HoCo Happenings: July 5 - 19
Looking for something to do around Howard County, but don’t have the time to scour the Internet trying to find what peaks your interest? Here’s your weekly round up of events happening around Howard County in the next two weeks. Enjoy!
KIDS AND FAMILY
FAMILY FRIDAYS UNDER THE DOME
Robinson Nature Center, 6692 Cedar Ln, Columbia, MD 21044
Friday July 5 | 6:30-7:30pm | $6 per person | ages 3 and up
Treat your family to unique shows at Robinson Nature Center's NatureSphere planetarium. Each program features a full-dome movie preceded by a family-friendly planetarium presentation. Price is per ticket. No Late seating. To ensure the best experience for your family and other patrons, please be in your seats at show time. We recommend you arrive 15 minutes early to pick up your tickets and get seated. Due to dark conditions, we cannot seat patrons while the show is in progress.
LIL’ STARS
Robinson Nature Center, 6692 Cedar Ln, Columbia, MD 21044
Saturday July 6 | 10-10:30am | $3 per person | ages 3 and up
Let your little one discover outer space through views of the stars and planets, stories, crafts or song. Give your child a special nighttime experience during the day! Each month we focus on a different theme - from colors of stars, to the stories behind a constellation, to the seasonal changes in the sky. Pre-register to secure your seats. No late seating.
LIL’ STARS
Robinson Nature Center, 6692 Cedar Ln, Columbia, MD 21044
Saturday July 6 | 11-11:30AM | $3 per person | ages 3 and up
Let your little one discover outer space through views of the stars and planets, stories, crafts or song. Give your child a special nighttime experience during the day! Each month we focus on a different theme - from colors of stars, to the stories behind a constellation, to the seasonal changes in the sky. Pre-register to secure your seats. No late seating.
NITE BITE FISHING
Centennial Park, 10000 Clarksville Pike (Main/South), Ellicott City, Maryland 21042
Friday July 6 | 6-11pm | $5 per person | all ages
Have you ever wanted to fish Centennial Lake at night? Now's your chance! Join Howard County Recreation & Parks for a unique opportunity to fish the lake after hours. Bring your own fishing pole, bait, tackle, bug repellant, flashlight or lantern, chair, or boat. Advanced registration is encouraged but on-site registration is available. Under 16 years must be accompanied by an adult.
WILD FOR WATER DAY
Robinson Nature Center, 6692 Cedar Ln, Columbia, MD 21044
Sunday July 7 | 10am-4pm | $8 per member, $10 per person, Under 3 free | all ages
Don't stay dry! Come join us for our biggest event of the summer. Enjoy water games for the whole family. Experiment with water in various forms. Create and race homemade mini-boats. Participate in a river treasure hunt or take a guided stroll in the stream. Meet live, aquatic creatures in the traveling "Fish Mobile". Explore the wonders of "snow", ice and water in the "stages of water" area for little ones. Food tucks on-site. On-site parking is limited. Off-site parking with complimentary shuttle available when parking lot fills.
CANOE AND PADDLING BASICS
Centennial Park: 10000 Clarksville Pike, Ellicott City, MD 21042
Friday July 12 | 6-8:30pm | $35 per person | ages 10 and up
Whether you're a brand-new paddler or are just looking to refine your skills, this paddling basics class gives you the confidence to hit the water on your own! Learn paddling techniques, self-rescue, safety and gear selection for both canoes and kayaks. Participants under 16 are placed in a canoe or tandem kayak with an accompanying registered adult. This is an American Canoe Association certified instructional program. Info: Matt Medicus, 410-313-1769.
CANOE AND PADDLING BASICS
Centennial Park: 10000 Clarksville Pike, Ellicott City, MD 21042
Saturday July 13 | 8-10:30am | $35 per person | ages 10 and up
Whether you're a brand-new paddler or are just looking to refine your skills, this paddling basics class gives you the confidence to hit the water on your own! Learn paddling techniques, self-rescue, safety and gear selection for both canoes and kayaks. Participants under 16 are placed in a canoe or tandem kayak with an accompanying registered adult. This is an American Canoe Association certified instructional program. Info: Matt Medicus, 410-313-1769.
GHOSTLY GUIDES
Baltimore & Ohio Ellicott City Station Museum, 3711 Maryland Ave, Ellicott City, 21043
Saturday July 13 | 8-11pm | $25 per person | ages 16 and up
Gain exclusive after-hours access to the oldest railroad station in America and see what eerie adventures await you! Use ghost hunting equipment to ask unseen residents questions, take photos and observe changes in the electromagnetic field to help detect supernatural activity. The night begins with a historic tour of the Baltimore and Ohio Ellicott City Station Museum and after a brief orientation you will have the opportunity to wander the building with some of our professional ghost hunting gear. Bottled water and snacks are included. Info: Emily Mosher, 410-313-0419 or emosher@howardcountymd.gov.
REPTILES AND AMPHIBIANS
Warfield Pond Park, 14523 Macclintock Dr, Glenwood, MD 21738
Sunday July 14 | 3-4pm | free | all ages
Does your favorite animal hop on land, yet love to swim? Does it have a large shell but floats in water? Come learn more about these amazing animals as we explore the wonderful world of reptiles and amphibians. Wear comfortable footwear, bring sunblock or bug spray as needed, and we?ll see you at the park! Info: dkjohnson@howardcountymd.gov
RIVER ROMP
Robinson Nature Center, 6692 Cedar Ln, Columbia, MD 21044
Thursday, July 18 | 10:30-12:30 | $6 per person or $25 per family (up to 5 people) | all ages
Come celebrate summer by cooling off at the nature center with activities down at the Middle Patuxent River! By popular demand, we've added weekday sessions in addition to our weekend offerings. Bring your own non-perishable picnic, and join a Robinson Naturalist at the river for lunch and fun, family-friendly river games. Search the stream for big and small animals! Make boats and race them downstream! Come dressed to get wet. We wade in the river and recommend closed-toed water shoes. Participants must check-in for program at front desk. Participation is limited to 25 people per program. Online registration not available; please call 410-313-0400 to register.
ADULTS
1ST FRIDAYS
Manor Hill Brewing: 4411 Manor Lane, Ellicott City 21043
Friday July 5 (recurs 1st Friday of the month) | 4-8:30pm | free | ages 21+
On the First Friday of every month at 4 pm. Limited release cans will be available at the Manor Hill Brewing Tap Room. Beers will vary from month to month and will be sold exclusively at the taproom throughout the weekend during regular Tap Room Hours (while supplies last). Reservations are not required for to go only sales, but you should make one if you plan to hang out and/ or sample.
YAPPY HOUR
The Wine Bin: 8390 Main Street, Ellicott City, 21043
Friday, July 5 (recurring 1st and 3rd Fridays) | 6pm | free | family friendly
The Bin hosts Yappy hour in the parking lot adjacent to our building. Bring your well-behaved leashed dog or come without a dog and enjoy everyone else’s dog. Donations and a portion of our sales benefit dog charities. Live Music, Popcorn and a Free Beer and Wine tasting. Your dog is welcome inside The Bin as well. This is a free family friendly event. Check the Wine Bin's Facebook page for an update if the weather is questionable.
ELLICOTT CITY OLD TOWN MARKET
9321 Main Street, Ellicott City, 21043
Saturday July 6 (recurring weekly on Saturday) | 9am-1pm | free | family friendly
Come soak in the atmosphere at our weekly farmers' market and ease into your weekend with live music, great food, plus local artisans in Ellicott City's Historic District
We feature the season's freshest, locally grown goodies including fruits and vegetables, farm-fresh eggs, cheeses, humanely-raised meats, locally baked bread, pastries, prepared foods, soaps, health & beauty, art and more! Our market supports local businesses and the communities they serve. Weekly donations from our market are made to the Howard County Food Bank.
The Wine Bin: 8390 Main Street, Ellicott City, 21043
Saturday July 6 | 2pm | $30 ($10 credit towards purchase) | ages 21+
The world is a much better place when one can sit outside, bask in the sun, and enjoy a crisp, refreshing glass of rosé. It’s no wonder Rose has skyrocketed in popularity, with frosé now on nearly every summer menu and rosé gummy bears everywhere from candy stores to the pages of Vogue. The drink is synonymous with summer bliss, and we can’t get enough of it.
Though snagging a good bottle is easy and delicious in its own right, mixing it with liqueurs lavender or pouring it over some sorbet produce amazing flavors. This also means that there are plenty more reasons to drink rose.
MOVIE NIGHT AT THE WINE BIN
The Wine Bin: 8390 Main Street, Ellicott City, 21043
Saturday July 6 | 9pm | free | family friendly
Head over to the Bin for outdoor movie night. This week’s movie is Wonder Woman. The parking lot closes 1.5 hours before showtime. Chair set up is allowed after that point. The Wine Bin offers beer and wine tastings before the movie. There is popcorn available for a donation to Howard County’s Voices for Children.
SAKE 101
The Wine Bin: 8390 Main Street, Ellicott City, 21043
Friday July 12 | 7pm | $30 ($10 credit towards purchase) | ages 21+
There is much mystery and myth about sake, but here you can learn the real deal about this liberating libation. We understand that most people have only experienced hot sake as an accompaniment to sushi, but you don't have to go to Japan to become a bona fide sake connoisseur! Now that we have a sushi restaurant (Umi Sushi) on main street so what better place to learn about sake than here at the Bin! Call the Bin with questions 410-465-7802
HOWARD + MONTGOMERY COUNTY BREWERY TOUR
Tour starts at the Columbia Sheraton: 10207 Wincopin Circle, Columbia 21044
Saturday July 13 | 11:30-5:30 | $75 | ages 21 and older
Check out Maryland's finest breweries without the hassle of driving and with the added perks of behind the scenes tours, a pint of your choice at each stop, swag, good times, and more! Plus this is our first time at the new Elder Pine Brewing & Blending and gives you a great opportunity to visit breweries in two different counties!
his tour will be taking place in Howard County and Montgomery County and will include the following breweries:
11:45, Bus departs promptly
12:10 - 1:10, Elder Pine Brewing
1:15 - 2:15, Waredaca Brewing
2:45 - 3:45, Ellicott Mills Brewing
4:00 - 5:00, Hysteria Brewing
5:15, Drop off
ELLICOTT CITY OLD TOWN MARKET
9321 Main Street, Ellicott City, 21043
Saturday July 13 (recurring weekly on Saturday) | 9am-1pm | free | family friendly
Come soak in the atmosphere at our weekly farmers' market and ease into your weekend with live music, great food, plus local artisans in Ellicott City's Historic District
We feature the season's freshest, locally grown goodies including fruits and vegetables, farm-fresh eggs, cheeses, humanely-raised meats, locally baked bread, pastries, prepared foods, soaps, health & beauty, art and more! Our market supports local businesses and the communities they serve. Weekly donations from our market are made to the Howard County Food Bank.
MAKING BITTERS
The Wine Bin: 8390 Main Street, Ellicott City, 21043
Saturday July 13 | 2pm | $60 for both classes ($10 credit towards purchase) | ages 21+
Got the itch of a true cocktailian? Then you’ve no doubt wondered how to make a batch of bitters. The beauty of bitters is like that of salt and pepper. A drink may be simply good without them, but with a dash or two of bitters, it’s transformed. Consider the Manhattan, Old Fashioned and Sazerac. These three drinks have made their mark in the cocktail hall of fame for one big reason: Angostura Bitters and Peychaud’s Bitters, both the perfect finishing touch.
This is a TWO-PART class [2nd Class is 8/10]. In the first class, we will mix up three different batches of bitters and discuss their importance while doing a side by side cocktail tasting. In the second class, we will finish our bitters and make custom cocktails featuring our new bitters. Everyone will receive 3 bottles of bitters to take home and make cocktails with. Call the Bin with questions 410-465-7802
MOVIE NIGHT AT THE WINE BIN
The Wine Bin: 8390 Main Street, Ellicott City, 21043
Saturday July 13 | 9pm | free | family friendly
Head over to the Bin for outdoor movie night. This week’s movie is The Big Sick. The parking lot closes 1.5 hours before showtime. Chair set up is allowed after that point. The Wine Bin offers beer and wine tastings before the movie. There is popcorn available for a donation to Howard County’s Voices for Children.
YAPPY HOUR
The Wine Bin: 8390 Main Street, Ellicott City, 21043
Friday, July 19 (recurring 1st and 3rd Fridays) | 6pm | free | family friendly
The Bin hosts Yappy hour in the parking lot adjacent to our building. Bring your well-behaved leashed dog or come without a dog and enjoy everyone else’s dog. Donations and a portion of our sales benefit dog charities. Live Music, Popcorn and a Free Beer and Wine tasting. Your dog is welcome inside The Bin as well. This is a free family friendly event. Check the Wine Bin's Facebook page for an update if the weather is questionable.
