What did you miss last week? The fabulous Howard County, MD fair!

See you next year: August 3-10, 2019

Symphony Of Lights 2018 Schedule Announced

Howard County General Hospital will host the 1-mile light show starting in November.

'Pay Your Age' Thursday At Build-A-Bear In Columbia

Here's a great deal for Thursday at The Mall in Columbia: Pay your child's age at the Build-A-Bear Workshop.

DVD Review, Canine Classic: Must Love Dogs

Love and divorce, family, dogs, comedy - what more could you ask for?

Movie Review: The Parent Trap

The Original, of course. Starring Hayley Mills and Hayley Mills.

Dogs vs Cats

Reviving the competition in magazines - Cats on the Cover?

Autism Walk And 5K Run Planned In Howard County

The Howard County Autism Society announces the 12th annual event, slated for Oct. 6.

DVD Review: The Parent Trap, circa 1988

Summer camp fare, Dog, Twins - A Classic, Remade Even Better

Columbia Dad Celebrated With Ocean City Trip

This Columbia father and son build sandcastles on their annual Father's Day trip to Ocean City, which coincides with another special event.

Father's Day Freebies & Dining Deals In Maryland 2018

Maryland restaurants are offering special dinners, gift-card giveaways, beer-shaped cakes and more.

Columbia LakeFest 2018 Schedule, Parking, Performers

The Columbia LakeFest will bring artists, musicians and families to Lake Kittamaqundi.

Free Movies And Concerts At Columbia Lakefront Summer Festival

Columbia Association’s Lakefront Summer Festival includes completely free, family-friendly options nearly every day of the week.

Book Review: Martha Speaks!

Shelter dog, talking dog, girl, TV show, a classic!

Book Review - Ranger the Retriever

Golden Retriever, Jewish boy, black soldier, D-Day

Family Fun and Community Game Night Set April 14 at Bain Center

Benefit for MakingChange includes DJ, arts and crafts, ice cream, raffles, games and prizes

Book Review: Maxi's Secrets

A boy, middle school, a big deaf puppy, bullying, a blind girl

Family Friendly Soup'r Sundae is Sunday, March 18

All the soup and ice cream you can eat, silent auction with hundreds of bargains, music, activities for kids

Book Review: Rain Reign (girl, dog, autism, rain)

A bit about a dog but mostly about a girl with autism and the story goes on and on, even after the book!

DVD Review: "Lady and the Tramp" is Back!

Share Lady and the Tramp with you kids or grands!

Movie Review: Max - Best Friend. Hero. Marine.

A dog, a boy, an adventure and some bikes

Max the Book

A dog. A boy. Some danger. And a good book written after the good movie.

Book Review: Lucky Dog (kids, shelter dogs)

Best book of dog stories - ever!

The World of Pet Ends Today but There's Still Time

Some of the fun and education you will see at the Maryland State Fairgrounds Sunday, starring dogs (cats and llamas and birds and alpacas)

The World of Pets, Highlights of Day One

Two full days left of fun and food for dog people - and cat people - and gerbil people - and mini-horse people - and bunny-people, and . . .

World of Pets, 26-28 January, MD State Fairgrounds

An annual family tradition! Dock diving dogs, Gerbil Olympics, a cat show, canine slapstick, fun food, Reptile World, petting zoo, and more!

DVD Review: Rescue! Brooklyn: Sean Casey Animal Rescue

Rescue dogs rock! Peace, Love, Pit Bulls!

Seasons 52 Hosts Santa at Breakfast for Families

Student volunteers serve attendees at benefit for Grassroots Crisis Intervention Center

Columbia Association Hosting Annual Free KidsDay Event

KidsDay is free and open to the public; there’s no need to sign up. Just show up and enjoy a day of super-fun activities!

Adolescent Mental Health Program Tomorrow

Ellicott Mills Middle School staff and PTA offer free event at school

Stepdog

A gem in the humor aisle!

The First Tee of Howard County Opens Spring 2017 Registration

Unique golf and life skills classes begin April 21 for children ages 5-18 at three local golf courses.

Columbia Playground Struck by Arson Reopens: HoCo Officials

The playground at Dickinson Park has been rebuilt after fire.

Family Members of All Ages Invited to Discover Downtown Columbia on Oct. 2

5K and 1-Mile Fun Run Featured at Running Event Hosted by Library and Downtown Columbia Partnership

National Night Out Events in Columbia Tuesday

Events part of national program bring communities together to stand against crime with local law enforcement.

Girls Fire Camp Aims to Spark Interest in Public Safety

Women represent 10 percent of Howard County Department of Fire and Rescue Services' uniformed personnel, officials told Patch.

Columbia Association Hosting Annual KidsDay Party

KidsDay is free and open to the public; there’s no need to sign up.

Children's Chorus of Maryland to Hold Auditions

Children Who Love to Sing Are Invited To Sign Up!

Howard County STEM Festival for K-12

4th Annual Howard County STEM Festival June 5, Howard Community College.

Rainbow Theatre Presents 'Dig Those Dinosaurs'

Rainbow Theatre presents “Dig Those Dinosaurs” with Beale Street Puppets on Friday, May 6 at 10 a.m.

Longfellow Elementary PTA's Spring Fair

Join us on May 7 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for this fun community event at Longfellow Elementary School.