Columbia Events: Nature, Concerts, Photography and More

Don't stay in! Here is a list of events in Columbia and the area to enjoy.

Columbia:

Where/When: on Sunday, Sept. 11, at 7:30 p.m.

Why Go: California rockers Incubus are set to take the stage in support of their new album “If Not Now, When?”. Young the Giant are the opening band.

Pricing: $40 or $55

Where/When: Saturday, from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., "Meet the Artist" at at 10227 Wincopin Cir.

Why Go: Photographer John Stier, with camera in hand, captures the essence of Peru, it's beautiful people in a beautiful place: its cities, mountains, streams and the spectacular beauty of Machu Picchu.

Where/When: from 8:30 to 9 a.m.

Why Go: Howard County officials will unveil a 96-pound piece of burned and twisted steel that was once a part of one of the twin towers, an artifact they plan to display across public sites as a tribute to 9/11.

Where/When: Starting 11 a.m. on Saturday at

Why Go: The Virgin Mobile FreeFest is a free concert featuring 19 different musical acts

Where/When: The new at at 6692 Cedar Lane will hold its grand opening Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Pricing: Costs waived for grand opening.

Why Go: The center, according to its website, includes interactive exhibits on local habitats and wildlife, a children’s discovery room and a digital domed nature theater.

Elkridge:

Where/When: Howard County Conservancy at 10520 Old Frederick Rd. in Woodstock on Saturday, Sept. 10, at 10 a.m.

Why Go: Dr. Michael Raupp will lead this hike and lecture through the conservancy's grounds. (It will be held rain or shine; if the weather is bad it will be held indoors.)

Pricing: Free

Ellicott City:

Where/When: Small park at the corner of Sybert Dr. and Meadowbrook Lane on Saturday, Sept. 10, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Why Go: If you're hunting for a bargain on some nice, gently-used items, come to this yard sale that features everything from baby items to books to pet supplies!

Pricing: Free to browse

Laurel:

Where/When: on Sunday, Sept. 11, at 8:45 a.m.

Why Go: Journey around the labyrinth in honor of one of the victims of the September 11 attacks. Sign up online and specify the person you are walking to remember or have a person assigned to you at random.

Pricing: Free