🌟 Explore Maryland Parks & Win Prizes! + Your Local Events for the Week

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Looking for your next adventure? Maryland Park Service just launched the “25 in 2025” Adventure Challenge—a year-long park scavenger hunt with prizes like free camping and park passes up for grabs! Plus, there’s no shortage of fun right here at home: from spring festivals to karaoke nights, we’ve got a full lineup of ways to connect, explore, and celebrate our amazing community.

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In this week’s issue:

• Maryland Park’s 25 in 2025 Adventure Challenge

• Cinco de Mayo Fun, Plant Sales

• And so many great spring events!

Maryland Park Service Launches ‘25 in 2025’ Adventure Challenge

Ready for a new way to explore Patapsco Valley State Park and Maryland’s incredible public lands? The Maryland Park Service just launched the “25 in 2025” Adventure Challenge, inviting everyone to complete 25 themed park challenges before November 15, 2025-for a chance to win prizes like an annual park pass or camping experiences.

The challenge is open to all ages and experience levels. You don’t have to register to participate, but if you want to enter the prize drawing, you’ll need to sign up and make a $25 donation to the Maryland Park Service. Park entry fees still apply for everyone.

Just bring your camera: each challenge is completed by snapping a photo-think of it as a year-long park scavenger hunt!

There are more than 30 challenges to choose from, and you can complete them at any Maryland state park. Some highlights include:

• History quests: Find and photograph a historic mill or Civilian Conservation Corps site (like Avalon in Patapsco).

• Nature hunts: Seek out one of Maryland’s iconic waterfalls or visit a park with a tree in its name.

• Activity-based fun: Try disc golf at Patapsco’s McKeldin Area, walk a loop trail, or go fishing on a “Free Fishing Day” (no license needed June 7, 14, or July 4).

You can tackle all 25 challenges in a single park or spread your adventures across the state. Plan your trip during spring or fall for fewer crowds.

For full challenge details and a printable checklist, visit the 25 in 2025 webpage.

Whether you’re a hiker, history buff, or outdoor lover looking for adventure, this challenge is a great excuse to discover hidden gems in our parks and connect with Maryland’s natural and cultural heritage.

_{Source: Maryland Park Service}

Happening This Week

More Events

Key: $ - Costs Money; R - Requires Registration; D - More Details

Monday - April 28

Cash Bingo at Arbutus Volunteer Fire Hall at 5 pm

Live Team Trivia at Stained Glass Pub in Elkridge at 7 pm

Irish Set Dance Lessons at Catonsville Clubhouse from 7:30–10:00 pm $

Tuesday -  April 29

Free Craft at sweetFrog in Catonsville from 12-9 pm

Craft Night with Sheena at Shuffles Bar & Grill in Halethorpe at 6:30 pm

Celtic Music Class & Session at Catonsville Clubhouse from 6:30–9:30 pm $

Zumba Dance Fitness at Halethorpe Community Center from 7-8 pm $

Open Mic Night at Shuffles Bar & Grill in Halethorpe from 7–10 pm

Karaoke at BareBones Bar & Grill in Ellicott City from 7-10 pm

House Party & Tournament at State Fare in Catonsville: 10 pm–2 am

Wednesday -  April 30

Farmer’s Market at Christian Temple in Catonsville from 10 am–12 pm D

Song Circle at Catonsville Clubhouse from 6-10 pm R

Live Trivia Night at BareBones Bar & Grill in Ellicott City at 7:30 pm

Live Trivia at White Oak Tavern in Ellicott City from 7–9 pm

Open Mic at the Trolley Stop in Ellicott City at 9 pm

Karaoke Night at State Fare in Catonsville: 10 pm–2 am

Thursday -  May 1

The M3 Pre-Gathering - Live Music at Fish Head Cantina in Arubutus from 12-4 pm $

Food Truck Thursdays at Christian Temple in Catonsville from 4–8 pm

Live Music - Jimmy Solesky at Atwater’s Catonsville from 5–8 pm

$25 Bingo Night at Arbutus Volunteer Fire Hall from 5-11 pm

May Day with Mom - Pop Up Market at Kelsey’s Banquet Room in Ellicott City from 6-9 pm

Intro to Fused Glass: Floral Fun at The Pottery Stop in Ellicott City at 6:30 pm $

Beginner Salsa Lessons at Dance & Artistic Expression studio in Catonsville from 6:30–7:30 pm $

Team Feud Game - Win Prizes at Shuffles Bar & Grill in Halethorpe from 7–8 pm

Swing Lesson & Social Dancing at the Barn Theater CCBC in Catonsville from 7-11 pm $ at the door.

Bachata Fusion Class at Dance & Artistic Expression studio in Catonsville from 7:30–8:30 pm $

Latin Dance Night at La Palapa in Ellicott City: 7:30–11:45 pm

Karaoke at El Guapo in Catonsville: 10 pm–2 am

Throwback Thursdays DJ & Pong Tables at State Fare in Catonsville 10 pm–2 am

Friday -  May 2

Food Truck Fridays at Elkridge Volunteer Fire Department from 4:30–7:30 pm

Deaf Community Town Hall & Free Performance of Milan 1880 at CCBC Arts Lounge in Catonsville from 5:30 - 10:00 pm R

Sunrise on the Reaping Book Club at Growing Minds Bookstore in Catonsville at 5:30 pm

Free Team Trivia at DePaola’s Pub in Arbutus from 7-9 pm

Enslow - Live Music at White Oak Tavern in Ellicott City from 8–10 pm

Before Sunset - Live Music at State Fare in Catonsville from 8-11 pm

Nerve - Live Music at Fish Head Cantina in Halethorpe from 8–11:30 pm

Karaoke with Lisa at Shuffles Bar & Grill in Halethorpe from 8 pm–1 am

Karaoke Night at the Trolley Stop in Ellicott City from 9 pm–1 am

Saturday -  May 3

Spring Fishing Tournament at Centennial Park in Ellicott City from 6 am - 1 pm $

Colonial Gardens Community Yard Sale in Catonsville from 8 am - 12 pm

May Fest Family & Community Fun Day at St. Agnes Catholic School from 10 am - 2 pm

Pizza Making Classes at Sorento of Arbutus from 10 am - 2 pm

Maiden Choice Spring Craft Fair at Maiden Choice School in Arbutus from 10 am - 2 pm

Charm Expo at Arbutus Community Association from 12-4 pm R

Henna Mixology & Design Workshop for Kids at Catonsville Branch Library from 2-3:30 pm

Big Money Bingo at Arbutus Fire Hall from 5:30-11:30 pm

Mixed Business - Live Music at White Oak Tavern in Ellicott City from 8-10 pm

Three Headed Monster Tour at Morsbergers Tavern in Catonsville at 8 pm $

In Too Deep - Live Music at Fish Head Cantina & Rockin’ Sushi Bar in Arbutus from 8-11 pm $10 at the door

Bad Hombres - Live Music at La Palapa from 9 pm - 12 am

Sunday -  May 4

Mom & Me Tea Party at The Pottery Stop in Ellicott City from 10am - 12 pm $

Goat Yoga at Manor Hill Brewing in Ellicott City from 10:30 am - 12 pm $

Grown up & Me Tea Party Paint & Sip at Simply Made Here in Catonsville at 11 am. Reserve: [email protected]; 443.902.6101

Virtual & In Person Pregnancy & Postpartum Sacred Mama Support Circle at The Sacred Pause Red Room in Catonsville from 11 am - 1 pm R

Zumba Dance Fitness at Arbutus Rec Center from 12-1 pm $

May the 4th Free Family Fun Parade in downtown Ellicott City from 1-2:30 pm R

Blessing of the Bikes at Daniels Restaurant in Ellicott City. Live Music by SURREAL from 1-5 pm; Blessing at 2 pm. (No club colors or associations)

Family Arts & Crafts Morning with Clay at Catonsville Clubhouse $

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