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This weekend explore Howard County with joy and laughter with family and friends! Discover Family-friendly activities, special events, music, and arts. There is something for everyone to see and do. #explorehocomd #myhoco HoCo Music Aug 23 - Radio…

HoCo Festivals and Events Aug 2 - First Friday @ Manor Hill Brewing Aug 3-10 - 74th Annual Howard County Fair @ Howard County Fairgrounds Aug 10 - Maryland Brewery Tours Aug 11 - Free Summer Lakefront Barre Class @ Haven on the Lake Aug 15 -…

Howard County is known for their farms and farm to table restaurants. From visiting The Enchanted Forest in Clark's Elioak Farm to having dinner at Elkridge Furnace Inn, there's no wrong way to celebrate farming in HoCo! Farms & Farmers Markets…

It just so happens that the first ever Lakefront Film Festival will be coinciding with Howard County’s Summer Restaurant Weeks! With all of these restaurants being so close to many of the film festival theaters, it's a great opportunity to have a…

#HoCoArts July 1-8 - Grease @ Toby’s Dinner Theatre July 1 - Opening Reception : Paint It! Ellicott City 2019 and Personas @ Howard County Arts Council July 1 - Sip and Stitch! @ Ellicott Mills Brewing Company July 1-31 - Wanderlust @ Feldspar Studio…

Whether it's from a boat, a pier, or on the shoreline, fishing is relaxing, serene, and a perfect way to spend the day. We have a number of lakes and waterways across HoCo, perfect for anglers of all ages and skill levels. Centennial Lake contains an…

This Father's Day weekend is jam packed with festivals, live music and theatre, and family fun. Columbia Festival of the Arts will be holding its annual three day LakeFest Weekend at the Columbia Lake Front, Laurel Park is holding its first ever…

One of Howard County's biggest annual events: Capital Jazz Fest, a two day festival showcasing jazz and soul music from over 30 artists, returns to Merriweather this weekend. Also this weekend : A Colonial Market Fair at the Banneker Museum, Movie…

The 32nd Annual Savage Fest returns once again to Howard County this weekend! Books in Bloom is also back at Merriweather, and the first ever Summer Party on the Porch at Clarksville Commons. Saturday June 1st is also a license free fishing day,…

Are you up for a challenge? Discover Maryland's River while completing the Patuxent Challenge: a series of outdoor activities throughout the Patuxent River watershed. Why the Patuxent River? The Patuxent River is the largest river completely within…