The 2024 HoCo Holiday Lights map is now live and ready for residents and businesses to add their display information to it.
Patch and T-Mobile have partnered to highlight what people are grateful for this November.
Giving Tuesday falls on Dec. 3 this year. It's a day dedicated to supporting nonprofit and community groups. Here are a few to consider.
The annual Y Turkey Trot Charity 5K will be held at six sites across Maryland, including in Ellicott City. Registration is open now.
Patch and T-Mobile are teaming up to bring your moments of thankfulness from the dinner table to a wider audience.
If you'd rather not spend half a day in the kitchen this Thanksgiving, check out these restaurants that will be open for the holiday.
Proceeds benefit Grassroots crisis intervention center and shelter, mental health, substance use disorder and suicide prevention services
Many pumpkin patches and fields offer complementary activities like hayrides, corn mazes and games for the kids. Here's where they're at.
Although it's not technically spooky season yet, Spirit Halloween stores are starting to open around Maryland.
Patch has the scoop on July 4 trash pick-up schedule adjustments, public transportation delays and office closures in Howard County.
Here's your guide to fireworks, parades and other July 4 celebrations in and around Columbia and Howard County.
Musical entertainment includes popular acts: Big Joe & the Dynaflows blues jump band and Quitapenas Tropical Latin Combo
Here's what's closed in Columbia Wednesday for Juneteenth 2024 and when your trash will be collected.
As we remember U.S. military personnel on Memorial Day, various facilities and services will be closed or modified for the holiday in HoCo.
Check out these egg hunts, photo sessions with the Easter bunny, train rides, bubble dancing and more planned this week in Howard County.
Celebrate St. Patrick's Day this weekend with special food, drinks, activities and a guest appearance by Irish wolfhounds.
Learn what's open and closed on President's Day Monday in Howard County, along with the services available.
Check out these events in Columbia and across Howard County that are planned for New Year's Eve.
Howard County residents are invited to slip on their most unattractive holiday sweater and embark upon the Ugly Sweater Bar Crawl.
Patch and T-Mobile have partnered up to help you know where the best holiday light displays are around town that deserve a drive-by.
Residents hoping to make the holidays brighter for children can drop toys off at several locations across the county before noon on Dec. 15.
Two community tree decorating and lighting events will be held yet this month in Howard County at a fire station and library.
Check out holiday parades, festive lightings, Hanukkah celebrations and a live nativity scene in Columbia and across Howard County.
Columbia Association and Downtown Columbia Partnership host Festive Friday seasonal activities, music and food at the Columbia Lakefront
Find out when you can pick up last-minute Thanksgiving staples from Harris Teeter, Wegmans, Food Lion, Walmart and Safeway in Maryland.
If you're ready to put up your Christmas tree but aren't sure where to find a real one in Howard County, check out our listings.
The 2nd annual Our Kind of Christmas will be Dec. 2 in Columbia. Families can meet and take photos with a Black Santa and Mrs. Claus.
Here's what's open and closed in Columbia and across Howard County for the Thanksgiving 2023 holiday.
Patch and T-Mobile are partnering to help you compile a list of lights around town that deserve a drive-by. Let us know where they're at!
The 2023 HoCo Holiday Lights map has been released for the season. Shortly after it was published, nearly a dozen sites were listed.
Santa Claus is coming to Columbia for Christmas. Here's where to see him.
More than 300,000 bulbs and a giant 150-foot screen sets the scene for a magical holiday experience at the annual Symphony of Lights.
The Merri and Bright holiday event starts Friday with a tree lighting, ice rink grand opening, hot cocoa bar, kid's corner and more.
Make plans to attend Breakfast with Santa, planned for Dec. 2 at Slayton House in Howard County. Tickets can be bought online.
A summer-like warm-up is on its way to the Baltimore area this weekend, but will the mild temperatures stick around for trick-or-treaters?
Taking care of your home can be scary! Tackle those household demons with professional help this fall.
From fireworks to a fun run/walk, from a murder mystery to an adults only dance party, there are several ways to ring in the new year.