Updated Jun 18 · 38 upcoming events

Things to Do in Howard County — Columbia & Ellicott City

Howard County punches above its suburban reputation: Merriweather and the Columbia lakefront draw real touring acts, Ellicott City's historic Main Street is a walkable run of bars, restaurants, and shops, and Clarksville has quietly become a dining destination. Plenty of free outdoor concerts in summer, and a brewery scene that keeps growing.

🦀Thu, Jun 18· 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

Baby's Play Date (infant-23 months) - Howard County Public Library Savage Branch

📍 Howard County Public Library Savage Branch

🎨classFREE

🦀Thu, Jun 18· 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Sounds of the Towne

📍 Towne Centre Laurel

🎭performanceFREE

🦀Thu, Jun 18· 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Just For Me: (3-6 years) TK - Howard County Public Library Savage Branch

📍 Howard County Public Library Savage Branch

🎨classFREE

🦀Thu, Jun 18· 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Toys "R" Us: Pause & Play

📍 Arundel Mills Mall - Kids Play Area near Medieval Times

🎨classFREE

🦀Thu, Jun 18· 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Freedom Quilts of the Underground Railroad Art program for teens and adults

📍 Marilyn J. Praisner Library (Montgomery Co. Public Library)

🎨classFREE

🦀Thu, Jun 18· 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Dinosaur Storytime - Anne Arundel County Public Library Maryland City Branch

📍 Anne Arundel County Public Library - Maryland City Branch

🎨classFREE

🦀Thu, Jun 18· 11:00

Faidley’s legacy returns to its Catonsville roots as The Fishmonger’s Daughter opens this week

📍 The Fishmonger's Daughter

🍽️foodNot specified in article

🦀Thu, Jun 18· 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Tunes at Turf - Live Music While You Dine!

📍 Turf Valley Towne Square

🍽️foodFREE

🦀Thu, Jun 18· 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM

End of year movie and freezie pops! - Howard County Public Library Savage Branch

📍 Howard County Public Library Savage Branch

🎉seasonalFREE

🦀Thu, Jun 18· 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Family Fun Day - The Mall in Columbia

📍 The Mall in Columbia

🎭performanceFREE

🦀Fri, Jun 19· 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

GAYLE HARROD BAND - Little Market Cafe

📍 Little Market Cafe

🎭performancevaries

🦀Fri, Jun 19· 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Friday Music: Ubiquitous Urgence - Clarksville Commons

📍 Clarksville Commons

🎭performanceFREE

🦀Fri, Jun 19· 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Frederick Road Fridays

📍 15 Mellor Avenue

🎭performanceFREE

🦀Fri, Jun 19· 2:00 PM

Juneteenth at the Lakefront feat. Kyaira

📍 Downtown Columbia Lakefront

🎉seasonalFREE

🦀Fri, Jun 19· 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Summer Concert Series Ice Cream Social - Dorsey's Search Village Center

📍 Dorsey Search Village Center

🎉seasonalFREE

🦀Sat, Jun 20· 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM

All Together Now TK - Howard County Public Library Savage Branch

📍 Howard County Public Library Savage Branch

🎨classFREE

🦀Sat, Jun 20· 9:00 PM

Summer Movie Nights - Dirty Dancing - The Wine Bin

📍 The Wine Bin

🎉seasonalFREE

🦀Sun, Jun 21· All day

Father's Day Celebration

📍 Clark's Elioak Farm

🎉seasonalFree hayrides for fathers/grandfathers with children

🦀Sat, Jun 27

Sorrento Lemon Breezes and Flavors Cooking Class

📍 Mary's Land Farm

📚educational$150

🦀Wed, Jul 1· 11am-6pm

Clark's Produce Stand Opening

📍 Clark's Elioak Farm

🎉seasonalVaries by produce

🦀Sat, Jul 4· 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Home Depot Kids Workshop

📍 Home Depot Columbia

🎨classFREE

🦀Tue, Jul 7· 11am-2:30pm

Royal Barnyard Summer Workshop (Week One)

📍 Clark's Elioak Farm

📚educationalSee registration for pricing

🦀Sat, Jul 11· 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Lowe's Build and Grow Kids Workshop

📍 Lowe's Columbia

🎨classFREE

🦀Tue, Jul 14· 11am-2:30pm

Royal Barnyard Summer Workshop (Week Two)

📍 Clark's Elioak Farm

📚educationalSee registration for pricing

🦀Sat, Jul 18

Clarksville Sunflower Festival

📍 Mary's Land Farm

🎉seasonalvaries

🦀Sat, Jul 18· Regular farm hours

Fairy Festival

📍 Clark's Elioak Farm

🎉seasonalRegular admission

🦀Sat, Jul 25

Clarksville Sunflower Festival

📍 Mary's Land Farm

🎉seasonalvaries

🦀Thu, Jul 30

The Art of Making Fresh Pasta

📍 Mary's Land Farm

📚educational$150

🦀Sat, Aug 1· 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Home Depot Kids Workshop

📍 Home Depot Columbia

🎨classFREE

🦀Sat, Aug 8· 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Lowe's Build and Grow Kids Workshop

📍 Lowe's Columbia

🎨classFREE

🦀Sun, Aug 9· 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Michaels Kids Club

📍 Michaels Columbia

🎨classFREE

🦀Fri, Aug 14· Regular farm hours

Sunflower Showcase

📍 Clark's Elioak Farm

🎉seasonalRegular admission

🦀Sat, Aug 15

Flavors of Puglia Cooking Class

📍 Mary's Land Farm

📚educational$150

🦀Sat, Aug 15· 10:30am-12pm and 1pm-2:30pm

Back to School Bash

📍 Clark's Elioak Farm

🎭performanceIncluded with admission

🦀Sat, Sep 5· 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Home Depot Kids Workshop

📍 Home Depot Columbia

🎨classFREE

🦀Sat, Sep 12· 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Lowe's Build and Grow Kids Workshop

📍 Lowe's Columbia

🎨classFREE

🦀Sat, Sep 12· 10:30am-12pm and 1pm-2:30pm

Princess Pumpkin Party

📍 Clark's Elioak Farm

🎉seasonalIncluded with admission

🦀Sat, Sep 19· 10:00-16:00

Jodi Picoult to headline inaugural Carroll Book Festival

📍 Carroll County Farm Museum

🎉seasonalTicketed author events; some activities/vendors included with admission

Frequently Asked Questions

What is there to do in Howard County?▼
Merriweather Post Pavilion and the Columbia lakefront draw real touring acts, Ellicott City's historic Main Street is a walkable run of bars, restaurants, and shops, and Clarksville has become a genuine dining destination. Expect free outdoor concerts in summer and a brewery scene that keeps growing. We rank the week so you know what's worth the night.

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