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Weekend planner · August 14–August 16
This weekend in and around Howard County
Concerts, shows, and events across the county, what locals are actually talking about, and a few nearby getaway ideas. Refreshed every morning from the day's gathered sources.
Happening this weekend
Dated events from Merriweather, Toby's, the library system, and county calendars.
Friday, August 14
Merriweather: THE FRAY – SUMMER OF LIGHT TOUR WITH DASHBOARD CONFESSIONAL
Colony House — Friday, August 14, 2026 — Gates: 5:30 pm · Show: 7:00 pm
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Friday, August 14
Pizza Trolley
Our repurposed and restored Pizza Trolley from Old Ellicott City offers Neapolitan-style pizzas baked in our custom-built brick oven. Choose from traditional favorites like Cheese and Pepperoni, creative concoctions like […] The post Pizza Trolley appeared first on Manor Hill Brewing.
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Friday, August 14
Bingo in the Barn
The Farm is open 4-9pm, with Bingo in the Barn from 5-7pm. BINGO will occur in our air conditioned Private Event Barn (located directly behind the Taproom) on Friday August […] The post Bingo in the Barn appeared first on Manor Hill Brewing.
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Saturday, August 15
Merriweather: ZAC BROWN BAND: LOVE & FEAR TOUR
Old Crow Medicine Show — Saturday, August 15, 2026 — Gates: 5:30 pm · Show: 7:00 pm
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Sunday, August 16
Live Music: Ron Capurso
We are excited to be offering LIVE MUSIC on the farm. We typically have live music every Sunday, as well as for special events and releases. Please check our event […] The post Live Music: Ron Capurso appeared first on Manor Hill Brewing.
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Toby's Dinner Theatre: Coming Soon!
Due to the construction of our new theatre, we will announce our Spring 2027 schedule in late September. For questions & reservations, please reach out to Amanda Kaplan Landstrom 240-456-0247.
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Toby's Dinner Theatre: Goldilocks and the Three Billy Pigs Gruff
Goldilocks and the Three Billy Pigs Gruff Book by: Carole Graham Lehan Music & Lyrics by: Christopher Youstra An original Theatrical Arts Production that fuses the stories of Goldilocks and The Three Bears, The Three Little Pigs and The Three Billy Goats Gruff. The storyteller sets the scene, and we
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Toby's Dinner Theatre: Peter Rabbit
Students can experience the classic tale of Peter Rabbit brought to life.
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Toby's Dinner Theatre: Most Valuable Player
Book by Mary Hall Surface/Conceived by Gayle Cornelison In this fast paced show, we meet Jackie Robinson, the man who broke the color barrier in professional baseball. Audiences will enjoy this portrayal of his determination, despite seemingly insurmountable racism. The story is driven by Branch Ric
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Toby's Dinner Theatre: The Diary of Anne Frank
The Diary of Anne Frank March 2026: 9, 10, 12 (tickets available), 13 (tickets available) April 2026: 7, 9, 10, 13, 14, 16, 17 Dramatized by: Frances Goodrich and Albert Hackett Based on the book Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl Edited by Otto Frank Back when this play had [...]
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Toby's Dinner Theatre: The Ugly Duckling
The Ugly Duckling April 2026: 23, 24, 27, 28, 30 May 2026: 1, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 14, 15, 18, 19, 21, 22 Adapted by: Gayle Cornelison Music and Lyrics by: Eli Baer and Brian Bennett This story is based on the classic tale of the Ugly Duckling by Hans [...]
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What people are into right now
Pulled daily from local Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and Reddit, whatever Howard County is posting about.
[tiktok] Vegan Donut Flavors are: 🍩 Almond Joy 🍩 Maple 🍩 Strawberries and Cream 🍩 Key Lime Hot, Fresh, Scratch-made 9a-sold out 📍6945 Oakland Mil
Vegan Donut Flavors are: 🍩 Almond Joy 🍩 Maple 🍩 Strawberries and Cream 🍩 Key Lime Hot, Fresh, Scratch-made 9a-sold out 📍6945 Oakland Mills Road Suite A Columbia, MD #vegan #donut #columbiamd #howardcountymaryland (0 comments, 3 likes, 0 shares, 35 views)
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[tiktok] Greetings everyone, Another amazing historical adventure with Auntie Rina! I visited Patapsco Valley State Park, located between Baltimore C
Greetings everyone, Another amazing historical adventure with Auntie Rina! I visited Patapsco Valley State Park, located between Baltimore County and Howard County. Just a quick note — there are actually two Patapsco parks, but the Avalon area is the largest and the one that features a beautiful waterfall. Both locations are only about 15 minutes apart. Throughout the video, I shared a brief yet rich history of the park. Hope you enjoy! For the full-length reel, please visit my YouTube channel and watch the complete video by clicking the link provided! https://youtu.be/hBh7-94bp8w #outdoor #maryland #hikinglife #blackhiking #solo #patapscostatepark #patapscovalleystatepark #History #auntietime #howardcounty #baltimoreravens (0 comments, 0 likes, 0 shares, 74 views)
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[tiktok] Honoring our last living Founding Charter Brothers of Zete Alpha Sigma Alumni chapter. 93 years young and still doing the Business of Sigma
Honoring our last living Founding Charter Brothers of Zete Alpha Sigma Alumni chapter. 93 years young and still doing the Business of Sigma. Thank you Bro. Clay for yall foresight, diligence and unwavering will to make Zeta Alpha Sigma a strong presence in Howard County, Maryland #phibetasigma #zas1914 #gomab#50thGala #pbs1914 (11 comments, 71 likes, 3 shares, 342 views)
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[reddit] Maryland BCBAs — what are you prioritizing when choosing an employer right now?
Hi everyone! I’m currently trying to better understand the BCBA hiring landscape in Maryland, and I’d genuinely love to hear from BCBAs about what you’re looking for in a job. I’m part of the admin team at an ABA organization serving clients across Howard County and the Greater Baltimore Area. From what I’ve seen, our leadership is incredibly supportive and understanding, and we currently have cli (0 num_comments, 1 score)
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[instagram] Howard County Executive Calvin Ball officially broke ground on the Howard County Public School System's first regional pre-kindergarten cent
2 1 Can we do one more? All right, 3 2 1. Great. Thank you very much. All right, I'll see you all here 5:00 a.m. tomorrow to finish it up. (6 comments, 71 likes, 5209 views)
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[tiktok] Howard County Executive Calvin Ball officially broke ground on the Howard County Public School System's first regional pre-kindergarten cent
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball officially broke ground on the Howard County Public School System's first regional pre-kindergarten center at the Faulkner Ridge Center in Columbia recently. According to the county, the new regional early childhood center is expected to help make universal pre-K a reality in Howard County by creating 260 full-day pre-K seats for local families. Ball said this project will provide more families with access to safe, high-quality, full-day early childhood education. #HowardCounty #ColumbiaMD #PreK #EarlyChildhoodEducation #Education #Maryland #HowardCountyPublicSchools #WJZ #ForYouPage #FYP #ExplorePage (0 comments, 74 likes, 4 shares, 4825 views)
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[youtube] Best Places to Live in Maryland | 10 Reasons to Move to Howard County Maryland
Best Places to Live in Maryland | 10 Reasons to Move to Howard County Maryland Thinking about moving to Maryland but not sure where to land? Let me introduce you to Howard County — one of the most desirable places to live in the entire DMV area! 🏡 Whether you're a family, first-time buyer, or relocating to Maryland — I’ve got you covered with expert real estate advice, fun facts, and local insights. 👉👉Check out my FREE Home buying course https://link.content360.io/MDHomebuyingbootcamp 📍 Serving Maryland areas: Howard County | Montgomery County | Prince George’s County | (3 comments, 11 likes, 372 views)
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[youtube] Howard County's Best Neighborhoods for Families 🏡
Howard County's Best Neighborhoods for Families 🏡 Discover the top 7 places to live in Howard County, Maryland! Known for its excellent schools, strong job market, and central location between Baltimore and Washington, Howard County offers a diverse range of communities to fit various lifestyles and budgets. Whether you're a home buyer or planning a relocation, this video breaks down everything you need to know about Maryland's most sought-after neighborhoods. CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Best Places to Live in Howard County, Maryland 00:39 - Ellicott Ci (3 comments, 17 likes, 490 views)
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Seen around the county
Recent local posts, shown via each platform's official embed.
Getaway ideas nearby
Trending day-trip and weekend-trip ideas around Maryland, DC, Baltimore, Annapolis, and Frederick, sourced from what people are sharing this week.
[youtube] DAY TRIPS FROM BALTIMORE MARYLAND [Ultimate Guide]
it is summertime here in Baltimore and you know it I got my flip-flops on we need to talk about day tripping though I know you heard it before location location location but Baltimore's got it Baltimore is centrally located on the East Coast with major Railways highways to any point where you need to go and of course the Chesapeake Bay at your disposal and that is a key feature if you're moving or relocating to my city Baltimore charm city is surrounded by beautiful natural attractions exhilarating theme parks and gorgeous gorgeous coastal cities I have 10 10 day trips from Baltimore that are affordable and are awesome meet me on the other side and I will share... (2 comments, 1175 likes, 5198 views)
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[youtube] BALTIMORE INNER HARBOR // Things to do in Baltimore, Md
the baltimore harbor is a great place to visit let us show you some of our favorite stops in the area [Music] if you spend the day exploring the baltimore harbor you will understand exactly why it is called the charm city there is so much to do in this area so many cute unique neighborhoods packed right around the waterfront i'm actually from baltimore so i'm really excited to show you all around now i'll admit there might be a spot or two just off the waterfront that we'll explore as well but i like the area so much we just had to check it out so stick around till the end of the video to see all the... (230 comments, 1830 likes, 103270 views)
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[reddit] Does anyone have any ideas of fun family friendly things to do around Fredericksburg?
Take a ceramics class at Bad Truck Pottery! Check out the library events, they have crafting and writing groups If you have littles…. Silly goose imagination village There’s a ton to do. You just have to look around. If you like animals, go to the nature center at Motts Run Reservoir. It’s open Saturdays. The Rappahannock Railroad Museum is awesome, especially for kids. Open Saturday mornings. The Air Museum at Shannon Airport is cool too. I love the diner there (12 num_comments, 1 score)
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[youtube] 10 Best Places to Visit in Maryland, USA | Travel Video | Travel Guide | SKY Travel
10 Best Places to Visit in Maryland, USA | Travel Video | Travel Guide | SKY Travel 10 Best Places to Visit in Maryland, USA | Travel Video | Travel Guide | SKY Travel #travelvideo #travelguide #travel #skytravel #usa #maryland @skytravel @skytravelshorts Maryland US State Maryland is a Mid-Atlantic state that's defined by its abundant waterways and coastlines on the Chesapeake Bay and Atlantic Ocean. Its largest city, Baltimore, has a long history as a major seaport. Fort McHenry, birthplace of the U.S. national anthem, sits at the mouth of Baltimore’s Inner Harbor, hom (58 comments, 893 likes, 130894 views)
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[youtube] Annapolis Maryland Guide
this city of 39 000 people sits on the western shore of the chesapeake bay and along the banks of the severn river the maryland state house stands tall on the hill in the center of town the state house and governor's mansion date back to the late 1700s the government complex honors thurgood marshall who is a maryland native and the first black justice on the united states supreme court leading down the hill from the state house is main street this charming street is lined with restaurants and boutiques that entertain locals and visitors alike [Music] narrow streets branch off main street in all directions these lanes are fun to wander and get yourself lost while admiring the... (5 comments, 87 likes, 10543 views)
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[tiktok] Save this Anne Arundel County weekend itinerary! 📍 🚗 A perfect DC weekend getaway with kids: fun activities at @Dave & Buster's , delicious
Save this Anne Arundel County weekend itinerary! 📍 🚗 A perfect DC weekend getaway with kids: fun activities at @Dave & Buster's , delicious food at #ramsheaddockside and @Lil’ Cakes and Creamery, a beautiful hotel stay @The Hotel at Arundel Preserve, eating breakfast at GrillFire, plane watching at #thomasadixonobservationpark, and a delicious charcuterie board from Graze Craze! Proof you don't have to go more than an hour outside of DC to have a vacation! #vacationtiktok #dcweekendgetaway #weekendgetaway (2 comments, 75 likes, 6 shares, 902 views)
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[reddit] I think Maryland’s towns are underrated nationally
Don't forget Ellicott City as your next stop after Frederick! E.C. does NOT want to be kept secret! Berlin is my favorite. Frostburg is beautiful especially in the fall. Catonsville, Mt. Airy, New Market, Sykesville, Westminster, Brunswick, Taneytown. (157 num_comments, 957 score)
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[youtube] Maryland Road Trip | Baltimore to Frederick | Visit The USA
[Music] foreign [Applause] (0 comments, 17 likes, 1628 views)
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