Visit Howard County, Maryland

12/25/2024

Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah HoCo!

May your day be filled with merry-making and magical memories.

The Baltimore & Ohio Ellicott City Station Museum (pictured here) will be closed December 23rd-25th and will reopen at 10am on December 26th. The Holiday Train Garden will be on display through January 5th.

www.visithowardcounty.com/hocoholidays/

📸: Howard County Recreation and Parks

12/24/2024

Happy Holidays from Visit Howard County! The Welcome Center will be closed on December 24th due to weather.

Please take note of the adjusted holiday schedule and hours for the Howard County Welcome Center.
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Tuesday, Dec 24th, Christmas Eve, CLOSED for weather
Wednesday, Dec 25th, Christmas Day, CLOSED
Thursday, Dec 26th - Sunday Dec 29th: 10AM - 5PM⁠
Monday, Dec 30th: CLOSED
Tuesday, Dec 31st: New Year's Eve, Closing at 4PM⁠
Wednesday, Jan 1st: New Year's Day, CLOSED
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Find winter and holiday plans at the HoCo Holidays page: https://www.visithowardcounty.com/hocoholidays/

12/23/2024

Exploring HoCo in chilly weather? 🥶 Stop by a cozy shop or café and defrost!⁠ Vacation-Columbia & Chill has a delicious collection of warm cocktails and mocktails to help keep you toasty!

Find your guide to exploring Howard County this winter at https://www.visithowardcounty.com/hocoholidays/

12/21/2024

Since the holiday season is approaching rapidly, The Mall in Columbia has increased its operating hours to help you with your last-minute purchases. Visit them soon!

12/20/2024

Need that last minute, unique gift? 🎁The shops in Ellicott City have got you covered!

12/19/2024

Our Pop-Up Korean Museum has been one of our most successful exhibitions at the Howard County Welcome center to date, bringing in over 6000 visitors in 2024. As the exhibition winds down, we are happy to announce that this beautiful art can be brought home for the holidays.

For the holidays, this art exhibition is on sale. Come to the Howard County Welcome Center to bring home a truly unique gift.

20% off art
50% off pottery

12/18/2024

Are you organizing a gathering this week or simply looking for a night on the town? Embrace the season by dining at one of the fabulous local restaurants in Howard County! 🍷

12/17/2024

Some days just call for an alpaca moment. 🦙💕 Visit Breezy Hill Alpacas and let their fluffy charm add a little brightness to your day. Arrange your visit soon before the end of the year!

📸: Breezy Hill Alpacas

12/13/2024

The Yuletide celebration at Savage Mill continues to thrive! Every weekend, a unique pop-up market showcases various small businesses. Don't miss out on who will be participating this weekend!

12/12/2024

Stop by Clarksville Commons this weekend for their annual December Holiday Market at the Commons!
Most of their regular market vendors will be on the plaza, plus several exciting newcomers.

https://www.visithowardcounty.com/events/?imgoing-event=holiday-market-672a29d73b03b62d865eb25a

12/12/2024

Step away from the holiday frenzy and embrace the final Friday the 13th of the year by exploring some eerie local lore!

Check out our events page for ideas!

12/11/2024

Good days are baked daily in Howard County. 🍩 From perfectly glazed donuts to warm croissants, our local bakeries know the recipe for a smile. What’s your go-to treat?

📷 Elli Mochi

12/09/2024

Coming next season to Merriweather Post Pavilion!

JUST ANNOUNCED: The Merriweather Arts and Culture Center Presents Ben Folds with the Howard County Youth Orchestra, Sunday, May 18 at Merriweather Post Pavilion. The Emmy-nominated composer, singer-songwriter, and pianist joins the HCYO for a one-night-only performance of songs from Folds’ enormous body of genre-bending music in what promises to be an unforgettable experience. Tickets start at just $25, and will be available to the general public at www.merriweathermusic.com starting Friday, December 13 at 10 a.m. MACC Donors have access to a special presale starting Wednesday, December 11 at 10 a.m. Presale codes will be sent via email by 7 a.m. on Wednesday, December 11.

12/08/2024

There are two opportunities to have Breakfast with Santa next weekend!

https://www.visithowardcounty.com/events/?imgoing-event=breakfast-with-santa-6742e9deaa1c0322318c22a1

https://www.visithowardcounty.com/events/?imgoing-event=breakfast-with-santa-66db016b0eb584322fce37d3

12/07/2024

The Columbia Pro Cantare Chamber Singers will perform "A Christmas Noel." This ensemble showcases festive music at the Christ Episcopal Church, creating a delightful experience for audiences of every age.

Tickets: https://www.procantare.org/Tickets.html

12/06/2024

Don't miss out on the beloved family musical "The Sound of Music" at Toby's Dinner Theater before it wraps up! For additional details regarding tickets, click here: https://www.visithowardcounty.com/events/?imgoing-event=tobys-dinner-theatre-presents-the-sound-of-music-66f9261cbbfc363da4d592f3

12/05/2024

This Saturday at the Howard County Welcome Center!