The leaves are changing colors, there is a chill in the air, the nights are getting longer, and pumpkins are popping up around the neighborhood. This could only mean one thing: fall is here!
Autumn is a great time to spend time outdoors, decorate your home, and connect with family and friends during this season of giving. The fun around Columbia doesn’t stop just because summer is over. There are some fantastic events happening around town this fall. Keep reading to learn more.
Fall Concert by the Village in Howard
For three years, Dr. Tom Benjamin has entertained The Village in Howard (TVIH) members with creative sessions about music through his very popular LISTEN Series. Now, Tom will share jazz and swing music with The Chalice Messengers at this special Fall Concert. The Messengers have played together for almost twenty years. They will provide a mix of jazz, pop, and swing music. At this concert, the Messengers will offer a fresh take on some old favorites. Join us at The Meeting House, 5885 Oliver Place, on October 13th at 6 pm for this unique concert. Click here to purchase tickets.
Trunk or Treat at Historic Oakland Manor
“Trunk or Treat” is where participants decorate the trunks of their cars for Halloween and park in a designated area. Children then go from car to car to collect candy and other treats.
Historic Oakland Manor will be hosting a Trunk or Treat event on October 27th from 5 pm to 7 pm. Get ready for a spooktacular time filled with candy, costumes, pumpkin decorating, and community fun. Join us for an evening of trick-or-treating on the spooky front lawn of the Manor! Dress up in your favorite costume and bring your family and friends for a night of Halloween festivities. Don’t miss out on this exciting event! Click here to register.
Cranksgiving at Columbia Mall
The Howard County Office of Transportation and the Downtown Columbia Partnership are partnering to present Cranksgiving 2024, a local food drive and family biking event, on November 2, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cranksgiving is a national initiative dubbed “a food drive on two wheels.”
The event is designed to provide active recreation for local residents, raise awareness about the county’s bikable pathway system, and generate food items for individuals and families served by Grassroots Crisis Intervention Center, Howard County’s 24-hour crisis intervention center, and shelter for people who are homeless.
THRIVE at Columbia Town Center
Town Center is one of the ten villages of Columbia, Maryland. Our Village offices are located in Historic Oakland, one of the most beautiful historic buildings in Howard County. In the heart of Columbia, Town Center’s residents enjoy living in an urban community in a suburban setting with close proximity to all Columbia amenities, attractions, and cultural activities. Visit us to learn more about our community at 5430 Vantage Point Road, Columbia, MD 21044. Call us at 410-730-4744 or visit our website https://www.columbiatowncenter.org/