Bauder Book Talk 2026: Reimagining the Future with Nnedi Okorafor @ East Columbia Library - Nnedi Okorafor is a global leader of African-futurist literature, which centers African cultures, histories, and identities as a way to envision futures shaped by those perspectives. She is widely recognized as a leading voice in speculative fiction through her acclaimed novels, graphic novels, and work for Marvel. 

Tequila Night Pairing Dinner @ Uno Pizzeria - Experience a four-course tequila-pairing dinner that transforms every sip into a celebration. Each dish is expertly matched with handcrafted tequila-inspired beverages.

Let’s Get Social @ Reckless Shepherd Brewery - Join us for a fun-filled evening at this social mixer for Socialites of HoCo - 30s, 40s, and 50s. Whether you are new to the area or a long-time resident, this event is perfect for making new connections and expanding your social circle whilst having a good time.

Lego & Robotics Club @ Miller Branch Library - Come explore what you can accomplish with robots, Lego, and plenty of creativity! Code a robot to complete a wide variety of challenges or let your imagination run wild while building with bricks. You can even bring the two crafts together by using the Lego compatible studs on top of the robots. 

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.

Annual Christmas Bazaar @ St. Francis of Assisi - Friday from 5-9pm and Saturday from 9am-3pm, enjoy their biggest Christmas-inspired fundraiser with good food, children's activities, raffles, auctions, baked goods, and more!

I Got Your Six Release Weekend @ Manor Hill Brewing - It’s the start of release weekend for I Got Your Six, a beer brewed by Manor Hill brewer and Marine Veteran Milhouse alongside his fellow veterans as a way to turn their shared experience into something positive, bringing people together while raising support for organizations working to improve the lives of veterans. 15% military discount for active-duty and veterans with military ID and proceeds from I GOT YOUR SIX beer and merchandise benefit Stop Soldier Suicide and Warrior Canine Connection.

Jonathan Ogden Guest Bartending @ Union Jack’s - From 7pm-8pm, enjoy an ice-cold $5 Miller Lite Draft, poured by Baltimore Ravens legend and NFL Hall of Famer Jonathan Ogden #75. 100% of tips will be donated to Kathy’s Krew, supporting ALS Research & Treatment.

Howard County Crafts Spectacular @ HoCo Fair - An arts and craft show featuring over 250 crafts people with their own hand-made products. Howard County Crafts Spectacular will be featuring many artists and craftspeople and magic shows. At this event, you will get handmade craft products, home decor products, knitting, and handmade toys and much more.

Friday Night Teen Night @ Columbia Ice Rink - Skate to today's hottest hits under the lights at the coolest place to hang out with friends! Request your favorite songs from the DJ, grab a snack from the snack bar, and enjoy a fun night on the ice. While Teen Night is geared toward teens, all ages are welcome.

Celtic Music Evening w. Culra & The Celtic Music Club @ Carroll Baldwin Hall - Enjoy the next Music in the Hall series featuring traditional and modern Celtic music with Culra, the Celtic Music Club of Catonsville, and Murphy-Flanagan! Suggested $10 donation.

The Songs of the Big Band Singers @ Wilde Lake Interfaith Center - Join the Columbia Jazz Band for their first concert of the season and the songs that made the big band singers famous. From Frank Sinatra to Natalie Cole, we’ll present some of the songs that put the singers on the map.

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.

Cranksgiving Downtown Columbia - Cranksgiving is an annual charity cycling event held in Downtown Columbia, MD, that combines cycling with community service. Hosted by the Downtown Columbia Partnership and the Howard County Office of Transportation, Cranksgiving offers residents a chance to engage in active recreation while raising awareness about Howard County’s bikeable pathways and collecting food donations for individuals and families in need.

Warrior Canine Connection @ Manor Hill Brewing - As part of the I Got Your Six Release Weekend, Warrior Canine Connection will be on site with their trained service dogs and expert handlers to meet the community and share more about their mission. Based in Boyds, Warrior Canine Connection engages veterans in the therapeutic mission of training service dogs for fellow veterans, helping build purpose, connection and community while providing highly skilled service dogs to those who need them.

VIN Etching for Auto Theft Prevention @ HCPD Southern District Station - From 8am-1pm, head to the HCPD Southern District Station for free VIN etching. Engraving your car’s unique vehicle identification number, or VIN, on all of the major pieces of glass is a highly effective deterrent, and it assists in returning a stolen vehicle to its rightful owner. FREE and takes just minutes!

Jewels for Hope 2026 @ Glen Mar Church - From 8:30am to 2pm – a fundraising sale of gently worn jewelry and scarves where 100% of the proceeds from this event directly benefit HopeWorks – Howard County’s Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Center. Admission is FREE with a suggested donation of $5.00. Thousands of items are for sale with prices starting at $5.00.

Columbia Cruise Night - Columbia Cruise Night takes place on Saturday nights from 4-8pm 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.

Medicinal Plant Infused Bone Broths & Stocks Workshop @ Mary’s Land Farm - Clinical Herbalist Erin Antosh Rudzinski leads the class with clear, approachable demonstrations that make the whole process feel simple and achievable, even if you’ve never made broth from scratch before. $65pp.

Walk in the Woods: Let's be Smart About Winter Salt - ft Springsong Museum - Walk with us to discover the impact of winter salt to our waterways & learn more about the Springsong (Rachel Carson) Museum project. Step into the shoes of an environmental detective as we explore the hidden impacts of oversalting our streets and sidewalks during the winter season. Discover how excess salt harms delicate aquatic creatures, disrupts the fragile balance of our ecosystems, and pollutes our drinking water, and learn from the experts about what we can all do to be "winter salt smart."

Unwind & Uncork Yoga @ Penn Oaks Winery - This all-levels class led by Yoga with Coffey 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.

Gary J. Arthur Community Center Anniversary Open House (All ages) - Celebrate the 20th anniversary of Gary J. Arthur Community Center! Take a tour, learn about memberships, check out program demonstrations and special promotions, and enjoy a piece of cake to mark this community milestone.

Howard County Native American Heritage Month Celebration @ Harriet Tubman CC - This Native American Heritage Month, join us as we honor the contributions, achievements, sacrifices, and cultural and historical legacy of the original inhabitants of what is now the United States and their descendants: the American Indian and Alaska Native people.

Clark’s Elioak Farm Pumpkin Chucking Weekend - We have a special catapult that will launch your pumpkin across the farm. This is a 20-year tradition for our farm and a great family favorite. Bring your own pumpkin or use one of ours and let’s see how far it will go!

Columbia Lakefront Drone Show for 250th Celebration - Starting with food trucks available at 4:30pm, live music at 5:30pm, followed by remarks at 7pm by the County Executive and a 15-minute drone show.

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.

Clarksville Commons Farmer’s Market - From 9am to 1pm with guest vendor SpyderByte and live music by Mike Walls.

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.

The Howard County Veterans Day Parade & Celebration - Each year, this event is an opportunity to celebrate our county’s Veterans and honor their profound dedication and service to our country. Head to downtown Columbia at 9:30am to watch.

Toys for Tots Donation Drive @ Columbia Lakefront - Drop off new, unwrapped toys for Toys for Tots at the Columbia Association Lakefront following the Veterans Day Parade. Look for the collection bin and help bring joy to a child this holiday season. Donations of a variety of toys are welcome; however, toy guns cannot be accepted.

Towson Wind Symphony @ St. John’s Episcopal Church - Discover the vibrant energy of this premier ensemble of wind, brass, and percussion players. The group presents a compelling program of traditional and contemporary masterworks.

Atomic Mingo Music Bingo @ HoCo Brew Hive - Music Bingo returns for a festive Fall edition! Join us from 5-7pm as we rock our Sunday Funday away!

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.

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.