Fall Festivals and Open Houses Announces For The Baltimore Area

The Baltimore Metro area is blessed with an array of independent schools, each with its own unique approach to education. Choosing the right school for your child requires information.

Fall Open Houses are happening now. See below for a schedule, with links! Visit mdarrive.com for our Fall Education sections to learn more.

September ARRIVE and Fall ARRIVING HOME: School Profiles and Open House dates and information of top Independent Schools.

October ARRIVE:
Cultural Arts: A Thriving Curriculum and Open House Directory.

INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS ~ OPEN HOUSES

The Montessori and Emerson Farm Middle School
Elementary/Middle School, October 21, 9am
Open Houses are for adults. Please call ahead to register. 10807 Tony Drive, Lutherville, 410-321-8555. www.montessorischool.net.

Gerstell Academy
All schools: October 17, 2pm, November 15, 2pm, December 5, 2pm
Middle & Upper Schools: October 20, 10am, November 3, 10am
2500 Old Westminster Pike, Finksburg. 410-861-3000 or 866-861-3300. www.gerstell.org.

McDonogh School
Grades K-4: October 14, November 9, December 1, 9am
Grades 5-8: October 17, 1pm
Grades 9-12: October 17, 3:30pm
410-581-4719 or www.mcdonogh.org.

Notre Dame Preparatory
October 16, 9:30am-12:30pm
410-825-0590, www.notredameprep.com.

Gilman School
Lower School (K-5): October 17, 2pm
Middle & Upper School (6-12): October 24, 2:30pm
5407 Roland Avenue, Baltimore, 410-323-3800, www.Gilman.edu.

The Boys Latin School of Maryland
October 17, 11 AM
822 West Lake Avenue, Baltimore, 410-377-5192, www.boyslatinmd.com.

St. Piux X School
October 17, Noon to 2:00 PM, November 17, 8:30am-Noon
6432 York Rd., Baltimore. 410-427-7400. www.school.stpius10.org.

Garrison Forest School
October 24, 2:30pm
Owings Mills, www.gfs.org.

Highlands School
October 24, 2pm
November 14, 2pm
2409 Creswell Rd., Bel Air, 410-836-1415, www.highlandsschool.net

St. Paul's School for Girls
Upper School: October 26, 6:30pm
Middle School: November 9, 6:30pm
11232 Falls Road, Brooklandville, 443-632-1002 or www.spsfg.org.

St. Timothy's School
November 2, 9:30am
8400 Greenspring Ave., Stevenson, 410-486-7401, www.stt.org.

Redeemer Classical Christian School
Nov. 3, PK3, 1-2:30pm
Nov. 4, PK4, 1-2:30pm
Nov. 19, K-12 9:30-11:30am
Nov. 20 K-12, 10am-Noon
6415 Mt. Vista Road, Kingsville, 410-592-9625 or www.rccs.org.

The Catholic High School of Baltimore
November 6, 10am-1pm
2800 Edison Highway, Baltimore, 410-732-6200, the www.thecatholichighschool.org.

Maryvale Preparatory School
November 6, 10am-1pm
11300 Falls Rd., Brooklandville, 410-252-3366, www.maryvale.com

Baltimore Watercolor Society's
125th Anniversary Exhibition
Through October 29
Montpelier Art Center, Laurel
For information call 410-828-1198.

Havre de Grace
Haunted History Tours
Fridays & Saturdays through October 30 and Sunday, October 31
Tours begin at 7pm and 8:30pm
For information and reservations, contact www.mainstreethdg.com or call 410-939-1811.

Greenspring Station
Farmers Market
Saturdays 2-5, through November 20
Each Saturday, stock up on favorite veggies and fruits, seafood, meats and cheeses, and treat yourself to a delectable dessert while browsing the vendors' stalls. greenspringstation.com.

Maryland State Fair Grounds
Maryland Home & Garden Show
October 15-17
Over 300 home improvement exhibits, 100 juried crafters, better living exhibits, Ask a Designer, wine tasting, fall gardens, green products and services and more! See ad in October ARRIVE for $2.00 off admission price coupon. For more information, go to www.mdhomeandgarden.com.

Keith Nusinov Jewelers
LeStage Trunk Show
October 15 & 16
Featuring the complete collection of clasps. Enter to win a Keith Nusinov Gift Certificate. Special offers on LeStage Jewelry. 10701 York Rd., Cockeysville, 410-628-2888.

Lori K.
Trunk Shows
Ball of Cotton, October 15-16
Lafayette 148 New York, October 23 12-3pm
Special Lafayette 148 event! Informal modeling, tea, and scones! 10435 Stevenson Rd., Stevenson, 410-580-0081.

Interiors by Lynne Korpman
Annual Ten Sale
October 16, 10-4
Up to 50% on accessories and artwork. 25% off everything in Shop. Don't miss out! Shop early for the holidays. 14242 Jarrettsville Pike, Phoenix, 443-689-5966.

Hereford 11th Annual Fall Festival
October 16 & 17, 10am-6pm
Presented by the Hereford Volunteer Fire Company and the Hereford Business Assocation. Features great food, attractions, pony rides, arts & crafts, monster truck rides, Ravens cheerleaders and many others. Taste fine wines from local wineries; cold beer is also available. For information call Tom at 443-375-0293 or
visit http://herefordfire.org/festival

Tiger Lily Boutique
Trollbeads Trunk Show
October 21-23
Open til 8 PM on Thursday, October 21 for Girls Night out! 19 North Main Street, Bel Air. 410-420-9784.

Fallston: An Open Studio
Fine Art Exhibit & Sale
October 22, 6-9pm
October 23, 11am-5pm
October 24, 12-5pm
Featuring the works of five regional artists. Refreshments will be served. 1303 Old Fallston Road, Fallston. For more information call 410-877-0645.

5 Wacky Women
Trollbeads Trunk Show
October 22 & 23
Buy four beads and get a fifth bead free, or, purchase an upgraded clasp and get a free bracelet with your bead purchase. Scotts Corner, 10255 York Rd., Cockeysville, 410-683-8333.

Teresa B.
Raven "Purple Pride" Event
October 23, 11am-2pm
Where purple for discount on football themed gifts. Drawings for gift baskets including a signed football.

White Marsh
3rd Annual Crossroads @95
5K Cross Country Challenge/1 Mile Fun Run
October 23
Registration: 8am; Start time: 9:30am
Don't miss this opportunity to run for two great causes! Proceeds benefit the Baltimore County Police Athletic League (PAL) and Maryland Freestate ChalleNGe Academy. A unique combination trail/road run and walk. Baltimore Crossroads at 95 Business Park in White Marsh. For more information visit www.esjfoundation.org/5krace.

Greenspring Station
The Weigh to Shop
October 23-30
Greenspring Station is partnering with the Maryland Food Band to help fill its shelves with food for the upcoming holiday season. Donate canned goods and receive a discount card matching the weight of your donation to be used at participating shops. Receive a redemption card for 10% off for 5-10 lbs. of canned goods, 20% off for donations of 10.1 lbs. and more. For more information visit www.greenspringstation.com and click on "The Weigh to Shop" under "What's Going On."

CASA of Baltimore County
Harvest of Hope for Children
October 28, 6:30-10pm
Celebrate a decade of advocacy for abused and neglected children. Silent auction, entertainment by Captain Jack, appetizers, beverages and casual buffet dinner. Honorary Chairperson is Dr. Scott Krugman, MD, Chairman, Department of Pediatrics, Franklin Square Hospital Center. Tickets are $75 in advance, $80 at the door. 410-828-0515 or casabaltco.org.

Madhatters Ball
6th Annual Gala to Benefit Harford County Public Library
November 6
An evening in the stacks! For event details and to purchase tickets visit HCPLonline.info/gala. Abingdon Branch; tickets $90.

Hunt Valley
Grafted Families Conference
November 6
Change the world through adoption and foster care! For information go to www.GraftedFamilies.com.

Teresa B.
Holiday Open House
November 5-7
Savings on gifts and seasonal décor. Gifts monogrammed while you shop. Trunk shows, drawings for gift baskets. 10866 York Rd., Hunt Valley, 410-628-0773, www.teresabgiftandhome.com.

Walters Art Museum
Jewelry Fair
November 5-7
Presented by the Women's Committee of the Walters Art Museum in Baltimore. For more information go to www.wamwc.org.

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