Fall is just beginning and we wanted to share some local businesses with you that have lots of opportunities for fun! Whether you want to sign up for classes or visit for an event or fall adventure, these local businesses have you covered. For even more family fun, be sure to check out our Event Calendar. Be sure to tell them, Macaroni KID Columbia sent you!
If you want to be a part of this guide, email michellesemanoff@macaronikid.com for more information.
FEATURED BUSINESSES
Arabesque specializes in leading your dancer through the magical world of dance starting from their preschool years and throughout their lifetime. It has been so wonderful watching our dancers grow into wonderful dancers, teachers and welcoming their children into our Arabesque family generation after generation. Arabesque offers combination classes in Ballet & Tap for our younger students and Ballet, Tap & Jazz for our older students which allows our students to experience a well-rounded program at affordable prices. Our well rounded dancers excel in dance and in their other activities.
In addition to our combination classes, we offer additional classes in Hip Hop, Lyrical, Tap and Jazz, a well established Ballet Program, an Award Winning Competition Program and a Dance Company who perform The Nutcracker Ballet.
Our well trained, experienced faculty are here to help your dancer reach their goals. We understand that all children are different and have different dreams and are happy to accommodate all of them. If you would like a fun program once a week or a serious program for an advanced dancer, we can make it happen. If you ever have any questions about your child's schedule, please give us a call or email us at arabesque.ginger@gmail.com and we will be happy to talk with you.
Clark's Elioak Farm's favorite time of the year is here—FALL on the FARM!! Our Farm and Pumpkin Patch are open now through November 8, 2026. No advance tickets needed, purchase admission when you get to the farm. We are open every day and look forward to your visit.
SPECIAL EVENTS
- NOW - NOV 8, 2026:
PUMPKIN PATCH OPEN
Our Petting Farm and Pumpkin Patch Is Open 7 days a week through Sunday November 8, 2026.
10 AM to 5 PM Monday through Friday.
10 AM to 5:30 PM on Saturdays and Sundays. Food vendors with kettle corn, lemonade, hot dogs, pizza. - OCTOBER 24-25, 2026: HALLOWEEN COSTUME PARADES
Parades at 11 AM and 2 PM on Saturday and Sunday.
Come on out and enjoy this fun activity. - NOVEMBER 7-8, 2026: PUMPKIN CHUCKING WEEKEND
We have a special catapult that will launch your pumpkin across the farm. This is a 20-year tradition for our farm and a great family favorite. Bring your own pumpkin or use one of ours and let’s see how far it will go!!!
FALL FESTIVAL WEEKDAYS
Weekdays: Now to Nov 6 Mon to Fri - 10 am to 5 pm (does not include Oct 16)
Admission $8.00 per person (age 1 and above)
This includes visiting the petting farm animals, exploring the Enchanted Forest attractions and Fairy Forest, enjoying the play areas, slides and picnic tables, Castle Store Gift Shop Plus Hay Bale Mazes and Hay Mountain
Also available on these days:
Enchanted Express Train - $5.00
Hay Wagon Ride - $3.00
Cow Train - $3.00
Pony Ride / Pony Pampering - $3.00
Gem Mining: $8.00 - $15.00
Bag of Goat Feed - $1.00
Pumpkin from the Patch - $3.00 (kid-sized pumpkin)
All varieties of pumpkins for sale in Castle Store.
Apple Cider Donuts - ($)
FALL FESTIVAL WEEKENDS
Weekends: 10 am to 5:30 pm - Sept 26, 27; Oct 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25, 31; Nov 1, 7, 8; Also Friday October 16
Admission $13.00 per person (age 1 and above)
This includes visiting the petting farm animals, exploring the Enchanted Forest attractions and Fairy Forest, enjoying the play areas, slides and picnic tables, Castle Store Gift Shop Plus Hay Wagon Ride, Hay Bale Mazes, Hay Mountain and Princess Visits
Also available on these days:
Enchanted Express Train - $5.00
Cow Train - $3.00
Gem Mining: $8.00 - $15.00
Bag of Goat Feed - $1.00
Pumpkin from the Patch - $3.00 (kid-sized pumpkin)
All varieties of pumpkins for sale in Castle Store.
Apple Cider Donuts - ($) | Food Vendors - ($) | Facepainting - ($)
Kuta Speech and Language Services presents Happy Talk Song and Sign -- joyful classes designed to support early language development through sensory play, music, movement, and simple signs in a warm and welcoming environment. The classes are enrichment-based (all are welcome) and created to help little ones build communication skills naturally, as well as provide a safe space for parents and caregivers to learn, grow and connect. Every class is led by a certified speech-language pathologist and uses evidenced-based strategies to support babies as they learn language skills.
Join us for our Fall Tinies 4-week mini session for babies and young toddlers (5 - 24 months). The session begins October 14th and runs until November 4th. This class will provide families with a fun, supportive way to build early communication skills together. Not only is this class wonderful for little ones, but it offers new parents a chance to get out of the house, enjoy time connecting with their baby, and meet other parents who are in the same stage of life!
Classes are held in Ellicott City at Kinetics Dance Theatre on Wednesdays from 10:15-11AM. Spaces are limited. For more information and to register for a class go to: Happy Talk Tinies — Kuta Speech and Language Services
Can't commit to a full session or just want to try a class? Join our email list to be the first to hear about weekly drop-in classes, pop-up classes and FREE demo classes throughout the season! https://forms.gle/QSY6HqfjWeXFa6eB9
Come sing, sign, play and connect with us!
Annual Sensory Friendly Trunk or Treat with Verbal Beginnings
Verbal Beginnings is hosting our annual Sensory Friendly Trunk or Treat! Join us on Saturday, October 17th from 11am–2pm at our Columbia center at 7090 Samuel Morse Dr, Columbia, MD 21046.
This event is designed to be fun for every family. Enjoy games, candy, a trunk decorating contest, and a moon bounce. We've got a few more surprises waiting for you too!
Registration is required, but the event is completely FREE. Verbal Beginnings can't wait to welcome you and your family. Click below to register today!
