Drawing to Understand: Youth Art Month Exhibit

Howard County Arts Council 8510 High Ridge Road, Ellicott City, MD, United States

Presented through an ongoing partnership between Howard County Public School System and the Arts Council, this year’s Youth Art Month exhibit features hundreds of works by HCPSS students in grades […]

NEWSIES- The Broadway Musical

Toby's Dinner Theatre 5900 Symphony Woods Road, Columbia, MD, United States

Based on the Disney movie, and set in New York City at the turn of the century, this Tony Award winning, high energy musical is the rousing tale of Jack […]

YE Haunted History of Olde Ellicott City

Museum of Howard County History and Library 8328 Court Avenue, Ellicott City, MD, United States

We double dare you to walk the streets and learn more about the past inhabitants of this historic milltown — one of the oldest and most haunted locales in America! […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

10th Annual Pink Greens Golf Tournament

Turf Valley Resort 2700 Turf Valley Road, Ellicott City, MD, United States

The "Pink Greens Golf Classic" tournament features 18 holes of golf on the beautiful championship course at Turf Valley, where each spring more than 50 Blossoms of Hope cherry trees […]

Flea Market at Amherst House

Amherst House at Kings Contrivance 7251 Eden Brook Drive, Columbia, MD, United States

Are you a bargain hunter? Come to Amherst House to find an entire parking lot full of great deals! More than 30 sellers will bring their wares. Rain date is […]

An Introduction to Mindfulness

Are you curious about mindfulness? Do you want to experience the benefits but not sure where to begin? This workshop is for you! Learn what mindfulness is and simple techniques […]

$20.00

Women’s Empowerment Seminar

Join us on April 28th for our Women's Empowerment Seminar! Taught by women, for women, this even is open to all women ages 14 and up. No previous experience is […]

$79

From Tragedy to Triumph!

Sunday, April 29, 2018 at 4 pm From Tragedy to Triumph! UMBC Linehan Concert Hall Featuring the combined forces of the HCCO and the UMBC Camerata, performing Haydn’s triumphant “Lord […]

Spring Barn Market

Star Bright Farm 2950 Garrett Road, White Hall, MD, United States

On April 29th, Star Bright Farm will open it’s barn doors and garden gates to share our farm market with friends, family and neighbors. Come join us to shop, eat […]

An Afternoon With Four African-American Playwrights

Oliver's Carriage House 5410 Leaf Treader Way, Columbia, MD, United States

Try It Out Theatre presents: "An Afternoon With Four African-American Playwrights"  WHEN: 3:00pm-5:00pm, Sunday, April 29, 2018  WHERE: Oliver's Carriage House (pictured) 5410 Leaf Treader Way, Columbia, Maryland, MD 21044.  […]

“The Taj Dynasty” Paintings by Sadaf Mukhtar

Artists' Gallery 8197 Main Street, Ellicott City, MD, United States

Sadaf Mukhtar exhibits a group of paintings that highlight the beautiful and intricate artistic style of the Mughal Taj Dynasty, which ruled most of the Indian subcontinent from the late […]

Girls Night Out

Historic Savage Mill 8600 Foundry Street, Savage, MD, United States

Grab your girls and head out to Historic Savage Mill for fun, free samples, specials, wine, and much more!

Sip and Savor Launch Party

Boordy Vineyards 12820 Long Green Pike, Hydes, MD, United States

Please join us to celebrate the launch of Maryland Sip and Savor magazine, a publication that celebrates Maryland's thriving food and beverage scene. Sip and savor as you meet the […]

Maryland Sheep & Wool Festival

Howard County Fairgrounds 2210 Fairgrounds Road, West Friendship, MD, United States

More sheep and wool than you can imagine -- always the first full weekend in May. Discover the beauty of sheep, the warmth of wool and the delicious taste of […]

$5

Main Event Ribbon Cutting

The Mall in Columbia 10300 Little Patuxent Pkwy, Columbia, MD, United States

The Main Event Entertainment Center at the Mall in Columbia will be having a ribbon cutting ceremony on May 8th! Main Event in Columbia, MD is located off Little Patuxent […]

Eclectic Evenings

Central Branch 10375 Little Patuxent Pkwy, Columbia, MD, United States

Book discussion, 2nd Tuesdays; 7 - 8:30 pm. May 8: Devil in the White City: Murder, Magic and Madness at the Fair That Changed America by Erik Larson No registration […]

3rd Annual Queens & Cocktails | PFLAG Columbia-Howard County

Kahler Hall 5440 Old Tucker Row, Columbia, MD, United States

This is the most fun you will ever have at a fundraiser! PFLAG's annual fundraiser of pure, divine fun! An evening of our signature cocktail, heavy hors d’oeuvres, a raffle […]

$100.00

Hills of Milltown 5K

ARE YOU TOUGH ENOUGH... to tackle the hills of Historic Ellicott City?!  Are you ready to conquer the "Hill of Hope?"  Join us for our 8th Annual Hills of Milltown […]

Magnificent Mother’s Day

Terrapin Adventures 8600 Foundry Street, ##2038, Savage, MD

This Mother's Day try giving Mom the gift of adventure! At Terrapin Adventures, Mom gets to ride the zip line for FREE when you book any 2 paid adventures! Call […]

May Networking Luncheon

Eggspectation 6010 University Boulevard, Ellicott City

THEMED MASTERMIND: Developing the Self- Assured Woman in You In this mastermind session, Dr. Sheela Reddy, a psychologist and professional development coach, will give you a technique to practice to […]

$50

Wine in the Woods

Merriweather Post Pavilion 10475 Little Patuxent Pkwy, Columbia, MD, United States

Howard County Recreation & Parks brings back Columbia's Annual Wine in the Woods, with more than 25 wineries, gourmet food, juried artisans and live music for this weekend-long event.   […]

Community Square Dance

Clarksville Commons Plaza 12230 Clarksville Pike, Clarksville, MD, United States

Meet us on the plaza for a free community square dance! Janine Smith will call to the music of the Organic Family Band. All ages and experience levels are welcome […]

Free

Below the Belt Stride and Thrive 5K/1-mile Run/Walk

Homewood Field 111 W. University Parkway, Baltimore, MD, United States

Every 5 minutes, a woman in the U.S. is diagnosed with a ‘below the belt’ gynecologic cancer. These cancers affect more than 100,000 women and cause over 30,000 deaths each […]

$35.00

Wine in the Garden, Beer in the Barn

Howard County Conservancy 10520 Old Frederick Road, Woodstock, United States

Stroll through the garden tasting fine wine and craft beer and sample delicious food from local restaurants and caterers. Take in our three-acre native plant garden while listening to live […]

$55

PJ Library’s Shabbat Tots

Jewish Federation of Howard County Community Room Century Plaza Building 1000 10630 Little Patuxent Pkwy, Suite 400 , Columbia, MD, United States

Join us to celebrate Shabbat on Fridays from 10:00 am - 11:30 am each week with singing, stories and crafts! This circle of friends is for children birth through five […]

Cooking Class: Spring’s Special Pleasures

Secolari 10300 Little Patuxent Parkway, Columbia, MD, United States

Join Chef Wecker of The Elkridge Furnace Inn for this cooking class at Secolari! As spring tips into summer, consider the freshness of field greens, peas, goat's cheese, and crispy […]

$70

26th Annual Capital Jazz Fest

Merriweather Post Pavilion 10475 Little Patuxent Parkway, Columbia, MD, United States

Each year in early June, tens of thousands of music lovers from throughout the country flock to the suburbs of Washington, D.C. to attend this weekend of cool jazz and […]

1st Saturday’s at Historic Savage Mill

Historic Savage Mill 8600 Foundry Street, Savage, MD, United States

First Saturdays are FREE events held on the Rams Head Patio, the first Saturday of each month, May through September from 1 to 5 PM. These events are family friendly […]

Savage Fest 2018

Carroll Baldwin Hall 9035 Baltimore Street, Savage, MD, United States

The 31st annual Savage Fest promises a day of fun for all ages and a chance to meet friends old and new. Originating in Savage Days festivities from the 1920s, […]

Master Gardener's Composting Demonstration

Robinson Nature Center 6692 Cedar Lane, Columbia, MD, United States

Have you ever thought about diverting your food and yard waste from landfill to compost? You don’t have to be an expert, and the Master Gardeners are here to help! […]

Master Gardener’s Composting Demonstration

Robinson Nature Center 6692 Cedar Lane, Columbia, MD, United States

Have you ever thought about diverting your food and yard waste from landfill to compost? You don’t have to be an expert, and the Master Gardeners are here to help! […]

St. Michaels Brewfest

St. Michaels Brewfest is held the first Saturday in June in St. Michaels, all within a very short walk of each other. You will get to see this charming town while drinking […]

Beauty and the Beast- Outdoor Movie

The Wine Bin 8390 Main Street, Ellicott City, MD, United States

A live-action adaptation of Disney’s version of the classic ‘Beauty and the Beast’ tale of a cursed prince and a beautiful young woman who helps him break the spell. Duration 2:09 / […]

Columbia Rock School #EC Strong Benefit Show

Love of Learning Montessori School Parking Lot 9151 Rumsey Road, Columbia, MD, United States

The Columbia Rock School is a performance-based music school serving Howard County and the surrounding areas. The Columbia Rock School #ECStrong Benefit Show is our regular quarterly show that we […]

Free

Fed Live! Celebrate the Magic

Horowitz Visual & Performing Arts Center, Howard Community College 10901 Little Patuxent Pkwy Suite 400, Columbia, MD, United States

Join the Jewish Federation of Howard County to celebrate the magic with a live show by mentalist Alain Nu, The Man Who Knows! This year's Fed Live honors Roni Berkowitz, […]

Women’s Health and Wealth Series

Sub Wolf Zero 9204 Berger Road, Columbia, MD, United States

Please Join Us for our June event: Women's Health and Wealth Series This series was designed to empower women through educational discussions that address current trends and tips on how […]

$15

Cooking Class: Everything Kebab

Secolari 10300 Little Patuxent Parkway, Columbia, MD, United States

Join Chef Ravi for this cooking class at Secolari! Join Chef Ravi for an adventurous Kebab Night which is out of this world! Learn how to make a delicious appetizer […]

$70

The Ellicott City Literary Pub Crawl

Maryland History Tours, LLC 8390 Main Street, Ellicott City, MD, United States

First Thursday of Each Month Stroll through a town almost 250 years old with stops at three pubs and hear from writers who spent time here including the granddaughter of a founder, […]

$15

2018 Spring Party

Howard Community College 10901 Little Patuxent Parkway, Columbia, MD

Join us as we celebrate the arrival of spring at the “Best Party in Town!” Enjoy good eats, wine tasting, local breweries, a silent auction and music by the Todd […]

A Drink for Ellicott City

Paulie Gee's Hampden 3535 Chestnut Ave, Baltimore, MD, United States

Friday June 8, Paulie Gees and Baltimore Whiskey Company team up to help Ellicott City recover from a second devastating flood. Eat pizza, bring friends, have some drinks, and have […]

Books in Bloom

Downtown Columbia Lakefront 10221 Wincopin Circle, Columbia, MD, United States

The second annual Books in Bloom book festival, hosted by the Downtown Columbia Partnership at the Columbia Lakefront on Sunday, June 10, from 11 a.m.-4 p.m., will feature readings by […]

EC EMERGES

Turf Valley Resort 2700 Turf Valley Road, Ellicott City, MD, United States

Please join us for an evening of goodwill and support in honor of those impacted by the 2018 flood in Ellicott City. Carrabba's Italian Grill and Outback Steakhouse will be […]

MAMMA MIA!

Toby's Dinner Theatre 5900 Symphony Woods Road, Columbia, MD, United States

A mother. A daughter. Three possible dads and a trip down the aisle you’ll never forget. Audiences around the world have fallen in love with the music and story that […]

An Evening With Playwrights

Oliver's Carriage House 5410 Leaf Treader Way, Columbia, MD, United States

Try It Out Theatre presents: "An Evening With Playwrights" WHEN: 7:00pm-9:00pm, Friday, June 15th, 2018 WHERE: Oliver's Carriage House (pictured) 5410 Leaf Treader Way, Columbia, Maryland, MD 21044 Four short […]

Gem Mining at Clark’s Elioak Farm

Clark's Elioak Farm 10500 Clarksville Pike (State Route 108), Ellicott City, MD, United States

Gem Mining Experience ... great fun and richly educational! Clark's Elioak Farm is pleased to partner with Tom Cummins and Mobile Mining Experience to provide gem mining at our farm […]

Mid-Maryland Celtic Festival

Mt. Airy Fire Company Carnival Grounds 1003 Twin Arch Road, Mount Airy, MD, United States

The Mid-Maryland Celtic Festival is a one-day festival celebrating all things Scottish, held annually in Mt. Airy, Maryland, United States. The festival features kilted professional and amateur Highland Games athletes […]

Fundraiser for Ellicott City at Galactic Comic Con

Howard County Fairgrounds 2210 Fairgrounds Road, West Friendship, MD, United States

Galactic Con & Classic Plastic Bricks of Ellicott City, Maryland have teamed up to raise money for The Ellicott City Partnership Flood Relief Fund. Classic Plastic Bricks will be selling […]

$10

Mixed Level Yoga for Ellicott City

Parkridge Plaza Building 8950 State Route 108, Suite 109, Columbia, MD, United States

Help The Victims Of The 2018 Ellicott City Flood Suggested donation of $20. 100% of all donations will benefit the Ellicott City Partnership

$20

Fearless Father’s Day

Terrapin Adventures 8600 Foundry Street, ##2038, Savage, MD

This Father's Day try giving Dad the gift of adventure! At Terrapin Adventures, Dad gets our full-course challenge for FREE when you book any 2 paid challenges! Call 301-725-1313 or […]

PURE Giving: Meditation Fundraiser

Ellicott City Wellness Center 3691 Park Ave, Ellicott City, MD, United States

Join us for our PURE Giving, monthly donation-based class. You pay what you want and we will give it all to a local organization. The recipient for our June class […]

$10

June networking luncheon

Eggspectation 6010 University Boulevard, Ellicott City, MD, United States

2018 BWN Scholarship Award Luncheon Please join the Business Women’s Network of Howard County as we award our 2018 BWN Lifelong Learner Scholarships. BWN is proud to support women in […]

$50

Jamming on the Plaza

Clarksville Commons Plaza 12230 Clarksville Pike, Clarksville, MD, United States

Local musicians! Join us around the outdoor fireplace for an evening of casual jamming! We'll be gathering the first and third Thursdays of every month. All instruments, all ages, and […]

A Midsummer Night’s Dream Opening Night!

PFI Historic Park 3691 Sarah’s Lane, Ellicott City, MD, United States

Event Name: A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM Event Contact Name: Chesapeake Shakespeare Company (In-The-Ruins) Address: 3691 Sarah’s Lane, Ellicott City, MD 21043 (Outdoors at the PFI Historic Park) Event Contact Email: […]

$33.00

Three’s a Crowd Performs on the Plaza

Clarksville Commons Plaza 12230 Clarksville Pike, Clarksville, MD, United States

Join us on the plaza for a free evening of live music from Three’s A Crowd! Three's A Crowd is a versatile, dynamic vocal duo of established musicians Vicki Scarinzi […]

2018 Manor Hill Farm Fest

Manor Hill Farm 4411 Manor Ln, Ellicott City, MD, United States

On Saturday, June 23, 2018, Manor Hill Farm will be hosting the Manor Hill Farm Fest on their 54-acre working farm in Ellicott City, Maryland. Manor Hill Brewing will be […]

Doggie Dash

Terrapin Adventures 8600 Foundry Street, ##2038, Savage, MD

A roughly 1-mile fun-run with engaging obstacles around the nearby terrain of Savage Mill where participants take their canine companions along for the experience! Join us for: Best-In-Show Parade (Best […]

Ellicott City Benefit Day

Great Sage 5809 Clarksville Square Dr, Clarksville, MD, United States

Great Sage stands behind Ellicott City -- With the recent flooding that wreaked havoc on this strong community, for the second time in two years, we are honored to help […]

Woodstock Maryland Music Festival

St Alphonsus Concert Grounds 10800 Old Court Road, Woodstock, MD, United States

Ellicott City, for the second time in less than two years, has been devastated by flood waters wiping out businesses, homes and neighbors. Some residents, still not whole from the […]

Watermelon Wednesday

Beth Shalom Congregation 8070 Harriet Tubman Lane, Columbia, MD, United States

Join us for our Watermelon Wednesdays and cool down with some delicious watermelon, story time, and some songs at Beth Shalom. No registration required. NO FEE - invite your friends […]

Cooking Class: Summer Southern Italian Recipes

Secolari 10300 Little Patuxent Parkway, Columbia, MD, United States

Join Chef Alba for this cooking class at Secolari! The cuisine of Southern Italy is centered on a tradition of fresh, local, authentic ingredients. This cuisine makes the most of […]

Village Center Coutyard Concerts

Wilde Lake Village Center Twin Rivers Road, Columbia, MD, United States

Free concerts on Fridays evenings 6-8PM.

Free

Village Center Coutyard Concerts

River Hill Village Center Day Break Circle, Columbia, MD, United States

Concerts on Friday evenings 6-8PM

Free

The Nightlife Duo on the Plaza

Clarksville Commons Plaza 12230 Clarksville Pike, Clarksville, MD, United States

Join us on the plaza for the live music of NightLife! NightLife is a high energy band that just might get you on your feet and dancing! They have been […]

Gayle Harrod Band Ellicott City Benefit at Bare Bones Grill!

BareBones Grill 9150 Baltimore National Pike, Ste 22, Ellicott City, MD, United States

The Gayle Harrod Band is making their debut at Bare Bones Grill on Saturday June 30th from 9 pm - 1 am. Bare Bones Grill is the place to go […]

The Ellicott City Literary Pub Crawl

Maryland History Tours, LLC 8390 Main Street, Ellicott City, MD, United States

First Thursday of Each Month Stroll through a town almost 250 years old with stops at three pubs and hear from writers who spent time here including the granddaughter of a founder, […]

$15

Paint It! Ellicott City 2018

Howard County Arts Council 8510 High Ridge Road, Ellicott City, MD, United States

Artists from around the region will gather in Historic Ellicott City the weekend of July 6-8 to participate in Paint It! Ellicott City, an annual plein air painting event. The […]

Craig Cummings & the Wildcards on the Plaza

Clarksville Commons Plaza 12230 Clarksville Pike, Clarksville, MD, United States

Join us on the plaza for a free concert with Craig Cummings & the Wildcards! Craig Cummings is a performing songwriter from Baltimore, Maryland who has written hundreds of songs, […]

1st Alarm Girls Fire Camp

Public Safety Training Center 2200 Scott Wheeler Drive, Marriottsville, MD, United States

The St. Florian's Brigade will hold a two-day camp for applicants who are interested in learning more about the fire service and what it takes to become a firefighter. This 1st […]

1st Saturday’s at Historic Savage Mill

Historic Savage Mill 8600 Foundry Street, Savage, MD, United States

First Saturdays are FREE events held on the Rams Head Patio, the first Saturday of each month, May through September from 1 to 5 PM. These events are family friendly […]

VIBRANCE

Howard County Arts Council 8510 High Ridge Road, Ellicott City, MD, United States

An exhibit featuring work from four artists – Ilene Gold, Robert Hofherr, Joyce Ritter, and Mary Jo Tydlacka  – working in a variety of media, from painting to art quilts […]

Baltimore Bingo Cruise

Howard County Recreation and Parks 7120 Oakland Mills Rd, Columbia, MD, United States

Join us on the Spirit of Baltimore for a spectacular Bingo Lunch Cruise that promises an afternoon of entertainment on the Inner Harbor! Enjoy a bountiful lunch buffet backed by […]

Ghostly Guides

Baltimore & Ohio Ellicott City Station Museum 2711 Maryland Avenue, Ellicott City, MD, United States

Gain exclusive after-hours access to the B&O Ellicott City Station Museum, built in 1830 and in use through the 1940s. Take a guided tour of the historically rich, and possibly […]

FREE Movie Night

Clarksville Commons Shopping Center 12264-12276 Clarksville Pike, Clarksville, MD, United States

The first in a summertime series of FREE Wednesday night movies on the plaza! Join us for the beloved modern classic, Raiders of the Lost Ark from Director Steven Spielberg. […]

Free

The Dirty Grass Players on the Plaza

Clarksville Commons Plaza 12230 Clarksville Pike, Clarksville, MD, United States

Join us at the Commons for a free concert by The Dirty Grass Players! Emerging from the storied bluegrass scene in Baltimore, is The Dirty Grass Players, who are keeping […]

2018 Solar Fest

Alpha Ridge Park 11685 Old Frederick Rd, Marriottsville, MD, United States

Howard County Recreation & Parks is teaming up with the Howard Astronomical League for a fun evening of science, engineering, arts, crafts, games, astronomy and much more. Enjoy the many […]

$5

WGC Happy Hour

SUB-ZERO AND WOLF SHOWROOM BY FRETZ 9204 Berger Road, Columbia, MD

WGC Happy Hour at Sub-Zero & Wolf Showroom by Fretz- July 17 Please join the Women’s Giving Circle of Howard County for Happy Hour! Location: Sub-Zero & Wolf Showroom by Fretz, 9204 Berger […]

$35

July Networking Luncheon

Eggspectation 6010 University Boulevard, Ellicott City

OPEN NETWORKING Here's your chance to meet new members and catch up with current members! Bring guests and introduce them to your BWN connections. Learn something new about another member. […]

$50

FREE Movie Night

Clarksville Commons Shopping Center 12264-12276 Clarksville Pike, Clarksville, MD, United States

Another in our summertime series of FREE Wednesday night movies on the plaza! Join us for the Disney favorite, Brave, the story of a determined redhead from Scotland who gathers […]

Free

River Romp

Robinson Nature Center 6692 Cedar Lane, Columbia, MD, United States

Come celebrate summer by cooling off at the nature center with activities down at the Middle Patuxent River! By popular demand, we've added weekday offerings. Bring your own picnic, and […]

$6

HOWARD COUNTY RESTAURANT WEEKS

Howard County Restaurant Weeks is a bi-annual, 15 day celebration of the local culinary scene in Howard County, Maryland! Part of a national movement, restaurant weeks debuted here in 2008 in […]