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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…

New Year's Eve is almost here and there's a wide variety of ways to ring in 2020 in Howard County. Cured New Year’s Eve Bash @ Cured | 18th & 21st Cured will be hosting a rocking New Year's Eve bash from 8:00 pm till the ball drops. Cocktail style…

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…

Looking to shop local for your holiday feast ingredients? Head to one of Howard County's fantastic farms! Maple Lawn Turkey Farm offers free range all-natural turkeys and are taking online orders for Thanksgiving turkeys through Nov 20. If you're in…

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…

May the luck be with you! Bars, breweries and restaurants across Howard County are getting into the St. Patty's spirit with specials events and lots of fun. Whether you're looking for a more traditional celebration at an Irish Pub, some good music or…

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…