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…
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Top Tea, Coffee, and Hot Drinks!
Friday, February 5, 2021 1:00 PM by Mike Dwyre

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 to some of the best hot brews in the area. Decadent…
Celebrating Black History Month!
Monday, February 1, 2021 10:00 AM by Crystal Abrom

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. As we celebrate Black History Month, here are just a few places in or near Howard County…
Things to do this December
Tuesday, December 1, 2020 10:00 AM by Mike Dwyre

The events may be distanced and the holiday meals might be picked up curbside but Howard County still has you covered for experiencing some winter magic this December. Here are just a few ideas for things to do in HoCo this month. Shop Local While…
A Road Trip to Historic Ellicott City
Thursday, October 8, 2020 12:00 PM

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…
A Haunted Weekend in HoCo
Thursday, September 24, 2020 2:00 PM by Mike Dwyre

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…
5 Scenic Roads in and around Howard County
Monday, August 10, 2020 3:00 PM by Mike Dwyre

All over Howard County you’ll discover beautiful scenery, winding country roads, and wonderful views of rivers and state parks. When you are feeling to the itch to get out of the house, a scenic drive through HoCo may be just what you need. Here are…
Farm & Flavor
Monday, July 29, 2019 3:00 PM by Mike Dwyre

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…
Things to do this Weekend June 14th-16th
Thursday, June 13, 2019 1:00 PM by Mike Dwyre

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…
Things to this weekend May 31st-June 2nd
Wednesday, May 29, 2019 1:00 PM by Mike Dwyre

The 32nd Annual Savage Fest returns once again to Howard County this weekend! Books in Bloom is also back at Merriweather, and the first ever Summer Party on the Porch at Clarksville Commons. Saturday June 1st is also a license free fishing day,…