If I Actually Leave My House, Here is Where You’ll Find Me
1. Nom De Plume — Concert at The Loft
Date: Saturday, October 11, 2025 • 7:00-9:00 PM
Location: The Loft at Manor Mill, 2029 Monkton Road, Monkton, MD
Host: Manor Mill
Why go: If you’re craving a show that feels intimate but powerful, this indie/folk/country blend from Nom De Plume (fresh off their latest album Circle the Dream) delivers raw emotion, gorgeous textures, and that satisfying feeling you get when a song hits deep.
Event link: calendar.manor-mill.com/events/nom-de-plume
2. BARCStoberfest
Date: Saturday, October 25, 2025 • 10:00 AM-2:00 PM
Location: Patterson Park, Baltimore, MD
Host: Baltimore Animal Rescue & Care Shelter (BARCS)
Why go: A huge pet-friendly festival where your kid can run around doing crafts and games, you can sip something or eat something, and your dog gets a costume parade + 5K “Ready, Set, Sniff!” walk. All for a good cause.
Event link: BARCStoberfest 2025
3. Maryland Fall Home & Garden + Craft Show
Date: October 17-19, 2025 • 10:00 AM-6:00 PM daily
Location: Maryland State Fairgrounds – Cow Palace, 2200 York Road, Lutherville-Timonium, MD
Host: Maryland Fall Home & Garden + Craft Show, Marketplace Events LLC
Why go: Want to spruce up your space or get ahead on holiday hosting inspo? With over 300 exhibitors, more than 100 makers, celebrity stage guests, and live demo zones, this is the weekend for creative upgrades—plus you’ll get crafty while exploring garden trends, décor deals, and maybe a treat or two.
Event link: mdfallhomeandgarden.com
4. Zoo BOO! at The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore
Date: Fridays & weekends, October 3-31, 2025
Location: The Maryland Zoo, Baltimore, MD
Host: The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore
Why go: If you want something outdoors-y and festive, this is perfect — hay maze, Halloween-themed fun, costumes, spooky meets cute with animals. Great for kids and getting a dose of fall without freezing.
Event link: Zoo BOO! Maryland Zoo Events
5. Maryland Crabcake Festival
Date: Saturday, October 25, 2025 • 11:00 AM-5:00 PM
Location: Carroll County Farm Museum, Westminster, MD
Host: Carroll County Farm Museum with 100.7 The Bay & WJZ-TV
Why go: It’s crabcake mania with local charm—expect the best Maryland crabcakes, artisan vendors, music, and food trucks. If you’re partial to crispy edges, buttery crab, and mixing the perfect side with live tunes, this is the kind of festive food day that’ll warm your soul (and your stomach).
Event link: carrollcountytourism.org/event/maryland-crabcake-festival-2025
