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This Weekend In and Around Catonsville: Fireflies, Survival Classes and Art Shows

Wondering what to do this weekend? We have some ideas for you.

This weekend is supposed to be dry with mild temperatures. Fall has arrived and there is no shortage of ways to celebrate it this weekend.

1.

When/Where: Friday, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., Patapsco State Park

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Why Go: Start your weekend of by taking the family out for a night out under the moon. Activities could include ice cream socials, puppet shows, campfire stories and games, night hikes, and more.

Cost: $2 per person

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2.

When/Where: Saturday, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., 1710 Arlington Avenue

Why Go: When an entire community comes together for a yard sale you just know you'll get serious deals on great finds.

Cost: free

3.

When/Where: Saturday, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Patapsco State Park

Why Go: You're favorite store—REI. Your favorite snack—jerky. Your favorite movie—127 Hours. And in a competition between Les Stroud and Bear Grylls, you know there's no competition. You were made for this class.

Cost: $2 per person

4.

When/Where: Saturday, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., 8173 Main Street Ellicott City

Why Go: Meet artist Matt Klos and view his works featuring Rochefort-en-Terre, France. Klos painted from dawn to dusk for five weeks with four other resident artists during a summer spent in Brittany. This show will display the highlights of those works.

Cost: free

5.

When/Where: Sunday, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., 815 Frederick Road

Why Go: This weekend you conquered the outdoors, found some lovely new treasures and took in some fine art. Now, it's time to relax and enjoy the sounds of guitar while sipping coffee when Bob Margolis and his students play a free show.

Cost: free

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