Family Events in Howard County — Columbia & Ellicott City
Howard County consistently ranks among the best places to raise a family in the U.S., and the event calendar reflects it. Columbia's lakefront concerts, Ellicott City's historic Main Street activities, and the county's library and recreation center network offer something every weekend. Many events are free and designed with young families in mind.
🦀Wed, May 13· 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Preschool Play and Learn at Marilyn J. Praisner Library
📍 Marilyn J. Praisner Library (Montgomery Co. Public Library)
🦀Wed, May 13· Schedule varies
Homeschool Classes — Ages 6-12
📍 All Pro Gymnastics & Cheer Academy
🦀Wed, May 13· Schedule varies
Bright Stars — Ages 7 to 9 (Girls Only)
📍 All Pro Gymnastics & Cheer Academy
🦀Wed, May 13· 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Pokemon Club (Ages 6-11, independently) - Howard County Public Library Savage Branch
📍 Howard County Public Library Savage Branch
🦀Wed, May 13· 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Baby's Play Date (ages infant-23 months with adult) TK - Howard County Public Library East Columbia Branch
📍 East Columbia Branch Library
🦀Wed, May 13· 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Family and Friends Story Time - Baltimore County Public Library Catonsville Branch
📍 Baltimore County Public Library - Catonsville Branch
🦀Wed, May 13· 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
VR Your Future: Career Exploration Lab
📍 Howard County Public Library Savage Branch
🦀Wed, May 13· Schedule varies
Tumble Classes — Ages 6+
📍 All Pro Gymnastics & Cheer Academy
🦀Wed, May 13· Schedule varies
Shooting Stars — Ages 10+
📍 All Pro Gymnastics & Cheer Academy
🦀Wed, May 13· 11:00 AM
Storytime - Barnes and Noble
📍 Barnes and Noble
🦀Wed, May 13· 7:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Ready 2 Read Storytime: Ages 3-5
📍 Laurel Branch Library, PGCMLS
🦀Wed, May 13· 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Time For Us (18 months-3 years with adult) TK
📍 Howard County Public Library Savage Branch
🦀Wed, May 13· 5:30 PM
Baby Goat Yoga - Clark's Elioak Farm
📍 Clark's Elioak Farm
🦀Wed, May 13· 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
LEGO Construction Crew and Duplos Too! - Marilyn J. Praisner Library
📍 Marilyn J. Praisner Library (Montgomery Co. Public Library)
🦀Wed, May 13· 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Teen 3D Printing Club - Howard County Public Library Savage Branch
📍 Howard County Public Library Savage Branch
🦀Wed, May 13· 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Paint & Pop
📍 Laurel Armory
🦀Wed, May 13· 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
That's My Letter! (Ages 3-5 with adult)
📍 Howard County Library Glenwood Branch
🦀Wed, May 13· 2:00 PM - 2:45 PM
Little Learners (Ages: 3-5 with Adult) TK - Howard County Public Library Central Branch
📍 Howard County Library Central Branch
🦀Wed, May 13· Schedule varies
Rising Stars — Ages 5 to 6 (Girls Only)
📍 All Pro Gymnastics & Cheer Academy
🦀Wed, May 13· 6:30 PM - 7:15 PM
Mindfulness for Kids (grades 1-4) - Howard County Public Library Miller Branch
📍 Howard County Library Miller Branch
🦀Wed, May 13· Schedule varies
Shining Stars — Ages 3 to 4
📍 All Pro Gymnastics & Cheer Academy
🦀Wed, May 13· 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Family Fun at Your Library: Video Game Night (Families)
📍 Howard County Public Library Elkridge Branch
🦀Wed, May 13· 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Teen Space (ages 11-17) - Howard County Public Library Glenwood Branch
📍 Howard County Library Glenwood Branch
🦀Wed, May 13· 9:00 AM - all day
Wonderful Wednesdays at HyperKidz
📍 HyperKidz
🦀Wed, May 13· 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Recording Studio Basics - Baltimore County Public Library Catonsville Branch
📍 Baltimore County Public Library - Catonsville Branch
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🦀Wed, May 13· Ongoing program - schedule varies
Code Ninjas JR — Ages 5-7
📍 Code Ninjas — Ellicott City
🦀Wed, May 13· 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Time for Us (ages 18-35 months, with adult) - Howard County Public Library Miller Branch
📍 Howard County Library Miller Branch
🦀Wed, May 13· 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Digital SAT Practice Test Results
📍 East Columbia Branch Library
🦀Wed, May 13· Ongoing program - schedule varies
Code Ninjas CREATE — Ages 8-14
📍 Code Ninjas — Ellicott City
🦀Wed, May 13· Multi-week sessions - schedule varies
Code Ninjas ACADEMIES — Multi-week Modules
📍 Code Ninjas — Ellicott City
🦀Wed, May 13· Flexible scheduling for homeschool families
Home Schooling Programs
📍 Code Ninjas — Ellicott City
🦀Wed, May 13· After school hours - schedule varies
After School Programs
📍 Code Ninjas — Ellicott City
🦀Wed, May 13· Club sessions - schedule varies
Clubs
📍 Code Ninjas — Ellicott City
🦀Wed, May 13· 11:00 AM
1/2 Price Games @ Dave & Busters
📍 Dave & Buster's
🦀Wed, May 13· Various times available
Grade School Gymnastics — Ages 6 to 12 Years
📍 The Little Gym — Columbia
🦀Wed, May 13· Various times available
Parent/Child Classes — Ages 4 Months to 3 Years
📍 The Little Gym — Columbia
🦀Wed, May 13· Various times available
Pre-K Gymnastics — Ages 3 to 6 Years
📍 The Little Gym — Columbia
🦀Wed, May 13· Various times available
Dance Classes — Ages 3 to 12 Years
📍 The Little Gym — Columbia
🦀Wed, May 13· Schedule varies
Rock Stars — All Ages (Boys Only)
📍 All Pro Gymnastics & Cheer Academy
🦀Wed, May 13· Schedule varies
Tiny-Tots — Ages 9 months to 17 months
📍 All Pro Gymnastics & Cheer Academy
🦀Wed, May 13· 45 minute classes
Tumble Tots — Ages 18 months to 3 years
📍 All Pro Gymnastics & Cheer Academy
🦀Thu, May 14· 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Supernatural Stories from Japan
📍 Howard County Public Library Elkridge Branch
🦀Thu, May 14· 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Recording Studio Open Office Hours - Howard County Public Library Catonsville Branch
📍 Baltimore County Public Library - Catonsville Branch
🦀Thu, May 14· 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
3, 2, Fun (ages 2-3 with adult) - Howard County Public Library East Columbia Branch
📍 East Columbia Branch Library
🦀Thu, May 14· 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Debate Academy: Master Public Speaking
📍 Howard County Public Library Elkridge Branch
🦀Thu, May 14· 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Just For Me: (3-6 years) TK - Howard County Public Library Savage Branch
📍 Howard County Public Library Savage Branch
🦀Thu, May 14· 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Build & Code - Firefighting Robots
📍 Howard County Library Miller Branch
🦀Thu, May 14· 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Family Fun Day Featuring Los Trompos
📍 The Mall in Columbia
🦀Thu, May 14· 10:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Meet with a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist from Howard County Health Department - Howard County Public Library East Columbia Branch
📍 East Columbia Branch Library
🦀Thu, May 14· 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
DEAR: Dogs Educating and Assisting Readers (Ages 5-10, TK)
📍 Howard County Public Library Elkridge Branch
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