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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…

Spring and Easter are just around the corner. Howard County has a number of restaurants and attractions offering egg hunts, brunch, to-go packages and more. Egg Hunts Howard County Recreation & Parks is hosting two Egg Hunts at Rockburn Elementary…

Food trends may come and go, but a good cup of coffee or tea never goes out of style. New local bakeries, cafes, and coffee shops are always popping up in HoCo, and we are here to help guide to some of the best hot brews in the area. Decadent Coffee…

New Year's Eve is almost here and there's a few ways to ring in 2022 in Howard County. *Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, event time and dates are subject to change. Please contact the venue or event organizers prior to attending for event…

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…

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…

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…