HoCo Happenings: March 22-April 5
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
KIDS NIGHT IN AT THE MUSEUM
Baltimore & Ohio Ellicott City Station Museum: 3711 Maryland Ave, Ellicott City 21043
March 22 | 4-9pm | $15 per participant | children ages 4-12
Need a kid-free date night? We have a fun solution for you! Drop your children off with us at the Baltimore and Ohio Ellicott City Station Museum and enjoy a night out on Main Street in Ellicott City. Participants will have a blast from the past doing historic crafts and explore the hidden history of the station. Pack a nut-free meal, snack, and reusable water bottle. Information: Emily Mosher, 410-313-0419 or emosher@howardcountymd.gov.
LIL’ STARS PARENT/CHILD STELLAR STRETCHING
Robinson Nature Center, 6692 Cedar Ln, Columbia, MD 21044
Saturday March 23 | 10am – 10:30am | $3 per ticket with daily admission or annual pass | ages 3-8, must be accompanied by an adult
Give your child a special nighttime experience during the day by letting them discover outer space through interactive activities! Each month focuses on a different theme. March's theme is "Stellar Stretching." Preregister to secure your spots. No late seating.
Click here to purchase tickets online. Or, call 410-313-0400 to purchase tickets over the phone. If still available, tickets will be sold at the front desk on the day of the program.
HIKE: ASHBY HOLLOW TO SNICKERS GAP
Meet at Long Gate Park and Ride
Saturday March 23 | 8am-6pm | $20 | ages 8 and up, 16 and under must be accompanied by an adult
The Appalachian Trail crossing Virginia, Maryland and Pennsylvania features historic Civil War sights and panoramic views of mountains and valleys; trip leaders will interpret points of interest. Hike leaders keep a moderate pace. Earn a certificate and patch by hiking each of the seven sections in the Maryland Appalachian Trail series at least once within a 3-year period. Earn a 100-mile certificate and patch by hiking additional miles on the Pennsylvania and Virginia sections of the Appalachian Trail. Under 16 must be accompanied by a participating parent or guardian. Participants should be in good shape, have good balance and depth perception to be able to hike two miles over rocky hills without a break and the ability to complete the distance indicated. Fee includes van or school bus transportation from the Park & Ride lot at the intersection of Rte. 100 and Long Gate Pkwy, Ellicott City. VA AT section #3: Start near Ashby Hollow and hike north to Snickers Gap while ascending four hills and crossing four streams. Eat your lunch at the Sam Moore AT Shelter. Enjoy several views of mountains and valleys. Moderately difficult terrain: 6.8 miles.
GHOSTLY GUIDES
Baltimore & Ohio Ellicott City Station Museum, 3711 Maryland Ave, Ellicott City, 21043
Friday March 29 | 8pm-11pm | $25 | 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. Contact: Jake Feirson 410.313.2922
EARTH - WE’RE ALL ON THIS TOGETHER
Robinson Nature Center, 6692 Cedar Ln, Columbia, MD 21044
Saturday March 30 | 2:30pm – 3:30pm | $5, adult; $3 (children ages 3-17 yrs); Free, under 3 yrs | ages 3-9, must be accompanied by a registered adult
Join staff from the Port Discovery Children’s Museum to examine our world through art, drama, magic and circus arts. This is the first session in the series and will feature a comical magic performance that focuses on animals in our world (both helpful and hysterical). This program series is supported by the Howard County Council on the Arts.
Tickets for these programs are available at the Robinson Nature Center’s front desk on a first-come, first-served basis. Tickets are free with Robinson annual pass or general admission*.
FAMILY FRIDAYS UNDER THE DOME: PASSPORT TO THE UNIVERSE
Robinson Nature Center, 6692 Cedar Ln, Columbia, MD 21044
Friday April 5 | 6:30pm – 7:30pm | $3 per person with annual pass or general admission | ages 7 and up
Treat your family to unique shows at the Robinson Nature Center’s NatureSphere planetarium. Each program features a full-dome movie preceded by a family-friendly planetarium presentation. The full-dome movie for April is Passport to the Universe. Please arrive 15 minutes early to be seated. Due to dark conditions in the planetarium, we cannot seat you once the show has begun
ADULTS ONLY
COCKTAIL CLASS: TIKI COCKTAILS
The Wine Bin: 8390 Main Street, Ellicott City, 21043
Saturday, March 30 | 2pm-3pm | $25 | ages 21 and over
You can’t quite put your finger on the ingredients of a tiki drink. Part of this is probably because tiki ingredients are uncommon in other types of drinks, but it’s also because the flavors of a good tiki drink intermingle in a way that is different from the sum of its parts. Perhaps another reason for this is that tiki bartenders aren’t afraid of drinks with “too many” ingredients. When your drink has two teaspoons of 5 different ingredients, it makes sense that your palate would start getting confused.
Each class features at least 3 craft cocktails built around a unique spirit or liquor. Learn tips and techniques along with a little history: this is a great way to start building a craft spirit bar! Each class includes a $10 credit towards a purchase after the class. Reservations required – Space is limited
Call the Wine Bin to reserve your spot! 410-465-7802
COLUMBIA 1ST + 3RD THURSDAY PUB RUNS
Hosted by Charm City Run: 7090 Deepage Dr, Columbia 21045
Thursday, April 4 (Recurring 1st and 3rd Thursdays Monthly) | 6:30-8pm | free | ages 21 and over
Altra will be here with demo shoes! Arrive a few minutes early to get your size to test on the run.
Join us for a pub run every first and third Thursday of the month from the Columbia store! We'll start from the shop at 6:30pm and then head out for a guided 3 mile run. We'll finish back at the shop and then head to a local pub where your first drink is on the house. Please bring a valid ID if you wish to enjoy an alcoholic beverage or two after the run. All paces and levels are welcome for the fun run!
First Thursdays - Hysteria Brewing Company OR Cravin' | Third Thursday - Pub Dog
