Beer, Bourbon & Blues @ Collective Offshore and Encore - This fundraiser for Blossoms of Hope has you sipping, savoring and swaying from 6-9pm. it’s live blues music, beer and bourbon tasting, oyster shucking, silent auction and more. $89pp.

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 - Storytime & Sing-along with Miss Julie 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.

Oktoberfest Happy Hour @ The Orthodox Church of St. Matthew - This is the first night of a three day multicultural festival and one of my favorite events of the year. Rain or shine, from 5-8pm, enjoy plenty of German-inspired foods along with a wine and beer garden, live Polka music, and more.

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 The Wizard of Oz.

Fall Art in the Barn: Fall Decoupage Pumpkin Workshop @ Mary’s Land Farm - Spend the evening crafting a one-of-a-kind decoupage pumpkin surrounded by the charm of the farm, a warm cup of cider in hand, and good company all around. No experience needed. All instruction and supplies are provided, so you can focus on the fun and leave with something genuinely beautiful to show for it.

First Fridays Karaoke w/ Hernan @ Sonoma’s - Join us on the first friday of each month for Karaoke, drinks, good eats and a great time! Starts at 7 but come early for front row (or back row) seats!

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.

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.

Free Bikes 4 Kids (FB4K) Maryland Donation Event - If you have gently used bikes that you no longer need, bring them to a nearby Howard County Department of Fire and Rescue station from 9am to 2pm and they will be refurbished and given to a child in need.

Draft Horses & Draft Beers @ Manor Hill Farm - Gentle Giants Draft Horse Rescue on site with friendly horses for petting & pictures beginning at noon until about 4pm (or until the horses get tired). Meet their ambassador Belgian horses up close and in person. A portion of the proceeds from the day will be donated directly to Gentle Giants.

7th Annual Wizarding Weekend On Magical Main @ Old Ellicott City - This two day event celebrates the world of Harry Potter. Adventure through an enchanted world of themed-fun, featuring costume contests, scavenger hunts, photo ops, festive treats & activities, and more. Polish your wands, dust off your robes, and make some memories in Howard County.

Village of River Hill Annual Tree Tour by Bike - At 9am, join two professional biologists and local scouts for a bicycle tour of the interesting and historic trees in our south village. The tour will begin and end at Clarksville Middle School. All are invited who can handle a bike safely. Helmets required. The tour will take approximately two hours. Learn about Pandemic Survivors, Foreign Invaders, Fallen Giants, County Champions, and many others.

Clarksville/River Hill Community-wide Yard Sale - The Clarksville/River Hill Community-Wide Yard Sales will be held on Saturday from 8am to 1pm. Homes on streets off Great Star Drive, Linden Linthicum Lane and Trotter Road will host sales. Look for red balloons to spot participating streets. Event is rain or shine.

Multi-Cultural Festival @ The Orthodox Church of St. Matthew - This is the second day of a three day multicultural festival and one of my favorite events of the year. Enjoy delicious homemade foods, free live music and entertainment, children's area, vendors, and a wine and beer garden. Saturday hours are 11am to 6:30pm.

College Park Day @ College Park Aviation Museum - From noon until 6pm, enjoy three live music and performance stages with a slew of performers, arts vendors, crafts, games, face painters, bounce houses, and more. There will be a food court with 17+ local restaurant favorites, food trucks, and craft breweries.

Autumn LEGO Train Garden @ B&O Ellicott City Station Museum - Visit the B&O Ellicott City Station Museum for a new “spooktacular” display! Ghosts, ghouls, wizards and witches of all ages are welcome to celebrate the season with our LEGO® Autumn Train Garden. Available during regular museum hours from October 3 through November 1.

Oyster Fest @ Laurel Park - An afternoon of raw, grilled and fried oysters, plus oyster stew, cold drinks and live Thoroughbred racing. This year, True Chesapeake, Choptank Oyster Company and Tom’s Cove Aqua Farms are coming together to bring you plenty of ways to enjoy one of the region’s favorite foods. Admission is free.

Unwind & Uncork Yoga @ Penn Oaks Winery - Unwind, sip, and stretch with us at Penn Oaks Winery for a relaxing morning of yoga led by Yoga with Coffey. This all-levels class is designed to help you slow down, reset, and enjoy the peaceful surroundings of the vineyard. After class, stay and treat yourself to a well-deserved glass of wine.

Jazz in the Garden with High Caliber @ HoCo Conservancy - Join us for jazz on an autumn afternoon in the Bob & Janine Grossman Amphitheater. Bring your own lunch and enjoy a relaxing picnic in the John L. Clark Native Plant Garden while listening to a jazz quintet, High Caliber, playing America’s jazz standards.

Y2K Night @ Columbia Lakefront - Ready to party like it's 2000? Whether you lived it - or just wish you had - CA is bringing the ultimate Y2K throwback to the CA Lakefront. Dance your heart out to early-2000s hits spun live by a DJ, belt every word to music videos on a giant screen and relive themed throwback games that scream nostalgia. Don't forget to rock your best 2000s-inspired fits.

Recktoberfest 2026 @ Reckless Shepherd - Celebrate Oktoberfest with German-inspired food, contests, German beer, live entertainment, and of course… DAS BOOT!

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.

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

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.

Multi-Cultural Festival @ The Orthodox Church of St. Matthew - This is the final day of a three day multicultural festival and one of my favorite events of the year. Enjoy delicious homemade foods, free live music and entertainment, children's area, vendors, and a wine and beer garden. Sunday hours are 11:30am to 4:30pm.

MEOWtoberfest @ Manor Hill Brewing - An annual fall tradition continues as BARCS is bringing their Waggin’ to the farm with some adoptable animals on Sunday from 12-4pm. Walk around our Private Event Barn and meet, hold, and pet all of the furry friends! Their experienced and dedicated staff will be on site to answer any questions about helping to place these loving animals in their forever home.

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.

Book Festival @ Clarksville Commons - Spend the day celebrating books, local authors, creativity, and community with bookish vendors, fun activities, local businesses, and live music. Live Music by Aiden Hayward and nearly a dozen vendors plus fun events for the kids.

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 10/5 - 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.