As the cold dark days of winter come to an end, and the first signs of spring start to appear, many of us are itching to come out of our quarantine hibernation and reacquaint ourselves with the world. There is a lot in store for Howard County in…
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A Road Trip to Historic Ellicott City
Thursday, October 8, 2020 12:00 PM

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…
International Underground Railroad Month
Friday, August 28, 2020 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…
Events in Howard County this weekend!
Friday, July 24, 2020 9:00 AM by Mike Dwyre

Check out the unique things Howard County has going on this weekend! Know before you go! Please make sure you contact businesses individually before visiting as COVID-19 may have impacted their hours and operations. Howard County Restaurant Weeks &…
National Plan Your Vacation Day
Tuesday, January 28, 2020 9:00 AM by Mike Dwyre

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…
Dinner and a Movie
Wednesday, July 17, 2019 2:00 PM by Mike Dwyre

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…
Things to do this Weekend June 14th-16th
Thursday, June 13, 2019 1:00 PM by Mike Dwyre

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…
Things to do this weekend June 7th-9th
Thursday, June 6, 2019 12:00 PM by Mike Dwyre

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…
Things to this weekend May 31st-June 2nd
Wednesday, May 29, 2019 1:00 PM by Mike Dwyre

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,…
Things to do this weekend May 24th-26th
Wednesday, May 22, 2019 1:00 PM by Mike Dwyre

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…