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.
🦀Sun, May 10· 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
All Together Now Celebrates Mother's Day! (All ages) - Howard County Public Library East Columbia Branch
📍 East Columbia Branch Library
🦀Sun, May 10· 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Work in Progress - Little Market Cafe
📍 Little Market Cafe
🦀Sun, May 10· 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Swibits Sundays
📍 Columbia Swim Center (Splashdown)
🦀Sun, May 10· 11:00 AM - close
Free Shareable With Purchase on Mother's Day - Greene Turtle Burtonsville
📍 The Greene Turtle
🦀Sun, May 10· 8:00pm-10:00pm
GLOW
📍 Sky Zone Trampoline Park
🦀Sun, May 10· 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Dinosaur Park Open House
📍 Dinosaur Park
🦀Sun, May 10· 10:00 AM
Mother's Day - Clark's Elioak Farm
📍 Clark's Elioak Farm
🦀Sun, May 10· 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Michaels Kids Club
📍 Michaels Columbia
🦀Mon, May 11· 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Babies in Bloom - Anne Arundel County Public Library Maryland City Branch
📍 Anne Arundel County Public Library - Maryland City Branch
🦀Mon, May 11· All Day
Los Trompos - The Mall in Columbia
📍 The Mall in Columbia - The Plaza
🦀Mon, May 11· 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Infant Story Time: Babies and Books - Baltimore County Public Library Catonsville Branch
📍 Baltimore County Public Library - Catonsville Branch
🦀Mon, May 11· 6:00 PM - 6:45 PM
Barre at the Barn: Strength Meets Serenity
📍 The Barn at Wilde Lake
🦀Mon, May 11· 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Art + Movie Night - Omnihedral
📍 Omnihedral
🦀Mon, May 11· 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
A-Z Come Play With Me at Fort Meade Family Advocacy Programs
📍 Family Advocacy Programs
🦀Mon, May 11· 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Empowerment Series: Teen Dating Violence
📍 Howard County Public Library Savage Branch
🦀Mon, May 11· 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
DEAR: DOGS EDUCATING AND ASSISTING READERS (5-10 years with adult)
📍 Howard County Public Library Savage Branch
🦀Mon, May 11· 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Game On: Switch
📍 Prince George's County Public Library - Laurel Branch
🦀Mon, May 11· 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
Little Learners (Ages 3-5, with adult) - Take a trip to Space! - STEAM
📍 Howard County Public Library Savage Branch
🦀Mon, May 11· 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
AV Studio - Howard County Public Library Savage Branch
📍 Howard County Public Library Savage Branch
🦀Mon, May 11· 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
History Room Research Hours - Baltimore County Public Library Catonsville Branch
📍 Baltimore County Public Library - Catonsville Branch
🦀Mon, May 11· 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Ready 2 Read Storytime: Ages 2–3
📍 Prince George's County Public Library - Laurel Branch
🦀Sat, May 16· 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Barnes & Noble Saturday Storytime
📍 Barnes & Noble Ellicott City
🦀Sat, May 23· 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Barnes & Noble Saturday Storytime
📍 Barnes & Noble Ellicott City
🦀Sat, May 30· 12:00pm-2:30pm
Savor the Magic of Greece Cooking Class
📍 Mary's Land Farm
🦀Sat, May 30· 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Barnes & Noble Saturday Storytime
📍 Barnes & Noble Ellicott City
🦀Tue, Jun 2· 10:00am-12:00pm
Homeschool Days on the Farm
📍 Mary's Land Farm
🦀Sat, Jun 6· Saturday 8:30 AM - 1:30 PM
2026 Professional Development Institute (PDI) — Ages 16-79
📍 Howard County Recreation & Parks
🦀Sat, Jun 6· 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Home Depot Kids Workshop
📍 Home Depot Columbia
🦀Sat, Jun 6· 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Barnes & Noble Saturday Storytime
📍 Barnes & Noble Ellicott City
🦀Sat, Jun 13· 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Lowe's Build and Grow Kids Workshop
📍 Lowe's Columbia
🦀Sat, Jun 13· 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Barnes & Noble Saturday Storytime
📍 Barnes & Noble Ellicott City
🦀Sun, Jun 14· 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Michaels Kids Club
📍 Michaels Columbia
🦀Sat, Jun 20· Saturdays 9:00am-10:00am
10 & Under Tennis with Shantha Chandra — Ages 6-8
📍 Howard County Recreation & Parks
🦀Sat, Jun 20· 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Barnes & Noble Saturday Storytime
📍 Barnes & Noble Ellicott City
🦀Sat, Jun 20· Saturdays 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
10 & Under Tennis with Shantha Chandra — Ages 6-8
📍 Cedar Lane Park East Area
🦀Sat, Jun 27· 12:00pm-2:30pm
Sorrento Lemon Breezes and Flavors Cooking Class
📍 Mary's Land Farm
🦀Sat, Jun 27· 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Barnes & Noble Saturday Storytime
📍 Barnes & Noble Ellicott City
🦀Sat, Jul 4· 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Barnes & Noble Saturday Storytime
📍 Barnes & Noble Ellicott City
🦀Sat, Jul 4· 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Home Depot Kids Workshop
📍 Home Depot Columbia
🦀Sat, Jul 11· 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Lowe's Build and Grow Kids Workshop
📍 Lowe's Columbia
🦀Sat, Jul 11· 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Barnes & Noble Saturday Storytime
📍 Barnes & Noble Ellicott City
🦀Sun, Jul 12· 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Michaels Kids Club
📍 Michaels Columbia
🦀Sat, Jul 18· 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Barnes & Noble Saturday Storytime
📍 Barnes & Noble Ellicott City
🦀Sat, Jul 25· 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Barnes & Noble Saturday Storytime
📍 Barnes & Noble Ellicott City
🦀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· 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Barnes & Noble Saturday Storytime
📍 Barnes & Noble Ellicott City
🦀Sat, Aug 8· 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Lowe's Build and Grow Kids Workshop
📍 Lowe's Columbia
🦀Sun, Aug 9· 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Michaels Kids Club
📍 Michaels Columbia
🦀Sat, Aug 15· 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Barnes & Noble Saturday Storytime
📍 Barnes & Noble Ellicott City
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