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Hello Odenton! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning. In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: A waterfront mural, kids night, and float night + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
A nearby relaxation escape: This summer, The Spa at The Hotel at the University of Maryland is a one-stop staycation pick, highlighted in Travel Thursday, an easy getaway for Odenton residents -- read the full travel feature.
Art brightens a blocked waterfront: Annapolis muralist Henley Beall finished a City Dock mural last week, boosting foot traffic to businesses affected by construction. The artwork echoes maritime roots and will remain for three years -- read the full story.
Festival weekend gets underway: Annapolis Baygrass will open its 2026 weekend with a Friday night party at Maryland Hall on September 18, featuring Jammy Buffet sets, Cumberland Honey, giveaways and free parking -- get the full event details.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Need a comfier couch? If your sofa sits like a park bench, swing by Gavigan's Furniture for living room, bedroom, and dining pieces you can actually test-sit. It’s a quick hop to Glen Burnie, then back home with something that makes movie night and WFH feel way better.
Game-on neighborhood escape: When cabin fever hits, GORC Park has what your crew needs... baseball diamonds for big swings, a proper soccer pitch for sprints, and a basketball court for quick pickup games, all close to home. Grab a ball, text the group chat, and call it your workout.
Breakfast worth getting up for: Whether your morning mood says French Toast or Crab Cakes Eggs Benedict, Orchard Cafe hits that cozy Piney Orchard sweet spot we all crave. Swing by this week, pair a legit plate with freshly brewed coffee, then high-five yourself for making a quality breakfast decision.
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04 — Our recommendations
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05 — The event calendar Fun for the famOur favorite upcoming kid and family-friendly events. All events are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🎶 Waugh Wednesdays: Summer Concert Series @ Waugh Chapel Towne Centre (Gambrills) | Wednesday (7/22) at 6:30 PM – Wednesday nights at Waugh Chapel mean lawn chairs, free balloon art, and local bands playing the hits you actually know. Expect Beatles nods, Steely Dan smoothness, and plenty of sing-along fodder, the good kind. It is BYO chairs, neighborly vibes, and zero pretense.
👧 Kids Night @ My Gym Crofton (Gambrills) | Friday (7/24) at 5:30 PM – Kids’ Night is swooping in monthly with themed games, relays, tumbling, obstacle courses, and all the high-energy chaos your living room shouldn’t endure. They run wild, then refuel with pizza. You get a quiet, grown-up dinner that’s actually warm, and nobody asks for ketchup.
🛟 Float Night @ Country Club Pool (Glen Burnie) | Friday (7/24) at 8:00 PM – Nothing beats a Friday wind-down that involves chlorinated zen and zero dress code. Float Night keeps the pool open late, so trade the barstool for a pool noodle, catch up with friends, and pretend this counts as cross-training, hydration, and therapy.
🎄 Christmas in July Giveaway @ Meade Heights Elementary PTA (Severn) | Saturday (7/25) at 12:00 PM – The third annual Christmas in July returns with Shelley's House and Walmart handing out free household goodies, car bits, holiday décor, and some charming quirks. Expect music from the D Neis Siblings, family fun, and that neighborly shuffle where you trade finds, stories, and smiles.
🧚 Fairy Garden @ Willow Oak Flower & Herb Farm (Severn) | Saturday (7/25) at 2:00 PM – Nothing beats a little low-stakes magic you can water. Build a pint-sized fairy garden with miniature plants, accents, and an actual fairy figurine, then decide if you’re feeling modest at $25 or go deluxe at $50. Your windowsill will thank you.
🎄 PopUp Event - Christmas In July @ Marley Station Mall (Glen Burnie) | Sunday (7/26) at 12:00 PM – Christmas in July at Marley Station Mall, but make it scaly. Baltimore Critter Society is popping up with adoptable reptiles, legit education, and that feel-good, local vibe. Meet the critters, support rescue work, and maybe take home a roommate who never chews your slippers.
🎶 Crofton Town Green Concert @ Town Green (Gambrills) | Sunday (7/26) at 6:00 PM – Nothing beats live music on the Crofton Town Green, where the lawn becomes our shared living room and nobody minds the offbeat clapper. The band keeps it lively, Jim Stickley drives percussion, and the crowd brings charm, lawn chairs, and that slow-dance swagger.
Want more? Browse our full events calendar | Submit an event |
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07 — Odenton report Weather forecastToday — High: 86°F — Low: 63°F — Precip: 41%
A slight chance of rain showers before 7am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Southwest wind 7 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Later: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. Northwest wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tomorrow — High: 80°F — Low: 63°F — Precip: 1%
Sunny, with a high near 80. Northeast wind around 8 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 63. This house is wildThis 4-bed, 4-bath brick-front home offers 2,755 square feet of bright, airy living with hardwood floors, a dramatic two-story foyer, and a family room centered around a floor-to-ceiling brick fireplace. The kitchen brings stainless steel appliances and an island cooktop, while the multi-level deck and wooded backyard add a relaxed outdoor escape.
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