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Celebrate Indian culture at one of Maryland's most renowned festivals!✨ The Festival of India returns to the Howard Coun...
09/12/2026

Celebrate Indian culture at one of Maryland's most renowned festivals!✨ The Festival of India returns to the Howard County Fairgrounds September 19th - 20th, 2026.

Don’t miss out on featured cultural performances, mouthwatering authentic cuisine, vibrant artisan vendors, and activities for the whole family. In honor of the 250th anniversary as a nation, this year’s theme is “250 Years, Countless Stories, One America!”

Enter in exciting raffles, groove to Bollywood music, and admire the exquisite fashion at this FREE family-friendly event!

Have you visited any Network to Freedom and Underground Railroad sites this month? September is Internationally recogniz...
09/10/2026

Have you visited any Network to Freedom and Underground Railroad sites this month? September is Internationally recognized as Underground Railroad Month, where we honor the courageous stories of freedom seekers and their journey towards civil rights.

You can explore Howard County’s rich African American Heritage through a driving or walking tour of Underground Railroad sites and discover fascinating stories about some of our nation's greatest heroes.

➡️Discover Howard County’s Network to Freedom and Underground Railroad Sites, as well as African American Heritage and Civil War Trail Sites with our blog: https://www.visithowardcounty.com/blog/post/harriet-tubman-the-simpsonville-freetown-legacy-trail/

📷: Howard County Historical Society Museum (one of the five recognized National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom spots in Howard County!)

09/09/2026

We believe it’s never too early for a fall shopping day.🍂🧺 Whether you’re looking for a new fall wardrobe, a cozy read, or a few whimsical trinkets, you can find it all in Historic Ellicott City.

📍Backwater Books and Bibliopub
📍Sweet Elizabeth Jane
📍Lucky Lane | Ellicott City Home Decor and Gifts
📍The Market at Caplan’s

💌Send this to someone who's always down for a shopping day!

Happy Labor Day!🩵 Take a well-deserved break and send off the summer season in style. Check out everything happening thi...
09/07/2026

Happy Labor Day!🩵 Take a well-deserved break and send off the summer season in style. Check out everything happening this week in Howard County!⬇️

🍺September 7th: Labor Day at Manor Hill Brewing
🇺🇲September 7th: Labor Day Concert with the NCO and US Army Blues at Merriweather Park at Symphony Woods
🎨September 7th: Labor Day Paint and Sip at Pinot's Palette Ellicott City
🎥September 7th: Columbia Maryland Film Festival Opening Night at The Collective Encore
💟September 11th: DMV ARMY NIGHT: A BTS Party at Oversea Distillery
📚September 12th: Books & Beers in the Barn at Manor Hill Brewing
📜September 12th: 25 Artifacts for 250 years of Howard County History
🎸September 12th: Radio Hero at Reckless Shepherd Brewery

Find these events and more on our website: https://www.visithowardcounty.com/events/

Who else is ready for a Maryland fall?🍁 🎃 🍎 Save the date for these autumn events in Howard County that are absolutely w...
09/04/2026

Who else is ready for a Maryland fall?🍁 🎃 🍎 Save the date for these autumn events in Howard County that are absolutely worth the drive.

📽️September 7th - 13th: Columbia Maryland Film Festival
🎸September 19th: Main Street Music Festival
🇮🇳September 19th - 20th: Festival of India
📚September 26th: Patapsco Literary Festival
🧙October 3rd - 4th: Wizarding Weekend in Ellicott City
🍷October 10th: Wine at the Shrine
🏳️‍🌈October 11th: Howard County Pride 2026
🌟October 17th: Hispanic Heritage Festival
🍻October 24th: Wanderland Craft Beverage Festival
👻October 24th - 25th: Frightreads Book Festival
🎃October 30th: Spooktacular in Merriweather District
🍫October 31st: Trick or Treat on Main Street

Plus, don't miss out on pumpkin picking, haunted tours, and the Howard on Tap Craft Brew Trail to complete your fall getaway.

To find more fall inspiration, visit our website: https://www.visithowardcounty.com/events/

09/04/2026

Who else is ready for a Maryland fall?🍁 🎃 🍎 Save the date for these autumn events in Howard County that are absolutely worth the drive.

📽️September 7th - 13th: Columbia Maryland Film Festival
🎸September 19th: Main Street Music Festival
🇮🇳September 19th - 20th, 2026: Festival of India
📚September 26th: Patapsco Literary Festival
🧙October 3rd - 4th: Wizarding Weekend in Ellicott City
🍷October 10th: Wine at the Shrine
🏳️‍🌈October 11th: Howard County Pride 2026
🌟October 17th: Hispanic Heritage Festival
🍻October 24th: Wanderland Craft Beverage Festival
👻October 24th - 25th: Frightreads Book Festival
🎃October 30th: Spooktacular in Merriweather District
🍫October 31st: Trick or Treat on Main Street

Plus, don't miss out on pumpkin picking, haunted tours, and the Howard on Tap Craft Brew Trail to complete your fall getaway.

To find more fall inspiration, visit our website: https://www.visithowardcounty.com/events/

09/03/2026

It’s finally that time of year!🍂☕️🍁 While the weather doesn’t feel quite fall-esque yet, it won’t be long before Howard County embraces the magic of the season with festivals, colorful leaves, and all the pumpkin picking you can dream of.

Looking to kickstart your fall itinerary planning? Visit our website to find out everything happening this month, linked in bio.

09/02/2026

Looking to reconnect with nature?🍃 Find your wild side at the Robinson Nature Center.

This nature education facility features immersive interactive exhibits, a discovery room, planetarium, outdoor trails and natural play area, gift shop, rental spaces and more! Plus..

🥳The Robinson Nature Center celebrates their 15th birthday on September 20th! They’ll be hosting a FREE Open House from 10AM - 2PM featuring two new outdoor pavilions, interactive games, new additions in the Nature Place and more. Take part in a community art project, meet live animals, and see an outdoor puppet show or planetarium show.

🗓️Open Tuesday - Sunday: 9AM - 5PM
💵$5 Adults, $3 Children ages 3-17 yrs, free children under 3 yrs
🎫Memberships & classes available

With back-to-school season in full swing, this place is the perfect family-friendly weekend day-trip in Howard County.

🍂September has officially rolled in! While summer is coming to an end, the fall excitement has just begun in Howard Coun...
09/01/2026

🍂September has officially rolled in! While summer is coming to an end, the fall excitement has just begun in Howard County.

From scenic trails and autumn festivals, to seasonal farm-to-table dining, there are plenty of must-do experiences to add to your fall itinerary.🍁

Find your next outing with our September blog: https://www.visithowardcounty.com/blog/post/things-to-do-this-month/

📷: Lake Elkhorn in Columbia, MD

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8267 Main Street
Ellicott City, MD
21043

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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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