HoCo Historical Society Fundraiser Trivia Night - From 5:30-7:30pm at Manor Hill Tavern, Show off your local history knowledge and play for a chance to win a HCHS membership or a Manor Hill Tavern gift card! Your $25 donation serves as your ticket to the event. The proceeds will directly benefit HCHS initiatives.

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.

Wheels Plus Meals Food Truck Nights @ Linden Linthicum United Methodist Church - There is a rotating schedule of food trucks with all different types of cuisines. The event is held every Thursday from now until October from 5-8pm.

Family Fun Day @ Columbia Mall - Storytime & Sing-along with Miss Julie from 10-11am at the center court.

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.

Union Jack’s Beer Pong Tournament - Hosted by CJ Micah Diggs every Thursday from 10pm-2am, compete for prizes for 1st and 2nd place.

Wine Tasting @ Ranazul - 4-6pm in the bar area to sample select wines available at discounted prices by the bottle. No fee and light appetizers provided.

Bourbon 201 Tasting Class by Whiskey University at K-9 Coffee in Glenelg - In Bourbon 201 you will learn about the eight largest bourbon distilleries (out of eleven) and what makes them unique and different from each other. You will also learn about the different levels/types of bourbon that each distillery makes. ~$55pp.

Hickory Ridge Community Celebration - From 5:30-7:30pm at the Hawthorn Center, enjoy food trucks, music and fun with the Hickory Ridge community! Native plant giveaway for Hickory Ridge residents and Hickory Ridge residents may vote in the Village Election.

Elkridge Volunteer Fire Dept. Food Truck Fridays - Every Friday until October 30th, a variety of food trucks will be there from 4:30-7:30pm. They list the food trucks attending each week and it’s usually a very big turnout.

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.

Fulton Farmers Market - The new market run by Milk Lady Markets has its second week this weekend, 10am-2pm, at Sho Nuf Turkey Farm.

Independent Bookstore Day @ Novel Refuge - Travelin' Tom's Coffee Truck will be parked outside the bookstore from 11am-1pm. They’ll have Blind Date with a Book and other in-store specials, along with a sidewalk sale outside. As always, all proceeds benefit local refugee services. We are currently supporting Luminus Network.

Maryland Day @ University of Maryland - Maryland Day is UMD’s annual springtime open house where there are over 400 free events held by each of the departments to showcase their work with interactive demonstrations, performances, workshops, and other fun giveaways. It’s 10am-4pm, free parking and admission, and one of the events we try to go to each year.

Earth Day Celebration and Nursery Kickoff at Holly Hills! - Howard EcoWorks is having an event (10am-3pm) at Holly Hills in Glenwood with a a special nursery kickoff. Enjoy free native seed, plant, and tree giveaways while supplies last.

Mikey & Mel’s Cruise In - The second of eight monthly classic car meetups at Mikey & Mel’s is this weekend from 9am-noon.

Freshfarm Silver Spring Farmers Market - Veterans Plaza from 9am-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.

Merriweather Youth Festival (MYFest) - From 2-8pm, teens only, MYFest is a FREE one-of-a-kind event designed by teens, for teens—a celebration of the creativity, leadership, and artistry of young artists from the DMV area at Merriweather Post Pavilion. You must register to attend but it’s free.

Jazz in the Woods @ Chrysalis Stage - The phenomenal musicians of our HCPSS Jazz Bands take to the Chrysalis stage for a day in the park listening to the future of jazz music from 9am to 2pm.

Earth Day @ HoCo Conservancy - Join the planet party at the Conservancy on Saturday, April 25. Start your Earth Day celebration on the right foot with a bird walk led at 8 a.m. by members of the Howard County Bird Club.

Lakefest @ Granville Gude Park - Join us for the opening weekend of our boating operations with our annual Lakefest celebration at Granville Gude Park. Games, food, hayrides, moon bounces, face painting, music, and much more will take place, Enjoy a day of free outdoor fun!

Spring Ceramics & Art Sale @ Columbia Art Center - Located on the lower level near the Columbia Art Center’s new entrance, this event (9am-noon) features unique, handcrafted pottery, decorative ceramics, and glass art created by our talented students and instructors! Free, family-friendly event, with a free art activity for kids!

The Rockin’ A Horse Show @ HoCo Fairgrounds - ​The Rockin' A horse show series, catering to all western, speed and ranch riders.

Howard Astronomical League Star Parties - The HAL hosts star parties every month up at Alpha Ridge Park from March through November, the next public one (for non-members) is April 25th.

Squeaky Clean Comedy Show! @ Nourishing Journey Wellness Center - 7-8:30pm, enjoy four nationally touring comedians, zero profanity, and laughs recommended for those 13+.

Rebloom: 50+ Singles Mixer @ Busboys Columbia - It’s a relaxed vibe, lots of laughs, and great conversations. Come as you are and enjoy an evening of fun and mingling with amazing people. Don’t miss out on this chance to rebloom your social life!

Adult Flashlight Egg Hunt (21 yrs +) @ Robinson Nature Center - Adults, come embark on a nighttime egg hunt using flashlights and your wits to search for hundreds of eggs hidden on the grounds of the Robinson Nature Center.

Thmilux Candle Making Class @ Notch8 Brewery - 2-4pm, enjoy a hands-on candle-making experience to create your own luxury scented candle.

Marcus Johnson Concert Brunch @ Busboys Columbia - Starts at noon, enjoy a soulful midday brunch escape filled with live jazz, great food, and elevated energy. Blending contemporary jazz, R&B, and his signature FLO (For the Love Of) vibe, Marcus creates the perfect soundtrack for connection, conversation, and relaxation. Ticketed.

Groovalicious @ Turf Valley Resort - Groovalicious is bringing boogie back for the ultimate disco revival! Playing all the hits from the decade of boogie and the dance floor at Studio 54. Doors open at 7:30 pm and the show is 8pm - 11pm in the Grand Ballroom. Live Music, Dancing and Cash Bar! Tickets are $20pp.

Puppy Playtime @ Petco - Every Saturday from 1-1:30pm, pups 8 weeks to 6 months old with proof of vaccines can get out their zoomies!

KidSpace Movie Night @ Columbia Gym - 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!

❌ Charmed Farm Festival @ Manor Hill - Farm is open but the event has been cancelled due to forecasted inclement weather. 😟

Odyssey Strength’s Grand Re-Opening - after a renovation, Odyssey Strength in Fulton is celebrating a grand reopening from 2-5pm. Located in the stores behind Ledo’s in Fulton, Niko Halkias has been training adults, teens, and children for years and welcomes all to check out their new facility. There will be food, games, and a fundraiser for the Paul Magnus Foundation.

Sunday Serenade @ Cabin John Regional Park - From 10am to 11:30am, enjoy music by Love Riot in the final Sunday Serenade concert of the season.

April Makers Market & Flea Market in Arbutus - Join the Greater Arbutus Business Association for our April Market! Makers, crafters, vendors, small businesses and resellers welcome. 9am-2pm.

Story Time at the Olney Library for I & You: The Musical @ Olney Public Library - Olney Theatre is sponsoring an afternoon (2-3pm) of stories at the Olney Public Library with story reader Liz Osborn, theatre and TV/movie actress.

POP! Atomic Mingo @ HoCo Brew Hive - POP! Atomic Mingo Music Bingo begins at 5pm.

Belmont's Spring Open House & Venue Showcase - From 11am-3pm, experience the rich history and beauty of Belmont Manor & Historic Park as you stroll through the majestic gardens, meander around the grounds, and explore the manor house. For those in search of the perfect venue for an upcoming special occasion or wedding, stop by our tent and speak with local vendors.

Encore Comedy Show @ Black Flag Brewing - Last Sunday of every month, Encore Comedy is at Black Flag with doors open at 6pm, show starts at 7pm.

American 250: Through the Eyes of John Williams - From 5-6:30pm, celebrate the 250th birthday of the United States with a free showcase of one of its most iconic composers by the Maryland Winds.

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 @ Black Flag - Charm City Entertainment hosts trivia at Black Flag Brewing every Tuesday starting at 7pm.

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.