13th Annual 5K run and 1-mile walk to benefit Laurel Advocacy and Referral Services. Thu, Nov 23 at 8am McCullough Field 7th and Montgomery Streets Fee: $40 Call 301-776-0442, ext 27, for more info.

National Wildlife Visitor Center 10901 Scarlet Tanager Loop Laurel, MD 20708 Call 301-497-5760 for more info.

2:30pm from Laurel Municipal Center, 8103 Sandy Spring Rd, along Montgomery St. to Armory at Fifth and Montgomery Sts. 3-6pm Festival at Laurel Elementary, 516 Montgomery St. For more info, call 301-725-7800.

Cops and Seniors discuss ways of promoting safety and reducing crime in the community. Thu, Dec 7 at 1pm at Laurel-Beltsville Senior Activity Center, 7120 Contee Rd. Call 301-206-3350 for…

Planetarium program at Howard B Owens Science Center Doors open at 7pm, program starts at 7:30pm. Cost: $5 adults, $3 students, teachers, seniors, & military. Cash or check only. 9601…

Come to the indoor campfire sing along with nature troubadour, Stina, on Sun, Dec 10 at 2pm at the auditorium in the National Wildlife Visitor Center, 10901 Scarlet Tanager Loop.…

Bring your children for a visit with Santa and a performance of "The Snow Show" by the Bob Brown Puppets on Sun, Dec 10 at 7pm at Deerfield Run Community…

This family-friendly workshop provides the opportunity to create paper ornaments for the Holiday season. Bring your own, special paper or feel free to use any materials we'll provide. Ages: All…