HoCo Happenings: October 11 - October 25
Here’s your weekly round up of events happening around Howard County in the next two weeks. Enjoy!
KIDS AND FAMILY
NITE BITE FISHING
Centennial Park, 100000 Clarksville Pike, Ellicott City 21042
Saturday October 12 | 6pm | $5| 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.
SCARECROW DIY
North Laurel Community Center, 9411 Whiskey Bottom Road, Laurel 20723
Saturday October 19 | 10-11am | $10 members, $15 nonmembers | ages 3-12
Get creative at our scarecrow making event. Bring a baby footed pajama outfit to dress your scarecrow, we will provide the rest! Pre-registration is required; children must be accompanied by an adult.
FLOATING PUMPKIN PATCH
North Laurel Community Center, 9411 Whiskey Bottom Road, Laurel 20723
Saturday October 19 | 2-3:30pm | $12 members, $15 non-members | ages 2-11
Join us for a thrilling time with your family and friends. Jump into our heated pool to find your floating pumpkin. Enjoy games, crafts and refreshments. Children can come dressed in their favorite costume; but don't forget their bathing suit! Preregistration is required; children must be accompanied by an adult.
OCTOBER KIDS ART NIGHT WITH THE CREATIVE CAN ART STUDIO
Food Plenty: 12250 Clarksville Pike, Clarksville 21029
Monday October 21 | 6-8pm | $35 per child | ages 5+
Back by popular demand, we are resuming our KIDS ART NIGHTS this Fall! Join us for another special family-friendly evening on October 21st. Parents can enjoy dinner at Food Plenty while their kids take part in a supervised art project in our Porch Room. Our previous Kids Art events sold out quickly (space is limited), so don’t wait to get your tickets. Available for purchase.
ADULTS
BALTIMORE HARD CIDER & DOUGHNUT FEST
The Point in Fells, 1738 Thames St, Baltimore 21231
Friday October 11 | 6pm-12am | Prices Vary | 21+
Part Bar Hop, Part Sweet Celebration! Featuring (5) bars & restaurants, premium hard cider & 3,000 custom doughnut creations! The official kick off to fall season has arrived! This event is limited to 1,000 participants & is expected to sell out quickly!
GHOSTLY GUIDES AT THE PATAPSCO FEMALE INSTITUTE
Patapsco Female Institute: 3685 Court House Dr, Ellicott City 21043
Friday October 11 | 8-11pm | $25 per person | 16+
Gain exclusive after-hours access to PFI's ruins and see what adventures await you! Tour the ruins, learn about various ghost hunting equipment, and then explore the former girl's school to ask unseen residents questions, take photos, and detect supernatural activity.
ELLICOTT CITY OLD TOWN MARKET
9321 Main Street, Ellicott City, 21043
Saturday October 12 (recurring weekly on Saturday UNTIL 10/26) | 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.
AUTUMN REGGAE WINE AND MUSIC FESTIVAL
Linganore Wine Cellars: 13601 Glissans Mill Rd, Mount Airy, 21771
Saturday October 12 + Sunday October 13 | 10am-6pm | free | all skill levels welcome
Say goodbye to Summer with the sweet music sounds of the islands and let them drift you away into Autumn. Come celebrate the largest and longest running wine festival on the Mid-Atlantic Coast. Join us at Linganore Winecellars for the Autumn Reggae Wine and Music Festival. Enjoy your favorite Linganore Wines while relaxing and listening to live bands, sampling authentic island cuisine, and hand-crafted artisan goods from around the world. Get your Reggae on at Linganore Winecellars’ Autumn Reggae Wine and Music Festival!
LADIES NIGHT HIKE OUT
Robinson Nature Center: 6692 Cedar Lane, Columbia 21044
Saturday October 12 | 6:30-8:30pm | $10 | ages 18+
Immerse yourself in the nocturnal wonders of the Middle Patuxent Environmental Area (MPEA). Knowledgeable Robinson Nature Center naturalists are guides for this hour and a half-long wonders of the night hike. Meet at the Robinson Nature Center to caravan to the MPEA. The hike covers approximately two miles on unpaved terrain. Bring a flashlight!
DOWNTOWN COLUMBIA MINI MAKER FAIRE
Merriweather Park at Symphony Woods: 10431 Little Patuxent Parkway, Columbia, 21044
Sunday October 13 | 10am-4pm | Free | All Ages
Maker Faire is a gathering of fascinating, curious people who enjoy learning and who love sharing what they can do. From engineers to artists to scientists to crafters, Maker Faire is a venue for these "makers" to show hobbies, experiments, and projects. We call it the Greatest Show (& Tell) on Earth - a family-friendly showcase of invention, creativity, and resourcefulness.Glimpse the future and get inspired!
HOCUS POCUS TRIVIA
Hysteria Brewing: 9570 Berger Road, Columbia 21046
Tuesday October 15 | 7-9pm | free | ages 21+
Oh look, another glorious trivia. Makes me SICK! Sisters! All Hallow’s Eve is drawing close and we’re going to be running amok for Hocus Pocus Trivia!
LADIES DAY OUT ON THE TRAILS
Robinson Nature Center: 6692 Cedar Lane, Columbia 21044
Wednesday October 16 | 2-4pm | $10 | ages 18+
Immerse yourself in the scenic wonders of the Middle Patuxent. Environmental Area (MPEA). Knowledgeable Robinson Nature Center naturalists are guides for this hour and a half-long “wonders of the fall” hike. Meet at the Robinson Nature Center to caravan to the MPEA. The hike covers approximately two miles on unpaved terrain.
GHOSTLY GUIDES AT THE PATAPSCO FEMALE INSTITUTE
Patapsco Female Institute: 3685 Court House Dr, Ellicott City 21043
Friday October 18 | 8-11pm | $25 per person | 16+
Gain exclusive after-hours access to PFI's ruins and see what adventures await you! Tour the ruins, learn about various ghost hunting equipment, and then explore the former girl's school to ask unseen residents questions, take photos, and detect supernatural activity.
HARVEST AT THE HILL FESTIVAL
Manor Hill Brewing: 4411 Manor Lane, Ellicott City, MD 21042
Saturday October 19 | 4-8:30pm | $15 general admission, $30 VIP, Under 21 free | all ages
Manor Hill Farm will be hosting their annual Harvest at the Hill Festival on their 54-acre working farm in Ellicott City, Maryland. Manor Hill Brewing will be providing beer for the event… highlights include: Live Music from local bands, farm tours and education activities, brewery tours, farm brewed beers from Manor Hill Brewing being poured throughout the farm, food truck, yard games and more!
