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The regional hub for culture and commerce. Owned and managed by Howard Hughes.

05/28/2026

Our outdoor fitness classes are back! Summer Fit Series kicks off this Tuesday, June 2, 6:30 PM at Color Burst Park. We’re launching the season with a Signature Hot class hosted by

All classes are free, but space is limited. Visit https://www.eventeny.com/events/summer-fit-series-2026-30541/?series=11647 to reserve your spot today!

05/21/2026

The countdown is over! The Color Burst Park Splash Pad opens this Friday, May 22, and officially starts our summer season. Open daily from 9 AM to 8 PM, weather permitting.

05/19/2026

Mark your calendars, Good Kid-izen is back, and we’ve curated a summer full of hands-on fun for our favorite little adventurers!

June 6 | Kindness in Action: Big hearts start small! Learn how to change the world one “Kindness Clip” at a time.

June 20 | Water Safety Day: Splash into summer with confidence! Hands-on water play with a side of safety skills.

July 11 | Little Aggies: Meet your local farm heroes and follow the journey of your snacks from seed to plate.

July 25 | Healthy Habits: A morning of joyful movement and mindful moments to keep bodies and brains feeling 100%.

August 8 | Community Heroes: Get an up-close look at the big trucks and meet the community heroes who keep us safe.

August 22 | Storybook Adventures: Watch the pages come to life! Step inside your favorite tales for a morning of interactive play.

Tap the link in our bio or visit merriweatherdistrict.com for more details!

05/14/2026

AMPED in the Park returns this June, bringing the soundtrack of summer to Color Burst Park! From local favorites to rising stars, our live music series is designed to bring the community together for breezy evenings and great tunes. Check out our event calendar for more details: https://merriweatherdistrict.com/events/

The Lineup:
06.04 Lakecia Benjamin "We Dream" Album Release Show- Jazz Fusion
06.18 Marielle Kraft - Pop
07.09 Raul Midón - Soul / Latin
07.23 Tabitha Meeks - Retro Pop
08.06 Birckhead - Jazz Fusion
08.20 Ladama - Latin Alternative

AMPED in the Park is sponsored by

05/13/2026

Summer is just around the corner, and Merriweather District is ready! We are excited to share that our 2026 Summer Series officially kicks off the first week of June.

Whether you’re looking to find your flow at one of our outdoor yoga classes, discover a new favorite local band, or pick up a basket of fresh produce, we have a spot saved for you.

Plan your summer with us: merriweatherdistrict.com/events/

05/11/2026

Closing the cover on another incredible Books in Bloom festival. A huge thank you to our authors, vendors, event sponsors and our community for making Books in Bloom such a success. Whether you were "planting" a book in the community garden, catching a live author talk, or grabbing a signature cocktail at Color Burst Park, thank you for spending your Saturday with us and being part of the magic. See you next year 📖🌸

Tag us in your photos from the day—we’d love to see your favorite moments!

Howard Hughes Communities Downtown Columbia Columbia Association

05/06/2026

A festival this big takes a village! 🌸 As we celebrate 10 years of Books in Bloom, we want to send a huge thank you to the partners who make this day possible.

Books in Bloom is presented by Howard Hughes Communities and the Downtown Columbia, and sponsored by Columbia Association.

Thank you for supporting the arts, our local students, and the Merriweather District community. We can't wait to see everyone this Saturday at Color Burst Park.

05/05/2026

At this year's Books in Bloom, we’re focusing on the next generation of storytellers and all the unique ways you can share your own voice. Don't miss 'Generation Verse' at 12:30 pm, and hear powerful live performances from local middle and high school students. Then, it’s your turn – Head over to our CreatorLabs to get hands-on with everything from illustration and prose to podcasting and video storytelling.

Visit https://merriweatherdistrict.com/books-in-bloom/ to see the full event schedule.

05/02/2026

The lineup for the 10th annual Books in Bloom is officially here. Headlined by award winning author Jason Reynolds, we are so excited to welcome an incredible group of storytellers to the Merriweather District.

📚 Jason Reynolds, Coach
📚 Dr. Khadijah Ali-Coleman, For the Girls Who Do Too Much
📚 Sasa Aakil, Bright Before Us, Like a Flame: Igniting a New Generation of Writers
📚 Charlene Thomas, It’s You Every Time
📚 Jillian Stacia, Set the Bone
📚 Danielle Joseph, Sydney A. Frankel’s Summer Mix Up

From powerful novels to inspiring poetry, there is a story for everyone to discover. Join us at Color Burst Park to hear from these voices and get your favorite books signed!

May 9 | 11:00am - 3:30pm | Color Burst Park. Visit https://merriweatherdistrict.com/books-in-bloom/ to the get all the event details!

05/01/2026

Calling all local book clubs! We’ve got a special invitation for you and your crew. Join the Books in Bloom VIP Book Club Meet-up at 11:00 am on May 9, and enjoy a private reception with refreshments, exclusive giveaways and a chance to connect with other local readers before the main stage kicks off with Jason Reynolds.

Not in a club yet? Grab a few friends and head to our website to download our Book Club Guide so you can start your own just in time for the festival.

Space is limited, so be sure to register your group at https://www.eventeny.com/events/books-in-bloom-2026-28302/?preview=28302

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6000 Merriweather Drive
Columbia, MD
21044

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https://www.merriweatherdistrict.com/

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