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 […]

December 5 - December 23, 2018 Ebenezer Scrooge lives in Victorian Baltimore in our one-of-a-kind adaptation of the classic Christmas ghost story. A delight for all ages, A Christmas Carol (with a Baltimore twist) celebrates local history and Chesapeake culture. APPROPRIATENESS: All ages FULL LISTING OF PERFORMANCES: Wednesday 12/5 @ 10am Student Matinee performance (for […]