Summer Sounds Series: The Shoppes at Wilde Lake - The Summer Sounds Series at Columbia Village Centers is bringing themed nights each month with exciting live music, plus family-friendly activities and more. This week’s musical act is Crafts & Cords.

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.

Thursday Trivia in the Loft @ Dive Bar & Grille - Starting at 7pm, Dive Bar and Grille and Charm City Trivia present Thursday Trivia in the Loft.

Family Fun Day @ Columbia Mall - “Turner” Dean of Magic 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.

Bingo in the Barn @ Manor Hill - Enjoy Bingo at the Barn from 5-7pm and is free to play. Prizes will be awarded for winner of each game and prizes will vary for each game. Must be 21+ and first come first serve.

Summer Sounds Series: Dorsey’s Search Village Center - The Summer Sounds Series at Columbia Village Centers is bringing themed nights each month with exciting live music, plus family-friendly activities and more. This week’s musical act is Totally 90’s.

Summer Creek Days @ Sharp’s at Waterford Farm - From 10:30am to noon, bring the kids to have a fun filled learning experience in the creek! After feeding our farm friendly animals, we will take a hayride down to the Cattail Creek. The children will use our nets and head into the shallow water to catch a variety of critters. After some time in the water, we will go creekside to discuss and identify our catch. We set the critters free, hop on the hayride and head back to the barnyard. $10pp.

Dancin’ Under the People Tree - Fridays at the CA Lakefront are for Dancin’ Under the People Tree 💃🕺🏽. CA’s high-energy group fitness instructors will get you moving with an upbeat, all-levels dance session. We'll meet at 7pm under the People Tree (the 30-foot sculpture with human-shaped branches).

90’s Themed Cookie Decorating Class & Milkshakes! - Live & Love Cakes and The Crazy Mason are partnering on this sweet 90's themed cookie decorating event! Join us for an afternoon of learning new cookie decorating techniques and having fun all while enjoying a delicious milkshake from The Crazy Mason Milkshake Bar! Pre-registration required.

Movie Night: Goat - After Dancin’ Under the People Tree 💃🏽, it’s movie time 🎥. Bring a blanket and join us for movie nights at dusk. From timeless classics to the newest blockbusters, there's something for everyone at Lakefront Live. All films are closed captioned and begin at dusk (around 8pm).

July Coffee with a Cop - Join us at Luna Cat Collective from 12:00 p.m. to 12:00 p.m. for Coffee With a Cop! Enjoy a cup of coffee and chat with our patrol and community outreach officers. The event is free and open to all, drop in at any time.

Community Athletic Program @ Harriet Tubman Cultural Center - Meet up with School Resource Officers over summer break to toss a football around, make a craft or even play some video games from 6pm-9pm. All school aged children welcome.

Summer Comedy Night in Columbia @ Busboys and Poets - Join us for some summertime laughs at Busboys & Poets in Columbia, with plenty of food & drink! You'll enjoy the smart comedy stylings of nationally-touring headliner Frank Vignola. Co-hosted by the DMV's own Walter Gottlieb & Sandy Bernstein. Plus special guest and Columbia-based touring comedian Sean Savoy and DMV favorite Kirstin Howard.

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.

Teen Kick Backs (11-17 yrs) @ Various Community Centers - Teens (11-17 years old): Are you looking for a fun way to spend your free time? Come and join us at our community centers for our free drop-in program for teens! There will be free pizza and snacks, sports, video games, and lots of fun. Click through to see when they’re being held and on which day, they’re every Friday and Saturday through August.

Coral Reef Encounter @ Jeffers Hill Pool - The Coral Reef Encounter (available for two days, Saturday and Sunday) is an immersive art and science installation held at Jeffers Hill Pool, starting at 8:45am where participants snorkel above a trail of handmade fish and coral. Designed for both children and adults, it offers a chance to experience the beauty of coral reefs, learn about their global importance and the threats they face, and creatively imagine new marine life. This is an unique, family-friendly event.

Clarksville Sunflower Festival 2026 @ Mary’s Land Farm - This four day festival (18-19, 25-26) includes acres of flowers, live music, food trucks, kids’ activities, wagon rides, and a bloom to take home. Saturday 10-4, Sunday 11-4. Adults ~$25, kids ~$17.

Christmas in July Market @ Sapwood Cellars - From noon until 4pm, there will be a “holiday” market with eight local vendors you can peruse while enjoying a beer and some tacos.

Fairy Festival @ Clark’s Elioak Farm - Saturday and Sunday, enjoy petting farm, hayrides, pony rides, there will be games and activities in the Enchanted Pine Forest. Come into the forest to toss bees to pollinate the flowers, jump like a frog, spin like a fairy, create fairy and dragon art with nature. You can participate in an alphabet scavenger hunt that leads to the Fairy Forest where you can hear a fairy story or two.

Strong Pilates @ Manor Hill Brewing - Join Strong Pilates Columbia at Manor Hill Brewing for a Strong Pilates session that’s all about building strength and having a blast. Whether you're a Pilates pro or just curious, come move and connect with great people in a cool space. Don’t forget to bring your mat and good vibes!

Lakefront Live Summer Concerts: Oracle - Oracle is bringing high-energy performances of the songs you know and love to the CA Lakefront. All concerts begin at 7:30pm. Come for the music, stay for the community.

Annual Whispering Winds American Indian Pow Wow @ HoCo Fairgrounds - The two-day pow-wow is an opportunity for the public to interact with American Indian dancers, singers, drummers, artists and crafts persons. Also, this event is an attempt by Pow-Wow to educate the public about American Indians, past and present, through the arts. Fun activities for children and adults include dance interaction and face painting, (birds of prey, petting zoo and pony rides, weather permitting), canvas painting, beadwork and dreamcatcher making. $15 adults, $8 children.

Vines & Vibes with Jakari @ Boyd Wines Cru - Head to Boyd Cru Wines at Savage Mill from 1-4pm to enjoy their summer cookout jams. Enjoy award-winning wines, delicious cookout favorites, and an afternoon soundtrack featuring Hip-Hop, R&B, Top 40, Afrobeats, and Old School Classics. Known for creating the perfect atmosphere, Jakari customizes every set to keep the energy flowing and the vibes just right.

Summer Movie Nights @ The Wine Bin - Pack your chair or blanket, grab your friends and head to the Bin. Come early for wine tastings in the shop beforehand and live music by local friends in the parking lot. This week’s movie is Breakfast at Tiffany’s.

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

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

Clarksville Commons Farmer’s Market - Today from 9am to 1pm with live music by Calvin Thomas.

Old Ellicott City Farmers Market - The Seasonal Farmers Market at Tiber Park is from 9am to 1pm with nearly a dozen vendors.

Downtown 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.

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!

A Charmed Affair with a Christmas in July Flair @ Xenia Greek Kouzina - A Charmed Affair is Respite Retreats’ signature Girls’ Day Out, a joyful, laughter filled afternoon designed to bring women together for fun, friendship, and a meaningful cause. Guests begin the day by checking in at Xenia and receiving their magical scroll, a curated list of creative photo and video challenges happening around town. Each challenge has a point value, and teams venture out to complete as many as they can. Think playful, festive, a little competitive, and completely unforgettable.

Ice Cream Social (All ages) @ Harriet Tubman Cultural Center - Celebrate National Ice Cream Day with a sweet community gathering from 2-4pm! Enjoy a variety of ice cream flavors, toppings, music, and fun activities for all ages.

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.

Building Hope Fundraiser @ Cured 18th & 21st 7/20 - Step into an evening of glitz and glamour, join us for our dazzling Building Hope Fundraiser. This year, we’re raising a glass for a cause close to the heart, with proceeds benefiting the extraordinary Believe In Tomorrow Children’s Foundation.

Yoga in the Park - Every Monday through August 31st, join Columbia Association instructors Mondays at 6pm throughout the summer for FREE yoga sessions at the Chrysalis!

Merriweather Summer Fit Series: Title Boxing 7/21 - Head to Color Burst Park from 6:30-7:30pm to sweat, stretch, and feel fantastic with our summer fit series lineup with next Tuesday being Title Boxing: Bring the power with high-energy boxing conditioning.

Centennial Park Summer Concerts: Grayson Moon 7/22 - Bring a blanket and a picnic while enjoying the musical sounds of summer with pop rock & soul artist Grayson Moon. Starts at 7pm.

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 @ Kelsey’s Restaurant - Team Trivia hosts trivia at Kelsey’s every Tuesday starting at 7pm.

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

Trivia @ Sapwood Cellars - Cap City hosts trivia at Sapwood Cellars every Tuesday starting at 7pm.

Trivia @ Notch8 Brewery - Every Tuesday is trivia night at Notch8. Sporcle Live Trivia hosts two games at 7pm and again at 8pm.