It’s Howard County Restaurant Week!

Whiskey on the Waterfront @ Sagamore Distillery!

JS Brewery Grand Opening!

Howard County College Summer Bash - HCC is holding their “summer bash” registration event today from noon until 2:30pm. Learn about programs, register, meet with members of the Dragon Athletics program while enjoying free food, games, live music, prizes and more.

Girls Night Out @ Savage Mill - From 4pm to 8pm, Girls Night Out has a bookish theme with literary touches around every corner. Book-theme prizes, wine samples, Girls Night Out bingo, and move.

Trivia Night @ Common Kitchen - Every Thursday starting at 6:30pm with Dan Master Quiz. Prizes to the top three teams of 1-6 people.

Charm City Run Run Club @ Black Flag - Every Thursday, meet at Charm City Run at 5:30pm for a 2-3 mile run and walk then enjoy $5 pours at Black Flag afterwards.

Columbia Village Centers Summer Concert Series - From 6pm to 8pm, River Hill will feature The Deni Starr Band while Harpers Choice will have Guava Jelly.

Merriweather District Farmers Market - Head to Merriweather Row Plaza from 3pm to 7pm.

Diaper Giveaway by PEACE Project - The PEACE Project is hosting a free diaper giveaway at the Howard County Health Department, Heroes Room B (8930 Stanford Blvd., Columbia, MD 21045) from 10:30am - 12:30pm (while supplies last). No registration required, just walk in.

Manor Rising Release @ Manor Hill - A cold brew coffee stout released this Friday, 4pm to 9pm, with the pizza trolley offering available with pizzas, snacks, salads, and more.

Jeep Night @ Waredaca Brewing - Get $1 off a pint if you’re in a jeep, also prize raffles for Waredaca swag, gift cards, and even a case of beer.

Lakefront Live Dancin’ Under the People Tree & Lakefront Live Movie In The Heights - Every Friday until August 29th, head to the lakefront for dancing at 7pm and a movie at around 8:15pm.

Teen Kick Backs - Teens 11-17 can enjoy free pizza and snacks, sports, video games and more at multiple centers around the county from 5pm until 8pm.

Oakenmist Renaissance Faire - It takes place at the Howard County Fairgrounds this weekend, Saturday and Sunday. If you like the idea of the Maryland Renaissance Festival but don’t like the crowds, this could be a fine alternative.

Maryland Open Horse Show Series @ Schooley Mill Park - Watch a free horse show starting at 8am that benefits the Retired Racehorse Project. There may be a food truck (hasn’t been scheduled though, so pack a lunch?) for breakfast and lunch as well as a food booth from 7:30am until 1pm.

Afro-Latino Caribbean Day @ Sandy Spring Slave Museum - From noon until 4pm, family celebration of history, culture, and community!

Clarksville Farmer’s Market - This weekend from 9am to 1pm with Calvin Thomas providing the music and Sobar returning as a non-profit vendor. Sobar is a nonprofit whose mission is to promote zeo proof and non-alcoholic beverages.

Back to School Bash - Lakefront Live will be partying it up from 4pm to 8:30pm featuring live music from NYChillharmonic. The event is free but you need to register to participate in games and activities.

Whiskey on the Waterfront @ Sagamore Distillery - Runs from noon until 6pm with live music, food trucks, and delicious cocktails. Enslow will be playing from 1-5pm as well as numerous local vendors. (this occurs every third Saturday through October)

Sippin’ On Summer Festival in Sykesville - Get Syked! Tickets are $50 but you get unlimited sampling (limited number of tickets available) of an array of unique hard seltzers, ciders, and awesome beers, all right on Sykesville Main Street!

JS Brewery Grand Opening - they are a small-batch brewery of Makgeolli, a Korean rice wine, and they’re celebrating their grand opening from 2pm to 6pm in Columbia.

Summer Movie Night @ The Wine Bin - Bring a chair or blanket, some good friends, and enjoy Notting Hill starting at 8:30pm.

KidSpace Movie Night @ Columbia Athletic Club - Kids 4-13 of CA members can enjoy a movie, free activities, pizza, and popcorn from 6pm to 9pm. Unfortunately, CA doesn’t seem to list the movie being shown!

Free Guided Tour of B&O Ellicott City Station Museum - We love this free museum, especially the model train room (it’s quite impressive). Tours are free and start at 2pm every Saturday and Sunday.

Jamaica Fest - Head to the Veterans Plaza in Silver Spring for a day of reggae music, delicious food, vibrant culture, and good vibes. Presented by the Embassy of Jamaica Washington DC, the event is free.

Ellicott Distilling Co. Distillery Class - Distill your own bottle of vodka or gin and flavor it with their thousands of flavor combinations or bring your own. Get a custom label, do some trivia, win prizes, eat tacos, and sip on bottomless mimosas! Starts at 10am and ends around 12:30pm.

Dog Days of Summer Photography Experience @ Savage Mill 8/21 - The Portrait Salon is having a portrait event for your furry friend. $150 gets you 3 digital images and a 30 minute private studio session, includes refreshments for dogs and people.

Books, Bubbles & All That Jazz @ 18th & 21st 8/18 - Join the Columbia Town Center Rotary Club from 6pm-9pm for an evening fundraiser of food, beverages, and live music in support of kids in HoCo through signature book & reading programs.

Free Bingo Night @ Common Kitchen - Every Tuesday at 6pm. You get 6 free bingo cards (and can earn more, ask the bingo caller!) and can win prizes each round like free food and drink and Common Kitchen gift certificates.