Support free arts programming in the park while learning new dance moves just in time for our annual Holi celebration! Family and beginner friendly, this is a great chance to have fun and learn something new!
Celebrate the Festival of Colors with an afternoon of amazing community performances spotlighting South Asian dance and music before closing out the day with a colorful dance party!
The amazing Maryland Winds returns to the Chrysalis Stage with a showcase of 250 years of American music!
The Maryland Winds have put together a program that exmplifies the American spirit by focusing on legendary composer John Williams. You'll hear iconic works like Liberty Fanfare, the Men of the Yorktown March from Midway, the flute and piccolo feature from The Patriot, and the epic American Journey, written for the 2000 Millennium celebrations. In addition, we'll hear the works of a variety of American composers showing the evolution of music throughout America's lifetime.
Relax with your friends and family and enjoy a beautiful evening in the park filled with music, right in the heart of Downtown Columbia.
Howard County PRIDE returns with a free, family-friendly celebration on October 26! Enjoy performances, play games, find resources, and make connections!
Baltimore-Washington Financial Advisors presents the Columbia Orchestra as they return to the Chrysalis stage to close out the 2025 season at Merriweather Park at Symphony Woods!
The Accord Symphony Orchestra returns to the Chrysalis stage for the 5th time on Labor Day for a free evening of pops, film scores, and more! Enjoy a beautiful evening outside in Columbia's Merriweather Park at Symphony Woods.
Join Columbia Association instructors for FREE yoga on the Chrysalis Stage at Merriweather Park at Symphony Woods.
Join Columbia Association instructors for FREE yoga on the Chrysalis Stage at Merriweather Park at Symphony Woods.
Join Columbia Association instructors for FREE yoga on the Chrysalis Stage at Merriweather Park at Symphony Woods.
Join Columbia Association instructors for FREE yoga on the Chrysalis Stage at Merriweather Park at Symphony Woods.
Join Columbia Association instructors for FREE yoga on the Chrysalis Stage at Merriweather Park at Symphony Woods.
Join Columbia Association instructors for FREE yoga on the Chrysalis Stage at Merriweather Park at Symphony Woods.
Join Columbia Association instructors for FREE yoga on the Chrysalis Stage at Merriweather Park at Symphony Woods.
The US Navy Concert Band takes the Chrysalis stage this Fourth of July for a free, family-friendly concert celebrating the spirit of independence!
Join Columbia Association instructors for FREE yoga on the Chrysalis Stage at Merriweather Park at Symphony Woods.
Maker Faire is a gathering of fascinating, curious people who enjoy learning, creating, and love sharing what they can do. From engineers to artists to scientists to crafters, Maker Faire is a venue to show off hobbies, experiments, projects, and careers.
We’re sorry, but this week’s yoga session has been cancelled due to high temperatures.
Join Columbia Association instructors for FREE yoga on the Chrysalis Stage at Merriweather Park at Symphony Woods.
Join us for the most vibrant celebration of the year at Holi! This free, family-friendly dance party by dancing through clouds of bright powder that ensure you walk away a visible representation of community, spring, and joy!
Join us for a 1 mile Color Fun Run/Walk through and around the park to kick off the 2025 Holi celebration!
Immerse yourself in a day filled with cultural performances, live music, delicious food, art, and interactive activities that honor the rich traditions and diverse stories of the AAPI community.
Join us for a FREE, family-friendly celebration of culture, community, and connection in the heart of Downtown Columbia, Maryland!
Join us for an amazing evening filled with beautiful music by the talented musicians of Maryland Winds!
The Navy Commodores return to the iconic Chrysalis stage in Downtown Columbia for a FREE, fabulous performance of big band jazz on April 26!
Join the Inner Arbor Trust and the Howard County Public School System Fine Arts Office for a full day of jazz at the 6th annual Jazz in the Woods! Featuring the talented performers of HCPSS AND the Patuxent Jazz Band!
Get your FREE tickets to Chrysalis Kids: Culture Queen!
Chrysalis Kids is back!!!
Join us for an amazing morning filled with engaging music with the talented Culture Queen! Come and enjoy a FREE, wonderful performance perfect for event our youngest guests in a stunning outdoor venue.
The Park opens at 10:00 a.m. for play with Imagination Playground. Kids of all ages welcome!
Start your week off right with an outdoor yoga class at the Chrysalis! Put on in partnership with the Columbia Association, this free series of classes is the ultimate way to embrace the outdoors while revitalizing your mind and body.
Start your week off right with an outdoor yoga class at the Chrysalis! Put on in partnership with the Columbia Association, this free series of classes is the ultimate way to embrace the outdoors while revitalizing your mind and body.
Presented by BWFA, this free, family-friendly performance by the Columbia Orchestra is the perfect way to spend a beautiful evening outdoors enjoying music in the park.
Don’t miss this fun and exciting musical journey filled with possibilities as the Columbia Orchestra performs a captivating program of popular pops melodies for all ages, including thrilling themes from classics like "Star Wars" and "Mission: Impossible."
Start your week off right with an outdoor yoga class at the Chrysalis! Put on in partnership with the Columbia Association, this free series of classes is the ultimate way to embrace the outdoors while revitalizing your mind and body.
This year, we are celebrating Finding Vibrance Everywhere at our 5th annual HoCo Pride Festival!!
This year's lineup features more than 100+ local beers, wines, and spirits with unlimited tastings, live entertainment, artisan, vendors, fresh local eateries, games, and more!
