Celebrate the last weeks of warm weather and a serious dose of fun this September! Sept 1 - 5 - Clark’s Farm Sunflower Showcase @ Clark’s Elioak Farm Take photos with the Enchanted Forest castle in the background and a gingerbread men or two. We…
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Farm & Flavor Howard County
Wednesday, July 20, 2022 11:00 AM by Mike Dwyre

Farm & Flavor The 2022-2023 Farm & Flavor Guide is here! Read through the virtual guide to also learn all about Howard County's farms, farmers markets, and farm-to-table food. Click here to flip through the virtual magazine Click here to flip…
Outdoor Movies
Tuesday, July 19, 2022 1:00 PM by Mike Dwyre

Outdoor movies are in abundance this year, with full lineups at many different locations in Howard County all summer long. The Wine Bin Free Movie Night An annual tradition for years, The Wine Bin returns in 2022 with the beloved outdoor free movies…
5 Scenic Roads in and around Howard County
Tuesday, June 14, 2022 1:00 PM by Mike Dwyre

All over Howard County, you’ll discover beautiful scenery, winding country roads, and wonderful views of rivers and state parks. When you are feeling the itch to get out of the house, a scenic drive through HoCo may be just what you need. Here are…
Top Tea, Coffee, and Hot Drinks!
Tuesday, February 15, 2022 10:00 AM by Mike Dwyre

Food trends may come and go, but a good cup of coffee or tea never goes out of style. New local bakeries, cafes, and coffee shops are always popping up in HoCo, and we are here to help guide to some of the best hot brews in the area. Decadent Coffee…
National Plan Your Vacation Day
Monday, January 24, 2022 9:00 AM by Mike Dwyre

National Plan for Vacation Day, celebrated on the last Tuesday of January, is a day to encourage Americans to plan their vacation days for the rest of the year at the start of the year.Last year more than 768 million vacation days went unused. There…
International Underground Railroad Month
Tuesday, August 31, 2021 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…
Howard County Fair and Family Fun in Howard County
Sunday, August 1, 2021 12:00 PM by Mike Dwyre

75th Annual Howard County Fair The Howard County Fair returns this August for its 75th Anniversary. The fair takes place August 7th - 14th at the Howard County Fairgrounds at 2210 Fairgrounds Road, West Friendship MD 21794. Take part in a week long…
It's Showtime at Toby's Dinner Theater
Wednesday, July 7, 2021 1:00 PM by Mike Dwyre

Ask anyone who lives in or has visited Howard County what their number one recommendation is for a visitor, and more often than not, they’ll tell you to see a show at Toby’s Dinner Theatre. Toby’s has been a staple of the Columbia community for more…
Are you up for the Patuxent Challenge?
Wednesday, June 16, 2021 10:00 AM by Mike Dwyre

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…