Events and Things to Do in Columbia, MD

Saturday, September 12

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ZERO DISTANCE: Close Quarters Self Defense Seminar

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3:00 PM

Watchdog Krav Maga, 5570 Sterrett Pl, Columbia, MD

ZERO DISTANCE: Everyday Safety & Confidence in Close Quarters Personal safety isn't about living in fear—it’s about moving...

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Sunday, September 20

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Inner Peace Summit: A Day to Recharge. Reconnect.

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12:00 PM

Chantilly, VA

Take a break from the chaos in the DMV & dive into a chill day. Surround yourself with positive & forward thinking people....

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Saturday, September 26

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Animal Advocates of Howard County HUGE Annual Yard Sale!

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8:30 AM

Animal Advocates of Howard County, 8775 Cloudleap Ct, Columbia, MD

We need your donations to help animals! We accept most household items, decor, kitchenware, jewelry, wall art, linens, books,...

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Saturday, October 3

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Fall Vendor Fair

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10:00 AM

9055 Tamar Dr, Columbia, MD

Join us in person for a fun-filled day at the FALL VENDOR FAIR. Discover unique finds, support local sellers, and enjoy great...

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79th Annual Howard County Community Crab Feast!

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3

3:00 PM

Owen Brown Interfaith Center, 7246 Cradlerock Way, Columbia, MD

Tickets are now on sale for the October 3rd Howard County Community Crab Feast! Enjoy good food and good company while helping...

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Saturday, September 12

• ZERO DISTANCE: Close Quarters Self Defense Seminar 3:00 pm

  Watchdog Krav Maga, 5570 Sterrett Pl, Columbia

  
  
• DMV Open Taekwondo Tournament 2026 9:00 am

  Howard Community College 5500 Dragon Pl, Columbia, MD 21044

  
  
• Food Giveaway! 12:00 pm

  5659 Cedar Ln, Columbia

  
  

Sunday, September 13

• Maryland Shorts & 2026 Festival Closing Night Celebration 5:30 am

  Horowitz Visual and Performing Arts Center, 5020 Campus Dr, Columbia

  
  

Wednesday, September 16

• Caregivers Support Group 11:00 am

  Online

  
  
• Food Truck Wednesdays in the Merriweather District 11:00 am

  Merriweather Row, 10480 Little Patuxent Pkwy, Columbia

  
  

Friday, September 18

• Movie Nights in the Park at Color Burst Park  6:03 pm

  Color Burst Park, 6221 Mango Tree Rd, Columbia

  
  
• Movies in the Park - Super Mario Galaxy 6:30 pm

  Color Burst Park, 6221 Mango Tree Rd, Columbia

  
  

Sunday, September 20

• Inner Peace Summit: A Day to Recharge. Reconnect. 12:00 pm

  Brahma Kumaris Meditation Museum - VA, 14020 Thunderbolt Rd., Chantilly, VA

  
  
• Season Opener: Harp & Flute Chamber Music Gems 3:00 pm

  Christ Episcopal Church, 6800 Oakland Mills Rd, Columbia

  
  
• 2ND CONCERT! Jazz in the Mills 20th Anniversary Celebration with Lavenia Nesmith 5:00 pm

  The Other Barn, 5851 Robert Oliver Pl, Columbia

  
  

Wednesday, September 23

• Food Truck Wednesdays in the Merriweather District 11:00 am

  Merriweather Row, 10480 Little Patuxent Pkwy, Columbia

  
  

Thursday, September 24

• The Bauder Lecture 12:30 pm

  Horowitz Visual and Performing Arts Center, 5020 Campus Dr, Columbia

  
  

Friday, September 25

• The 2026 Sheehy Toyota Birdies for Bridges Golf Tournament 7:30 am

  The Timbers At Troy, 6100 Marshalee Dr, Elkridge

  
  
• 2026 Birdies for Bridges Golf Tournament 8:30 am

  The Timbers At Troy, 6100 Marshalee Dr, Elkridge

  
  
• Movies in the Park - Moana 6:30 pm

  Color Burst Park, 6221 Mango Tree Rd, Columbia

  
  

Saturday, September 26

• Animal Advocates of Howard County HUGE Annual Yard Sale! 8:30 am

  Animal Advocates of Howard County, 8775 Cloudleap Ct, Columbia

  
  
• AFSP Howard County Out of the Darkness Walk 9:00 am

  Azlon Plaza, 6100 Merriweather Dr, Columbia

  
  
• 2026 Walk to End Alzheimer's - Ellicott City, MD (Howard County) 9:00 am

  Centennial Park Amphitheater Lp Parking Lot, 10000 Clarksville Pike, Ellicott City

  
  
• Morgan STEM Expo featuring OIC of America STEMFest 10:00 am

  Morgan State University, 1700 E Cold Spring Ln, Baltimore