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Labor Day Staycation Ideas in Howard County

Posted on August 16, 2018

Labor Day not only represents the growth of our nation’s workforce but the first Monday in September also signifies the official end of the summer season. As summer begins to wind down and the days start to cool off, so will those barbeques, pool parties, and spontaneous summer road trips. Make the most of the last days of summer with these fun Labor Day Staycation Ideas around Howard County.

Mamma Mia at Toby’s Dinner Theatre

Until September 9, Dorsey Home residents can catch the award-winning musical at Toby’s Dinner theatre in Columbia, MD. Fifteen minutes away from ourRockburn Estatescommunity, dinner theatre guest can listen to the disco stylings of ABBA, set to the backdrop of a timeless love story!  

Free Movie Night at Clarksville Commons

Bring the family to the beautiful Clarksville Commons for Movie Night at the Plaza on August 22 & 29. Choose from two childhood classic: The Muppets Movie or Toy Story. Stop by one of the restaurants for a quick bite and tour the rest of this innovative facility.

Terrapin Adventure Park

This fun thrill seeking park offers a realm of aerial adventures with only wood, rope, and cable.  Terrapin Adventure Park is on the cutting edge, bringing vacation type adventures from around the world to Howard County.  Dorsey Homesresidents should add this to their list of places to visit before the summer ends.

Centennial Park

Less than fifteen minutes away from ourPine AcreCommunity in Elkridge, MD is Howard County’s Award Winning Centennial Park. The 337-acre park features a beautiful 54-acre human-made lake for fishing and is home to a variety of wildlife such as white-tailed deer, beavers, foxes, turtles, herons, and many other bird species. Spend the day discovering all this beautiful park has to offer.

First Saturdays at Savage Mill

This free family-friendly event is the perfect way to end your summer on a high note. Held on the Rams Head Patio, guests are invited to a day of live music, shopping, kids crafts, food, drink specials, and much more. Kids will love the balloon twister!