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WEEKED PLANNER: Home Tours, Lego League, Reindeer 5K and More
What's on your weekend agenda? If you're looking for some ideas, Crofton Patch has rounded up a festive list of holiday activities. There are also a few options for the Scrooges among you who are looking for a momentary escape from all the ho-ho-hoeing.
When/Where: noon Sunday at 1533 Chapman Rd., Crofton
Why go: The Crofton Village Garden Club offers an opportunity to see inside several beautiful Crofton area homes, all decked out for the holidays. The proceeds of this event will be used to support club activities "to promote and preserve the beauty of our community." Refreshments will be served at the Chapman Farm Clubhouse.
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Cost: $15. For tickets and more information, contact Sally Moore at 410-721-6759.
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What: FIRST Robotics Lego League Showdown
When/Where: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday at
Why go: Watch as the robots that elementary and middle school students have built are challenged to a series of tasks. The Lego League series is set up like a sports event, so cheerleading is encouraged.
Cost: Free to spectators
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When/Where: 8 a.m. Saturday at Murphy Field House, Fort Meade
Why go: The race will be a great way to burn off all those holiday calories and enjoy the fellowship of fellow runners. Participants each get a shirt and a prize will be awarded to the top male and female runners.
Cost: $10
What: Community Christmas Party
When/Where: 10 a.m. to noon Saturday at New Hope Chapel, Arnold
Why go: Celebrate the Christmas season with games, crafts, food, a puppet show and fun! Children of all ages are welcome.
Cost: Free
What: Key Theater presents… The Imaginary Invalid by Molière
When/Where: 7:30-9:30 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday at , 534 Hillsmere Drive, Hillsmere
Why go: Enjoy an "exceptionally silly, yet thoughtfully updated version of Molière's 17th-century comedy The Imaginary Invalid, presented by Key Theater. According to a school release, the play is "an outrageous social commentary on medicine and its practitioners."
Cost: $10
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When/Where: 4-8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at 404 Darlene Ave., Linthicum
Why go: To raise money for Linthicum Heights United Methodist Church's outreach program and take in 25 years worth of Christmas decorations.
Cost: $4
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When/Where: 6-8 p.m. Saturday. The parade can be viewed from a variety of places including City Dock, the Naval Academy seawall and the Spa Creek Bridge
Why go: This annual event is fun for the whole family and features boats all decked out for the holidays.
Cost: Free
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When/Where: 8-11 a.m. Saturday at , 400 Benfield Rd., Severna Park
Why go: Hosted by Boy Scout Troop 918, this breakfast with Santa features pancakes, sausage, juice and coffee. Bring a camera; photos are welcome. Proceeds benefit Boy Scout Troop 918 and SPAN (Serving People Across Neighborhoods).
Cost: Suggested donation of $5/person (children under 3 free) or maximum donations of $20/family.
What: Saturday Fun with Santa at City of Bowie Gymnasium
When/Where: 10 a.m. to noon Saturday at
Why go: It’s a great chance for kids to meet with Santa away from a crowded mall setting.
Cost: Toy donation or $3
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When/Where: 6-10 p.m. Sunday at , 7859 Tick Neck Rd., Pasadena
Why go: The concert will feature music for the season by An’IR and an art exhibit.
Cost: Free
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