Special Events

Faerie Trail Planting & Family Crafts with Gunpowder Valley Conservancy

Saturday, September 27 & October 25, 10-12pm

Bring the whole family out for a day on the faerie trail! Come out to plant native plants and help with crafts to make the faerie trail an even sweeter place for faeries and their wildlife friends.

This is a free event but registration is appreciated.

Talbot Mayo and Friends: A Rhinestone Rendezvous with Dolly & Originals!

Saturday, September 27, 7-9:30PM

Get ready for an unforgettable night with Talbot Mayo! Join us for an evening where Talbot will not only pay homage to the legendary Dolly Parton with her heartfelt renditions but also share her own incredible original music.

Talbot’s powerful vocals and genuine stage presence promise to captivate as she weaves between beloved Dolly hits and her unique sound. Plus, she’s bringing along special guest musicians for spontaneous collaborations and even more magic. Don’t miss this blend of classic country charm and modern musical brilliance!

SWAP: Art SUpplies & TOol SWAP

CHANGE OF LOCATION: SWAP IS AT MANOR MILL!

Sunday, September 28, 11AM-2PM

Calling all artists, makers, DIYers, and tool enthusiasts! Join us for Swap, where you can refresh your toolbox, give gently-used supplies a second life, and connect with fellow creatives.

Swapping is free, or become a vendor. Find out more at the link.

MMPH Presents: Murder on the Orient Express

By Agatha Christie
Adapted for the stage by Ken Ludwig
Directed by Vanessa Eskridge

October 3–5 & 9–12, 2025
The David Niven Theater at Oldfields School

Join Manor Mill Playhouse for its third production—a stylish and suspenseful mystery aboard the luxurious Orient Express. When a shocking murder occurs mid-journey, every passenger becomes a suspect. Can the great detective Hercule Poirot solve the case before the killer strikes again?

Chamber Music in Historic Landmarks:
Four Concert Package

Starting Saturday, October 4, 2-4PM

Prepare for four unforgettable afternoons of chamber music set in some of the most picturesque and historic venues in Northern Baltimore County. From the original 19th-century saddlery in Monkton Village to the David Niven Theater at Oldfields School and the rustic charm of the Loft at Manor Mill, each setting offers a uniquely intimate backdrop for a rich musical experience. Across four concerts—The Spark of Sound, In the Shadows, Storms, but Light, and The Quiet Bloom—the series explores themes of transformation, intimacy, and illumination. Curated by pianist Wan-Chi Su and performed by a rotating ensemble of exceptional guest artists, each program invites audiences on a journey through sound, space, and story.

Writer’s Retreat

Saturday, November 15, 9-4PM

Treat yourself to a day dedicated to writing at historic Manor Mill in scenic northern Baltimore County.

Learn from expert authors about submittable markets, publishing options, crafting great scenes and characters—or simply opt for a quiet day of generative writing, all in a peaceful setting tucked between tall trees and a sparkling stream.

Mortified at Manor Mill

Saturday, November 15, 7-9PM

Mortified Baltimore, produced by Alex Hewett and Adam Ruben, stars everyday adults sharing their most embarrassingly real teenage diary entries, poems, love letters, lyrics, and locker notes…in front of total strangers.

Hailed as a “cultural phenomenon” by Newsweek, this is a comic excavation of the strange and extraordinary things we created as teens.