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With the first day of spring already here, Easter is just around the corner! Located outside Washington DC and Baltimore, Howard County boasts wide open spaces perfect for bringing the family to enjoy an egg hunt. You can also find a number of…

National Plan for Vacation Day, celebrated on the last Tuesday of January, is a day to encourage Americans to plan their vacation days for the rest of the year at the start of the year.Last year more than 768 million vacation days went unused. There…

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…

Each June, Juneteenth celebrations across the country mark the anniversary of African Americans’ emancipation from enslavement and honor the ratification of the 13th Amendment. while also examining the generational impact slavery continues to have on…

Thanksgiving Beer Pairing Guide Thanksgiving is one of the best holidays of the year. Family and friends gather together to eat food, watch football, and indulge in a beer or two. If you’re like me, you’re already planning on what beer to serve with…

December 1 - Cocktail Bar & Live Music at The Wine Bin December 1 - Festive Fridays: Craft Cocktail Crawl at Columbia Lakefront December 1 - Midnight Madness in Old Ellicott City December 1 - "Rivers, Rocks and RailRoads" with Ned Tillman at…

You'll discover festive events and plenty of holiday hoopla in Howard County, MERRY-land this month. Events The annual Holiday Festival of Trains at The B&O Railroad Museum: Ellicott City Station will be delighting visitors through January 29.…

Have a friend who loves touting that they know the bees who made the honey in their morning tea, or a family member who only eats things that were grown less than 10 miles from their house? Don't stress out about giving them a great gift this year.…

There's a definite chill in the air and holiday markets are beginning to pop up this month, perfect for anyone who likes to get all of their gift shopping done before Thanksgiving. Old Ellicott City will celebrate its grand reopening on Small…