Here are the must-do things happening this weekend in and around the Baltimore region.

Gatherings

1. Michael Phelps Hometown Celebration

A daylong tribute to hometown hero Michael Phelps kicks off Saturday in Towson, with Phelps, Katie Hoff, Jessica Long and other Maryland Olympians. The parade includes Ravens cheerleaders, antique cars and marching bands from local schools. A separate “Star Spangled Salute” to Phelps kicks off at 3 p.m. at Fort McHenry in Baltimore. Billy Bush, from NBC Universal Domestic TV Distribution’s “Access Hollywood” and radio’s “The Billy Bush Show,” hosts the program. Details: Parade starts at 3 p.m. Saturday at York Road and Burke Avenue in Towson; Star Spangled Salute at Fort McHenry, 2400 E. Fort Ave., Baltimore. 3 to 9 p.m. Saturday. Free. Baltimore.org/phelps.

    

2. Free Glassblowing Workshops

Throughout the month of October, McFadden Art Glass holds free glass-blowing workshops and demonstrations — so get out there and make you own vase. Details: Through Oct. 31. 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday; McFadden Art Glass; 6800 Eastern Avenue Baltimore; free. 410-631-6039