Join Howard County Recreation & Parks as we celebrate with FREE movie/game nights, fitness, food trucks, concerts, and more. There is something for everyone! Enjoy a month of free (or low-cost) activities that are fun for the whole family.
2026 Schedule
Saturday, July 4: Howard County's July 4th Fireworks at Columbia Lakefront from 5-10 PM FREE!
Wednesday, July 8: Summer Concert Series (I & I Riddim, Reggae) at Centennial Park South from 7-8:30 PM FREE!
Thursday, July 9: Pickleball at Rockburn Branch Park from 6-8 PM FREE!
Wednesday, July 15: Summer Concert Series (Enslow, Pop) at Centennial Park South from 7-8:30 PM FREE!
Saturday, July 18: Dive In at Roger Carter Community Center: Movie Title Coming Soon, 7:30 (movie starts at 8 PM) Cost: $5/person [Fee Includes: pool pass, popcorn and snow cone] (For this event, space is limited, sign up link COMING SOON!)
Sunday, July 19: Ice Cream Social Harriet Tubman Cultural Center from 2-4 PM FREE!
Tuesday, July 21: Bocce Ball at Cedar Lane Park West from 6-8 PM FREE!
Wednesday, July 22: Summer Concert Series (Grayson Moon, Soul & Motown) at Centennial Park South from 7-8:30 PM FREE!
Saturday, July 25: Public Star Party at Alpha Ridge Park Observatory, Dusk FREE!
Tuesday, July 28: Art for All with Pinot’s Palette at Capitoline Center from 6-8 PM FREE! (For this event, space is limited, sign up link COMING SOON!)
Wednesday, July 29: Summer Concert Series Weird Science, 80s & 90s) at Centennial Park South from 7-8:30 PM FREE!