We had a blast with our toddler. The exploration started with outdoor story time with the…read moreopportunity to pet turtles. Our little loved the outdoor space. The 2nd half of our trip consisted of viewing snakes and various animals within the indoor space. The bathroom facilities were spacious and family friendly. There is also enough space for kids to walk around and to play with puzzles and toys. I noticed a play area with hoola hoops etc, which is a nice addition for bigger kids. We will add this place to our monthly rotation.

What a neat little place! They have a huge outdoor playground and an aviary. It was neat to see all…read morethe different raptors in the aviary. They have a map that showed the place has a lot of different trails. We will definitely come back in the summer to explore all the tails and ponds.

Volunteered today and had a good time in the warehouse, packing boxes to be sent to shelters. We…read moremoved so fast that we finished the shift in 2 hours!

I had the amazing opportunity of volunteering here w the Lockheed Martin special projects team back…read morein the fall and I'm looking forward to many more personal volunteer experiences during weekends of dedicating time to such a great cause. Maryland Food Bank thrives off of weekend volunteer hours for packers in their conveyor belt area to box canned goods and boxed foods as they'd otherwise have to bill these hours to payroll. I enjoyed myself and even got in a little cardio as the belt moved more and more foodstuffs through. I was in charge of canned veggies and boy were there lots of them. It was a good time and I can't wait to go back!

Water aerobics are great. This is a small facility being that they just have the aquatic options…read moreonly however the water aerobics on Monday, Wednesday, and Sunday's are phenomenal. Sherry the instructor is a motivator with a dash of drill Sgt.

My daughter is part of the Cool Kids Campaign program as she was diagnosed with leukemia when she…read morewas 22 months old. This organization offers a wide range of programs for children of all ages. Most importantly they have programs for kids beyond treatment. For example, they offer support programs ranging from tutoring, art therapy, nutrition, oncology parent support groups. Cool Kids offer so many opportunities to engage with their members but also for members to interacted with each other. Majority of the kids in the program are immunocompromised so they must limit the number of interactions they can have so they don't fall ill. Cool Kids offers virtual event as well as in person ones. I really love this organization! Here's a snip Cool Kids Campaign's about us page: Cool Kids Campaign programs focus on direct services for children and their families affected by a cancer diagnosis and the development of additional programs that will have a positive outcome on their lives, we recognize the need for continued growth. Our future goals include the opening of additional clubhouses, vacation and respites housing, an expanded tutoring program along with working to provide guidance and connection to other programs and organizations that support children with cancer.

Literally, the best organization I have EVER had the honor of serving! They cater and serve…read morechildren who have been diagnosed with cancer. They have parties, outings, support services, FUNdraisers and everything else to encourage the children and families.

This was my first Gathering but sure won't be my last! This one was a small Gathering according to…read moremy family who join me. Regardless of size I had a ball! Where can you give back to your community, enjoy great drinks, and try amazing food from specialty food trucks?! I kno The Gathering! The Gathering location was at the new Metro Crossing Apts in Owings Mills. The apartment are located above many retail stores and headquarters. They are across the street from new CCBC Owings Mills Library. Nice layout on the campus. The Food Trucks at this particular Gathering was: Icedgems Bistro Lunchbox Crusin Cafe The Sultan Four Brothers Grrche Gypsy Queen From Bistro Lunchbox, I had a their Autumn Salmon Wrap which consisted of many fruits and baby spinch. It was so yummy!! Easy to eat! Crusin cafe has down has the best crab fries ever!! I will never have crab fries unless they are from there! Icedgems ran out of a lot of my fav cupcakes :( but I did like their chocolate peanut butter cupcake and their orange chocolate cake truffles! Also tried their fall punch which was a little watered and orange crush both drinks was $6 each. If you are a heavy drinker go online a buy their bracelet for $15 unlimited drinks. The live R&B music was great..I loved how the did many of the songs on the radio now. Some tips I have are to come early! Many of the waits at the food trucks could be 45mins that is not including the wait for your food! Lol Bring your own napkins!! Bring cash most food range from $9-15. Cherry on the cake of this event was there was a Baltimore Raven Player among us! Go Ravens!!

The Gathering that was held in June provided good food and wonderful entertainment. It was family…read morefriendly and just an all around wonderful way to spend the evening. There are even opportunities to participate in some of the acts like belly dancing. Tonight Rufus Roundtree and his band promise to bring the funk! I can't wait to see what other entertainment I will see.

The could improve their attitude, the clothing is not clean like other locations. They are high…read morepriced on items that wouldn't typically cost as much used.

This one boasts the largest collection of holiday decorations I've yet to see in a Goodwill, but…read morevery little in worthwhile kitchenware. This is one of those Goodwills that has mostly clothing and little else. But it has a pretty good layout for browsing and the atmosphere is usually relaxed. The employees here are very friendly.

We just adopted a dog through AHOTO. Everyone on the organization that we interacted with was kind,…read moreprofessional, responsive, and very knowledgeable. We highly recommend them!

I adopted my cat through AHOTO. They asked me to foster and it was obviously a fail. The…read morecommunications and support were great. Natalie is very attentive to all their cats and kittens and super helpful with adoption. She knows which cat to pair which human with, and is always spot on. I would 100% always adopt from them.

Expensive with no capacity control…read more This seems like a pattern for DMV "state fairs" they advertise it and make it seem inviting but when you get there, they tax everything and over-sell tickets to the point you want to leave... literally have to go early and ride everything before 5pm or else it gets stupid crowded. Who wants to hustle and stress to do all that when the venue can simply stop being greedy. This is a one & done for me... will not return!

The MD State Fair has been a very good fair experience for me. Each year seems to bring strategic…read moreimprovements. For example, last year the seating area for the ribs, corn, and smoked meats vendors was situated in an area so to not obstruct walkways. However, what was new in 2025 (at least to my knowledge from previous years) is only patrons of those vendors could sit in that seating area. It could have been the case in previous years and it just wasn't enforced. I don't think the MD State Fair has congregate dining areas apart from those in the vicinity of the food pavilion and a few low-capacity, all-purpose seating in random areas which is frustrating because many of the food vendors are situated along narrow walking paths where you have to compete with ride goers. What keeps me from giving the MD State Fair a 5* experience is despite some improvements, it still lacks the variety of unique and creative food items and fair-goer experiences which are common at other thriving fairs around the country. The food court here is good, but lacks creativity as it essentially serves traditional table food with few novelty items. But no iconic items. The planners do a great job of organizing the farm animal exhibit. And it is expansive. The rides are your typical carnival rides. The value at the fair is the wristband and fun pass cards for ride goers. I recommend saving your fun pass as the same pass vendor is used every year, so you don't have to pay for the activation fee. You'll just need to load money onto the card every year. Also, there are plenty vendors that offer unlimited refillable soft drinks at a discount. In my opinion, it is best to choose your preferred beverage, purchase the refill price, and stick to refilling at that particular vendor throughout the park during your visit. There are many sweet tea and lemonade stands that offer this deal. Also, the cups are reusable, so you can keep them as souvenirs and bring them back at future fairs for refills. Parking on grounds at the fair is $15 and first-come, first served. The parking lot is uneven, very hilly, and on grass (and when it rains, mud). I recommend arriving early to get a good spot close to the main entrance of the fair. At the end of a long day, it is exhausting to walk up and down hills to your car. Parking spots are not marked, so workers direct parking traffic. Again, arrive early to get a good and hassle free spot. I like that there are restrooms at the front on the inside near the main entrance and indoors at the animal exhibits. The fair grounds isn't vast, so unless you have an itinerary to visit all the exhibits, you can get through the fair in less than 2.5 hours tops. Overall, the fair is a good experience with delicious food and entertaining activities for young, old, and families.

Sharon was warm and welcoming ‍. Enjoyed the visit. Would recommend. Download the Red Cross app…read morebefore you visit. You will need a Rapid-Pass to get in the chair. Better to have it ready before you arrive.

They're always quick friendly and professional. I usually do Power Red donations and they're fast.read more