Good Deeds Day

This year's Good Deeds Day in Howard County features new sites and more ways to positively impact the world! Pack bags for children in foster care, help seniors at a food pantry, volunteer at an animal shelter, paint a preschool classroom, and more! Visit JewishHowardCounty.org/GoodDeedsDay for more site information and to register.

2018 Weddings & Events Showcase

Historic Oakland 5430 Vantage Point Rd, Columbia

$5.00 in advance $10.00 at the door (cash only) Our annual Wedding & Events showcase is a great opportunity to tour Historic Oakland and meet some of Maryland's finest event professionals who can help create the celebration of your dreams! Over 60 vendors fill the manor and tented patio. Caterers, Photographers, Florists, Event Coordinators, Musicians, Decorators, Hotels, Rental Experts and Event Attire Experts ... and so much […]

$10

2018 Weddings & Events Showcase

Historic Oakland 5430 Vantage Point Rd, Columbia

$5 in advance or $10 at the door (CASH ONLY) Our annual Wedding & Events showcase is a great opportunity to tour Historic Oakland and meet some of Maryland's finest event professionals who can help create the celebration of your dreams! Over 60 vendors fill the manor and tented patio. Caterers, Photographers, Florists, Event Coordinators, […]

$10

Howard County Historical Society Lecture Series

HCLS Miller Branch 9421 Frederick Road, Ellicott City, MD

Bitter Memories: The Fall of Saigon After spending the better part of 13 years in Vietnam, author Tom Glenn escaped under fire during the fall of Saigon. His novel, Last of the Annamese, tells the story of the end of the Vietnam war. Books available for purchase and signing. Please register for each session separately. […]

April Networking Luncheon | Business Women’s Network of Howard County

Eggspectation 6010 University Boulevard, Ellicott City

Cybersecurity 101: What You NEED to Know When it comes to preventing yourself from cyberattacks, the basic principles of security are the same for individuals, small businesses, and large corporations. It always comes down to finding the right balance of security and convenience. Take away some tactical tips on the layers of security to help […]

$50

Nurturing Garden Habitats for Wildlife

Clarksville Commons Community Room 12230 Clarksville Pike, Clarksville

Join local author Nancy Lawson for this fascinating presentation on her book The Humane Gardener! Discover practical ways to put humane gardening philosophies into action by protecting wild nurseries of animals, eliminating unintended hazards, nurturing plants that provide food and shelter, and humanely resolving conflicts with animals in your yard or garden. Admission: $5 This […]

$5

Nurturing Garden Habitats for Wildlife

Clarksville Commons Community Room 12230 Clarksville Pike, Clarksville

Join local author Nancy Lawson for this fascinating presentation on her book The Humane Gardener! Discover practical ways to put humane gardening philosophies into action by protecting wild nurseries of animals, eliminating unintended hazards, nurturing plants that provide food and shelter, and humanely resolving conflicts with animals in your yard or garden. Admission: $5 This […]

$5

Earth Day Bird Walk

Mt Pleasant 10520 Old Frederick Road, Woodstock, MD, United States

Join the experts from the Howard County Bird Club listening for – and spotting – as many as 50 different bird species! This is migrating time – it’s a great morning for seasoned bird watchers and first timers to hike our trails, have fun, and learn from each other.  Moderately hilly terrain through the meadows […]

Springfest

Ellicott City 8321 Main Street, Ellicott City, MD, United States

Celebrate Earth Day in Old Ellicott City for this free family-friendly event, which boasts four outdoor stages featuring 25+ bands. Enjoy locally brewed craft beer, wines and food at all stages, as well as sidewalk sales, free crafts for kids and more.

SpringFest – Old Ellicott City

Historic Ellicott City 8394 Main Steet, Ellicott City, MD, United States

Celebrate Earth Day in Old Ellicott City at this annual festival! Sidewalk sales, lots of free crafts for the kids plus 3 outdoor stages featuring 25+ bands, beer & wine gardens, shopping, local food and more! Free parking and parking shuttle service too.

10th Annual HoCoPoLitSo Blackbird Poetry Festival

The Howard County Poetry and Literature Society’s annual daylong fest features Marilyn Chin. Free Sunbird Reading 2:30 p.m., Nightbird reading 7:30 p.m. Smith Theatre at the Horowtiz Performing Arts Center, 10901 Little Patuxent Parkway, Columbia. Hocopolitso.org. 443-518-4568.