Black History Month provides the opportunity for both reflections on the past and the discovery of the future. Learn something new and explore Howard County. As we celebrate Black History Month, here are just a few places in or near Howard County…
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Valentine's Weekend Getaway
Tuesday, January 26, 2021 11:00 AM by Crystal Abrom

Looking for the perfect way to spend your Valentine’s Weekend? Howard County, Maryland has one of a kind bakeries and desserts, delectable dinners from the comfort of your home, and great romantic hotel getaways near Washington, DC and Baltimore.…
New Years Eve in Howard County
Wednesday, December 23, 2020 9:00 AM

New Year's Eve is almost here and there's a few ways to ring in 2021 in Howard County. Its been quite the year, and while NYE may feel and look a bit different, there are still many ways to ring in 2021 in fun, safe, and responsible ways. An…
Things to do this December
Tuesday, December 1, 2020 10:00 AM by Mike Dwyre

The events may be distanced and the holiday meals might be picked up curbside but Howard County still has you covered for experiencing some winter magic this December. Here are just a few ideas for things to do in HoCo this month. Shop Local While…
Farms & Feasts - Holiday Meals in Howard County
Sunday, November 1, 2020 6:00 AM by Crystal Abrom

Looking to shop local for your holiday feast ingredients? Head to one of Howard County's fantastic farms! Maple Lawn Turkey Farm offers free range all-natural turkeys and are taking online orders for Thanksgiving turkeys through Nov 20. If you're in…
A Road Trip to Historic Ellicott City
Thursday, October 8, 2020 12:00 PM

Looking for a day trip from Baltimore or DC? Sick of being stuck in your home and just want to get out and support your local shops? Historic Ellicott City is close to home, miles from ordinary. The historic streets and architecture are home to more…
A Haunted Weekend in HoCo
Thursday, September 24, 2020 2:00 PM by Mike Dwyre

Take a Fall weekend getaway in your own backyard! Fall has arrived and Halloween season in full swing, and we could all use a little break. Find happiness this fall by taking in all HoCo has to offer, including ghost tours, pumpkin patches, drive-ins…
Celebrate Oktoberfest in Howard County, MD
Tuesday, September 22, 2020 2:00 PM

Each year at the end of September, millions of visitors visit Munich, Germany to participate in Oktoberfest celebrations. drinking tons of beer over the course of a couple of weeks. Oktoberfest began over 200 years ago, celebrating Bavaria's Crown…
Maryland Restaurant Week
Thursday, September 10, 2020 1:00 PM by Mike Dwyre

I t hasn’t been an ordinary year. This isn’t your ordinary restaurant week. Maryland Restaurant Week is the first-ever statewide restaurant week, taking place Friday, September 18 - Sunday, September 27, 2020. Unlike your typical restaurant weeks,…
International Underground Railroad Month
Friday, August 28, 2020 10:00 AM by Mike Dwyre

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…