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Planes, Trains, and a Corn Maze in Prince George's County This Weekend

Looking for something fun to do? See what's going on around the area.

Posted Fri, Aug 31, 2012 at 4:09 pm ET|Updated Fri, Aug 31, 2012 at 4:14 pm ET

Need something to do this Labor Day?

Where: 1985 Cpl. Frank Scott Drive, College Park, Maryland 20740
When: Saturday, September 1 – Monday, September 3, 2012, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Description: Moving miniature trains, villages, tunnels, and depots help to depict different events in history.
Pricing: $4/adults, $3/seniors, $2/ages 2-18, free/children under 2

Where: 101 Centerway, Greenbelt, Maryland 20770
When: Friday, August 31 – Saturday, September, 1, 2012
Description: A weekend-long celebration which includes: amusement rides, carnival games, live music, art exhibits and more.
Pricing: Free

Where: 137 National Plaza, National Harbor, Maryland 20745
When: Friday, August 31 – Monday, September 3, 2012
Description: Abbey Road on the River celebrates the music and legend of The Beatles. Live music performances and much more.
Pricing: $12.00-$199.00. For ticket information click here.

Where: Surratt House Museum, 9118 Brandywine Rd, Clinton, Maryland 20735
When: Saturday, September 1, 2012, 7:30 a.m.
Description: Narrated bus tour on the trail of President Lincoln's assassin; advance reservations required.
Pricing: $75.00

Where: 1720 North Crain Highway, Upper Marlboro, MD
When: Friday, 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.; Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.; Sunday, 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Description: 10 acres of corn maze that can be explored by day with 3D glasses or by night with flashlights. Entrance also includes hay rides, petting zoo, pig races and more.
Pricing: Free (*Additional fees are charged for moon bounce, pumpkin chuckin, barrel train and scarecrow making.)

Where: 1400 Quincy St NE, Washington, DC
When: Saturday, September 1, 2012, 11:00 a.m.
Why to Go: Learn about the history of the monastery, the gardens and the friars who designed them, and the outdoor shrines from the Holy Land, Lourdes and other places.
Pricing: Free

Where: Prince George's Stadium, 4101 NE Crain Hwy., Bowie, MD 20716
When: Saturday, September 1, 2012, 7:30 p.m.
Description: The superstars of TNA Impact Wrestling, as seen weekly on SPIKE TV come to Bowie, MD.
Pricing: $12.00 - $52.00

Where: Allen Pond Park, 3330 Northview Dr., Bowie, MD 20716
When: Sunday, September 2, 2012, 7:00 p.m.
Description: Each Sunday evening from Memorial Day weekend until Labor Day weekend, there is a concert at the Robert V. Setera Amphitheater.
Pricing: Free

Where: Inner Harbor, Light Street and Pratt Street, Baltimore, MD, 21201
When: August 31 – September 2
Description: Downtown Baltimore is transformed into a high-speed raceway for Indy-style cars. The three-day event will feature the Indy 500 and IZOD IndyCar Series, as well as the American Le Mans Series presented by Tequila Patron.
Pricing: $5-$895

Where: Maryland State Fairgrounds, 2200 York Road, Timonium, MD, 21093
When: Daily thru Monday, September 3, 2012 (view the full schedule here)
Why to go: Check out the LAST WEEKEND of the 2012 Maryland State Fair.
Pricing: Adult admission $8, Senior admission (62 & over) $6, Children (6 to 11) $3, children 5 and under are admitted FREE (Rides are not included).
Labor Day ride special: Monday, September 3rd, 2012 from 10 a.m. to Close. Fairgoers pay $22 to ride an unlimited number of rides from 10AM to Close.

Where: 1821 Crownsville Road, Annapolis, MD 21401
When: September 1, 2, 3, 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Description: The 36th Annual Maryland Renaissance Festival celebrates the Renaissance era with period costumes, actors, games, food and more.
Pricing: $7.00 - $17.00

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