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Bring the little ones to The Hawthorn Center to enjoy some classic stories and meet other parents/grandparents/caregivers in your neighborhood. Free! Coffee and kid-friendly snacks provided. No registration required – just show up ready for fun! While school is out, older siblings are invited to attend – we’ll have pencil puzzles and other activities to keep them occupied ๐
This month we’ll be reading about America’s Favorite Pastime, with a special Baseball-loving guest!

Itโs that time again! Our annual family pool party will take place at the Hawthorn Pool on Wed, July 31 from 6-8 pm. Enjoy pizza, drinks, dessert, and a DJ who will provide music and games. Itโs the best party of the year, and itโs FREE! You must be a CA assessment-paying Hickory Ridge resident and you must pick up tickets in advance. Tickets will be available at the village office starting June 21 (the first official day of summer!) Proof of residency is required, and you may ONLY pick up tickets for people living in your home. Please note that kids under 18 must be accompanied by an adult, with at least one adult for every 3 kids.
Tickets available beginning June 21.
Space is limited, so get your tickets early!

Prizes! Fun! Snacks! Help us kick off another season of our ever-popular Family Bingo Night on Friday, September 13 at The Hawthorn Center. Doors open at 6:30, bingo runs 7-8:30 pm. Free admission and plenty of free snacks! Bingo cards 5 for $1, drinks $1 each. Bag dinners welcome. No registration required unless youโd like to reserve a table (parties of 5 or more).
Bring an item for the Howard County Food Bank and receive a free bingo card!
Trick-or-Treat! Kimco Realty and the Village Center merchants will be hosting their annual pre-Halloween event on Wednesday, October 30th at the village center. Enjoy magical entertainment from 5-6 pm followed by trick-or-treating at the village center shops. Stop by the Hickory Ridge table for a special treat too. Wear your costume and bring your treat bag! All children must be accompanied by an adult. The event is FREE and no registration is required. Please Note: This event will take place RAIN OR SHINE.

Santa is coming to The Hawthorn Center – donโt miss your chance to have dinner with the Jolly Guy himself!
Enjoy pizza, cookies, cocoa, and some surprises, plus chat with Santa and leave with a souvenir photo.
Tickets are $5 per person for Hickory Ridge residents and $8 per person for non-residents/outparcel.
Tickets must be purchased in advance, and will be available at The Hawthorn Center beginning Friday, November 8.
Space is limited, so get your tickets today!