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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…

Take a Fall weekend getaway in your own backyard! Fall has arrived and Halloween season in full swing, and we could all use a little break. Find happiness this fall by taking in all HoCo has to offer, including ghost tours, pumpkin patches, drive-ins…

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…

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 &…

Looking to spend some quality time with Dad this Father's Day? Discover great restaurants, outdoor adventures, awesome breweries, and more in our things to do on Father's Day experience guide! 1. Treat dad to a round at one of Howard County's…

Black History Month provides the opportunity for both reflections on the past and the discovery of the future. Learn something new and explore Howard County! History: The Ellicott City Colored School, Restored Explore the one-room schoolhouse museum…

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…

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…