Family Fun Day @ Columbia Mall - No Family Fun Day today... but do you really want to go to the mall a week before Christmas? 😂

Dorsey Search Chanukah Celebration - Starting at 6pm, head to Dorsey Searh for music, a magic show, crafts, and appearances by Judah the Maccabee. There will also be giveaways, inflatables, and of course — latkes & doughnuts for everyone!

Chanukah Strikes 2025 @ Lucky Strike - Enjoy bowling, Chanukah treats, signature cocktails, a Menorah Lighting and more from 8-10pm.

Festive Holiday Cookie Decorating Girls' Night Out - Head to Sweet Elizabeth Jane in OEC at 5pm for a fun night of cookie decorating with Marianne of Live & Love Cakes.

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.

Extended Hours & More @ Novel Refuge - Novel Refuge will be open 11am to 8pm with free hot apple cider and cookies. There will also be a selection of eco-friendly children's items, fair trade gifts, jigsaw puzzles, Blind Date with a Book, along with new bestsellers and a wide selection of used books. All proceeds support refugee resettlement services through New Neighbor Interfaith Alliance.

Holiday Wine Tasting @ K-9 and Coffee - Runs from 6-8pm and is $10 per guest which includes hors d’oeuvres.

Winter Solstice Celebration @ Backwater Books - Several local retail and service vendors will be there from 4-11pm along with drink specials, food and other fun activities.

Climb with Santa @ Roger Carter CC - 5pm to 7:40pm, help Santa get ready to shimmy down the chimney during his final workout before Christmas! Rotate through stations (photo opportunities, a craft, snack & hot cocoa, and fun games with Santa on the climbing wall - all climbers stay under 5 feet, while traversing the wall).

Christmas Sweater Cookie Decorating Class & Milkshakes - Marianne of Live & Love Cakes will be at Crazy Mason Milkshake Bar from 6:30-8:30pm for even more cookie decorating.

Winter Teen Kick Backs (11-16 yrs) @ Harriet Tubman CC - Winter Break is here and it's time to have some fun! Join youth from around Howard County for a variety of games and activities to start your winter break right. Pizza and drinks provided.

Holiday Song Sing Along & Ugly Sweater Party @ Waredaca - Head to Waredaca for a festive night of fun, flannel and nostalgic tunes … and ugly sweaters. 6-8pm.

Ornament Class @ Penn Oaks Winery - Join Shine On at Penn Oaks Winery to make a set of three (3) stained glass ornaments! Ticket includes a glass of wine.

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

Santa in Pajamas at Play Street Museum - Wear your PJs, enjoy open plan, take photos, and spend time with Santa from 9am to 1pm.

Kids Storytime @ Novel Refuge - Head over at 11am for a fun winter story plus a candy cane coloring page from Ms. Janette.

Lowe’s Sleigh Ride Toy Workshop - From 10am to 1pm, head to a Lowe’s with your kid to build a fun Sleigh Ride craft. Make sure you register!

Puppy Yoga @ Black Flag - 10:45am to noon for stretching, puppy breath, and unconditional cuddles. They’ve teamed up with DTM_Fitness and Small Miracles Rescue and all puppies are available for adoption.

Savage Mill Yuletide - Yuletide event continues at Savage Mill and includes a performance by Alex Barnett Classic Guitar from noon until 4pm.

Columbia Orchestra Holiday Pops - 10:30am, enjoy Sleigh Ride, selections from The Nutcracker, and a sing-along-worthy Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. We’ll celebrate many traditions with the joyful Festive Sounds of Hanukkah and take a magical trip on The Polar Express. Rounding things out are the nostalgic glow of White Christmas and the lively A Christmas Carnival to send you home humming.

Columbia Pro Cantare Chamber Singers: A Christmas Noel - Enjoy the CPC Chamber Singers at a 4pm performance of A Christmas Noel at the Christ Episcopal Church in Columbia.

Kwanzaa Market Day - Noon to 2pm, support local Black-owned businesses this holiday season at Howard County's first Kwanzaa Market Day. Do some holiday shopping while embracing the Kwanzaa principle of Ujamaa (Cooperative Economics)-to build and maintain Black-owned stores, shops and other businesses.

School of Rock @ Sonoma’s - Enjoy an early performance from School of Rock at 3pm followed by the band High Test at 7pm.

Christmas Drag Brunch & Toys for Tots Toy Drive - 'Drag Me To Brunch' is back at Union Jack's Columbia with its annual Toys For Tots Toy Drive! Bring a toy to help us give back to the community! Join our Ugly Sweater Contest with $100 prize to the winner!

Howard County Pride Winter Wonderland Gala Fundraiser - Held at the Howard County Fairgrounds, this event runs from 6-9pm and includes food, cash bar, music, live auction, and drag show.

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). As it’s the holidays, they’ve also revamped a few rooms to include lights! Tours are free and start at 2pm every Saturday and Sunday.

Chanukah Family Celebration @ Hickory Village Center - From 10:30am to noon, enjoy a Menorah Lighting, live music, storytime, crafts, food, and more.

Savage Mill Yuletide - Yuletide continues at Savage Mill and includes a Swing Dance Flash Mob from 1-2pm.

Hanukkah Celebration @ Outdoor Amphitheatre on 8th Street by Laurel Library - Starts at 5pm, enjoy a Public Menorah Lighting and Gelt Drop.

How the Grinch Stole Drag Brunch @ Black Flag - From noon until 2pm, enjoy a Grinch themed drag show brunch.

Meet & Greet with Santa @ Black Flag - Bring your kids, pups, and holiday spirit for a pint and photo with Santa from 4 to 7pm.

Gottaswing DJ Swing Dances @ Carroll Baldwin Hall - From 5-7:30pm, enjoy a beginner swing lesson with Cassie Stoa followed by a DJ dance for two hours with a guest DJ.

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.

Fabulous 50+ Players: Holiday Performance - from 1-2pm at the Elkridge 50+ Center, enjoy a musical program showcasing a wide range of festive holiday music in celebration of the holiday season.

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.