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It can be very beneficial for your mental and physical health to take some time to step away from the 24 hour news cycle and social media, clear your mind, and enjoy some time outdoors while taking in the beautiful spring blooms. Howard County has a…

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…

Plan your March adventure around Howard County's events. This month embark on your wellness journey and explore the 7 types with 40+ days of Wellness challenge. Check out the Made Maryland Expo at the Howard County Fairgrounds or if you looking for a…

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! History: The Ellicott City Colored School, Restored Explore the one-room schoolhouse museum…

Last year more than 768 million vacation days went unused. There is no time like today to get a jumpstart on your next trip, and Visit Howard County is here to help. Signature events take place throughout the year are perfect to plan your vacation…

Plan a romantic getaway to Howard County, Maryland! Escape to Romance with Turf Valley Resort’s Endless Love Overnight Package! Package includes overnight accommodations, 3-course dinner, chocolate-covered strawberries, and champagne toast. Take a…

New Year's Eve is almost here and there's a wide variety of ways to ring in 2020 in Howard County. Cured New Year’s Eve Bash @ Cured | 18th & 21st Cured will be hosting a rocking New Year's Eve bash from 8:00 pm till the ball drops. Cocktail style…

This weekend we celebrate the Veterans who fought and served for our country. Veterans Day is recognized each year on November 11, coinciding with Armistice Day, which itself commemorated the end of fighting between the Allies and Germany in World…

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…