Columbia Woman Grateful To Be Walking Again

Patch and T-Mobile are teaming up to bring your moments of thankfulness from the dinner table to a wider audience.

2 Tree Decorating, Lighting Events Planned In Elkridge

Kick off the holidays with two tree decorating and lighting events in Elkridge Dec. 5 at the fire station and the library.

Howard County Holiday Lights Display Map Is Live For 2024

The 2024 HoCo Holiday Lights map is now live and ready for residents and businesses to add their display information to it.

Woman Grateful For Columbia, Husband's Second Novel

Patch and T-Mobile have partnered to highlight what people are grateful for this November.

5 Columbia Nonprofits To Support This Holiday Season

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.

Y Turkey Trot Charity 5K Returns To Howard County

The annual Y Turkey Trot Charity 5K will be held at six sites across Maryland, including in Ellicott City. Registration is open now.

Columbia Resident Shares Gratitude This Holiday Season

Patch and T-Mobile are teaming up to bring your moments of thankfulness from the dinner table to a wider audience.

Columbia Restaurants Open On Thanksgiving Day

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.

Breakfast with Santa Set for Dec. 7 and 14 at Seasons52 at The Mall

Proceeds benefit Grassroots crisis intervention center and shelter, mental health, substance use disorder and suicide prevention services

Where To Pick Pumpkins In Columbia This Fall

Many pumpkin patches and fields offer complementary activities like hayrides, corn mazes and games for the kids. Here's where they're at.

Spirit Halloween Opening Columbia Location, Other Maryland Sites

Although it's not technically spooky season yet, Spirit Halloween stores are starting to open around Maryland.

What's Open, Closed On Independence Day 2024 In Columbia

Patch has the scoop on July 4 trash pick-up schedule adjustments, public transportation delays and office closures in Howard County.

Fireworks Near Me: Columbia July 4th 2024 Events

Here's your guide to fireworks, parades and other July 4 celebrations in and around Columbia and Howard County.

July 4th 2024 Fireworks, Events Around Columbia

Here's your guide to fireworks, parades and other July 4 celebrations in and around Columbia and Howard County.

Friends of the Fourth Offer Lakefront Pavilion Seats & Picnic Supper

Musical entertainment includes popular acts: Big Joe & the Dynaflows blues jump band and Quitapenas Tropical Latin Combo

What's Open, Closed For Juneteenth 2024 In Columbia

Here's what's closed in Columbia Wednesday for Juneteenth 2024 and when your trash will be collected.

Memorial Day 2024: What's Open, Closed In Columbia

As we remember U.S. military personnel on Memorial Day, various facilities and services will be closed or modified for the holiday in HoCo.

Easter 2024: Egg Hunts, Photos With The Easter Bunny In Columbia

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 2024 In Howard Co. With Irish Wolfhounds

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day this weekend with special food, drinks, activities and a guest appearance by Irish wolfhounds.

What's Open, Closed On Presidents Day 2024: Columbia

Learn what's open and closed on President's Day Monday in Howard County, along with the services available.

New Year’s Eve 2023 In Columbia: Fireworks, Masquerade Ball

Check out these events in Columbia and across Howard County that are planned for New Year's Eve.

New Year’s Eve 2023 In Columbia: Fireworks, Masquerade Ball

Check out these events in Columbia and across Howard County that are planned for New Year's Eve.

Celebrate The Holidays At The Ugly Sweater Bar Crawl

Howard County residents are invited to slip on their most unattractive holiday sweater and embark upon the Ugly Sweater Bar Crawl.

Here Are The Best Holiday Lights In Columbia, Howard County

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.

Toys For Tots 2023: How To Help In Howard County This Holiday Season

Residents hoping to make the holidays brighter for children can drop toys off at several locations across the county before noon on Dec. 15.

Community Tree Decorating, Lighting At Fire Station, Library In HoCo

Two community tree decorating and lighting events will be held yet this month in Howard County at a fire station and library.

Christmas, Hanukkah Events In Columbia: Tree Lightings, Parades, More

Check out holiday parades, festive lightings, Hanukkah celebrations and a live nativity scene in Columbia and across Howard County.

Cocktail Crawl Features Signature Menu Items and Drink Samples Dec. 1

Columbia Association and Downtown Columbia Partnership host Festive Friday seasonal activities, music and food at the Columbia Lakefront

Thanksgiving Grocery Store Hours In MD: Walmart, Wegmans, ShopRite

Find out when you can pick up last-minute Thanksgiving staples from Harris Teeter, Wegmans, Food Lion, Walmart and Safeway in Maryland.

Where To Cut A Christmas Tree In Columbia

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.

Black Santa, Mrs. Claus Greet Kids At 'Our Kind Of Christmas' In HoCo

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.

What's Open, Closed For Thanksgiving 2023 In Columbia

Here's what's open and closed in Columbia and across Howard County for the Thanksgiving 2023 holiday.

Where Are The Best Holiday Lights In Columbia?

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!

2023 HoCo Holiday Lights Map Released For The Season

The 2023 HoCo Holiday Lights map has been released for the season. Shortly after it was published, nearly a dozen sites were listed.

Where To See Santa In Columbia This Christmas Season

Santa Claus is coming to Columbia for Christmas. Here's where to see him.

Symphony Of Lights Turns Merriweather Post Pavilion Into Wonderland

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.

Merri And Bright Tree Lighting, Hot Cocoa Bar, Kid's Corner Nov. 17

The Merri and Bright holiday event starts Friday with a tree lighting, ice rink grand opening, hot cocoa bar, kid's corner and more.

Columbia Restaurants Open For Thanksgiving Day 2023

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.

Breakfast With Santa Planned For Dec. 2 At Slayton House In Howard Co.

Make plans to attend Breakfast with Santa, planned for Dec. 2 at Slayton House in Howard County. Tickets can be bought online.

Halloween Forecast For MD: Will Big Warm-Up Last?

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?