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Power of Age Expo

The county's 39th expo on aging fills the Cow Palace with exhibitors, activities and resources.

WHO Everyone

WhenThu Oct 22, 2026 · 9 AM–6 PM

WhereMaryland State Fairgrounds, Cow Palace, 2200 York Road, Lutherville-Timonium

Cost$2 donation or two or more cans of nonperishable food

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Tot Swap Children's Consignment Sale

Hundreds of local families sell gently used kids' gear at Maryland's biggest consignment sale.

WHO Everyone

WhenFri Oct 23 – Mon Oct 26, 2026 · Fri 9 AM–7 PM, Sat 9 AM–5 PM, Sun 10 AM–4 PM, Mon 9–10 AM

WhereMaryland State Fairgrounds, 4H / Home Arts Building, 2200 York Road, Lutherville-Timonium

CostFree on public sale days Fri–Mon (ticket or consignor pass only for Thursday presale)

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The Chocolate Expo

Chocolate tastings, baked goods and craft drinks, plus a Willy Wonka 55th-anniversary cast reunion.

WHO Everyone

WhenSat Oct 24 – Sun Oct 25, 2026 · 10 AM–6 PM

WhereMaryland State Fairgrounds, Exhibition Hall, 2200 York Road, Lutherville-Timonium

CostSee organizer website for details

Photo: The Chocolate Expo via thechocolateexpo.com

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Oct 31 – Nov 1

The Great Scale Model Train Show

More than three acres of model trains, all scales, with a dozen-plus museum-quality layouts.

WHO Everyone

WhenSat Oct 31 – Sun Nov 1, 2026 · Contact organizer for hours

WhereMaryland State Fairgrounds, Cow Palace, 2200 York Road, Lutherville-Timonium

CostSee organizer website for details

Irish dancers in red and white perform onstage

2026 Maryland Irish Festival

Irish music, dance, food and Celtic vendors fill the Cow Palace for the Maryland Irish Festival.

WHO Everyone

WhenFri Nov 13 – Sun Nov 15, 2026 · Fri 6–11 PM, Sat 12–11 PM, Sun 12–6 PM

WhereMaryland State Fairgrounds, Cow Palace Building, 2200 York Road, Lutherville-Timonium

CostFri or Sun: $20 adults 18–64, $10 seniors 65+; Sat all day: $25 adults, $20 seniors; 3-day pass $55; children 17 and under and active-duty military free

Photo: Maryland Irish Festival via irishfestival.com

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Grimoire's Gothic Market

A gothic folklore market of crystals, candles, herbs and handmade oddities; advance tickets only.

WHO Everyone

WhenSat Nov 14 – Sun Nov 15, 2026 · 12–5 PM

WhereMaryland State Fairgrounds, 4H / Home Arts Building, 2200 York Road, Lutherville-Timonium

CostSee organizer website for details

6 Festival Gazette Maryland Central Maryland Lutherville-Timonium

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