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Welcome back to the weekend Howard County! This weekend we have some great events to get you out and moving, from Cake & Ben Folds at Merriweather, to the Belmont Summer Open House. So get ready for another exciting summer weekend here in HoCo!…

Antiquing is a time honored tradition for millions of people. Some people do it on weekend afternoons, and some even make a whole weekend of it. Howard County is home to some of the best antique shopping in Maryland, and for good reason. Our shops…

Pets, regardless of what kind you have, are fantastic. Chances are you treat them like one of the family, and probably enjoy taking them with you. Howard County is very dog friendly, so if you're looking for a new place to mingle with other pets,…

Maryland's Tax Free week is back! From August 12-18, qualifying purchases under $100 will be exempt from the 6% sales tax. Shoes and clothing under $100 qualify, as do backpacks under $40. The Mall in Columbia is your one stop shop for all things…

Welcome back to the weekend Howard County! Summer is winding down, but we still have a number of excellent things to do in the sun! The 73rd Annual HoCo fair is still going on, Jason Mraz will be performing at Merriweather, and so much more. HoCo…

Howard County is one of Maryland's fastest growing craft beer destinations with 10 unique breweries throughout. If you've been thinking of checking out our breweries, now is the ideal time to plan for a weekend beer crawl! Start your weekend with a…

Golf is a terrific sport, and fun way to spend an afternoon. In Howard County we have a number of ways to celebrate the sport, with numerous plush, luxurious courses. Beginners and pros will enjoy several scenic and challenging courses. Indulge in…

Howard County is the perfect place to plan and execute a bucket list. With so much to see and do here, it's easy to create one! We've picked out some of the top must see and do places in Howard County, ideal for weekend getaways. All of these are…

Welcome back to the weekend Howard County! We have a lot to do this weekend, with free concerts, art exhibits, and the Howard County Fair! HoCoFamily Howard County Fair For the 73rd year, the Howard County Fair will have something for all ages…

Photo Credit: Geoff Lawrence Sunsets in Howard County are absolutely magical. There's a number of places where you can enjoy the sunset (or even sunrise) around HoCo, and we've listed the top five places for you to enjoy them! Patapsco Valley State…