Updated Jun 24 · 42 upcoming events

Family Events in Howard County — Columbia & Ellicott City

Howard County consistently ranks among the best places to raise a family in the U.S., and the event calendar reflects it. Columbia's lakefront concerts, Ellicott City's historic Main Street activities, and the county's library and recreation center network offer something every weekend. Many events are free and designed with young families in mind.

🦀Sat, Jun 27· 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Barnes & Noble Saturday Storytime

📍 Barnes & Noble Ellicott City

🦀Sat, Jun 27

Sorrento Lemon Breezes and Flavors Cooking Class

📍 Mary's Land Farm

📚educational$150

🦀Tue, Jun 30· 7:00pm-9:00pm

Tuesday Trivia

📍 Sapwood Cellars Brewery

📚educationalFREE

🦀Wed, Jul 1· 11am-6pm

Clark's Produce Stand Opening

📍 Clark's Elioak Farm

🎉seasonalVaries by produce

🦀Wed, Jul 1· 12pm-2pm (Fridays)

Jumperoo and Sensory Hours

📍 Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park

📚educationalVaries by ticket type

🦀Wed, Jul 1· During open play hours

Adventure 4 All Family Bundle

📍 Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park

🌳outdoorBundle pricing (4 tickets + pizza + drinks + socks)

🦀Wed, Jul 1· By appointment

Small Squad Birthday Party Package

📍 Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park

🎭performance$149 for 6 guests

🦀Sat, Jul 4· 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Barnes & Noble Saturday Storytime

📍 Barnes & Noble Ellicott City

🦀Sat, Jul 4· 11:00am-7:00pm

Open for 4th of July! "Hop" Dog Pop Up!

📍 Sapwood Cellars Brewery

🎉seasonalpaid

🦀Sat, Jul 4· 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Home Depot Kids Workshop

📍 Home Depot Columbia

🦀Tue, Jul 7· 11am-2:30pm

Royal Barnyard Summer Workshop (Week One)

📍 Clark's Elioak Farm

📚educationalSee registration for pricing

🦀Tue, Jul 7· 7:00pm-9:00pm

Tuesday Trivia

📍 Sapwood Cellars Brewery

📚educationalFREE

🦀Sat, Jul 11· 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Barnes & Noble Saturday Storytime

📍 Barnes & Noble Ellicott City

🦀Sat, Jul 11· 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Lowe's Build and Grow Kids Workshop

📍 Lowe's Columbia

🦀Sun, Jul 12· 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Michaels Kids Club

📍 Michaels Columbia

🦀Tue, Jul 14· 7:00pm-9:00pm

Tuesday Trivia

📍 Sapwood Cellars Brewery

📚educationalFREE

🦀Tue, Jul 14· 11am-2:30pm

Royal Barnyard Summer Workshop (Week Two)

📍 Clark's Elioak Farm

📚educationalSee registration for pricing

🦀Sat, Jul 18

Clarksville Sunflower Festival

📍 Mary's Land Farm

🎉seasonalvaries

🦀Sat, Jul 18· 12:00pm-4:00pm

Christmas in July Maker's Market

📍 Sapwood Cellars Brewery

🎉seasonalFREE

🦀Sat, Jul 18· Regular farm hours

Fairy Festival

📍 Clark's Elioak Farm

🎉seasonalIncluded with farm admission

🦀Sat, Jul 18· 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Barnes & Noble Saturday Storytime

📍 Barnes & Noble Ellicott City

🦀Tue, Jul 21· 7:00pm-9:00pm

Tuesday Trivia

📍 Sapwood Cellars Brewery

📚educationalFREE

🦀Sat, Jul 25

Clarksville Sunflower Festival

📍 Mary's Land Farm

🎉seasonalvaries

🦀Sat, Jul 25· 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Barnes & Noble Saturday Storytime

📍 Barnes & Noble Ellicott City

🦀Tue, Jul 28· 7:00pm-9:00pm

Tuesday Trivia

📍 Sapwood Cellars Brewery

📚educationalFREE

🦀Thu, Jul 30

The Art of Making Fresh Pasta

📍 Mary's Land Farm

📚educational$150

🦀Sat, Aug 1· 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Barnes & Noble Saturday Storytime

📍 Barnes & Noble Ellicott City

🦀Sat, Aug 1· 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Home Depot Kids Workshop

📍 Home Depot Columbia

🦀Sat, Aug 8· 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Lowe's Build and Grow Kids Workshop

📍 Lowe's Columbia

🦀Sat, Aug 8· 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Barnes & Noble Saturday Storytime

📍 Barnes & Noble Ellicott City

🦀Sun, Aug 9· 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Michaels Kids Club

📍 Michaels Columbia

🦀Fri, Aug 14· Regular farm hours

Sunflower Showcase

📍 Clark's Elioak Farm

🎉seasonalIncluded with farm admission

🦀Sat, Aug 15

Flavors of Puglia Cooking Class

📍 Mary's Land Farm

📚educational$150

🦀Sat, Aug 15

Puglia Cooking Experience with Chef Alba

📍 Mary's Land Farm

📚educational$150

🦀Sat, Aug 15· 10:30am-12pm and 1pm-2:30pm

Back to School Bash

📍 Clark's Elioak Farm

🎭performanceIncluded with farm admission

🦀Sat, Aug 15· 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Barnes & Noble Saturday Storytime

📍 Barnes & Noble Ellicott City

🦀Sat, Aug 22· 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Barnes & Noble Saturday Storytime

📍 Barnes & Noble Ellicott City

🦀Sat, Aug 29· 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Barnes & Noble Saturday Storytime

📍 Barnes & Noble Ellicott City

🦀Sat, Sep 5· 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Home Depot Kids Workshop

📍 Home Depot Columbia

🦀Sat, Sep 12· 10:30am-12pm and 1pm-2:30pm

Princess Pumpkin Party

📍 Clark's Elioak Farm

🎉seasonalIncluded with farm admission

🦀Sat, Sep 12· 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Lowe's Build and Grow Kids Workshop

📍 Lowe's Columbia

🦀Sat, Sep 19· 10:00-16:00

Jodi Picoult to headline inaugural Carroll Book Festival

📍 Carroll County Farm Museum

🎉seasonalTicketed author events; some activities/vendors included with admission

Frequently Asked Questions

What family events happen in Howard County?▼

Howard County hosts lakefront concerts in Columbia, historic Main Street events in Ellicott City, nature programs at Patuxent River State Park, and extensive recreation center programming. The county consistently ranks among the best places to raise families, with strong free programming through libraries and parks.

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