is NRPA’s Park & Recreation Month

Complete the activities below and try to get fi ve boxes in a row for B-I-N-G-O! Turn in your winning card to the front desk staff at one of the three community centers (Gary J. Arthur, North Laurel or Roger Carter) to receive a prize while supplies last. B I N G O Follow HoCoRec Go bird watching Enjoy a picnic Take a on Facebook, Pick up trash & at a HC park with friends HCRP class Twitter, YouTube recyclables or trail or family or Instagram

Visit the skills Attend the July Visit the B&O Photograph Visit a HC course at or a 4th Fireworks EC Station wildlife or nature park, trail or playground at at the Columbia Museum in HC playground Park Lakefront

Explore the Build a bird Go fi shing at Plant native Robinson Free feeder/house or a Centennial Park plants or fl owers Nature Center Space bat house

Attend July 17 Sign up for Record a funny Play tennis or Public Star Party a volunteer video at your Go hiking in HC pickleball at Alpha Ridge activity with favorite HC park Park HoCoVolunteers or facility

Use the Participate in the Visit Worthington Play a game of walking track Exercise at a Once Upon a Park Dog Park with a bocce at Blandair at Roger Carter HC community scavenger hunt furry friend Regional Park Community center or facility tinyurl.com/3m8t4tjf ($5 daily permit) Center July Events July 23 | Movie Night | Back to the Future, Rated PG This is a Quiet Movie: Headphones | $30 per family July 2 | Movie Night | Finding Nemo, Rated G (All ages) Check-In: 7:45pm | Movie: 8:30pm This is a Quiet Movie: Headphones | $30 per family Western Regional Park, West Lot, Check-In: 7:45pm | Movie: 8:30pm 14800 Carrs Mill Road, Woodbine, MD Blandair Regional Park (Overflow Lot) Concessions (for purchase) provided by: Dolce Italian Ice 5750 Oakland Mills Road, Columbia, MD Registration opens July 9 and is required. Concessions (for purchase) provided by Tasty Treats and More. www.ripitevents.com/movieevents Preregistration is required. www.ripitevents.com/movieevents July 23 | Nite Bite Fishing (all ages) | $5 per person July 4 | Fireworks, Food Trucks, Local Bands (All ages) | Free See July 9 description. 5pm: Food Trucks & Live Music 9:20pm Fireworks (dependent on weather) July 23 | Sensory-Friendly Sunday (all ages) Lakefront at Columbia () Free | 11:30am We ask that spectators wait until after 3pm to lay down any blankets so as to preserve the grass. 6692 Cedar Ln, Columbia, MD 21044 The Little Patuxent Parkway may close around 7 PM due to These events are designed for families with kids, teens, and expected high traffic volume from this event. adults with sensory-processing differences, autism spectrum www.howardcountymd.gov/july-4th-fireworks disorder, or developmental disabilities. Center opens early, allowing visitors to enjoy a calm environment. Each event July 9 & 23 | Nite Bite Fishing (All ages) | $5 per person focuses on a theme with an outdoor, self-guided and self- Check-in by 7pm paced activity for your family to try together. You can also Centennial Pk boat launch in Centennial Park South explore the exhibits, Discovery Room, trails, and outdoor play 10000 Route 108, Columbia, MD 21042 area. Itineraries and sensory backpacks available inside. Bring your own fishing pole, bait, tackle, bug repellent, Registration: 410-313-4700. flashlight or lantern, chair, or boat. On-site registration. Under Info: tinyurl.com/hcrpsensory 16 years must be accompanied by an adult. Although you must check in, register and pay on site; please RSVP so that we Useful Locations may contact you if there is inclement weather. www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0545a4ab2fabfd0-nite & Ohio Ellicott City Station Museum 2711 Ave, Ellicott City, MD 21043 July 10 | NEW! Virtual Game Show Night (18 yrs+) $20 | 8pm Gary J. Arthur Community Center (Cooksville) Put the kids to bed, prepare your favorite beverage and 2400 Rt. 97, Cooksville, MD 21723 snacks, and gather round the computer for an interactive night 410-313-4840 of TV game show-style fun via Zoom. Winners receive gift certificates! Must register by 7/7. North Laurel Community Center (Laurel) tinyurl.com/hcrpgames 9411 Whiskey Bottom Rd, Laurel, MD 20723 410-313-0390 July 11 | Wild for Water Day (All ages) $15, 3 yrs+; $10: 18 yrs+; Under 3 yrs, free (must register) Roger Carter Community Center (Ellicott City) Staggered entry times From 10am to 2:30pm 3000 Milltowne Dr, Ellicott City, MD 21043 Robinson Nature Center 410-313-2764 6692 Cedar Ln, Columbia, MD 21044 Enjoy fun water games as a family, create and race homemade Robinson Nature Center (Columbia) mini-boats, participate in a river treasure hunt or take a guided 6692 Cedar Lane Columbia, MD 21044 stroll in the stream. Each child over the age of 3 years gets a 410-313-0400 take home goody bag with materials to do water experiments at home and explore different stages of water with your Parks Maintained by Howard County Recreation & Parks senses. Must register by 7/3. www.howardcountymd.gov/recreation-parks/parks tinyurl.com/hcrpwaterday