Cedar Lane Plant Palooza - Today and tomorrow from 12:45pm to 2pm and again Saturday from 9am to 2pm, you can buy a variety of plants cultivated by Cedar Lane School students, including annuals, perennials, succulents, houseplants, herbs, vegetables plants, hanging baskets and ferns. The event will also feature a variety of student-made goods.

Family Fun Day @ Columbia Mall - Wild Life Adventures will be at center court from 10-11am.

AARP Fraud Basics @ East Columbia 50+ Center - The AARP Fraud Watch Network is working to empower you in the fight, with proven resources and tools to help you spot and avoid identity theft and fraud. Starts at 11:30am and you can register here.

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.

Maryland Show @ Artists Gallery Ellicott City - Enjoy original art from our gallery artists that celebrates Maryland themes. The gallery is located at 8197 Main Street. Ellicott City.

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.

Frederick Comedy Festival - All weekend long, Maryland Ensemble Theatre (MET), the Weinberg Center for the Arts, and New Spire Arts join forces to fill downtown Frederick with three full days of laughter. From sharp late-night comedy to family-friendly fun, this festival truly offers something for every age and every sense of humor.

Your Circle of Connection with OAI @ Columbia Mall - From 10am to 2pm, head to the lower center court to join Office on Aging & Independence (OAI) as we celebrate Older Americans Month with an exciting event that showcases the ways in which older adults and their loved ones can stay connected in Howard County.

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.

VINO Scholastico - 6pm at the mall, indulge in an unforgettable evening during this unique wine-tasting event that funds pathways to success, hosted by the Howard Community College Educational Foundation! Register here.

Sammy Nestico @ Columbia Orchestra - Over the years the CJB has performed many of Sammy Nestico’s arrangements and compositions. This concert will dive into some of Sammy’s over 600 published arrangements and compositions including hits like Strike Up the Band, Basie Straight Ahead, and Wind Machine.

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!

Laurel Main Street Festival - Main Street will closed between Route 1 and 7th street for this festival, which starts with a parade at 9am followed by family fun until 4pm.

Clarksville Common Farmers Market - The first market of the season is this Saturday from 9am-1pm with a mix of local vendors and live music by Mike Walls.

Misako Ballet Company Presents: Japanese Children’s Day Dance Party - From 3-4pm at Miller Branch Library, celebrate Children's Day with lively dance, captivating storytelling, and creative crafts. Recommended for ages 5-12, they will enjoy dance, crafting, and storytelling -- with a Japanese Twist!

Spring Fishing Tournament at Centennial Lake - Boat or shoreline anglers, fish for prizes in this catch-and-release event. Prize categories include bass, bluegill, catfish, crappie, and trout. T-shirts are given to preregistered participants.

North Laurel Community Center’s Spring Yard Sale - From 9am to noon, shop their annual spring yard sale.

2026 Maryland Sheep & Wool Festival - This weekend, HoCo Fairgrounds hosts the 53rd annual festival celebrating all things sheep, from hoof to handwoven. 250+ vendors, 600+ sheep, and 40+ workshops.

2026 Around the World Embassy Tour - During Around the World Embassy Tour, embassies from multiple non-European Union (EU) countries, will host open houses on May 2, 2026 to visitors and residents to enjoy a one-of-a-kind experience. Participants will learn about other cultures and traditions through food, fashion, arts and music, among other things.

A Parisian Spring: The Boyd Cru Anniversary Experience - Celebrate four years and escape to the streets of Paris without leaving Savage Mill. A weekend-long, Paris-themed celebration as Boyd Cru officially unveils their brand-new patio area, The Corkyard.

Poetry Out Loud @ Olney Theatre - As part of the run of I & You: The Musical, Olney Theatre welcomes regional Poetry Out Loud participants at 4pm to share live poetry performances that deepen the themes of the play. Featuring recitations by current and former Poetry Out Loud students, this special event celebrates the power of spoken word, young voices, and the enduring relevance of poetry in shaping identity, democracy, and self-expression.

Bank of America Museums on Us - Bank of America card holders can get free general admission to various cultural institutions on the first full weekend of each month. In Maryland, this includes the Maryland Science Center and the Reginald F. Lewis Museum.

Sligo Creek Fest - From 11 am to 3 pm, this annual celebration transforms the Sligo Creek Open Parkway into a lively street festival. Enjoy multiple performance stages, kid-friendly activities like tree climbing, roving entertainers, delicious food and drink vendors, and hands-on activities and demonstrations from Montgomery Parks groups.

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

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!

Silver Spring Freshfarm 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.

Dinosaur Park Open House - On the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of each month, get free entry from noon until 4pm.

Goat Yoga at Manor Hill Farm - From 10:30am-12pm, join BreakAway Yoga Studios and bring a mat or towel so you can stretch, smile, snuggle, and giggle with these furry friends. Stick around after for pizza and live music!

Native Plant Palooza @ Robinson Nature Center - Shop the annual, outdoor native plant sale at Robinson Nature Center. Select from a large variety of shrubs, wildflowers, ground covers, trees, and edible native plants from numerous vendors. The Native Plant Palooza also features plant inspired artists, plant and pollinator related community groups, and free guided plant walks!

Holi Celebration @ Merriweather Park - From 12-3pm, celebrate Holi, the Festival of Colors, with us at Merriweather Park at Symphony Woods in Downtown Columbia! Welcome spring with a colorful dance party and then sit back and enjoy performances that highlight modern and traditional music, dance, and more! (this was rescheduled from a few weeks ago)

Shop Small, Sip & Savor @ Boyd Cru - Day Two of their four-year grand anniversary weekend as they shine a spotlight on the heart and soul of their community: the small business owners. They’re launching their new Cru Collaborative Retail Residents - a collection of local makers featured at Boyd Cru.

Dawg Days of Spring Happy hour Pawty @ Tino’s - Enjoy happy hour from 2-6pm and bring your pup while they enjoy a complimentary pup cup. Adoptable pets will also be there plus 10% of proceeds will go to Small Miracles Cat & Dog Rescue.

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.

Stitches and Stories @ East Columbia Library 5/4 - Stitch and Stories is a relaxed, creative gathering for adults who enjoy crafting together with a story playing in the background. Bring your knitting, crocheting, needlepoint, or other handiwork and settle in as we listen to an audiobook, podcast, or other selections together.

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.

Howard Astronomical League Star Parties 6/7 - The HAL hosts star parties every month up at Alpha Ridge Park from March through November, the next public one (for non-members) is on June 7th.