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This weekend explore Howard County with joy and laughter with family and friends! Discover Family-friendly activities, special events, music, and arts. There is something for everyone to see and do. #explorehocomd #myhoco HoCo Family Aug 16 & 17 -…

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…

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…

The 32nd Annual Savage Fest returns once again to Howard County this weekend! Books in Bloom is also back at Merriweather, and the first ever Summer Party on the Porch at Clarksville Commons. Saturday June 1st is also a license free fishing day,…

This Memorial Day weekend brings the inaugural Fantasywood Festival to Howard County. A three day long event that will see Symphony Woods at Merriweather Park transformed into a living breathing fantasy world. Scroll down and find out more about the…

This weekend, seminal Howard County events such as Wine in the Woods Festival at Merriweather Park and History Alive! at the Patapsco Female Institute return to Howard County, as well as REPartee; which celebrates the Rep Stages 26th year at Howard…

Howard County has events planned out for the month of April. The events range from Entertainment, Recreational, Tours, and all sorts of enjoyment for the outdoors. Explore the arts this spring during Art for ALL. Special Events: April 2 Wine Maker…

February is a rather busy month to celebrate love! Planning to celebrate Valentine's Day early this year or just want do something fun? Each week our goal is keep you busy having fun and enjoying life. HoCo Family Cocktail Class: Bicerin Chocolate…

February may be a chilly month, but that doesn't stop the fun in Howard County! The most romantic of months is a great time to get out and explore with someone special. Special Events: Feb 1 -28 Shop, Dine & Be Mine Feb 5 - NAMIWalks Maryland Rally…