration is encouraged. If you register by October 14, cost is $36.95. On Race Day, if slots are still available, the cost is $40.

MAKE SURE IT’S A SCHOOL YOU BELIEVE IN.

Terrapin Adventures Murder Mystery October 27, Savage terrapinadventures.com Do you like to solve mysteries? Is Clue your favorite game? A fun-filled evening of adventure awaits at Terrapin Adventures in Savage where you have the chance to solve a murder. There is only one catch—you’ll

Pre-Kindergarten 3 through Grade 12

have to zip, swing and climb to find the

Seeing is believing...

answers that will help solve this clue-based mystery! Along the course you will meet some crazy characters as part of the story.

Afterward enjoy appetizers and drinks as prizes are awarded to the winners.

Adults and children are welcome to come in costume.

The event begins at 6 p.m. Tickets are $69 per person. Children ages 8 and older are welcome to participate if attending with a parent. However, there is no discount for children, fee is still $69.

VISIT INDIAN CREEK! Fall Open Houses

LOWER SCHOOL Grades Pre-K3 - 6 Wednesday, November 7 9:00-11:00 a.m.

680 Evergreen Road Crownsville, MD

UPPER SCHOOL Grades 7-12 Sunday, November 11

1:00 - 3:00 p.m.

1130 Anne Chambers Way Crownsville, MD

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Events worth hiring a babysitter P H O T O C O U R T E S Y O F S M I T H S O N I A N ’ S N AT I O N A L Z O O

Festival is free, tickets required for tour and Black Cat Ball. Festival Sat. 11 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sun 11 a.m.–4 p.m. Poe House, Baltimore. poefestinternational.com

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Secrets, Spirits, and Spies: Espionage in the Garden Step into the beautiful William Paca Garden after hours for delicious drinks, snacks, and 5­–7 p.m.

Historic Annapolis, Annapolis. visitannapolis.org.

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Taste of South County Food samples from local restaurants, wineries and breweries. Live music, door prizes and more. $35.

6–9 p.m. Historic London Town and Gardens, Edgewater. southcounty.org

12 Friday

Baltimore Beefsteak Oktoberfest The Baltimore Beefsteak all-you-can-eat extravaganza features tons of food for meat-eaters, seafood lovers and vegetarians alike, as well as an assortment of microbrews, small craft bourbon and wine. $200. 6:30–11:30 p.m. Accelerator Space, Baltimore. baltimorebeefsteak.com

13 Saturday

Environmental Films at 2018 Chesapeake Film Festival CBMM will host a day of environmental films during the 2018 Chesapeake Film Festival. Participants will screen films and visit the historic bugeye Edna E. Lockwood 10 a.m.–4 p.m.

OCT 26 | Night of the Living Zoo

Historic Hauntings Ghost Tour

Thursdays and Sundays. Explore Capitol Hill with

Hauntings Tour is offered during the month of

Capitol Hill Ghost Tour

Fridays and Saturdays in Oct. Special Historic

your guide to talk about scandals and hauntings. $10. 8 p.m. DC Metro Area, Washington. goldstar.com

October and includes a walking tour of the historic district and tour inside a haunted historic home. $23.00. 7:30 and 8 p.m. Meet at the HA Museum & Store, Annapolis. annapolistours.com

5 Friday

Annapolis Symphony Orchestra Opening Night Celebration 5–6. Ode to Freedom, featuring music by Gershwin, Prokofiev, and Maurice Ravel.

Saturday. Fri. 5:30–7:30 p.m. Sat. concert 5:30, encore party 10 p.m. Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts, Annapolis. annapolissymphony.org

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6 Saturday

Edgar Allan Poe Festival and Awards 6–7. Poe-themed vendors, books, music, performances and art. Plus the Poe Places death weekend bus tour, and the Black Cat Ball aboard the steamship yacht Raven at the Inner Harbor.

Annapolis Harvest Beer Festival Eight local breweries will show off their harvest craft brews in the heart of Annapolis. Witness homebrewing championship with celebrity judges, live entertainment, pumpkin carving, demos and food. $29. Annapolis. eventbrite.com

20 Saturday

FRIENDS! The Musical Parody This new musical parody celebrates and pokes fun at the wacky misadventures of our favorite sitcom characters from Friends! $35. 1 p.m. Rams Head on Stage, Annapolis. ramsheadonstage.com

stay inspired

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Night of the Living Zoo Adults-only Halloween party. Craft beer, fare from

Halloween Horrors Power Hour Trivia

popular D.C. food trucks, a spooktacular costume

Trivia and a live show with Ravens’ Anthony Levine

contest, performance artists and a DJ dance party.

Sr. $30 includes choice appetizer, beer and shot

$40. 7–10:30 p.m. National Zoo, Washington,

flight for all guests. 5:30–6:30 p.m. Wayward

D.C. nationalzoo.si.edu

Smokehouse, Baltimore. eventbrite.com.

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The Pontani Sisters perform their sizzling and thrilling

Funkify your Halloween with George Clinton &

burlesque show. Costumes welcome. $23.50. 8pm.

Parliament! $55. 8 p.m. The Howard Theatre,

Rams Head On Stage, Annapolis.

Washington, D.C. thehowardtheatre.com

Burlesque-A-Pades Halloween Spooktacular

George Clinton & Parliament Halloween Funkdown

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