Kids & Family
CA and Downtown Columbia Partnership Host Fun at Lakefront on Friday
Free family event features ice sculpture, choral music, arts and crafts tent for children and other activities

Columbia Association (CA) is lighting up the Columbia Lakefront for the holidays and will co-host a family event there with the Downtown Columbia Partnership on Friday, Dec. 15, from 5:30-8 p.m.
The free event will feature ice sculpture, music, and arts and crafts. Attendees will be invited to test their slapshot skills and win prizes at activities hosted by CA’s Columbia Ice Rink, which will also host an appearance by the Howard Huskies mascot.
Participating businesses include Offshore, Sushi Sono, The 3rd and Whole Foods Market. Register for the Dec. 15 event here.
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CA is collecting items at the event for Howard County Animal Control. The following donations are sought: new fleece blankets and towels, toys, kitten formula, treats for cats and dogs, and bedding and food for guinea pigs and rabbits.
Attendees for Lakefront events are directed to park on the upper or lower levels of the Wincopin Garage, in the parking garage in front of Lakehouse, on the parking lots at Sterrett Place or at The Mall. There is no event parking allowed in the Whole Foods parking lots.