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Looking to spend some quality time with Dad this Father's Day? Discover great restaurants, outdoor adventures, awesome breweries and more in our Father's Day experience guide! Is Dad outdoorsy? Treat dad to a round at one of Howard County's world…

May the luck be with you! Bars, breweries, and restaurants across Howard County are getting into the St. Patty's spirit with special events, menus, and craft brews. St Patrick's Day Celebration @ The Ale House Traditional Irish fare specials,…

FeBREWary is Maryland’s official month-long celebration of craft beer lovers, and with craft brew events on tap across the state, it’s the perfect time for a beer lover’s getaway. Breweries, ale houses and brew pubs are open across the state, so head…

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…

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.…

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…

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…

It's Mother's Day weekend and you need plans! Explore Moms,Dads,and grads. Better yet, making plans to attend Preakness this weekend? The Preakness Festival is happening all weekend long at Howard County Fairgrounds. Are you feeling spontaneous?…

Take mom to Toby’s Dinner Theatre, currently performing The Hunchback of Notre Dame, and enjoy a night of food, music, and the magical story telling of a Disney Classic. Performances run all Mother’s Day weekend. If Dad is a fan of musical theater,…

This weekend kicks off with Maryland's Sheep and Wool Festival at Howard County Fairgrounds, followed by the ultimate M3 Rock Festival at Merriweather Post Pavilion.Spring fun is seeking you this weekend, so get out and explore HoCo. #explorehocomd…