A Christmas Noel

Mostly a cappella seasonal music performed by the Columbia Pro Cantare Chamber Singers. 3 p.m. Christ Episcopal Church, 6800 Oakland Mills Road, Columbia. Advance tickets: adults, $15; seniors and students, $13. Tickets at the door: adults, $17; seniors and students, $15; children 15 and younger, $10. 301-854-0107, 410-799-9321, procantare.org

Plein Air Painters Under 40 Opening Reception

Still Life Gallery Fine Art & Custom Framing 8173 Main St, ELLICOTT CITY, MD

PLEIN AIR PAINTERS UNDER 40 More than 50 paintings by eight young award-winning regional artists: Joanna Barnum, Rick Casali, Peter Emerson, Palden Hamilton, Courtney E. Lee, Alison Leigh Menke, Vanessa Vizcarrondo Piche, Alexander Wissel. JOIN US FOR AN OPENING WINE AND CHEESE RECEPTION WITH THE ARTISTS: Sunday, December 13th, 2015, 4:00pm -7:00pm Still Life Gallery […]

Geminids Meteor Shower

View the “king of the meteor showers” with Dr. Joel Goodman, retired dentist and astronomy enthusiast, and Dr. Alex Storrs, associate professor in the physics, astronomy and geoscience department at Towson University. Dress for cold weather and bring a lawn chair. 10 p.m.-1 a.m. Free. Howard County Conservancy, 10520 Old Frederick Road, Woodstock. Register, hcconservancy.org […]

Red Tent

Monteabaro Hall-Howard Community College 10901 Little Patuxent Parkway, Columbia, MD, United States

JEWISH AND MUSLIM PERSPECTIVES Exploring women’s viewpoints on family, education, customs and household roles. What are the similarities? What are the differences? Join us for a discussion with Shahina Bashir, Women’s National Secretary for Media Watch and Hadar Shahar, Federation’s new shlicha, moderated by Rabbi Ilyse Kramer. To Register visit: jewishhowardcounty.org/red-tent For more information contact […]

Girls Night Out!

Main Street, Historic Ellicott City 8390 Main Street, Ellicott City, MD, United States

Sip and shop your way through Historic Ellicott City! The fun starts at The Wine Bin at 5pm - collect your free tote, gifts and coupons while sampling wine. As you make your way down Main Street, take in demonstrations from local chefs, salons, live music… Every month is different! Look for the pink flag […]

Free

Winter Solstice Walk

Family walk through the park to observe nature and enjoy the outdoors. 10 a.m. Free. Belmont Manor and Historic Park, 6555 Belmont Woods Road, Elkridge. Register, 410- 465-8877, hcconservancy.org.

Annual Lighting of the Christmas Tree

Listen to music while watching the lighting of the tree. Enjoy the train garden and visit with Santa. 5-7 p.m. Free. Living Farm Heritage Museum, 12985 Frederick Road, West Friendship. 410-489-2345.

Winter Warm-Up Family Concert with the Mama Doni Band

Red Branch Theater 9130-I Red Branch Road, Columbia, MD, United States

PJ Library in Howard County presents the Mama Doni Band in concert on Sunday, December 20, 2015 at 3:30 pm. This winter family concert for families with kids through age 8 is Mama Doni’s first show in Howard County! Mama Doni celebrates Jewish culture with irrepressible zest in a high-energy, interactive family rock concert, filled […]

$10.00

BOGO Days At Terrapin Adventures

Savage Mills 8600 Foundry Street, Savage, MD, United States

BOGO Days at Terrapin Adventures December 24th - January 2nd Bring the family out for a winter wonderland of fun. Buy any Triple Thrill Package or Terrapin Challenge and get the next FREE! Call the office, 301-725-1313 for promotion codes.