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Summer is here and Old Ellicott City has you covered with a season full of outdoor entertainment and summer treats. What better way to spend a balmy summer night than at an outdoor movie in Historic Ellicott City! Pack a chair and head over to 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…

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

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…

It's a wonderful time to reflect and focus on self-improvement for the future. Focusing on the whole you should be a lifelong journey, and Howard County is a perfect place to focus on your physical health, mental-well being and yes even diet as we…

The heat of summer has settled in and all things cool are, well cool. In Howard County you'll find more pools then you could visit in a week, the perfect spots to stop for an icy treat, plenty of air conditioned fun and much more. Plan a daytrip or…

Make Maryland your craft beer destination this summer and conquer the HowardOnTap Craft Brew Trail! Conveniently located between Baltimore and DC, Howard County is the perfect homebase for any visit to the Old Line State. And with 9 stops along the…

The unofficial start to summer is almost here! Take advantage of the three day weekend and enjoy everything Howard County has to offer. Enjoy these events all weekend long: Toby's Dinner Theatre has already taken care of one plan for you, head over…