Pumpkin Chucking Weekend
Christmas chugs into Ellicott City
The holiday celebration of toy trains and model railroading — including this year’s new O-gauge layout — will be on display at the B&O Railroad Museum, Ellicott City Station, Nov. 28 to Jan. 25. Santa will be on hand to greet the kids Nov. 28 to 30. Also catch the museum’s permanent HO-gauge layout in the freight house, the N-gauge layout and Thomas the Tank Engine. Admission is $5 for adults, $4 for seniors, $3 for children 2-12 and free for children under 2. Hours are Wednesday to Sunday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. 2711 Maryland Ave., Ellicott City. 410-461-1945 or www.ecborail.org
Veterans Day Parade
Commemorate this special day by bringing the kids to Market Square in Annapolis for a parade to honor the service men and women who served over three centuries. The parade starts at 11 a.m. on Nov. 10. www.annapolisalive.org
Pirate Encampment
Visit pirates in their camps, watch pirate attacks on the “town” and learn the real history of piracy in Havre de Grace Nov. 8, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Susquehanna Museum of Havre de Grace. 410-939-5780 or www.lockhousemuseum.org
See the trees
Ever wonder how to tell the difference between an oak and a maple after the leaves are gone? Head out to the McKeldin Area of Patapsco Valley State Park for a Winter Tree ID program from 10 to 11 a.m. on Nov. 23. Find out how to use other clues to easily identify a tree. Also find out how the Patapsco Valley forest has changed through time and some interesting facts about the trees there. All ages welcome. Wear hiking boots for a half-mile walk. Meet at Area 600 at 3001 Marriottsville Road. Call 410-461-5005 in advance to sign up. Cost is $2 per person.
The Grinch
Catch Dr. Seuss’ “How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical” at the Hippodrome Theatre Nov. 11 to 23, and watch as the Grinch discovers there’s more to Christmas than he bargained for. Originally conceived by thre
e-time Tony¨ Award winning director Jack O’Brien, the world of Whoville comes to the stage in this musical production featuring the hit songs “You’re A Mean One, Mr. Grinch” and “Welcome Christmas.” Shows are Tuesdays to Saturdays at 8 p.m. with additional shows Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays at 11 a.m.; Fridays to Sundays at 5 p.m., and Saturdays and Sundays at 2 p.m. Tickets st
art at $25. BroadwayAcross America.com, 410-547-SEAT or visit the Hippodrome Theatre Box Office.
Pumpkin Chucking Weekend
Now that Halloween is over, have fun with your leftover pumpkins at Clark’s Elioak Farm Nov. 1 and 2. They have a specially designed catapult that will launch pumpkins across the farm. Bring your own pumpkin and see how far it will go. Also available are a petting farm, hay rides, pony rides, Enchanted Forest attractions and play areas. Admission is $4.50 per person. 10500 Clarksville Pike, Ellicott City. 410-730-4049 or www.clarklandfarm.com