Symphony of Lights

Merriweather Park at Symphony Woods 10461-10421 Little Patuxent Parkway, Columbia, MD, United States

Symphony of Lights is a time-honored Howard County holiday tradition. Called “must see” and chosen as a Baltimore Sun “Swift Pick,” this family-oriented spectacular is a dazzling display of more […]

Dog Cluster AKC All-Breed Dog Shows

The American Kennel Club presents 1500 – 2500 dogs of more than 140 different breeds. December 1 – 2: Chesapeake Kennel Club, December 3: Upper Marlboro Kennel Club. Free admission, […]

The President’s Gala

This black-tie event, presented by BGE, celebrates the opening of Howard Community College’s new Science, Engineering and Technology Building, as well as Dr. Kate Hetherington’s 10th anniversary as president. The […]

Natural Holiday Sale

Come out to the Howard County Conservancy for the second annual Natural Holiday Sale. Pick up natural holiday-themed gifts, do nature critter crafts, and enjoy music and refreshments. No advanced […]

Historic Savage Mill's Annual Bollman Bridge Lighting

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

Enjoy a festival of lights this holiday season at Historic Savage Mill! Explore the Mill’s unique specialty shops and dining, along with live entertainment each weekend. Join us for the […]

Leading Women

The Howard County Chamber of Commerce will honor women younger than 40 with tremendous accomplishments made in their careers so far. They will be judged on professional experience, community involvement […]

Christmas in the Park

Centennial Park 10000 Route 108, Ellicott City, MD, United States

Kick off the holiday season with Howard County’s Tree Lighting ceremony! Enjoy an evening of caroling and light refreshments, topped off by our magical tree lighting. Visit www.howardcountymd.gov/christmasinthepark for details. […]

Coffee with a Cop

The Coffee with a Cop program offers the community an opportunity to meet face-to-face with police personnel in a neutral environment to ask questions, voice concerns and get to know […]

The Great Lisbon FARMERS FEED THE HUNGRY Christmas Parade

Lisbon (144 & 94) Frederick Road, Lisbon, MD, United States

Everybody Loves a Parade! ​The Great Lisbon FARMERS FEED THE HUNGRY Christmas Parade, led by festively- decorated tractors followed by 250 seasonally-adorned saddle and carriage horses, kicks off on Sat., […]

Geminid Meteor Shower

The Geminids, one of the most prolific and visible annual meteor showers of the day, produces up to 120 multicolored meteors per hour at its peak. Join the Howard County […]