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! Our spirits invite you to hear their stories during our frightfully fun ghost tours. Friday & Saturday nights at 8:30 PM now through November 18th. […]
Howard County Food Truck Festival Come sample wares from dozens of delicious local food trucks all day in the beautiful summer weather. Concurrent with Maryland Craft Brew Tasting Experience (separate tickets required). Tickets available online. $9 general admission presale, $12 for craft brew tasting. 12 p.m.-8 p.m. Howard County Fairgrounds, 2210 Fairgrounds Road, West Friendship. […]
Paint It! Ellicott City The Howard County Arts Council presents this annual event, which brings artists and spectators to historic Ellicott City, where artists set up their easels around the historic district, capturing the city and all its charms in paint. Event culminates in an exhibit of all the juried artists’ work. Juried artist submissions […]
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! July 9th from 9am-11am. There will be dog centric vendor tables, raffles for the puppy parents, treat table for pets, a toy retrieval in the Little Patuxent river and […]
Trailblazers Camp Kids ages 8-11 are invited to follow in the footsteps of explorers and trailblazers by learning how to make natural shelters, safely start and build a fire, and cook snacks over a campfire, and learn to navigate a forest obstacle course with compasses and GPS. Bring nonperishable lunch (no nut products) and a […]
Enjoy a drink or two if you desire (not included in the tour price) as we take you inside for a taste of the favorite haunts of Ellicott City’s Ghosts! Come early and enjoy a 15% discount (tour night only) on purchases at The Wine Bin as well as a wine pour sample. Tickets at: […]
A fun-filled evening of adventure while solving a murder mystery! The catch? You will have to zip, swing, and climb to find the answers that will help solve this clue-based mystery! Your night includes zany characters, yummy appetizers, delicious drinks, and prizes are awarded to the winners! Come in costume. Prizes awarded to the best!
Howard County Restaurant Weeks Begin July 24th! With the end of July comes the beginning of Restaurant Weeks in Howard County! There are 2 weeks (July 24 - August 7) to check out as many restaurants as you can! Support local and try some of Howard County's restaurants and fantastic dishes. For more infomation, go to the […]
Tree Dedication Honoring Ellicott City Flood Victims July 29th, 12:30 pm Behind Ellicott City Welcome Center 8267 Main Street Ellicott City, MD The Ellicott City Flood Anniversary Commemoration is July 29th. There will be a variety of activities happening throughout the day in Old Ellicott City, including Blossoms of Hope's Tree Dedication. Please join […]
You’ll stroll through a town almost 250 years old and stop at several locations to hear from writers who spent time here: the granddaughter of a town founder, a Secretary of the Navy, a minister to the Ottoman Empire, a U. S. Ambassador to Spain, the first truly American writer (at least according to William […]