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May is a great month with the warmer days, cool nights, and summer coming right around the corner. Howard County will be welcoming May with events that range from festivals, farm weekends, live music, and more May 5 - Cinco de Mayo @ Autobahn…

Cherry Blossoms are fast approaching and starting to bloom all over Howard County. Throughout the month people of all ages can enjoy the Cherry Blossom trees planted all over Howard County. Here are some of the best spots to view and celebrate the…

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 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…

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…

Farm & Flavor The 2021-2022 Farm & Flavor Guide is here! This years focus is on Stewards of the Land: Howard County's and Merry Acres Farms Horses. Read through the virtual guide to also learn all about Howard County's farms, farmers markets, and…

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…

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…

Outdoor movies are in abundance this year, with full lineups at 3 different locations in Howard County all summer long. The Wine Bin Free Movie Night An annual tradition for years, The Wine Bin returns in 2021 with the beloved outdoor summer event.…

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…