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Bowie, MD
71Events this week
14Free things to do
86New spots
93New stories

● Checked Friday, September 4, before the 6 AM send.

This week in Bowie

Five picks from this week's calendar. See all 71 events, day by day →

Crofton Farmers Market

Saturday 8am · Crofton Library · Free

Fall Lawn Care Seminar

Saturday 11am · Patuxent Nursery

Prostate Cancer Survival Gala

Saturday 1pm · Martin's Crosswinds

Maryland Cigar Box Guitar Festival 2026

Saturday 1pm · Union Craft Brewing · Free

Tu Casa Food Truck

Saturday 1pm · Chesepiooc Real Ale Brewery

New in Bowie

Places that opened, reopened, or earned a mention this month — the ones we'd go back to.

NV SALON AND MAKEUP STUDIO

Beauty

Your next good hair day: NV Salon & Makeup Studio in nearby Odenton is one of those reliable spots where the color actually matches the photo and the cut grows out nicely.

nvsalonandmakeup.com ↗

Porkey's BBQ

Restaurants

Ribs worth planning for: Porkey's BBQ is that Southern Maryland spot for baby back ribs, beef brisket, and legit North Carolina pulled pork, plus fried chicken and sides like mac n cheese, collards, hush puppies, and even BBQ eggrolls.

porkeysbbq.com ↗

Bowie’s best businesses

Every spot worth knowing, in one place.

The restaurants, shops, and services the newsletter recommends, all in one place — every listing checked, and paid pins marked every time.

Browse Bowie’s best →

Most read in Bowie

The five stories Bowie readers clicked most this month, from the daily editions.

  1. Woman critically injured in domestic shooting in Bowie; suspect in custody

    Woman is critically injured in a domestic shooting in Bowie, Maryland, according to Bowie Deputy Police Chief Robert Liberati.

    Full story at wtop.com ↗

  2. Where to Crack Crabs and Get on the Water Near DC - Washingtonian

    Nautical Annapolis, Maryland, is a great destination for a two-hour cruise on 74-foot sailboats Woodwind or Woodwind II.

    Full story at washingtonian.com ↗

  4. Annapolis speed cameras to operate 24/7 starting next month as city expands program

    Annapolis speed cameras will operate 24/7 starting next month, a significant expansion from the current 6 am.

    Full story at wmar2news.com ↗

  5. Bowie State Football Opens Season Against Virginia State Saturday - Bowie State University Athletics

    Bowie State University's football season officially begins on Saturday, Sept.

    Full story at bsubulldogs.com ↗

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