HoCo Happenings: May 31 - June 14
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
GHOSTLY GUIDES
Baltimore & Ohio Ellicott City Station Museum, 3711 Maryland Ave, Ellicott City, 21043
Saturday June 1 | 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.
FAMILY FRIDAYS UNDER THE DOME
Robinson Nature Center, 6692 Cedar Ln, Columbia, MD 21044
Friday June 7 | 6:30-7:30pm | $6 per person | ages 7 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. This month’s film: Astronauts
LIL’ STARS
Robinson Nature Center, 6692 Cedar Ln, Columbia, MD 21044
Saturday June 8 | 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.
RAILS AND TALES
Baltimore & Ohio Ellicott City Station Museum, 3711 Maryland Ave, Ellicott City, 21043
Saturday June 8 | 10:30am-11am | $10 per person | at least 1.5 but less than 5
Hop aboard the story train! Bring your little one out to a discovery storytime at some of our historic sites in Ellicott City. We'll read stories about how life was long (or not so long!) ago, play old time games, and make a history craft you can take home. Themes will change each month, so be sure to visit us several times. Info: Emily Mosher, 410-313-0419 or emosher@howardcountymd.gov.
LIL’ STARS
Robinson Nature Center, 6692 Cedar Ln, Columbia, MD 21044
Saturday June 8 | 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.
RIVER ROMP
Robinson Nature Center, 6692 Cedar Ln, Columbia, MD 21044
Sunday June 9 | 12:30-2:30pm | $6 per person or $25 per family (up to 5 people) | ages 7 and up
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 ONLY
MOVIE NIGHT AT THE WINE BIN
The Wine Bin: 8390 Main Street, Ellicott City, 21043
Saturday June 1 | 9pm | free | family friendly (depending on movie)
We’re still celebrating summer at The Bin! Join us tonight for our summer movie showing! Bring a chair, bring a friend, grab a bottle of wine and enjoy! The parking lot closes to cars 1.5 hours before showtime. Chair setup 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. This week’s movie: Incredibles 2.
BOOKS IN BLOOM
Merriweather Post Pavilion: 10275 Wincopin Circle, Columbia, Maryland 21044
Sunday June 2 | 11am-4pm | free | all ages
The Downtown Columbia Partnership proudly announces the third annual Books In Bloom book festival, Columbia, Maryland’s ultimate celebration of the joys of books and reading. Books In Bloom will bring together some of the country’s best and brightest authors for a daylong festival featuring readings, panel discussions, children’s activities, live music, curated culinary offerings, rosé and beer garden and a pop-up bookstore by Busboys and Poets.
BRING YOUR OWN MUG NIGHT
Black Flag Brewing Company: 9315 Snowden River Pkwy, Columbia, MD 21046
Wednesday, June 5 | 4-10pm | ages 21 and over
This is a B.Y.O.M that recurs every Wednesday. Bring your favorite mug or any other drinking vessel. Sized within reason (additional charges apply for mugs over 20oz). Play board games, hang out with good company, and have fun. That’s it.
COLUMBIA 1ST + 3RD THURSDAY PUB RUNS
Hosted by Charm City Run: 7090 Deepage Dr, Columbia 21045
Thursday, June 6 (Recurring 1st and 3rd Thursdays Monthly) | 6:30-8pm | free | ages 21 and over
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 local pub where you'll enjoy food/drink discounts. Please bring a valid ID if you wish to enjoy an alcoholic beverage after the run.All paces and levels are welcome for the fun run! First Thursday - alternate between Hysteria Brewing Company & CRAVIN'. Third Thursday - Pub Dog.
YAPPY HOUR
The Wine Bin: 8390 Main Street, Ellicott City, 21043
Friday, June 7 (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.
LAKEFEST WEEKEND
Downtown Columbia Lakefront: 10275 Wincopin Circle, Columbia, Maryland 21044
Friday June 14 - Sunday June 16 | 6:30-8pm | free | all ages
The FREE LakeFest Weekend includes three days of live music, an invitational arts and crafts show, strolling performers, a Clyde’s of Columbia Beer Garden and an array of activities and entertainment for all ages. The Festival boasts a wide variety of festival fare and local food truck favorites the whole family can enjoy! Check back soon for highlights from their menus and start daydreaming of the treats you’ll eat while listening to live music and shopping through the Invitational Fine Arts & Crafts Show.
