DJ Spin Nights @ The Color Burst Ice Rink - The ice rink is open through January 31st and Thursdays are DJ Spin Nights from 5:30-7:30pm with a live DJ.

Crayon Creativity Challenge Display @ Columbia Art Center - Howard County Public Schools System Pre K-12 art students took on the challenge: Start with a single crayon mark. Turn into something uniquely yours. Come see how they transformed a simple prompt into imaginative works of art - each piece a fresh take on what creativity means. Runs from 1/8 - 1/29.

Charm City Run Club w. Black Flag Brewing - All paces welcome for a fun run and or walk, start and end at the store, go for a 2-3 mile run or walk, and receive a coupon for a discount at Black Flag Brewery.

Free Yoga Class @ Brookeville Beer Farm - Start the year off right with a free yoga class, Ashva Power Yoga with Dana Pupkar at The Beer Farm in Brookeville at 10am.

Atomic Night @ Sonoma’s - Every Thursday starting at 7pm with Atomic Trivia.

Family Fun Day @ Columbia Mall - Bubble Trouble with Wild Willy Woo Woo will be at the center court from 10-11am

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.

Half Price Fridays @ National Aquarium - After 5pm, enjoy half priced tickets at the National Aquarium all year long.

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

JCPenney Kids Zone Craft Activity - Head to JCPenney from 11-noon and make a mitten bookmark.

Howard County Recreation and Parks Job Fair - 10am to 1pm at the Roger Carter Community Center, HoCo will hold its job fair where students, adults, and senior can find a role.

Annapolis Kennel Club AKC Dog Show @ HoCo Fairgrounds - Both Saturday and Sunday, the AKC all breed dog show, held by the Annapolis Kennel Club. Competition begins each morning at 8am and continues until BEST IN SHOW is chosen that afternoon/evening.

McClintock Distilling Tasting & Talk @ Sapwood Cellars Brewery - To spotlight their collab beer, McClintock will be doing a tasting/pairing starting at noon.

KidSpace Movie Night @ Supreme Sports 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!

Downtown Silver Spring Farmers Market - Veterans Plaza from 10-1pm, the year round market features local vendors offering everything from seasonal fruits and vegetables to farm-fresh eggs, artisanal breads, goat cheese, meats, honey, cut flowers, pastries, preserves, and more.

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.

New Year Meditation Hike & Intention Setting @ Irvine Nature Center - From 1-4pm, start the New Year with a peaceful, family-friendly afternoon on the trails. Participants of all ages are invited to join us for a quiet, mindful hike through Irvine’s winter landscape—an opportunity to slow down after the holiday rush and step into the year with clarity and calm. $10 tickets.

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.

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.

Snowman Story Time @ Hawthorn Center 1/13 & 1/14 - For children 5 and under, enjoy stories, crafts, and snacks starting at 9:30am. RSVP by email.

Start Your Green Career: A Learning Workshop with Howard EcoWorks 1/14 - Want to learn how you can start your journey in the green industry? Explore career development programs and PAID job training that combine conservation field work & environmental education. Participants can also engage in a winter seed sowing activity that benefits local habitats.