Visit Santa at the Mill for a quick photo and shopping.

Introducing yet another opportunity to meet a local author: Michael Maloney of 'Mile Marker Ten' - An Ellicott City Mystery. Come join us November 25th from 3-5p to meet the Author of this chilling mystery, based on true events that happened right here in our town. Enjoy book discussions, purchase 'Mile Marker Ten', have your […]

A biennial juried exhibit, Art Maryland 2018 is a premier showcase for regional artists. This year’s guest juror is Cara Ober, a Baltimore-based artist, writer, and founding editor of BMoreArt, Baltimore’s online art magazine and print journal. Ober will offer remarks and present juror awards at the reception on November 9 from 6-8pm. Artists selected […]

PJ Library in Howard County presents . . A Mom's Night Out! Join us for a Pallet Painting Party at Black Flag Brewing Co. Paint a custom pallet while schmoozing, snacking, and sipping a local beer. Registration is required. You will select your pallet design after registering and will paint it during our party. Cost […]

JOIN A GROUP OF AMAZING WOMEN AS WE ENJOY MUSIC, HORS D'OEUVRES, GIVEAWAY'S, AND OUR BIGGEST SALE OF THE YEAR ON COSMETIC AND LASER SERVICES!

Ladies – come see what’s new in Old Ellicott City! Join the party as it kicks off at The Wine Bin with give-aways, free wine tastings and music – then sip, shop and relax throughout historic Ellicott City before the holiday crush.  Discover new shops, gift ideas, discounts, seasonal features and inspired dining specials just for you.  […]

Join the Arts Council for our annual Open House & Holiday Sale! Shop local and support community artists and artisans as you choose from a wide variety of unique and affordable art and handcrafted items for sale. And don't forget to visit our galleries and meet our Resident Artists, whose studios will be open to […]

Come out to Mall In Columbia and visit with unique artisans, crafters and high end vendors, with great gift ideas for the Christmas Season. Home improvement contractors will be onsite helping you get your home ready for the Holiday Entertaining Season. For more information contact Wright-Way Productions 877-315-7469

Trade a hectic afternoon at the mall for an enjoyable, evening makers mart at the Robinson Nature Center! Peruse offerings by local and regional artisans including organic, minimal-ingredient soaps and lotions, nature-inspired paintings, illustrations and photographs, as well as hand-crafted jewelry made of recycled and reclaimed materials. Science, space and nature-themed children's toys, gifts and […]

You are invited to Holiday Hop a Gallery & Open Studio event in Old Ellicott City! December 1st and 2nd Enjoy Artist Demonstrations, Refreshments & Cookies at the following Galleries and Studios: Discoveries of Ellicott city Syriana Cafe & Gallery Taylor's Collective: Antiques, Art & Artisans The Artist's Gallery The Clayground Studio & Gallery Mat […]

Santa's reindeer have many skills. Delight in an afternoon of "Reindeer games" that test your skills against those of our four-legged friends in this family-friendly, self-guided adventure. Create holiday crafts, enjoy festive snacks, join us for an optional guided winter walk in the woods, and get a photo with Santa! For more information, visit www.howardcountymd.gov/DeerSanta. […]

Please join us for a self-guided tour to explore this pristine setting during the Holiday Season. The first floor will be festively adorned for guests to enjoy. Historian, Fred Dorsey will provide scheduled tours throughout the event. December 2; 1-5 PM, Sunday, Free; Belmont Holiday Tour (Families welcome)

Celebrate the holidays with a traditional afternoon tea at beautiful Historic Oakland Manor, an oasis in the heart of Columbia, Maryland. The seasonal fare, catered by Sweet Simplici-Tea, includes salad, savories, desserts, scones, and a specially blended holiday tea. All diners in your party will be seated at a private table. While you dine, enjoy […]

Celebrate the holidays with a traditional afternoon tea at beautiful Historic Oakland Manor, an oasis in the heart of Columbia, Maryland. The seasonal fare, catered by Sweet Simplici-Tea, includes salad, savories, desserts, scones, and a specially blended holiday tea. All diners in your party will be seated at a private table. While you dine, enjoy […]

Howard County General Hospital Symphony of Lights, a drive-through spectacle of more than 100 larger-than-life holiday light displays, opens in Merriweather Park at Symphony Woods this November. Presented by M&T Bank, Symphony of Lights benefits Howard County General Hospital. Festive Families Walk, co-presented with Merriweather Park at Symphony Woods and sponsored by Calvert Hall College […]

The Columbia Pro Cantare chorus will perform George Frideric Handel's masterpiece, Messiah, Sunday, December 2, 2018, 7:30 pm in the Jim Rouse Theatre for the Performing Arts, Columbia, MD. A pre-concert lecture will take place at 6:30 pm. For many people, attending a performance of Messiah is an essential activity of the holiday season. Columbia […]

A biennial juried exhibit, Art Maryland 2018 is a premier showcase for regional artists. This year’s guest juror is Cara Ober, a Baltimore-based artist, writer, and founding editor of BMoreArt, Baltimore’s online art magazine and print journal. Ober will offer remarks and present juror awards at the reception on November 9 from 6-8pm. Artists selected […]

Merriment, dining and shopping in Old Ellicott City with strolling carolers, Santa, tree lighting, a Winter Holiday Market and more. Come see what's new in Old Ellicott City for our 40th annual event! Full details available at http://bit.ly/MMOEC HIGHLIGHTS: >Tree Lighting Ceremony 6pm Baltimore & Ohio Ellicott City Station Museum Ballerina’s from the Ballet Conservatoire EC Ballerina Project […]

Visit Santa at the Mill for a quick photo and shopping.

The Columbia Pro Cantare Chamber Singers will present its annual concert of festive music, "A Christmas Noel," Sunday, December 9, 2018, 7 pm at Christ Episcopal Church, Columbia. The 20-member ensemble will perform works spanning five centuries and as many countries, both a cappella and accompanied. Frances Motyca Dawson, CPC artistic director, will conduct. Tickets: […]