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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…

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…

With the new film Harriet being released this weekend, it's a perfect time to honor one of our nation's greatest heroes. The Howard County Center of African American Culture has curated The Simpsonville Freetown Legacy Trail to celebrate the history…

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…

Whether it's from a boat, a pier, or on the shoreline, fishing is relaxing, serene, and a perfect way to spend the day. We have a number of lakes and waterways across HoCo, perfect for anglers of all ages and skill levels. Centennial Lake contains an…

This Father's Day weekend is jam packed with festivals, live music and theatre, and family fun. Columbia Festival of the Arts will be holding its annual three day LakeFest Weekend at the Columbia Lake Front, Laurel Park is holding its first ever…

One of Howard County's biggest annual events: Capital Jazz Fest, a two day festival showcasing jazz and soul music from over 30 artists, returns to Merriweather this weekend. Also this weekend : A Colonial Market Fair at the Banneker Museum, Movie…