2024 Downtown Columbia Maker Faire
Welcome to the Greatest Show (& Tell) on Earth - a family-friendly showcase of invention, creativity, and resourcefulness in Howard County!
Welcome to the Greatest Show (& Tell) on Earth - a family-friendly showcase of invention, creativity, and resourcefulness in Howard County!
Presented by BWFA, don’t miss this fun and exciting musical journey filled with possibilities as the Columbia Orchestra, under the baton of guest conductor Victoria Gau, performs a captivating program of popular pops melodies. This remarkable afternoon will culminate with the historic announcement of the orchestra's next Music Director.
The US Navy Concert Band takes the Chrysalis stage this Fourth of July for a free, family-friendly concert celebrating the American spirit!
County Executive Calvin Ball, in partnership with the Inner Arbor Trust, is thrilled to invite you to the 3rd annual AAPI Festival, celebrating the vibrant cultures, traditions, and contributions of the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community in Howard County and beyond.
Join us in the heart of Downtown Columbia, for a FREE celebration filled with fun, entertainment, and cultural enrichment for the whole family! Here's what you can look forward to:
Join us for a FREE celebration of the music of John Williams, as performed by the phenomenal Maryland Winds!
The iconic scores of your favorite movies come to life on the Chrysalis stage at beautiful Merriweather Park at Symphony Woods for this FREE, family-friendly event!
HCPSS student musicians take center stage to showcase their passion and creativity at the 5th annual Jazz in the Woods, followed by the iconic Navy Commodores!
This event is not just a celebration of music but also a testament to the creativity, dedication, and passion of our talented student musicians. It's an opportunity to support and encourage the next generation of jazz artists as they pursue their dreams.
Admission to Jazz in the Woods is FREE and open to all!
We're thrilled to invite you to our vibrant Holi Dance Party and 1-Mile Run/Walk! Get ready to immerse yourself in a joyous celebration of colors and community spirit!
Unleash your inner warrior at CA’s outdoor boot camp, a free fitness event at the Chrysalis! In partnership with the Inner Arbor Trust, this high-intensity workout pushes your limits in a fun and supportive environment.
Start your week off right with an outdoor yoga class at the Chrysalis! Put on in partnership with the Columbia Association, this free series of classes is the ultimate way to embrace the outdoors while revitalizing your mind and body.
Unleash your inner warrior at CA’s outdoor boot camp, a free fitness event at the Chrysalis! In partnership with the Inner Arbor Trust, this high-intensity workout pushes your limits in a fun and supportive environment.
Join the Inner Arbor Trust and HoCoPride for a PRIDE celebration during LGBTQ History Month!
Enjoy food trucks, kids' activities, performances, community vendors, resources and information, and many of our amazing nonprofits!
Join us for a free, family-friendly celebration of Hispanic Heritage through music, performance, food, and the arts!
Start your week off right with an outdoor yoga class at the Chrysalis! Put on in partnership with the Columbia Association, this free series of classes is the ultimate way to embrace the outdoors while revitalizing your mind and body.
Unleash your inner warrior at CA’s outdoor boot camp, a free fitness event at the Chrysalis! In partnership with the Inner Arbor Trust, this high-intensity workout pushes your limits in a fun and supportive environment.
Start your week off right with an outdoor yoga class at the Chrysalis! Put on in partnership with the Columbia Association, this free series of classes is the ultimate way to embrace the outdoors while revitalizing your mind and body.
Unleash your inner warrior at CA’s outdoor boot camp, a free fitness event at the Chrysalis! In partnership with the Inner Arbor Trust, this high-intensity workout pushes your limits in a fun and supportive environment.
Start your week off right with an outdoor yoga class at the Chrysalis! Put on in partnership with the Columbia Association, this free series of classes is the ultimate way to embrace the outdoors while revitalizing your mind and body.
Unfortunately, due to predictions of temperatures in the high 90s on Labor Day, we are canceling the Community Music Festival that was to take place that day.
The expected temperature on Monday poses a significant risk to our performers, guests, and staff. Because the weather is consistently trending as exceptionally hot over the next week, we wanted to make this difficult decision early so that guests and performers have the opportunity to make plans over this holiday weekend.
We hope that you will be able to join us for future events featuring these four performers and others in the future.
Hispanic Heritage Festival Oct 14 - https://2023hispanicheritagefestival.eventbrite.com
PRIDE Oct 15 - https://HoCoPride2023.eventbrite.com
Start your week off right with an outdoor yoga class at the Chrysalis! Put on in partnership with the Columbia Association, this free series of classes is the ultimate way to embrace the outdoors while revitalizing your mind and body.
The Inner Arbor Trust presents a free, family-friendly celebration of Caribbean cultures, featuring music and food from the Caribbean islands!
Join the Inner Arbor Trust and DC Strings Workshop for a musical celebration of the March on Washington of 1963. This performance pays homage to notable African American composers and celebrates the diversity in classical music.
Gates open at 4 pm!
Unleash your inner warrior at CA’s outdoor boot camp, a free fitness event at the Chrysalis! In partnership with the Inner Arbor Trust, this high-intensity workout pushes your limits in a fun and supportive environment.
We’re sorry, but this event has been cancelled due to predicted thunderstorms
Unleash your inner warrior at CA’s outdoor boot camp, a free fitness event at the Chrysalis! In partnership with the Inner Arbor Trust, this high-intensity workout pushes your limits in a fun and supportive environment.
Start your week off right with an outdoor yoga class at the Chrysalis! Put on in partnership with the Columbia Association, this free series of classes is the ultimate way to embrace the outdoors while revitalizing your mind and body.
Join the Inner Arbor Trust and DC String Workshop to welcome the Accord Symphony to the Chrysalis Stage, performing family-friendly favorites from Broadway and beyond!
Unleash your inner warrior at CA’s outdoor boot camp, a free fitness event at the Chrysalis! In partnership with the Inner Arbor Trust, this high-intensity workout pushes your limits in a fun and supportive environment.
Start your week off right with an outdoor yoga class at the Chrysalis! Put on in partnership with the Columbia Association, this free series of classes is the ultimate way to embrace the outdoors while revitalizing your mind and body.
Unleash your inner warrior at CA’s outdoor boot camp, a free fitness event at the Chrysalis! In partnership with the Inner Arbor Trust, this high-intensity workout pushes your limits in a fun and supportive environment.
Enjoy a free concert at the Chrysalis and food trucks with friends and family before walking over to the Lakefront for fireworks and other festivities.
Music from Nelly's Echo, Sherwin Thwaites, and Damon Foreman & the Blue Funk. The concert starts at 11:30 a.m. Food trucks from Blowfish Poke, Mochi Mochi, and Bullhead Pit Beef.
Enjoy FREE concerts presented by the Inner Arbor Trust all spring, summer, and fall.
Join County Executive Calvin Ball, the Howard County AAPI Commission, and the Inner Arbor Trust for the second annual AAPI Festival!
The AAPI Festival is a celebration throughout Merriweather Park at Symphony Woods. Join us for cultural performances on the Chrysalis stage, vendors representing this dynamic community, and food vendors celebrating culture through food.
Holi is a Hindu festival which celebrates the triumph of good over evil. Also known as the “festival of colors” the event features colored chalks that are tossed into the air or smeared on attendees so that everyone walks away bright and ready to celebrate the rest of the year!
Featuring music, dance, and other performances, this is an incredible opportunity to learn more about Howard County’s diverse, growing community while participating in an unforgettable experience.
Join Inner Arbor Trust and community organizations for a fun run through Symphony Woods with colored powder immediately before the Holi celebration! Attendees receive a t shirt and colored powder along with their registration, as well as a finisher medal.
Holi is a spring festival during which participants celebrate by throwing colored powder at each other while they dance and celebrate.