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and Elkridge), the conservancy offers a
range of outdoor education programs
and events for children of all ages.
10520 Old Frederick Road, Woodstock.
410-465-8877. howardnature.org
Robinson Nature Center
The nature center is home to a range of
educational programs, a planetarium, an
interactive nature discovery room and
exhibits highlighting the Chesapeake
Bay watershed and local forest animals,
as well as several outdoor walking trails.
6692 Cedar Lane, Columbia.
410-313-0400. howardcountymd.gov/
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Rocky Gorge 4 Seasons Golf Fairway
This Laurel golf complex, which includes
an outdoor driving range, a 19-hole minigolf course and a batting range, is open
year-round.
8445 Old Columbia Road, Laurel.
301-725-0888. rockygorgegolf.com
Sensory-Friendly Play
Experience playground
The playground located at Centennial
Park North was designed with PlayCore’s
principles of fairness, inclusion, independence, comfort and safety. Inclusive amenities include a lower overhead
ladder, two expression swings, a Zero-G
swing chair, a Merry-Go-All, a nonverbal communication board and musical
instruments.
10000 Clarksville Pike, Ellicott City.
410-313-7256. howardcountymd.gov/
recreation-parks/parks
Terrapin Adventures
From zip line rides and rock climbing to a
multilevel ropes course, Terrapin Adventures in Savage provides aerial outdoor
adventures for ages 5 and up.
8600 Foundry St., #50, Savage.
301-725-1313. terrapinadventures.com
Visitors stop by the Old Woman’s Shoe at Clark’s Elioak Farm in Ellicott City. PHOTO BY KEVIN RICHARDSON
Arts and crafts
Burning Down the House
In addition to offering paint-your-ownpottery, this do-it-yourself fired arts
studio in Fulton offers special events like
canvas painting and movie nights with
movie-themed pottery.
11821 Scaggsville Road, Fulton.
301-317-9936. Bdthpottery.com
DoodleHATCH
A quirky, interactive art museum and
craft workshop predicated on fairy tales,
folklore and ancient myths.
8775 Cloudleap Court, Unit 1, Columbia.
301-725-5555. doodlehatach.com
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Leona’s Sewing Studio
Learn to sew with Leona. Catering to all
ages (9-99 years) and all levels. In-person
and virtual learning sessions are offered.
8600 Foundry St., Carding Bldg. #214,
Savage. 443-504-2678. leonasews.com
The ClayGround
Look for one of the Kids Create classes
where children can have fun and make
pottery pieces on the pottery wheel.
3715 Old Columbia Pike, Ellicott City.
443-812-1158. claygroundonline.com
The Pottery Stop
The paint-your-own pottery shop offers
walk-in painting, special classes and
camps for children, and a snack and
coffee bar.
9050 Baltimore National Pike,
#109, Ellicott City. 410-480-0111.
thepotterystop.com
Museums and history
African Art Museum of Maryland
African jewelry, sculptures, paintings
and pottery are on display in this cultural
museum in the Long Reach community
of Columbia.
8775 Cloudleap Court, Suite 112, Columbia. 410-740-7411. africanartmuseum.org