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Get ready for an action-packed week in Howard County!🔥 Whether you feel like experiencing live performing arts, farm fes...
06/08/2026

Get ready for an action-packed week in Howard County!🔥 Whether you feel like experiencing live performing arts, farm festivals, or a unique adventure, there is plenty in store for you to explore.

🍓June 11th: Merriweather District Farmers Market opens⁠
🇫🇷June 11th: A Provençal Summer Wine Dinner at the The Elkridge Furnace Inn and Garden House
🎨June 12th-14th: Columbia Festival of the Arts Free LakeFest Weekend!
🎭June 12th: The Tale of Cymbeline opens at the Chesapeake Shakespeare Company
🍷June 13th: Unwind and Uncork Yoga at Penn Oaks Winery
🌟June 13th: Makgeolli Brewing Class at JS Brewery
📜June 13th: Ellicott City Historic District Walking Tour with Maryland History Tours
🍻June 13th: Manor Hill Brewing 11 Year Anniversary Festival

Find more great things to do this week on the events calendar here: https://www.visithowardcounty.com/events/

We left our ❤️ in Historic Ellicott City! If you love the charm, the history, and the unique storefronts, you won’t want...
06/07/2026

We left our ❤️ in Historic Ellicott City! If you love the charm, the history, and the unique storefronts, you won’t want to miss the upcoming Historic Walking Tour on Saturday, June 13th with Maryland History Tours.

Discover the stories, the architecture, and the 250-year legacy behind the places you love to snap photos of every weekend. 📸

Make a day of it: Purchase your tickets in advance to secure your spot and take the tour at 11 AM, then stick around Main Street to enjoy the local shops, dining, and the OEC Trolley! 🚋✨

📍 Tour starts at the Courthouse Parking Lot (by Mt. Ida)
📷 Photo Courtesy of Howard County Government

Your Maryland bucket list needs this.🌲✨ From towering climbing challenges to zooming through the 330-foot zip line, an a...
06/06/2026

Your Maryland bucket list needs this.🌲✨ From towering climbing challenges to zooming through the 330-foot zip line, an afternoon at Terrapin Adventures is unmatched.

Conveniently located at Savage Mill , this stop is perfect for exploring the rest of the historic shopping center. Step out of your comfort zone this summer and experience the thrill of outdoor play in Howard County!

📍 Savage Mill, MD

06/03/2026

Take it slow with an afternoon in Savage, MD!🍃 Perfect for a relaxing day trip, the historic town combines rich industrial heritage with modern shopping, riverside dining, and scenic nature.

🛍️ Shop & Dine at : Explore the historic Savage Mill! Wander through a maze of over 80 unique shops, artist studios, and eateries housed in a beautifully restored 1800s cotton mill.
🌉 Iconic Crossing: Walk across the Bollman Truss Bridge, an engineering marvel and one of the oldest standing iron railroad bridges in the country.
🌳 Scenic Stroll: Unwind with an easy, peaceful walk with the Savage Mill Trail– right alongside the beautiful Little Patuxent River.

For more local guides and hidden gems, visit www.VisitHowardCounty.com

🌈Happy Pride Month from Howard County! ✨ Whether you’re a local or visiting, join us at these can't-miss community event...
06/02/2026

🌈Happy Pride Month from Howard County! ✨ Whether you’re a local or visiting, join us at these can't-miss community events:

🏳️‍🌈 June 5th: Rainbow Campfire at Robinson Nature Center
🏳️‍🌈 June 6th: Old Ellicott City Pride Festival (Ellicott City Partnership & Howard County PRIDE)⁠
🏳️‍🌈 June 21st: Pride Drag Brunch at Black Flag Brewing Company
🏳️‍🌈 July 25th: Pride in July Celebration with Columbia Association
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Discover more inclusive spaces and ways to celebrate all year long with our guide to Pride in Howard County: https://www.visithowardcounty.com/blog/post/pride-events-in-howard-county/

📷: Photo courtesy of Howard County Government

Happy June!☀️ It’s starting to feel more like summer in Howard County.🌈 This week is heating up with exciting community ...
06/01/2026

Happy June!☀️ It’s starting to feel more like summer in Howard County.🌈 This week is heating up with exciting community celebrations, live performances, and incredible dining.

🎵June 4th: Good Vibes and Voices Concert and Event (Howard County Recreation and Parks)⁠
🎨June 4th-7th: Paint It! Ellicott City (Howard County Arts Council)⁠
🎸June 5th-7th: 2nd Annual Beatles Weekend Festival at The Collective Encore
🎉June 6th: Savage Fest 2026 at Carroll Baldwin Hall
🏳️‍🌈June 6th: OEC Pride Festival (Howard County PRIDE & Ellicott City Partnership)
🪷June 7th: Pilates on the Lakefront at Merriweather Lakehouse
🐝June 7th: Pollinator Fest at The Howard County Conservancy
🔥June 7th: Downtown Columbia Culinary Walking Tour⁠

Find these events and more with our Events Calendar here: https://www.visithowardcounty.com/events/

Howard County is where the arts thrive–all year long.🎨 Embrace your artistic side and celebrate with an exploration of...
05/30/2026

Howard County is where the arts thrive–all year long.🎨 Embrace your artistic side and celebrate with an exploration of galleries, performing arts, and creative spaces in HoCo.⁠
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🖌️Mark your calendars! From June 4th - 7th, the PaintIt! Ellicott City Plein Air Paint Out will feature artists painting throughout Historic Ellicott City as they capture the beauty of downtown in real time. Artwork made by the participants will be featured in an exhibit at the Howard County Welcome Center from June 29th - August 12th.⁠
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🖼️Feeling inspired? Check out our guide to finding your creative side in Howard County: https://www.visithowardcounty.com/blog/post/find-your-creative-side-in-howard-county/

🌊🎵 The Lakefront Live concerts just got a massive upgrade with a brand-new stage and elevated lakeside entertainment!Exp...
05/29/2026

🌊🎵 The Lakefront Live concerts just got a massive upgrade with a brand-new stage and elevated lakeside entertainment!

Experience the new set-up by the Downtown Columbia Lakefront on Saturday, May 30th from 4:30 PM to 8:30 PM for the Lakefront Live Summer Kickoff Block Party. Enjoy food trucks, free ice cream (while supplies last), and live music.

⚡Columbia, MD is your summer hub for live entertainment. Heading to Merriweather Post Pavilion this season? Come early or stay the day to explore everything Howard County has to offer right nearby.

Find our ultimate summer guide to entertainment in Howard County here: https://www.visithowardcounty.com/blog/post/things-to-do-near-the-merriweather-post-pavilion/

Discover Historic Ellicott City with ease using the OEC Trolley! 🚃 Avoid the hassle of looking for multiple spots by par...
05/28/2026

Discover Historic Ellicott City with ease using the OEC Trolley! 🚃 Avoid the hassle of looking for multiple spots by parking once and riding between major parking lots and Main Street highlights. This summer, it is the most convenient way to experience all that Ellicott City has to offer.

Service Details:
🗓️ Days: Every Saturday & Sunday
⏰ Time: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
🎟️ Price: Completely FREE!
⏱️ Arrival: Every 10–15 minutes
📲 Live Tracking: Use the Transit App to see the trolley's real-time location.

Address

8267 Main Street
Ellicott City, MD
21043

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 9am - 5pm

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800-288-TRIP (8747)

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