Fall Pops Concert with Columbia Orchestra

Baltimore-Washington Financial Advisors presents a Fall Pops Concert with the Columbia Orchestra.

Columbia's first and premier orchestra returns to the Chrysalis stage on October 19 with a collection of beloved pops favorites, perfect for longtime fans of the orchestra and newcomers alike!

The evening will be complete with food trucks on site as well as concessions sold by the park.

Find more free events in Columbia, Maryland at Merriweather Park at Symphony Woods throughout 2025!

About the Columbia Orchestra

The Mission of the Columbia Orchestra organization is to foster lifelong appreciation of, enthusiasm for, and participation in music. Find out more at their website.

About the Inner Arbor Trust

The Trust is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization incorporated in Maryland. The mission of the Inner Arbor Trust is to promote and nurture a park in a unique natural setting for a variety of arts and culture experiences that enrich the entire community. The Trust works to develop Merriweather Park at Symphony Woods into a destination arts and culture park. In addition to operating the Chrysalis amphitheater, the Trust manages a substantial portion of the Park for recreational use.

About Baltimore-Washington Financial Advisors

Baltimore-Washington Financial Advisors, Inc. was founded in 1986 and is headquartered in Howard County, Maryland. BWFA is among the largest and oldest independent, fee-only financial advisory firms in the Baltimore/Washington metropolitan area. BWFA acts as a fiduciary and serves clients throughout the Mid-Atlantic area and nationally.

BWFA is lead by a team of investment, planning, and tax experts. BWFA is committed to meeting the need of coordinated, integrated financial services for clients in Howard County and throughout the country.

All seating will be on the lawn. Lawn chairs are available for rent ($5 each), or you may bring a blanket or a small lawn chair with no canopy.

Concessions including alcoholic beverages available onsite. You may bring food and non-alcoholic beverages (no glass).

American Sign Language interpreters are present at all community concerts and events.

Please email [email protected] with any accessibility needs.

Restrooms are available at the top of Chrysalis hill.

Parking is in Lot 2 (flat) and Lot 2 (garage). ADA / Priority Mobility Parking is available when you check out or email [email protected]

DIRECTIONS TO LOT 2 (flat)

For GPS purposes, please use the address 11000 Broken Land Parkway, Columbia, MD 21044 (you are going to the flat surface parking lot, not the garage).

From points north: Take 29 South to 175 West (Columbia). Continue as 175 becomes Little Patuxent Parkway, for approximately 2.3 miles. Make a left onto Merriweather Drive and follow the signs to Lot 2, which is to the right.

From points south: Take 29 North to Broken Land Parkway towards Town Center / Merriweather Post Pavilion. Make a right onto Little Patuxent Parkway, continue for approximately 0.2 miles. Make a right onto Merriweather Drive and follow the signs to Lot 2, which is to the right.

DIRECTIONS TO LOT 2 (garage)For GPS purposes, please use the address 11000 Broken Land Parkway, Columbia, MD 21044 (you are going to the garage, not flat lot).

From points North: Take I-95 South to Route 100 West towards Columbia. Continue on Route 100 West to Route 29 South towards Columbia. Continue on 29 South to Exit 18 towards Columbia Town Center, turn Left at the traffic light onto Broken Land Parkway. Turn right at next light onto Hickory Ridge Road. Follow signage, you will be directed to parking location upon arrival.From points South: Take I-95 North to Route 32 West towards Columbia. Take Route 32 West to Route 29 North. Follow Route 29 North to Broken Land Parkway, Exit 18 towards Columbia Town Center, stay in the right lane. At the light, turn right onto Hickory Ridge Road. Follow signage, you will be directed to parking location upon arrival.

This celebration is supported in part by the Maryland State Arts Council. To discover more about the Maryland State Arts Council and how they impact Maryland, visit msac.org.

* Image shows an abstract version of the Maryland flag, the logo of the Maryland State Arts Council, which is part of the Department of Commerce. This is followed by the logo of First National Bank as a Founding Partner and logos for Columbia Association and Howard County Recreation and Parks as Partner Organizations

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