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GET OUT: Music, Fair Fun, and Movies!

Some of these great events are wrapping up this weekend, while others are just starting a multi-week run - be sure to check them out while you can!

Where/When: Friday, April 15, 7 pm,

Why Go: Support a great cause, hear and see young local bands.

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Pricing: $8.00, or $4.00 + 4 cans (Bring any non perishable food for donation to the Bowie Food Pantry.)

 

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2. ARBOR DAY CELEBRATION

Where/When:  Saturday, April 16, 10 AM,

Why Go: Celebrate Arbor Day at Acorn Hill, where the City of Bowie will receive its 19th consecutive Tree City USA award.

Pricing: FREE

 

3. LAUREL FAIR

Where/When:  Starts Friday, April 15 and runs for three weekends at Laurel Park

Why Go: Old-Fashioned Fair fun – rides, petting zoos, shows and more!

Pricing: $8.00 admission, rides price varies – check out the website for deals.

 

4. SMITHSONIAN CRAFT SHOW

Where/When: Thursday, April 14 – Sunday April 17, National Building Museum

Why Go: This is not your ordinary neighborhood craft show.

Pricing: Pricing varies – information and purchase available online.  Special $6.00 rate Thursday and Friday after 6 pm.

 

5. FILMFEST DC

Where/When: Through April 17, throughout the DC area

Why Go: See some great independent and international flicks! The annual independent film festival wraps up this weekend

Pricing: $11, available online or at the venue.

 

6. HARLEY DAVIDSON BIKE NIGHT

Where/When:  Saturday, April 16, 7-10 PM, Rams Head Tavern in Savage

Why Go: Get up close n personal with some cool bikes and tough dudes. Music, food, and prizes, too!

Pricing: No cover, food n drinks available for purchase, too.

 

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