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!

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!

The Maryland Winds have put together a program that exemplifies the American spirit by focusing on legendary composer John Williams.

The phenomenal musicians of our HCPSS Jazz Bands take to the Chrysalis stage for a day in the park listening to the future of jazz music!

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!

Chrysalis Kids - Noa Baum

Chrysalis Kids - Sunnyland Band

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.

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!

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.