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With the first day of spring already here, Easter is just around the corner! Located outside Washington DC and Baltimore, Howard County boasts wide open spaces perfect for bringing the family to enjoy an egg hunt. You can also find a number of…

Looking for the perfect way to spend your Valentine’s Day weekend? Howard County, Maryland has one-of-a-kind bakeries and desserts, delectable dinners in a variety of cuisines, and great romantic hotel getaways near Washington, DC and Baltimore. Here…

Looking for the best places for brunch in HoCo? It can be hard to choose with so many great dining options, so we've rounded up some of our favorite brunch spots. From brunch and breakfast staples like eggs benedict, mimosa, and french toast, to out…

Regardless of who you’re rooting for, this year’s BIG game will be exciting. If you’re looking for something to do, Howard County has you covered. You'll find some of Maryland’s best local breweries and bars, with enough variety to cover everyone’s…

Looking to shop local for your holiday feast ingredients? Head to one of Howard County's fantastic farms! In addition to Turkey, Mary's Land Farm is also offering fresh baked pies and cakes for your Thanksgiving table. All Turkeys are fed an…

Let's face it, after this past year, we all deserve to treat ourselves with a visit to of HoCo's finest ice cream shops, creameries, and purveyors of frozen treats. Parkridge Creamery serves hand-scooped Taharka Brothers, Baltimore's famous…

Looking for a day trip from Baltimore or DC? Sick of being stuck in your home and just want to get out and support your local shops? Historic Ellicott City is close to home, miles from ordinary. The historic streets and architecture are home to more…

Each year at the end of September, millions of visitors visit Munich, Germany to participate in Oktoberfest celebrations. drinking tons of beer over the course of a couple of weeks. Oktoberfest began over 200 years ago, celebrating Bavaria's Crown…

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…

Summer is here and Old Ellicott City has you covered with a season full of outdoor entertainment and summer treats. Pack a chair and head over to the The Wine Bin, offering free outdoor movies every Saturday night until September 28th. A diverse and…