Merriweather District Hosts Good Kid-izen Program in Color Burst Park

Free family-friendly activities help teach children values of kindness, responsibility and community and what it means to be a good citizen

Earth Day Celebration Features Eco-Friendly Activities for the Family

Color Burst Park is site of free tree giveaways, DIY workshops to create terrarium, paint peat pot and plant seedlings, and Maker's Market

Friends of the Fourth Offer Lakefront Pavilion Seats & Picnic Supper

Musical entertainment includes Big Joe & the Dynaflows blues jump band and Quitapenas Tropical Afro Latin combo

Holiday Fun for Families Slated Dec. 8 and 15 at Columbia Lakefront

Free events feature ice sculpture, music and arts and crafts for children provided by Columbia Association and Downtown Columbia Partnership

Breakfast with Santa Set for Dec. 2 and 9 at Seasons 52 at The Mall

Grassroots crisis intervention center and shelter for the homeless is beneficiary of fundraiser

Breakfast with Santa Set for Dec. 2 and 9 at Seasons 52 at The Mall

Fundraisers benefit Grassroots crisis intervention center and shelter for individuals and families who are homeless

Holiday Fun for Families Slated Dec. 8 and 15 at Columbia Lakefront

Free seasonal events feature music, arts and crafts, and ice sculpture hosted by Columbia Association and Downtown Columbia Partnership

Breakfast with Santa Set for Dec. 2 and 9 at Seasons 52 at The Mall

Proceeds from the fundraisers benefit crisis intervention center and emergency shelter

Enjoy Fireworks in Comfort: Lakefront Plaza Seating and Picnic Supper

Cash bar, all-you-can-eat meal from Offshore Restaurant plus uncrowded views of the fireworks offered by Friends of the Fourth

Easter Egg Hunt and Petting Farm set for Sunday, April 2, 1-3 p.m.

Kittleman Farm in West Friendship is site for games and activities for children and adults, including Chocolate and Mimosa Bar

Easter Egg Hunt for Local Families Set for April 2, at Kittleman Farm

Bunnies, guinea pigs, turtles and even reptiles featured in Petting Farm. Hot cocoa, mimosas and snacks served at benefit for Grassroots.

Easter Egg Hunt for Local Families Set for April 2, at Kittleman Farm

Petting Farm, Mimosa and Chocolate Bar, Games and Other Activities Featured at Benefit for Grassroots Crisis Intervention Center

Breakfast with Santa Set Dec. 3 and 10 at The Mall in Columbia

Seasons 52 hosts annual fundraiser for Grassroots, Howard County's only 24-7 crisis intervention center and shelter for the homeless

Seasons 52 Serves Breakfast with Santa on Dec. 3 and 10 at The Mall

Proceeds benefit Grassroots, Howard County's 24-7 crisis intervention center and shelter for individuals and families who are homeless.

The Mall in Columbia Hosts Thanksgiving Food Drive for Grassroots

Non-perishable food and financial donations sought to provide meals for individuals and families in Howard County's shelter for the homeless

the Mall in Columbia Launches Thanksgiving Food Drive for Grassroots

Non-perishable food items and donations sought for meals for individuals and families living in Howard County's shelter for the homeless.

"A Summer Sunday in the Country" Benefit for Grassroots is Sept. 25

Picnic barbeque, hand craft beer, live music, fishing, outdoors games and other activities featured at Kittleman Farm in West Friendship

"A Summer Sunday in the Country" Benefit for Grassroots is Sept. 25

Picnic barbeque, hand craft beer, live music, fishing, outdoors games and other activities featured at Kittleman Farm in West Friendship

Rotary Clubs Host All You Can Eat Crab Feast at Fairgrounds Sept. 17

Hot crabs, cold oysters, pit beef, beer and wine included in $85/person admission; tables of 10 are $800 and receive reserved seating.

A Summer Sunday in the Country Fundraiser Set for Grassroots Sept. 11

Kittleman Family Farm is site of picnic barbecue, music by What's Next, outdoor games, Moon bounce, fishing contest and other activities

Grassroots Cold Weather Shelter Serves Record Number of Children

Local faith community assisted with emergency shelter program which housed 23 children, from 6 months to 17 years, during winter season

'Frozen On Ice' Presented By Gardens Figure Skating Club April 9

Ice skaters ages 4 to adults will shine during the April presentation of "Frozen on Ice" by the Gardens Figure Skating Club.

Annual Child Care Fair In HoCo Planned For Feb. 26

The annual Child Care Fair will be held Feb. 26 at the North Laurel Community Center from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Breakfast with Santa Set for Dec. 11 at Seasons 52 at The Mall

Proceeds benefit Grassroots, Howard County's crisis intervention center and shelter for the homeless

Buy a Thanksgiving Meal for a Family in the Grassroots Shelter

Crisis intervention center seeks financial contributions and gift cards to supply holiday meals to people in need

A local food drive and family biking event is set for Nov. 13

Howard County Office of Transportation and Downtown Columbia Partnership to host Cranksgiving

Breakfast with Santa Set Dec. 4 and 11 at The Mall in Columbia

Proceeds benefit Grassroots crisis intervention center and shelter for the homeless

Mall in Columbia Celebrates 50th Anniversary with Family Events

Free outdoor film screening of the classic 1971 "Willy Wonka and The Chocolate Factory" movie musical set for Saturday, Sept. 23, at 7 p.m.

The Mall in Columbia Celebrates Anniversary with Community Events

Toby's Dinner Theatre performance, Zumba Dance Party, Under Armour and Pinnacle Fitness core workshop, Pandora bracelet raffle and cookies

Huephoria features Merriweather District Artists-in-Residence

Immersive exhibition free to children, students, teachers and first responders Saturday, Sept. 11, 1-8 p.m., and Sunday, Sept. 12, 1-5 p.m.

The Mall Celebrates 50th Anniversary with Free Events Saturday

Barre and Yoga Classes, "Columbia's Got Talent" Competition, OB/GYN Providers On-Site, Vaccine Clinic, Community College and Police Displays

Grassroots Fundraiser at Park Ridge Creamery Wednesday, Sept. 8

Pam Long Photography and Creamery Host Event to Raise Funds and Awareness of Suicide Prevention Services at Crisis Intervention Center

Bank of America Awards $20,000 to Grassroots for Shelter Program

Funding provided for continued case management and support services for adults and children living in the family shelter

AAA Mid-Atlantic: Save On Back-to-School With AAA

AAA Mid-Atlantic: Save On Back-to-School With AAA

15 Restaurants Featured at Soup'r Sundae March 15

Benefit for Grassroots includes all the soup and ice cream you can eat, music, entertainment for children, and a silent auction

Soup'r Sundae Family Friendly Fundraiser for Grassroots March 15

All the delicious soup and ice cream you can eat, DJ, activities for children, silent auction bargains

Downtown Columbia Partnership Offers Free Family Fun at Lakefront

Music, arts and crafts, photo booth, live ice sculptor, strolling players and snacks are featured

Breakfast with Santa Set Dec. 7 and 14 at Seasons 52

Holiday event at The Mall in Columbia benefits Grassroots crisis intervention center and shelter for the homeless

Trunk or Treat Community Event at First Baptist of Savage

Trunk or Treat at First Baptist of Savage!

FREE Back To School Movie Night At First Baptist of Savage!

FREE Back To School Community Movie Night! Come Join The Fun!

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