Events and Things to Do in Columbia, MD

Sunday, October 18

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Howard Lions Pride Athletic Boosters 2026 Fall Arts, Crafts, & More Show

OCT

18

10:00 AM

Howard High School, 8700 Old Annapolis Rd, Ellicott City, MD

Join Us For the Howard Lions' Pride Athletic Booster Fall Arts, Crafts, & More Show in Ellicott City. Our event will host...

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Wednesday, October 21

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Home Building Industry to Attempt Guinness World Record in Maryland

OCT

21

4:30 PM

Howard County Fairgrounds, 2210 Fairgrounds Rd, MD

Hundreds of builders, contractors, suppliers and industry professionals will unite at Builder Mart 2026 to attempt a Guinness...

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Thursday, October 22

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Chesapeake Bay Blues Quilt Show

OCT

22

10:00 AM

First Presbyterian Church of Howard County (PCUSA), 9325 Presbyterian Cir, Columbia, MD

Hours: 10AM-6 PM on Thursday, Friday; 10AM-4PM on Saturday. $10 per person covers all three days; children under 10 are free. ...

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Howard Community College's Fall Job & Internship Fair

OCT

22

10:00 AM

Howard Community College, 10901 Little Patuxent Pkwy, Columbia, MD

Students, alumni, and community members are invited to connect with employers offering internships, part-time roles, and...

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Breast Cancer Awareness: Truth vs Myth

OCT

22

6:00 PM

Miller Branch - Howard County Library System, 9421 Frederick Rd, Ellicott City, MD

Join the CAC Physical & Mental Health Committee on Thursday, October 22, 2026, at 6:00 PM (doors open at 5:45 PM) at the HCLS...

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Saturday, October 24

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3-Club Toastmasters Special Event - Open House

OCT

24

10:00 AM

Baltimore County Public Library - Arbutus Branch, 855 Sulphur Spring Rd, Arbutus, MD

3-Club Toastmasters Special Event Grow Your Confidence. Sharpen Your Voice. You’re Invited to a free Event! Join us for a...

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Frightreads Book Festival 6

OCT

24

12:00 PM

Glen Burnie, MD

We're back! We're shaking out the cobwebs and ready to deliver our SIXTH year of FRIGHTREADS! You NEED to be here! WHEN:...

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Pilates w/Sarita Allen: Former Alvin Ailey Dancer!

OCT

24

1:00 PM

Crofton, MD

Elevate your Pilates practice with Guest Instructor Sarita Allen! Join renowned Pilates educator, teacher, choreographer, and...

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Friday, November 6

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The Upper Room

NOV

6

9:00 PM

Laurel High School, 8000 Cherry Ln, Laurel, MD

Unhurried | Unhindered | UntilAwake was just the beginning. We’re still hungry. Still thirsty. Still desperate for God. The...

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Saturday, November 7

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DMV Chocolate and Coffee Festival ~ Maryland Edition

NOV

7

10:00 AM

Adventist HealthCare Fieldhouse, 18031 Central Park Cir, MD

Saturday November 7, 2026VIP Hour = 9am-10amGeneral Admission = 10am-5pmBringing together artisan chocolatiers, specialty...

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Sunday, October 18

• Howard Lions Pride Athletic Boosters 2026 Fall Arts, Crafts, & More Show 10:00 am

  Howard High School, 8700 Old Annapolis Rd, Ellicott City

  
  
• Pops Concert at the Chrysalis 9:00 am

  Merriweather Park at Symphony Woods, 10431 Little Patuxent Pkwy, Columbia

  
  
• Pops Concert at the Chrysalis 4:00 pm

  The Chrysalis, 10431 Little Patuxent Pkwy, Columbia

  
  
• Quatuor Danel & Cellist Natalie Clein 4:00 pm

  Horowitz Center Smith Theatre, Campus Dr, Columbia

  
  

Wednesday, October 21

• Home Building Industry to Attempt Guinness World Record in Maryland 4:30 pm

  Howard County Fairgrounds, 2210 Fairgrounds Rd

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

  Merriweather Row, 10480 Little Patuxent Pkwy, Columbia

  
  

Thursday, October 22

• Chesapeake Bay Blues Quilt Show 10:00 am

  First Presbyterian Church of Howard County (PCUSA), 9325 Presbyterian Cir, Columbia

  
  
• Howard Community College's Fall Job & Internship Fair 10:00 am

  Howard Community College, 10901 Little Patuxent Pkwy, Columbia

  
  
• Breast Cancer Awareness: Truth vs Myth 6:00 pm

  Miller Branch - Howard County Library System, 9421 Frederick Rd, Ellicott City

  
  
• Managing Chronic Pain For Better Movement And Daily Living 1:00 pm

  Virtual Class

  
  

Friday, October 23

• Chesapeake Bay Blues Quilt Show 10:00 am

  First Presbyterian Church of Howard County (PCUSA), 9325 Presbyterian Cir, Columbia

  
  

Saturday, October 24

• 3-Club Toastmasters Special Event - Open House 10:00 am

  Baltimore County Public Library - Arbutus Branch, 855 Sulphur Spring Rd, Arbutus

  
  
• Frightreads Book Festival 6 12:00 pm

  Howard County Fairgrounds

  
  
• Pilates w/Sarita Allen: Former Alvin Ailey Dancer! 1:00 pm

  1166 MD-3, Suite 105, Gambrills, MD, 21054

  
  
• National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day 10:00 am

  5755 Cedar Ln, Columbia

  
  
• Chesapeake Bay Blues Quilt Show 10:00 am

  First Presbyterian Church of Howard County (PCUSA), 9325 Presbyterian Cir, Columbia

  
  
• Wanderland 12:00 pm

  Merriweather Park at Symphony Woods, 10431 Little Patuxent Pkwy, Columbia

  
  
• Common Ground with Zodiac Trio 7:00 pm

  Owen Brown Interfaith Center, 7246 Cradlerock Way, Columbia

  
  
• Columbia Pro Cantare: Brahms Schicksalslied 7:30 pm

  First Evangelical Lutheran Church, 3604 Chatham Rd, Ellicott City

  
  

Sunday, October 25

• Downtown Columbia Maker Faire 9:00 am

  Merriweather Park at Symphony Woods, 10431 Little Patuxent Pkwy, Columbia