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, fitness, food trucks, concerts and more. There is something for everyone!
NOTE: Kona Ice will be onsite at the Shakespeare Beyond and Summer Concert (July 31) at Rockburn Park with food available for purchase. The Adventure Shack is open during the Summer Concerts at Centennial.
2024 Event Schedule:
Monday, July 8: Glow in the Dark Pickleball at NLCC Gym from 6-8 PM FREE!
Wednesday, July 10: Summer Concert Series at Centennial Park South from 7-8:30 PM FREE!
Thursday, July 11: Food Truck Thursdays at West Friendship Park, 4-8 PM FREE!
Saturday, July 13: Public Star Party at Alpha Ridge Park Observatory, Desk FREE!
Postponed to August 1: Shakespeare Beyond at Rockburn Branch Park from 7:30-9 PM FREE!
Tuesday, July 16: Zumba at Blandair Park from 6-7 PM FREE!
Wednesday, July 17: Summer Concert Series at Centennial Park South from 7-8:30 PM FREE!
Thursday, July 18: Belmont Blockbusters at Belmont Manor from 6-8 PM FREE!
Thursday, July 18: Food Truck Thursdays at West Friendship Park, 4-8 PM FREE!
EXCITING NEWS! We are offering a free “Explore Archery” opportunity during Food Truck Thursday on July 18 at West Friendship Park from 4-8pm. We’ll have an archery experience available for all ages to try, including target archery equipment for visitors 8 years + and the Bullseye Bow equipment for younger attendees. No experience necessary and all equipment supplied for use during the program.
Monday, July 22: Bocce Ball at Cedar Lane Park from 6-8 PM FREE!
Wednesday, July 24: Summer Concert Series at Centennial Park South from 7-8:30 PM FREE!
Thursday, July 25: Art in the Park with Pinot’s Palette at NLCC from 6-8 PM FREE!
Thursday, July 25: Food Truck Thursdays at West Friendship Park, 4-8 PM FREE!
Saturday, July 27: Dive In at RCCC: Finding Nemo, 7-9:30 PM (movie starts at 7:30pm) Cost: $5/person (For this event, space is limited, please sign up at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0545ABAD2DA1FB6-50305506-dive)
Sunday, July 28: Play for All Fest at Blandair Park North from 10am-2pm FREE!
Tuesday, July 30: Zumba at Blandair Park from 6-7 PM FREE!
Wednesday, July 31: Summer Concert Series at Rockburn Branch Park from 7-8:30 PM FREE!
Additional Special Events in July
Sunday, July 7: Sensory-Friendly Sunday, Robinson Nature Center, 10:30 AM-Noon
Friday, July 12 & 26: Nite Bite Fishing, Centennial Park-South, 6 PM-Midnight
Sunday, July 14: Wild for Water Day, Robinson Nature Center, 10 AM-3:30 PM