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Mark your spring calendar for upcoming FREE events at Merriweather Park at Symphony Woods!🌟 April 12th at 11AM: Holi Col...
04/05/2025

Mark your spring calendar for upcoming FREE events at Merriweather Park at Symphony Woods!

🌟 April 12th at 11AM: Holi Color Celebration (& Optional Color Fun Run: $10 registration)
🌟 April 19th at 10AM: Chrysalis Kids - Culture Queen
🌟 April 26th at 12PM: Jazz in the Woods & The Navy Commodores
🌟 April 27th at 5PM: Maryland Winds - A Stroll in the Park
🌟 May 10th at 12PM: Asian American and Pacific Islander Festival

See you soon at the Chrysalis! 💚

https://www.visithowardcounty.com/events/

📷️: Jazz in the Woods at Merriweather Park at Symphony Woods

Great places to live are also great places to visit!Columbia, Maryland, was recently ranked  #7 in Best Cities to Live i...
04/04/2025

Great places to live are also great places to visit!

Columbia, Maryland, was recently ranked #7 in Best Cities to Live in America, and #5 in Best Cities to Raise a Family in America by Niche 2025 Best Places.

Experience the charm, beauty, and community that make Columbia truly one-of-a-kind. Plan your visit today to see for yourself why it's a top destination – you won’t want to leave!

https://www.visithowardcounty.com/neighborhoods/columbia/

Celebrate spring on April 26th, 2025! SpringFest is returning to Historic Ellicott City with music and fantastic family ...
04/03/2025

Celebrate spring on April 26th, 2025! SpringFest is returning to Historic Ellicott City with music and fantastic family fun! 🪴🌸🎵

Expect a day packed with vibrant music, delicious food trucks, unique artisan vendors, and eco-friendly crafts that bring out the best of spring. 🌱🎶 Plus, fun for the whole family in one of Maryland's most charming historic towns! 💛

Don't miss out on this year's magical SpringFest!
Find more information at: https://www.visithowardcounty.com/events/annual-events/springfest/

Are you ready for amazing April adventures? Find loads of spring events, activities, and things to do in Howard County, ...
03/31/2025

Are you ready for amazing April adventures? Find loads of spring events, activities, and things to do in Howard County, Maryland on the online events calendar. 🌸 🌱 🌷

https://www.visithowardcounty.com/events/

Check out some of this week's exciting events!
🐐 April 1st: Clark's Elioak Farm opens for the Spring Season!
🌊 April 2nd - 27th: Pacific Northwest Photography by Jay Moore at Artists' Gallery, Ellicott City, MD
📖 April 4th: Lunch Date with History Lecture Series at the Museum of Howard County History
🌼 April 5th: Daffodil Day Celebration at Whipps Garden Cemetery
🐰 April 5th: Easter Bunny Brunch and Photos at The White Oak Tavern
🐦 April 5th: Birding Workshop at The Howard County Conservancy
🎻 April 5th: Columbia Orchestra performs Peter and the Wolf
🧘‍♀️ April 5th: Wellness Day at Manor Hill Brewing

Get ready for a night of music and magic at Merriweather Post Pavilion! On May 18th, join Ben Folds as he takes the stag...
03/30/2025

Get ready for a night of music and magic at Merriweather Post Pavilion! On May 18th, join Ben Folds as he takes the stage with the talented Howard County Youth Orchestra.

This family-friendly concert is the perfect introduction to Merriweather for young music lovers, and a chance to experience Ben Folds' signature sound in one of the country’s most iconic outdoor venues.

Don’t miss out on an unforgettable evening for all ages! 🌟

Event details and more at: https://www.visithowardcounty.com/events/

In Ellicott City, a little bit of magical Maryland history is ready to discover at Clark's Elioak Farm. Relive your chil...
03/29/2025

In Ellicott City, a little bit of magical Maryland history is ready to discover at Clark's Elioak Farm. Relive your childhood or create some new marvelous memories while you explore over 100 preserved pieces of The Enchanted Forest theme park!

Visit Clark's Elioak Farm in April for egg-hunts on the farm, or in August for the 70th Anniversary Celebration of The Enchanted Forest.

Check out this feature from WBAL-TV 11 Baltimore

https://www.wbaltv.com/article/ellicott-city-farm-enchanted-theme-parks-memory-alive-70th-anniversary/64309578

📸: Jennifer Franciotti Wbaltv

Take your tastebuds on an international adventure to Koreatown, Maryland! The delicious collection of restaurants you'll...
03/27/2025

Take your tastebuds on an international adventure to Koreatown, Maryland! The delicious collection of restaurants you'll find nestled along Route 40 in Ellicott City are serving up everything from sizzling BBQ and bulgogi to spicy kimchi and cozy Korean cafes. Discover a world of flavor in Koreatown MD – perfect for every craving and every foodie!

Discover delicious details in the March 2025 issue of The Washingtonian:
https://www.washingtonian.com/2025/03/24/eat-your-way-through-koreatown-in-maryland/

📷: Photo of Chosun Hwaro by Evy Mages of The Washingtonian

Howard County is the perfect destination for your spring break adventure! Find family friendly activities, fantastic sho...
03/25/2025

Howard County is the perfect destination for your spring break adventure! Find family friendly activities, fantastic shopping, farm fun, and beautiful floral blooms throughout Columbia and Ellicott City.

Explore plans and book your spring escape now at: https://www.visithowardcounty.com/blog/post/spring-break-fun/

📷: Spring at Clark's Elioak Farm (opening in April!)

Warmer weather, buds turning into blooms, and spring events galore! Now is the time to plan your trip to Howard County.C...
03/24/2025

Warmer weather, buds turning into blooms, and spring events galore! Now is the time to plan your trip to Howard County.

Check out this week's events:
🌟 March 27th: Thursday Trivia with Charm City Trivia in the Loft at Dive Bar & Grille at Savage Mill
🍺 March 29th: Stand-up Comedy Show with Encore Comedy at Black Flag Brewing Company
📚 March 30th: Books & Beers in the Barn at Manor Hill Brewing with Backwater Books (& Will Sims performing)
🎸 March 30th & 31st: Zoso - The Ultimate Led Zeppelin Experience at The Collective Encore
🎵 March 21st - May 18th: "The Music Man" performed at Toby's Dinner Theatre!
🌸 Throughout March, visit 14 participating locations with over 500 art pieces for the Blossoms of Hope Countywide Art Show!

These events and more spring celebrations on the Howard County events calendar: https://www.visithowardcounty.com/events/

Kid's Fest in Howard County is right around the corner, coming to Meadowbrook Park in Ellicott City on April 19th, 2025!...
03/23/2025

Kid's Fest in Howard County is right around the corner, coming to Meadowbrook Park in Ellicott City on April 19th, 2025!

Register now for your fun-filled day of sports, games, crafts, and egg-hunting adventures. 🌼

Find more details on the Visit Howard County Blog:
https://www.visithowardcounty.com/blog/post/bunnies-brunch-weekend/

📸: Howard County Recreation and Parks

It's time to plan your escape to Howard County, MD! Find lakeside luxury, vibrant arts, and unforgettable dining while y...
03/22/2025

It's time to plan your escape to Howard County, MD! Find lakeside luxury, vibrant arts, and unforgettable dining while you explore. Howard County sits just minutes between Baltimore and Washington, D.C., offering a seamless blend of culture, history, and charm.

Learn more about Maryland's hidden gems in this recent article from The Philadelphia Inquirer.

https://bit.ly/4iGtuPm

📸: Howard Hughes Holdings, Inc.

In Howard County, March is self-love month. 💗 Prioritize your wellness by treating yourself to a self-care escape!Refres...
03/21/2025

In Howard County, March is self-love month. 💗 Prioritize your wellness by treating yourself to a self-care escape!

Refresh your inner light with spring yoga throughout the county including a new sunrise yoga offering from The pearl wellness spa & boutique on the rooftop of the Merriweather Lakehouse, overlooking the Kittamaqundi Lakefront. 🌅

Explore the county with farm to table dining, relaxing spas, and beautiful outdoor spaces that will help you rest and restore all month long. 🌸

Find more ways to love yourself with the Howard County 40 Days of Wellness Challenge: https://www.visithowardcounty.com/wellness-challenge/

It's the first day of spring! Experience the best of the season with a spring getaway to Howard County, Maryland. 🌸🌷🌼🌱 S...
03/20/2025

It's the first day of spring! Experience the best of the season with a spring getaway to Howard County, Maryland. 🌸🌷🌼🌱 Stay at the gorgeous Turf Valley Resort for golfing, wellness, nature, and more!

Make sure to save the date for ✨ SpringFest in Historic Ellicott City ✨ coming up on Saturday, April 26th, 2025!

Find spring activities, lodging, events and more at: https://www.visithowardcounty.com/blog/post/spring-awaits-in-howard-county-your-guide-to-blossoms-and-beyond/

📷️: Turf Valley Resort

Experience Ellicott City with the latest episode of "If You Lived Here" where Jen and Ricardo explore Historic Ellicott ...
03/18/2025

Experience Ellicott City with the latest episode of "If You Lived Here" where Jen and Ricardo explore Historic Ellicott City's Main Street, The Enchanted Forest at Clark's Elioak Farm, and some fantastic homes in beautiful Howard County.

Watch the episode online at https://weta.org/watch/shows/if-you-lived-here.

📷: WETA

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