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Maryland Restaurant Week is back for its second year, kicking off September 17th. For ten days, all counties and all restaurants come together to celebrate and support Maryland's restaurant industry. Participating restaurants may offer special menus,…

Celebrate Maryland craft beer at the annual fall Hops and Harvest Festival in Columbia, Maryland on Saturday, October 2nd, 2021. Get your ticket and get ready to enjoy: Over 30 Local Craft Breweries, Distilleries, and Wineries Craft Beverage…

September is International Underground Railroad Month, which acknowledges the significance of the Underground Railroad, and all those involved, for its contribution to the eradication of slavery in the United States and as a cornerstone for a more…

Festivals, free outdoor movies, live music and more! Here are some highlights of upcoming September Events in Howard County Clark’s Farm Sunflowers @ Clark’s Elioak Farm - Sept 1-12 Come out and wander through the patch and get some great photos.…

Labor Day is coming up, and Howard County is the perfect place to celebrate! From cookouts to festivals, there's plenty of ways to celebrate the hard work and labor we've all put in for over the past year. Capital Jazz Fest After being forced to…

Farm & Flavor The 2021-2022 Farm & Flavor Guide is here! This years focus is on Stewards of the Land: Howard County's and Merry Acres Farms Horses. Read through the virtual guide to also learn all about Howard County's farms, farmers markets, and…

75th Annual Howard County Fair The Howard County Fair returns this August for its 75th Anniversary. The fair takes place August 7th - 14th at the Howard County Fairgrounds at 2210 Fairgrounds Road, West Friendship MD 21794. Take part in a week long…

Ask anyone who lives in or has visited Howard County what their number one recommendation is for a visitor, and more often than not, they’ll tell you to see a show at Toby’s Dinner Theatre. Toby’s has been a staple of the Columbia community for more…

Outdoor movies are in abundance this year, with full lineups at 3 different locations in Howard County all summer long. The Wine Bin Free Movie Night An annual tradition for years, The Wine Bin returns in 2021 with the beloved outdoor summer event.…

Last year, the Covid-19 pandemic forced the nation to forgo celebrations, fireworks, parades, family gatherings and BBQs. This July 4th, we not only celebrate independence but also our collective effort and progress towards overcoming the Covid-19…