Things to do

Whether you want to see Usher, visit the Maryland State Fair or treat your dog to a day of fun, we’ve got you covered.

From trivia to petting reptiles and other critters, there’s plenty to keep you busy in Howard County for the week ending Aug. 29.

Ice cream shops don't offer just run-of-the-mill flavors anymore. We tried some of the weirdest ones out there.

Whether you want to visit a dog-friendly happy hour or see some loud monster trucks, we’ve got you covered.

All attendees will receive a Preakness Stakes souvenir glass and have the opportunity to grab other merchandise, such as T-shirts and baseball caps, while supplies last.

Suddenly, it feels like peak summer: your colleagues and friends are on vacation while you’re stuck at home. But don’t fret — There are plenty of things to do in Howard County that will make you feel like you’re on vacation, from concerts and outdoor movies to a drag brunch.

The next few weeks may be the best time to visit Great Frogs Winery in Annapolis, just as the harvest begins. You could also catch the Annapolis Chamber Music Festival or check out the Halal Food Fest.

The Maryland State Fair returns in August. Here’s what you need to know.

Whether you want to visit the African American history museum for free or get some laughs at the Baltimore Improv festival, we’ve got you covered.

Art abounds in Annapolis: paintings on the walls of a restaurant, one-act plays in a record store and now — finally — standup comedy in a board shop.

Here are seven things to do in Howard County for the week through Thursday Aug. 15. Be sure to bring an umbrella or raincoat — just in case!

“iWitness: Media & the Movement” is a new exhibit that launches Thursday at The Reginald F. Lewis Museum of African American History & Culture. The yearlong exhibit coincides with the 60th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex or national origin.

The astronomical spectacle is expected to be most visible from the northern hemisphere Aug. 11-12.

The superstitious among us are secretly wondering if some festival organizer stepped on a crack in the pavement or walked under an errant ladder. All we know is it has just been one thing after another with Artscape these last few years.

Here’s what not to miss before the fair wraps up on Saturday.

This weekend, Bailey Anne Kennedy could become the first trans woman to be crowned Miss USA. Here’s how you can tune in.

Several lighting strikes happened around 8 p.m. and, while people at ArtScape were eagerly waiting for news, the stage crew started packing up gear.

While it may not be the hottest weekend of the year, Artscape weekend is forecast to be hot and humid.

The 79th annual Annapolis Rotary Crab Feast is among the fun things to do in Annapolis for the week ending Thursday, Aug. 8, 2024.

August has arrived, which means the Howard County Council is in recess, the weather will — hopefully — get cooler soon, and school is almost in session. Celebrate the last few weeks of no school with the Howard County Fair, free yoga and even goat yoga.