HOWARD COUNTY, MD — Whether you plan to celebrate the New Year out on the town or at home with your closest friends and family, hopefully 2020 will be a fantastic year for you. Below are some fun options for Howard County residents to consider when planning their festivities whether they're adults-only or family-friendly. Let us know of any other New Year's Eve activities going on in the county, too.

Bowlero: There are several packages available at the bowling alley located at 7100 Carved Stone, Columbia, that range from reserved lanes, champagne or sparkling cider, cocktails and VIP service. There is a family-friendly daytime option and a "ball drop" evening package. New Year's Eve Power Up: Haven on the Lake at 10275 Little Patuxent Parkway, Columbia, will host a free power-up flow yoga session at 10:45 a.m. and at 11 a.m., along with a free power-up full-body pilates and abs session to help everyone get energized for the New Year.



Noon Year's Event: Central Branch, Elkridge, Glewnwood, Miller and Savage libraries will host a Noon Year's events starting at 11:15 a.m. The family-friendly event will include dancing, bubbles and stories. New Year's Eve at Carroll Baldwin Hall: A family-friendly event featuring food, games and crafts starts at 7 p.m. and runs through midnight at the hall, 9035 Baltimore St., Savage. Live music will be performed by local band Miss Moon Rising from 9:30 p.m. to midnight. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own food and games to share.

Midnight at 7! A Symphony of Lights Event: Walk through the Symphony of Lights at Merriweather Post Pavilion, 10475 Little Patuxent Parkway, Columbia, from 5 to 7 p.m., and enjoy a fireworks show. New Year's Eve Murder Mystery: With a 1920s theme, the Sinister Speakeasy mystery by Whodunnit for Hire encourages its audience to solve a murder while dining on a three-course dinner topped off with a champagne toast at midnight at DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Columbia, 5485 Twin Knolls Road, Columbia.



Cured: Enjoy a New Year's Eve bash from 8 p.m. until the ball drops. It will be a cocktail-style party with a buffet dinner, live music and a champagne toast at midnight.

Aida Bistro: Enjoy a rousing game of progressive foodie trivia each hour starting at 5 p.m. The winner receives a $50 gift card. The grand prize is a seat at the chef's table in 2020.