Mix & Mingle Happy Hour for 20s and 30s - Columbia MD Social (20s & 30s) is hosting a happy hour at Reckless Shepherd from 5-8pm.

John Gorka at Temple Isaiah - Hosted by Uptown Concerts, John Gorka will be performing folk music at The Cellar Stage at Temple Isaiah with doors opening at 7pm for this ticketed event.

Family Fun Day @ Columbia Mall - Enjoy Cookies with Santa and Circus Greg the Elf from 11 to 11am at the center court.

Lit at the Lights - Walk through Merriweather’s Symphony of Lights and enjoy cocktail and beer samples for $45 per person. If you’re only walking, those ages 3 and up pay just $15.

Creepy Little Christmas - The Museum of Howard County History shares some creepy Christmas vibes from 6:30-8:30pm. It also supports Toys for Tots so if you can, please bring an unwrapped toy. (fyi, they will explain the legend of Santa so be mindful of the young believers)

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

Karaoke @ Oversea Distillery - Every Thursday night is Karaoke night at Oversea, starts at 8:30pm.

Color Burst Ice Rink - The ice rink at Color Burst Park has been open since November and for $12 + $3 for skates, you get 75 minutes of hobbling around the ice trying not to fall down! 🤣

Nutrition Education: Diabetes-Friendly Cooking & Baking - From 11am-noon at the Bain 5+ Center, join Registered Dietitian Carmen Roberts for an interactive workshop on how to put a healthier spin on your holiday baking.

Annual Holiday Open House @ Snow Hill Manor - From 5-7pm, you can tour Snow Hill Manor Historical Site in Laurel for their annual open house.

Holiday Doormat Paint Day & Milkshakes @ Crazy Mason Milkshake Bar - Need a festive doormat? Create one with Create with Art & Soul while enjoying a milkshake!

Holiday Movie Trivia Night @ Notch8 - There will be popcorn, prizes, Santa, and cheer from 6:30-8pm!

Karaoke @ The Trolley Stop - Fridays at 9:30pm hosted by Kelly Secret.

Annual Holiday Market at Clarksville Commons - Farmers, food makers, artisans, live music by Calvin Thomas, and an appearance by the jolly man in the red suit, for the final market of the year. 9am to 1pm.

Brunch with the Grinch @ Cured - Enjoy brunch with the Grinch starting at 9:30am and make holiday memories!

Days End Farm Horse Rescue Santa’s Village - From 10am-3pm, visit 30+ vendors and get some holiday shopping done, enjoy “reindeer” rides, and more with Santa himself. Bring a non-perishable food item and it’ll support Farmers Feed The Hungry.

Making Merry @ Ellicott Mills Children’s Museum - Starting at 1:30pm, children K-5 are invited to craft three holiday ornaments from materials found in nature in this drop off activity (adults enjoy the museum next door during this 90 minute activity). $5 tickets.

Laurel Historical Society's Holiday House Tour - From 1-5pm, this ticketed event lets you visit four of Laurel’s historical homes. “Experience the beauty of Laurel's historic architecture, inside and out, as you enjoy charming interiors, festive decorations, and stories that bring the past to life.”

Build a LEGO Toucan or Monster Truck @ J.C. Penney - This weekend’s kid’s club craft at JCPenney is a LEGO Creator 3-in-1 Toucan or Monster Truck.

The Columbia Concert Band Winter Concert - Head to River Hill H.S. at 3pm to enjoy a free concert from the Columbia Concert Band.

Cookies with Santa! @ Amherst House - Want to enjoy cookies with Santa? Head to King’s Contrivance’s Amherst House to purchase tickets in advance of Saturday’s event, which goes from 2-4pm.

Frozen Fest @ Robinson Nature Center - Two day frozen festival (9am-2:30pm) where you walk through the woods, investigate frozen experiments, learn about constellations, enjoy an outdoor puppet show and more. Photos with Santa between 10am-noon each day. $10 for non-members, under 2yo free.

Tropical Christmas @ Mary’s Land Farm Greenhouse - A special event for the 13th and 14th from 1-5pm where you can visit with Santa in their heated greenhouse. Ticketed event includes photos, crafts & storytime, warm treats, indoor play and train rides.

Holiday Market @ Penn Oaks Winery - From noon until 6pm, enjoy a festive day of shopping and wine with local artisans and a relaxing atmosphere.

Tea with Santa @ Fallen Oak Distilling - Take a photo with Santa, enjoy tea, savories, scones and sweets this Saturday and Sunday. Reservations required.

Thmilux Candle Making Class @ Notch8 - From 2-4pm, make your own scented luxury candles.

SantaCon 2025 @ Reckless Shepherd - Dress up in your best Santa costume and enjoy Radio Hero Band, a DJ, and peak holiday chaos from 8pm to 1:30am.

Victoria Gastro Pub 18th Anniversary - Victoria’s turns 18 and celebrates all day happy hour in the bar area.

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

Making Merry @ Ellicott Mills Children’s Museum - Starting at 1:30pm, children grades 6 and up are invited to craft three holiday ornaments from materials found in nature in this drop off activity (adults enjoy the museum next door during this 90 minute activity). $5 tickets.

Hands on Hanukkah @ Temple Isaiah - 3-5pm, Rocknoceros concert, Hanukkah crafts, and more! Registration requested.

Visit with Santa @ Lone Oak - From 1-3pm, you can visit Santa for free and take your own photos.

Pints & Poses @ Black Flag - The final Pints and Poses of the year with Yoga with Coffey will be this Saturday at 1pm. $25 ticket includes yoga and a pint of your choice.

Sip & Frost Cookie Decorating Workshop @ Black Flag - Hosted by Live and Love Cakes at 2pm, your $50 ticket gets you a guided cooking decorating experience (cookies) and a beverage from Black Flag.

Sapwood Cellars Holiday Market - From noon until 4pm, enjoy a beverage and shop from 7 local vendors and their handmade decor, jewelry, pottery, and more.

Charlie Brown Christmas Dinner @ 18th & 21st - A fun-filled evening full of Music, Readings, and Trivia, all paired with a four-course dinner. Pre-paid reservations are required for $150 per person.

Brookeville 1st Annual Bonfire Field Party - The first annual bonfire field party starts at 5pm with 80s music all night, $5 pours, and hanging out.

Holiday Jam @ Penn Oaks Winery - Mashing Covers is holding a "Holiday Jam" with great local musicians from 2-6pm. If you are lover of music and wine then come on out for a great time! It is expected that anywhere from 10-25 local musicians will come together in celebration of the holidays and entertain in the process.

Handmade Holiday & Gift Market @ Turf Valley - From 11am-2pm in their Waterford Ballroom, shop for handmade crafts from local artisans. There are also pastries & coffee as well as crafts for the kids.

Record Riot @ HoCo Fairgrounds - From 10am to 4pm, shop 10,000+ LPs, CDs, and more.

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.

Howard EcoWorks Native Seed Processing Volunteer Event 12/15 - If you’d like to help them process and package native seeds while enjoying a cozy winter evening (5:30-8pm) of tunes, hot coca and teas - be sure to RSVP.

Holiday Trivia @ Lib’s Grill 12/15 - Lib’s will be having Holiday Trivia at the Maple Lawn restaurant from 7:30pm to 10:30pm next Monday!

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.

Trivia @ Notch8 Brewery - Every Tuesday from 7pm to 9pm is trivia night at Notch8. Sporcle Live Trivia hosts two games at 7pm and again at 8pm.