Mid-Autumn Moon Festival @ North Laurel 50+ Center - From 10am-noon, celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival with the Chinese American Senior Association. Mid-Autumn Festival, also known as the Moon Festival, symbolizes reunions, making this holiday a special time for families and communities to come together and celebrate the season’s harvest. Enjoy cultural performances, including traditional music and dance, as we honor this meaningful tradition.

Comic Book Exchange (All ages) @ Harriet Tubman Cultural Center - From 4-7pm, immerse yourself in the world of comics surrounded by people who are just as interested as you are. Program is aimed to help and promote literacy and a joy of reading. You are welcome to come read, review, and take a few!

Laurel Farmer’s Market - Every Thursday through October 29th from 3pm-7pm, the Laurel Farmer’s Market has locally grown produce and unique handmade goods. Their schedule even lists which vendors will be there each week.

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 - Daisy the Clown will be there from 10-11am at the center court.

Trivia Night @ Common Kitchen - Every Thursday starting at 6:30pm with 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.

American Red Cross Blood Drive @ Columbia Gym - From 9:30am-2:30pm, CA is hosting a blood drive to support those in need and contribute to the wellness of our community. To schedule an appointment, visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter the sponsor code carefirstcolumbia, or call 1-800-RED-CROSS.

Song Writer Showcase at Waredaca Brewing - From 5pm-8pm, Will Sims presents “Unplugged and Unfiltered.” A singer-songwriter spotlight series that will feature established songwriters from the Maryland area as well as an opportunity for up and coming writers to share what they have been working on. Featured artists will have 30 minute sets. We will then open the mic for local songwriters to perform.

Dolly Parton Day @ The Common Kitchen - We’re celebrating the queen of country with an evening of live music, Dolly-inspired food specials, and plenty of good old-fashioned fun. Come dressed in your best Dolly-inspired look, bring your friends, and get ready for a night that shines as brightly as Dolly herself!

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.

Movie Nights @ Color Burst Park - Come for lawn games, trivia, music, popcorn and candy from 6:30-7pm with the movie starting at 7:15pm. They will be showing Moana (2026, live action).

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

Animal Advocates of Howard County Huge Annual Yard Sale - From 8:30am - 3pm, head to 8775 Cloudleap Ct. for a massive yard sale with over 200 contributors, 130 eight-foot tables with stuff packed on and under, plus leaning on the walls and sitting on the floor, in 12,000 square feet of space. Household items, decor, jewelry, kitchenware, collectibles, vintage, kid’s stuff, clothing, accessories, shoes, tools, books, movies, music (thousands of CDs this year), wall art, sporting goods, toys, garden, electronics, and small furniture.

Corn Fest @ Manor Hill Brewing - The annual celebration of corn will be from noon until 7pm. There will be four live music acts, a new release (14 Acres), two food trucks (Tasty Maryland and Catalyst Hot Dogs) plus the Pizza Trolley, Schmidty’s Kettle Corn, Mike’s Gelato, and free glitter tattoos and free Cornelius (their farm mascot) stickers.

Wilde Lake Fall Festival - From noon until 4pm, enjoy live performances, food trucks (Taco Joint and Mr. Smooth), kid friendly activities and more.

2026 Walk to End Alzheimer's - Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer's is the world's largest fundraiser for Alzheimer's care, support and research.

Oktoberfest @ Sapwood Cellars - Plenty of beer specials, Albura will be serving pretzels and German-inspired tacos (schnitzel, currywurst, and sauerbraten). They will also have a Maryland Polka Band playing 4-6 PM and a stein hoisting contest at 5pm!

The 61st Annual Atlantic Coast Gem, Mineral, Jewelry and Fossil Show (Saturday and Sunday) @ HoCo Fairgrounds - Join the Gem Cutters Guild of Baltimore for a fun, fascinating and family-friendly event featuring gems and minerals from around the world and fun activities for all ages.

The Old Ellicott Cup 2026 @ Cushwa and Rad Pies - Bubble hockey, community, competition, and giving back from noon until 8pm!

Nite Bite Fishing - For $5, you can fish at night at Centennial Lake starting at 6pm until 11pm.

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 - From 9am to 1pm with guest vendor Neighbor Ride and 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.

Columbia Cruise Night @ McGaw Plaza - Columbia Cruise Night takes place on Saturday nights from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at McGaw Plaza. The event features hot rods, street rods, classic cars, and modern muscle cars. It is open to all car enthusiasts. Free parking is available, along with music and family-friendly activities. There are also plenty of restaurants nearby.

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!

Brunch ft. Chef Starr of The Tastery @ Boyd Cru Wines - Join Boyd Cru Wines for an elevated brunch experience featuring Chef Starr Montout, Founder and Executive Chef of The Tastery from noon until 2pm. $110pp.

Centering Space Yoga @ Clarksville Commons - Every Sunday through October 11th from 9am-10am, weather permitting, join Centering Space Yoga for a class for all abilities.

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.

Yoga at the Wilde Lake Barn 9/28 - Come out and join the community for an invigorating yoga session designed for all experience levels. Enjoy gentle movement, mindful breathing, and a peaceful atmosphere during the free yoga session. Bring your yoga mat, water bottle, and a positive mindset. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced yogi, this free, open to all experience offers the perfect opportunity to relax, recharge, and connect with the community. Registration required.

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.