Weekend Family Friendly Events in Howard County

Each week, Patch puts together a list of local weekend activities and events going on in Howard County. Have something we missed that you are really excited about this weekend? Tell us about it in comments! 

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First Friday NatureSphere Nights

• Where:  Robinson Nature Center, 6692 Cedar Ln, Columbia
• When:   Friday, Feb. 1, 8 p.m.
• Description:  Digital planetarium and dome-style movie theater.
• Cost:  $6

 

BGR The Burger Joint is celebrating Ray Lewis' 17 years with the "purple" burger

• Where:  6250 Columbia Crossing Cir, Columbia
• When:  Friday, Feb. 1- Tuesday, Feb. 5.
• Description:  BGR THE BURGER JOINT is featuring a burger celebrating Ray Lewis’ 17 years with the Baltimore Ravens.
• Cost:  $12.99 

Family Bingo

• Where:  Owen Brown Community Center, 6800 Cradlerock Way, Columbia
• When:  Saturday, Feb. 2, 4 p.m.
• Description:  Family style bingo with prizes and snacks included.
• Cost:  Free

 

2013 Magic of a Smile Gala

• Where:  17921 Brooke Rd, Sandy Spring
• When:  Saturday, Feb. 2, 7 p.m.
• Description:  Icing Smiles is a Howard County-based nonprofit dedicated to bringing smiles to kids fighting critical illness.
• Cost:  $75

 

Art Auction

• Where:  12500 Clarksville Pike, Clarksville
• When:   Saturday, Feb. 2, 6 p.m.
• Description:  Knights of Columbus/Catholic Daughters Art 
  Auction
• Cost: $15

 

Columbia Association Small Group Training Expo

• Where: Columbia Athletic Club, 5435 Beaver Kill Rd, Columbia
• When: Saturday, Feb. 2, 8 a.m.
• Description: The 20-minute demonstrations are a sampling of the classes and personal trainers at CA’s three fitness facilities: Columbia Athletic Club, Columbia Gym and Supreme Sports Club. 
• Cost: Free

 

Comedy Hypnotist Show

• Where:  Centennial High School, 4300 Centennial Ln, Ellicott City
• When:  Friday, Feb. 1, 7 p.m.
• Description:  Hypnotist/comedian James Munsey performs as a Centennial High School Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA) fundraiser to provide juniors and seniors and their prom guests with a safe, substance-free and super-fun after-prom party this April.
• Cost:  $10