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Dawn of the Dogs
October 28 will see many dogs come out in costume to celebrate the 5th Annual Howl-O-Ween Barkin' Bash at Quiet Waters Park in Hillsmere. Dogs and their owners are encouraged to dress up during a day with dog activities, vending, canine rescue groups, raffles, music, and more. Proceeds will benefit the Quiet Waters Dog Park. (410) 222-1777 or www.quietwatersdogpark.org.

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Looney Tunesmith
SteveSongs, a children's and family balladeer of fun and fantastic songs, visits Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts in Annapolis on October 15. Steve and his band blend participatory songs, clever stories, and upbeat melodies to create an entertaining and educational concert experience. SteveSongs has been receiving critical acclaim since its start in 1999. (410) 280-5640 or www.marylandhall.org.

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(Photo by Diana de Rosa)

Everything Equine
The 48th Annual Washington International Horse Show returns to the Verizon Center in D.C. this October 24-29. The event brings together vendors; arts and crafts; exhibitions; and competitions, including barrel racing, dressage, sidesaddle, jumping, and the crowd favorite, terrier races. It's family fun in an exciting atmosphere. (410) 547-SEAT or www.wihs.org.

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(Photo by Hugh Hamrick)

Lit Wit
Best selling author and NPR humorist David Sedaris visits the Meyerhoff in Baltimore on October 4. The author of Me Talk Pretty One Day, Barrel Fever, Holidays on Ice, and Naked, among other books, is one of the most popular literary figures today. Listen to his satirical and sometimes outrageous anecdotes that touch on cultural euphemisms and political correctness. (410) 547-SEAT or Ticketmaster.com.

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(Photo by Mitchell Layton/Washington Capitals)

Cool Sensation
2005-06 National Hockey League Rookie of the Year Alexander Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals skate on home ice for four division games this October at the Verizon Center in D.C.: 10/7 vs. defending Stanley Cup Champions Carolina Hurricanes, 10/14 vs. Atlanta Thrashers, 10/18 vs. Florida Panthers, and 10/21 vs. Tampa Bay Lightning. (410) 547-SEAT or capstickets.com.

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From the Highlands
On October 14, bagpipes will sound, dancing will commence, and brute strength shall compete. The Anne Arundel Scottish Festival & Highland Games will be held at Anne Arundel County Fairgrounds in Crownsville. In addition to the eclectic mix of authentic food, games, demos, and music, this year's festival will host the Eastern United States Pipe Band Competition (more than 30 pipe bands!), as well as the East Coast Amateur Athletic Competition, bringing together the best athletes in caber tossing and several other heavy events. (410) 849-2849 or www.aasfi.org.

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Port Sport
It's that time of the year! The U.S. Boat Shows flood Annapolis this October. First, on the weekend of 10/5-9 the 37th Annual Sailboat Show docks, then it's anchors aweigh and the 35th Annual Powerboat Show ties up in town 10/12-15. With hundreds of new boat models to ogle, nautical vendors, and service providers, if these boat shows don't have what you're looking for to get you on the water, maybe you should stay on land. (410) 268-8828 or www.usboat.com.

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