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Italian Heritage Festival Returns
Then Towson Goes Irish
Could this Towson spot have Maryland’s Best Pizza?
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THINGS TO DO
Towson’s Farmers Market
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🎉 The ITALIAN HERITAGE FESTIVAL 🇮🇹
Get ready to experience the flavors, music, and family spirit of Italy at the Italian Heritage Fall Festival, returning to Towson Courthouse Plaza on October 18, 2025!
This beloved Baltimore tradition—rooted in 130 years of history—brings together generations to celebrate culture, community, and cuisine. Expect authentic Italian dishes, live music from the Monaldi Brothers and Great Train Robbery, a bustling wine garden, artisan vendors, kids’ activities, and even a Sausage Eating Contest 🍝
It’s more than a festival—it’s a celebration of tradition, unity, and the warmth of Italian hospitality. Admission is free and everyone’s invited!
⚠️ Expect Road Closures for Festival
Baltimore County police are warning of temporary road closures coming to Towson on Saturday, October 18 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Authorities said the impacted roads are W. Pennsylvania Avenue between Bosley and Washington Avenues, and Washington Avenue between Chesapeake and Pennsylvania.
🪅 The Parkville Carney Festival
📅 Sat 10/18/25 10am to 3pm
🎊 The Parkville Carney Festival
St Ursula Catholic Church Parking Lot
📍8801 Harford Road, Parkville, MD
Featuring dozens of vendors selling jewelry, arts and crafts, retail items, local services, and a variety of delicious food options. Family-friendly activities are abundant, including a Kid’s Play Zone with games and pumpkin decorating, a life-size dinosaur exhibit, and free entertainment such as Ms. Dee the Clown, dance performances by The Shining Stars, martial arts demos, and DJ music in a festive Beverage Garden. One of the highlights is the car show showcasing classic and new collector cars, where visitors can vote for their favorite. The festival provides free parking with a shuttle service from nearby lots for convenience. It's a fun-filled day perfect for families and community members to enjoy music, food, shopping, and unique entertainment in a welcoming atmosphere. Visit Website for Details
🎸 The Legwarmers at The Recher
An 80s tribute band performs faithful renditions of popular music from that decade. This event is for individuals aged 21 and over.
📅 Saturday, October 18, at 7:00 p.m.
📍 The Recher , 512 York Road, Towson.
🎟️ From $45.22, including all fees. Tickets
🎸 Live Music: Jack Heit at CVP Towson
Enjoy a live music performance by local musician Jack Heit.
📅 Saturday, October 18, at 5:00 p.m.
📍Charles Village Pub & Patio (CVP), 19 W Pennsylvania Avenue, Towson
☀️ Public Planetarium Show: The Sun: Our Living Star:
📅Friday, October 17, 7:00 PM
📍Science Complex, Planetarium, room 2206, Towson University campus.
See it in Immersive Fulldome Format
The Sun has shone on our world for four and a half billion years. The light that warms our skin today has been felt by every person who has ever lived. It is our nearest star and our planet’s powerhouse, the source of the energy that drives our winds, our weather and all life. Although it is a typical “dwarf” star, the Sun consumes 600 million tons of hydrogen each second and is 500 times as massive as all the planets combined. Discover the secrets of our star in this planetarium show and experience never-before-seen images of the Sun’s violent surface in immersive fulldome format.
Details on this Free Event
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Food & Drink
Could Towson’s Baltoz Bakery Have the Best Pizza In Maryland?
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Weekend Weather
Thursday
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Friday
63 🌡️43 | ⛅️
Saturday
68🌡️ 49 | ⛅️
Sunday
76🌡️ 55 | ⛅️
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