At the start of any calendar year, many people start new habits, try new activities, foods and fads. Maybe you’re looking to try something new?

Want to get into exercise? Try pickleball. Or, want to slow down and feel more grounded? Attend a sound bath.

Those activities and more are some things to do around Howard County for the week ending Jan. 8.

First Friday at Manor Hill

4-9 p.m. Friday

For those not participating in Dry January, Manor Hill Brewing is rereleasing a fan favorite brew from 2024.

The NZ IPA is back in cans and on draft Friday afternoon at the farm brewery off Clarksville Pike in Ellicott City. This hazy New Zealand India pale ale takes imbibers “on an adventure halfway around the world … to the south Pacific islands,” the brewery said on its website.

The beer is only back for a limited time, so be sure to visit sooner rather than later.

Indoor pickleball

2-4:30 p.m. Saturday

Grab some friends and hit the pickleball courts at the Long Reach Tennis Club for two hours of open play this Saturday afternoon hosted by the Columbia Association.

The afternoon session at the indoor facility off Old Dobbin Lane is open for players of all levels. Sign up by calling the tennis club at 410-423-4120. The cost is $16 for Columbia Association members and $21 for non-members.

Fairy tales at the library

2-2:45 p.m. Saturday

The Elkridge Branch of the Howard County Library System is hosting a fairy tale activity for 6 to 9-year-old children this Saturday.

Kids can listen to a version of “The Three Billy Goats Gruff” fairy tale, which tells the story of three goats who want to get to a lush meadow, but first have to cross a bridge where a troll lives. After the story, kids will build a bridge to keep the goats safe from the troll.

Tickets are free, but required, and will be available 15 minutes before the activity begins.

Rejuvenation Sound Bath

8:45-10 a.m. Sunday

Claire Danaceau is welcoming one and all to begin the new year “bathed in the healing vibration of sound.”

Danaceau, a long-time pilates, yoga teacher and sound healer, will play the vibrations of gongs, bowls and chimes to help those attending the event at the Bohemian House in Old Ellicott City feel cleansed and refreshed for the new year.

Admission for the Sunday morning event is $55. Danaceau asks for attendees to bring a yoga mat, blanket, pillow and whatever else they need to feel comfortable lying on a wood floor.

Three Kings Day at Savage Mill

1:303 p.m. Sunday

Celebrate Three Kings Day at Savage Mill on Sunday. More commonly known as the Epiphany, Three Kings Day, is celebrated 12 days after Christmas.

Savage Mill is honoring the holiday through a Puerto Rican tradition in which children fill a box with fresh grass or hay for the wise men’s camels. They place the box under their beds. When they wake up the next morning, they find gifts from the three wise men. The celebration features food, music and family gatherings.

The Three Kings will be available to take photos with Sunday afternoon. The event is free.

First Tuesday Jazz Jam

8-11 p.m. Tuesday

Enjoy some jazz music along with brews and pub fare Tuesday night at the Judge’s Bench in Old Ellicott City.

A trio of musicians will start off the key element of jazz, improvisations, before welcoming any and all musicians, singers and lovers of jazz to join in a jam.

The bar is not charging cover, however one drink purchase per hour is requested.

Lil’ Sprouts Outdoor Explorers

10 a.m. to noon Wednesdays

Expose your little one to independent learning and play at the Robinson Nature Center off Cedar Lane in Columbia this winter.

This six-week outdoor program allows 3-year-olds to take their first steps into cooperative play with other tykes. The program, which kicks off Wednesday, also features short hikes, story time and exploration.

Children must be potty trained and dressed for the weather. Parents and guardians will drop off their children for the class.

The program is $199 per child.