Howard County Veterans and Military Families Monument Dedication - After a decade of planning, designing and building, the Howard County Veterans Foundation is proud to invite you to the opening and dedication of the Howard County Veterans and Military Families Monument at Vivian C. “Millie” Bailey Park in downtown Columbia on May 14 at 11 a.m.

Concert: Prelude to Summer @ Carroll Baldwin Hall - Enjoy music and dancing in Savage from 7-10pm with a concert by OMG Band and The Ten-Pins.

Maryland’s Five Million Trees Initiative @ Hawthorn Center - Presenter Dylan Orr works as a tree planting specialist for the Maryland Department of Natural Resources Forest Service. He is tasked with promoting and implementing Maryland’s Five Million Trees Initiative (5MT).

Broomstick & Brews - History of MD Witches Pub Crawl - From 6:30pm to 9am, join a pub crawl in Old Ellicott City that starts at The Wine Bin. Reservations required.

Kids Night @ My Gym Columbia - Kids night is an action-packed evening of fun designed just for kids! These events always have a theme! Participate in games, relays, tumbling, obstacle courses and other fitness-based activities.

Family Fun Day @ Columbia Mall - Head to the plaza for Los Trompos & Mayhem Magical Circus.

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.

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.

Music at the Mansion - Head to Gude Mansion in laurel for an evening of entertainment, food, beverages, and a musical performance. Adults only.

Glow Night @ The Y in Catonsville - A free pool party from 5-8pm at the Y in Catonsville where there will be glow-themed activities and giveaways, music, program demo, free swim assessments, inBody scans, snacks and more.

Learn to Play MahJongg - Head to the Savage Library from 1-3pm and learn how to play MahJongg with the Chinese American Senior Association of 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.

Lowe’s Kids Workshop Garden Basket - Register and make a fun garden basket with your kid(s) from 10am-1pm.

Maple Lawn Annual Spring Community Yard Sale - All are invited to shop from 8-12pm at the annual yard sale featuring 50+ families in the lot behind Galliano’s.

National Kids to Parks Day at the Granville Gude Park - Any school-aged child 12 and under who completes a full lap around the Granville Gude Lake path on this date during Lakehouse operating hours will receive a one-time free boating pass to use any time during the 2026 season.

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

Clarksville Farmer’s Market - This weekend from 9am to 1pm and will feature The Novel Refuge as a guest vendor (along with two dozen regular and rotating vendors!) and includes music from Calvin Thomas.

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.

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

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

Open House Day in Old Ellicott City - This special event allows you to explore 13 historic locations across Old Ellicott City. Spend the day discovering local landmarks, uncovering hidden stories, and celebrating the rich history that shaped our community. Each stop offers a unique glimpse into the past.

32nd Annual Wine in the Woods - Wine in the Woods is the largest wine festival in Maryland and has been voted Best Festival in Howard County. Enjoy a glass of wine from Maryland's finest wineries. Prefer a beer? Purchase a beverage from one of the on-site, local craft breweries. At this two-day event, enjoy great food, shopping, music, wine, and beer.

Preakness Party @ HoCo Brew Hive - Join us for a Preakness Party with LIVE MUSIC from Scotty Pip and Mike Vance.

Music City Bluegrass & Roots Festival 2026 - From noon until 10pm, enjoy blue grass music at The Vortex at CAA Park.

9th Annual Maryland ASL Festival @ HoCo Fairgrounds - The Maryland ASL Festival is a community-driven event that brings together Deaf individuals, families, and allies for a day of cultural exchange, skill-building, and connection.

Archaeology Fest @ Blandair Regional Park North - A ticketed event where you can meet archaeologists from around Central Maryland and learn about different fieldwork projects, participate in a variety of hands-on activities and excavate and tour a real archaeological site.

The Annual Mid-Atlantic 86 Club Car Show @ Pub Dog Columbia - It’s the Annual Mid-Atlantic 86 Club Car Show! See an epic car show, raffle prizes, and vendors raising money for our charity partner, DASH to the Rescue.

Columbia Orchestra presents Soundscapes of Contrast - From 7:30pm to 10pm at the Jim Rouse Theatre, see the power of contrast—between light and darkness, visible and invisible worlds, and the wildly different temperaments that make us human. From a Mexican composer’s spiritual journey through indigenous traditions to Beethoven’s dramatic battle between despair and triumph, to Nielsen’s literal exploration of human personality types, these works remind us that music thrives on tension, transformation, and the space,

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!

The Players Band - A MACC Season Sneak Peek @ Columbia Lakefront Stage - From 7-9pm, enjoy The Players Band at the new Downtown Columbia Lakefront Stage.

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!

Next Gen Maker’s Market @ Manor Hill - A collaboration with Kids Markets, enjoy this one-of-a-kind family-friendly market will feature children ages 5–17 running their own small businesses, selling products or services they’ve created, and interacting with real customers.  As a guest, you can expect an eclectic and vibrant Maker’s Market with creative, talented, and motivated young entrepreneurs on a bucolic farm setting. 

St Louis Concert Series: 20th Anniversary Celebration - Our season culminates with a spectacular 20th anniversary celebration that honors our storied history and sets the stage for the future. Full orchestra, chorus, and beloved artists from seasons past and present unite to revisit the most exciting and memorable moments from two decades of performances.

Absolutely Dragulous @ Black Flag Brewing Company - Join us every third Sunday of the month for an unforgettable Drag Brunch hosted by Absolutely Dragulous! Get ready for dazzling performances, outrageous humor, and all the fierce fun you can handle—right here at your favorite brewery.

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.

Parks Playhouse Junior @ Cabin John Regional Park 5/18 - The Puppet Co. Playhouse at Glen Echo Park is one of the few theatres designed exclusively for puppet shows and is the only year-round theater between New York and Atlanta dedicated entirely to the art of puppetry. For Parks Playhouse Junior, they will present a special performance of The Three Billy Goats Gruff.

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.