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Get Out Bowie: Fashion Trunk Show, Wine and Food Festival and More Events this Weekend

Looking for some exciting things to do this weekend? Check out some of the fun things going on around town.

Each week, Patch puts together a list of local activities and events going on in your area this weekend.  Check back weekly and tell us in the comments if you know of any additional activities coming up.

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Trunk Show

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  • Where:  1305 Fairlakes Pl, Bowie
  • When:  Friday, May 3, 7 p.m.
  • Description:  Fashion forward Trunk Show featuring Ardyss International and J. Hilburn Men’s Clothier.
  • Cost:  Free

Spike 4 Life

  • Where:  City of Bowie Gymnasium, 4100 Northview Dr, Bowie
  • When:  Saturday, May 4, 7:30 a.m.
  • Description:  A day of competitive volleyball.  Team awards for 1st place, prizes for top fund-raisers. Snacks & water will be provided; concession on premises.  All proceeds go to support The Pregnancy Clinic.
  • Cost:  $40

Russett Green Day Event

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  • Where:  3500 Russett Com, Russett
  • When:  Saturday, May 4, 10 a.m.
  • Description:   This year Russett will showcase more than 25 vendors offering products and services that support a more sustainable, environmentally friendly lifestyle.
  • Cost: Free

Hollywood Fun Fair

  • Where:  9811 49th Ave, College Park
  • When:  Saturday, May 4, 10 a.m.
  • Description:  Hollywood Elementary's Fun Fair is filled with games, prizes, Arts and Crafts, moon bounce, music, food and much more. 
  • Cost: Free

Natural Nick's Produce at The Cheverly Community Market

NASA Goddard Model Rocket Launches at Visitor Center

  • Where:  Goddard Space Flight Center, 8800 Greenbelt Rd, Greenbelt
  • When:  Sunday, May 5, 1 p.m.
  • Description:  Anyone can fly at the Goddard model rocket launches and there are no costs or fees to participate. Rockets, motors and supplies are available at the nearby Goddard Gift Shop and you can even get rocket construction and launch tips from our on-site experts on launch day.
  • Cost:  Free

Wine and Food Festival

  • Where: 137 National Plaza, National Harbor
  • When:  Saturday, May 4 and Sunday, May 5, 1 p.m. – 6 p.m.
  • Description:  The food and wine festival brings together world-renowned chefs, artisanal craftsmen, and culinary pioneers with thousands of Metro DC’s foodies.
  • Cost: $48 (see website for other price options)

Bostwick Spring Festival

  • Where:  3800 48th Street, Bladensburg
  • When:  Sunday, May 5, 12 – 4 p.m.
  • Description:  1800’s music, children’s games, farm animals, trade and craft demonstrations, food, and spring heirloom plant sale.
  • Cost:  Free

Check back next week for more upcoming weekend events. 

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