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Day Out with Thomas™
05/03/2025 to 05/03/2025
901 W Pratt St, Baltimore, MD 21223Day Out with Thomas™ returns to Baltimore! Come out April 26 & 27, May 3 & 4 to celebrate Thomas’ 80th birthday at the B&O Railroad Museum. Enjoy a special train ride pulled by the famous tank engine himself, meet your favorite characters, play games, and so much more. Prices: $29-$32. Tickets sell out fast, so make sure you get yours at https://borail.events/Thomas
Day Out with Thomas™
05/04/2025 to 05/04/2025
901 W Pratt St, Baltimore, MD 21223Day Out with Thomas™ returns to Baltimore! Come out April 26 & 27, May 3 & 4 to celebrate Thomas’ 80th birthday at the B&O Railroad Museum. Enjoy a special train ride pulled by the famous tank engine himself, meet your favorite characters, play games, and so much more. Prices: $29-$32. Tickets sell out fast, so make sure you get yours at https://borail.events/Thomas
16th Annual Gaithersburg Book Festival
05/17/2025 to 05/17/2025
506 South Frederick Avenue, Gaithersburg, MD 20877The Gaithersburg Book Festival is a free annual celebration of great books and great writing that has made its mark as one of the nation’s top literary events. More than 100 featured best-selling and award-winning authors – including Wally Lamb, Judith Viorst, Dave Barry, Alan Weisman, Rick Atkinson, John Scalzi, Olivie Blake, Dolan Perkins-Valdez, Joe Posnanski, Louis Bayard, David Aldridge, Jeanine Cummins, Jeffery Deaver, Erin Entrada Kelly, John Patrick Green, Grace Lin, Rachel Renee Russell and Nikki Russell, and more – will participate in presentations and panel discussions. The Festival also includes interactive writing workshops, a Children’s Village, book sales, author signings and more. Admission and shuttles from Shady Grove Metro and Montgomery County Fairgrounds are FREE. More information at www.gaithersburgbookfestival.org
Ben Folds and the Howard County Youth Orchestra
05/18/2025 to 05/18/2025
10475 Little Patuxent Parkway, Columbia, MD 21044The Merriweather Arts and Culture Center (MACC) presents a special evening of live music on Sunday at the Merriweather Post Pavilion, featuring internationally acclaimed artist Ben Folds with the Howard County Youth Orchestra (HCYO)! The Emmy-nominated composer, singer-songwriter, and pianist joins the HCYO for a one-night-only performance of songs from Folds’ enormous body of genre-bending music in what promises to be an unforgettable experience. This family-friendly performance begins at 7:30 PM (doors open at 6:30 PM). Tickets start at just $25, with premium seating available for $75. Tickets can be purchased online at merriweathermusic.com
Johns Hopkins Below the Belt Stride and Thrive 5K and Walk
06/01/2025 to 06/01/2025
Maryland Zoo, Baltimore, MD 21217Walk and run through the Maryland Zoo to support cancer care and research by the Johns Hopkins Kelly Gynecologic Oncology Service. Cancer survivors, their families, healthcare heroes, runners, and community members will gather to celebrate hope at this annual event. Cost to register: $50 day of the event; $40 between Feb. 1 and May 31; $35 for the in-person race by Jan. 31 (Early Bird Rate); $25 to participate virtually (T-shirt included); Free to participate virtually with no T-Shirt included. Registration Website: https://runsignup.com/Race/MD/Baltimore/Hopkins
