Did you know that July is NRPA’s Park and Recreation Month? Join Howard County Recreation & Parks as we celebrate with FREE movie/game nights, concerts and more. There is something for everyone!
2025 Activities:
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Friday, July 4 | Howard County's July 4th Fireworks at Columbia Lakefront from 5-10 PM FREE! |
| Saturday, July 5 | Public Star Party at Alpha Ridge Park Observatory (Google Map), Dusk FREE! |
| Tuesday, July 8 | Art for All with Pinot’s Palette at Harriet Tubman Cultural Center (Google Map) from 6-8 PM FREE! (For this event, space is limited, please sign up at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0545ABAD2DA1FB6-57308832-artfor) |
| Wednesday, July 9 | Summer Concert Series (Grayson Moon, Soul & Motown) at Centennial Park South (Google Map) from 7-8:30 PM FREE! |
| Wednesday, July 16 | Summer Concert Series (Sons of Pirates, Jimmy Buffett Tribute Band) at Centennial Park South (Google Map) from 7-8:30 PM FREE! |
| Thursday, July 17 | Belmont Blockbusters at Belmont Manor (Google Map) from 6-8 PM FREE! |
| Monday, July 21 | Bocce Ball at Cedar Lane Park (Google Map) from 6-8 PM FREE! |
| Wednesday, July 23 | Summer Concert Series (I & I Riddim, Reggae) at Centennial Park South (Google Map) from 7-8:30 PM FREE! |
| Thursday, July 24 | Shakespeare Beyond at Rockburn Branch Park (West) Pavilion (Google Map) from 7:30-9 PM FREE! |
| Saturday, July 26 | Dive-In Movie at Roger Carter Community Center (Google Map): Lilo & Stitch, 7:30-9:30 PM (movie starts at 8 PM) Cost: $5/person [Fee Includes: pool pass, popcorn and snow cone] (For this event, space is limited, please sign up at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0545ABAD2DA1FB6-57308499-dive) |
| Sunday, July 27 | Play for All Fest at Blandair Park North (Google Map) from 10am-2pm FREE! |
| Thursday, July 31 | Summer Concert Series (Southland, Country) at West Friendship Park (Google Map) from 7-8:30 PM FREE! |
Additional Special Events in July
Friday, July 11 & 25: Nite Bite Fishing, Centennial Park South, 6 PM-Midnight
Sunday, July 13: Wild for Water Day, Robinson Nature Center, 10 AM-3:30 PM