Columbia Festival of the Arts—Soft Open Kicking off a 10+ day festival, the event’s soft open begins the festivities. Encompasses several smaller events throughout the area that will go on for several days, including a Howard County Brewers’ Beer Festival (at Clyde’s pavilion), a culinary festival (at the lakefront and Whole Foods), an arts and […]
Red Branch Theatre: Lysistrata Jones Red Branch artistic staff and performers discuss the original work of Greek playwright Aristophanes, whether it has relevance today, and discuss a modern musical adaptation of “Lysistrata.” Part of the Red Branch Theatre Company Speaker Series: Page to Stage. Free. Registration online required. 7 p.m.- 8:15 p.m. Central Branch Library, […]
Ponds, Puddles & Creeks Open House Sharp’s at Waterford Farm invites kids to come explore Cattail Creek. Your guide will bring you down by hayride, and you’ll catch all sorts of critters, identify them and learn about their habitats. Wear old tennis shoes or water shoes (no flip flops). Register on or before June 22. […]
Compassion's Way 1st Annual Summer Festival Fundraiser Saturday, June 24th 12:00pm to 4:00pm Mary's Land Farm 4979 Sheppard's Lane, Ellicott City, MD Tickets $10, children 5 or younger are free. Purchase Tickets at Eventbright.com Admission tickets are monetary tax deductible donations with 100% going to homeless outreach! www.compassionsway.org For more information contact: [email protected]
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!