It's time for holiday family fun in Howard County and Catonsville and we can hardly wait! We are lucky to have so many holiday attractions and events in Howard County and Catonsville where families have been making memories for years. From Santa sightings to Hanukkah happenings to craft fairs... Macaroni KID Columbia-Ellicott City-Western Howard has all the details for you and your family to make the most of this holiday season in Howard County and Catonsville.

Last updated: 11/18/23

Macaroni KID Columbia-Ellicott City-Western Howard is adding holiday events regularly as we find them, so check back often for updates! Have an event to submit to our calendar? Submit events here! https://columbiamd.macaronikid.com/events/submit

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Hanukkah happenings in Howard County and Catonsville

December 13

• Chanukah Celebration At Turf Valley Towne Square

December 14

• Chabad of Ellicott City Chanukah Celebration
  
  

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Santa sightings in Howard County and Catonsville

See Santa all season long in Howard County and Catonsville:

PICTURES WITH SANTA AT CENTER COURT, LEVEL 1 - The Mall in Columbia

Details: All season long, get your photos with Santa at The Mall in Columbia. Click HERE for details. 

Santa Saturday at Clarks Ace Hardware Ellicott City

Details: Santa is coming to Clarks Ace Hardware Ellicott City. Click HERE for details.

Holiday Train Garden at B&O Ellicott City Station Museum (All ages)

Details: Come see the Holiday Train Garden at B&O Ellicott City Station Museum. Click HERE for details.

Events where you can see Santa in Howard County and Catonsville:

Daily:

• The Mall in Columbia

November 25

• Santa Saturday at Clarks Ace Hardware Ellicott City

December 2

• Santa Saturday at Clarks Ace Hardware Ellicott City
• Breakfast Snacks With Santa - The Other Barn
• Brunch with Santa & Mrs. Claus - White Oak Tavern
  

December 8

• Santa Neighborhood Visit - Worthington, Columbia Hills, Stone Crest, Taylor Village, Ilchester Area, Main Street OEC - Ellicott City Volunteer Fire Department

December 9

• Brunch with Santa & Mrs. Claus - White Oak Tavern

December 10

• Dinner with Santa & Mrs. Claus - White Oak Tavern

December 12

• Santa Neighborhood Visit - Grey Rock, Dunloggin, Font Hill/Centennial Area - Ellicott City Volunteer Fire Department

December 14

• Santa Neighborhood Visit - Governors Run, Normandy Woods, Town & Country, Hollifield, the Government Complex area - Ellicott City Volunteer Fire Department

December 16

• Santa Saturday at Clarks Ace Hardware Ellicott City
• Doozy's Diner Santa Brunch
• Holiday Market - Clarksville Commons
• Brunch with Santa & Mrs. Claus - White Oak Tavern

December 17

• Dinner with Santa & Mrs. Claus - White Oak Tavern

December 18

• Santa Neighborhood Visit - Waverly/Green Clover, Mt. Hebron Area, St Johns Neighborhood Area, Chatham, Elmmede - Ellicott City Volunteer Fire Department

December 23

• Santa Saturday at Clarks Ace Hardware Ellicott City
• Doozy's Diner Santa Dinner

We will continue to update our Macaroni KID Columbia-Ellicott City-Western Howard Holiday Guide with events as they are posted, so check back often!

Do you know of a 2023 family-friendly holiday event or attraction in Howard County and Catonsville that isn't listed here? Please submit your event here https://columbiamd.macaronikid.com/events/submit and we will add it to our Macaroni KID Columbia-Ellicott City-Western Howard Holiday Guide!