Light and Color, Space and Place: Landscape Painting on Site and in the Studio

Peterson Hall 2 College Hill, Westminster, MD, United States

Reception: Thursday, Nov. 9, 5:30-7:30 p.m., with a gallery talk at 6 p.m. The exhibition includes landscapes inspired by student-faculty summer research. Steven Pearson, the Joan Develin Coley Chair in Creative Expression and the Arts, and art majors Sarah Mendez, a senior from Damascus, Maryland, Lacy Newhouse, a junior from Westminster, Maryland, Zoe Shelby, a […]

39th Annual Carroll County Artists’ Studio Tour

MD

The Carroll County Artists’ Studio Tour is a long-standing Carroll County tradition in its 39th year in 2023. Follow our FREE self guided tour to find studios and galleries in every corner of Carroll County. These “hidden gem” artisans provide a wide variety of medium and styles for you to enjoy with family and friends. […]

Tymeless Valley Christmas Tree Festival

Tymeless Valley Farm 4348 Schalk Rd 1, Manchester, MD, United States

Join us December 1st-3rd! Friday 2-5, Sat 10-5, Sunday 11-4 Christmas tree sale! Trees, Wreaths, crafts, free treats for the kiddo’s and complimentary hot chocolate. Cookies and baked goods for sale and other Christmas crafts. Join us as we remember a Christmas of Yesteryear! For more info: TymelessValleyFarm.com or Weddings@Tymelessvalleyfarm.com, 443-508-2540

26th Annual Festival of Wreaths

Carroll Arts Center 92 W Main St, Westminster, MD, United States

A holiday wonderland of creativity and generosity! This event features over 100 unique theme wreaths and holiday art pieces that range from whimsical to wacky to wonderful! The wreaths are sold through an online auction that benefits the Arts Council. Now in its 26th year, the Festival of Wreaths at the Carroll Arts Center has […]

“A Postman’s Christmas” Holiday Tour Teas

Carroll County Farm Museum 500 S Center St, Westminster, MD, United States

A “Postman’s Christmas Holiday Tour Teas December 2 with seatings at 11AM and 2 PM December 9th with seating at 11 AM and 2 PM Reservations by November 22, 2023 Reservation and pre-payment of $25 per person is required. To reserve please call 410-386-3890 or email lrogers@carrollcountymd.gov

International Food Tasting Gathering

Exploration Commons At 50 East 50 E Main St, Westminster, MD, United States

We invite you to join us on a gastronomic journey around the world, right here in our own backyard! Expanding Boundaries International (EBI) is thrilled to host “Tastes of the World,” a unique fundraising event on December 2, 2023, at the Exploration Commons (Westminster Library). This isn’t just a food tasting; it’s a feast that […]

Santa at the Carroll County Farm Museum

Carroll County Farm Museum 500 S Center St, Westminster, MD, United States

During our holiday tour weekends, stop by and share a smile and wave with Santa while he visits the Museum! Be sure to bring a camera to snap a picture too. Santa will be in the Schoolhouse from 12 – 4 PM on Saturday and Sunday on the following dates. Dec. 2nd & 3rd, Dec. […]

TUBACHRISTMAS Westminster

Carroll County Public Library 6201 E Hemlock Dr, Sykesville, MD, United States

The Westminster Tuba Christmas event will be held in front of the Westminster branch of the Carroll County Public Library. Started in 1974 by Harvey Philips, Tuba Christmas brings together tuba, euphonium, baritone, and other low brass instruments to celebrate the season and the instrument by performing traditional holiday songs arranged by Alec Wilder. All […]

“A Postman’s Christmas” Holiday Tour Teas

Carroll County Farm Museum 500 S Center St, Westminster, MD, United States

A “Postman’s Christmas Holiday Tour Teas December 2 with seatings at 11AM and 2 PM December 9th with seating at 11 AM and 2 PM Reservations by November 22, 2023 Reservation and pre-payment of $25 per person is required. To reserve please call 410-386-3890 or email lrogers@carrollcountymd.gov

THE NUTCRACKER: Kids Edition (Ballet Theatre of MD)

Carroll Arts Center 92 W Main St, Westminster, MD, United States

Discover the wonder of this timeless holiday tradition and allow yourself to be magically swept away by this performance of selections from Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker! This abbreviated version of the classic ballet is perfect for families with young children. As the state’s premier professional ballet company, The Ballet Theatre of Maryland produces high-caliber ballet performances […]

HSCC Open House

Historical Society of Carroll County 210 E Main St, Westminster, MD, United States

The Historical Society of Carroll County will be celebrating the holidays with a Holiday Open House on Saturday, December 2nd from 2 pm – 6 pm. All three houses, Sherman-Fisher-Shellman, Kimmey, and Cockey’s Tavern, will be open and decorated for the holidays. Light refreshments, both sweet and savory, will be offered. We look forward to […]

Free

CHRISTMAS BAZAAR AND CONCERT

Holy Spirit Lutheran Church 2205 Old Liberty Rd, Sykesville, MD, United States

Join us to shop for Christmas crafts, gifts and more. Vendors and local crafters! Bake sale and a full snack bar. Stay for the concert featuring praise band JOYFUL SOULS

Cascade Lights

Coppermine Cascade Park 2844 Snydersburg Rd, Hampstead, MD, United States

Cascade Lights is back bigger and brighter in 2023! Experience the magic at Cascade Lights, Coppermine’s outdoor holiday celebration at Coppermine Cascade Park in Hampstead, MD this season. Activities EVERY NIGHT include but are not limited to: Choreographed Light Show • Light Tunnel • Festive (and Decorated) Playground Area •Santa • Holiday Movies • Crafts […]

A Main Street Christmas

Downtown Main Street 3 N Main St, Mount Airy, MD, United States

Kick off the holiday season with a Mount Airy tradition on Dec. 2! A Main Street Christmas celebration starts off at 5:30 p.m. in the Railyard (3 N. Main St.) with a musical concert by area school groups as well as the lighting of the Town’s Christmas tree. The Mount Airy Presbyterian Church hand bell […]

Walt Michael & Co. Holiday Concert

Carroll Arts Center, 91 West Main St, Westminster, MD, 21157, United States

Presented by Common Ground Downtown, a partnership of Common Ground on the Hill and the Carroll Arts Council. It’s holiday time in the hollers of Appalachia, and Walt Michael & Co. are breaking up Christmas! Join hammered dulcimer virtuoso/multi-instrumentalist Walt and friends as they celebrate the season with Southern Appalachian, Celtic, old-time, bluegrass and original […]

$25 – $28

39th Annual Carroll County Artists’ Studio Tour

The Carroll County Artists’ Studio Tour is a long-standing Carroll County tradition in its 39th year in 2023. Follow our FREE self guided tour to find studios and galleries in every corner of Carroll County. These “hidden gem” artisans provide a wide variety of medium and styles for you to enjoy with family and friends. […]

26th Annual Festival of Wreaths

Carroll Arts Center 92 W Main St, Westminster, MD, United States

A holiday wonderland of creativity and generosity! This event features over 100 unique theme wreaths and holiday art pieces that range from whimsical to wacky to wonderful! The wreaths are sold through an online auction that benefits the Arts Council. Now in its 26th year, the Festival of Wreaths at the Carroll Arts Center has […]

Tymeless Valley Christmas Tree Festival

Tymeless Valley Farm 4348 Schalk Rd 1, Manchester, MD, United States

Join us December 1st-3rd! Friday 2-5, Sat 10-5, Sunday 11-4 Christmas tree sale! Trees, Wreaths, crafts, free treats for the kiddo’s and complimentary hot chocolate. Cookies and baked goods for sale and other Christmas crafts. Join us as we remember a Christmas of Yesteryear! For more info: TymelessValleyFarm.com or Weddings@Tymelessvalleyfarm.com, 443-508-2540

Santa at the Carroll County Farm Museum

Carroll County Farm Museum 500 S Center St, Westminster, MD, United States

During our holiday tour weekends, stop by and share a smile and wave with Santa while he visits the Museum! Be sure to bring a camera to snap a picture too. Santa will be in the Schoolhouse from 12 – 4 PM on Saturday and Sunday on the following dates. Dec. 2nd & 3rd, Dec. […]

A One-Man Christmas Carol

Carroll Arts Center 92 W Main St, Westminster, MD, United States

One hour! One man! 18 characters! One holiday sized story of redemption! Acting as A Christmas Carol author Charles Dickens, actor Jimi Kinstle presents the classic tale in an energetic, emotional one-man show. The production takes its inspiration from Dickens himself, who in his later years staged one-man readings of his novels around London. He […]

Winter Celebration

Carroll Community College Scott Theatre, 1601 Washington Rd, Westminster, MD, 21157, United States

Concert presented by Children's Chorus of Carroll County

Free

MCCC Presents: An Afternoon of Musical and Opera Choruses

Baker Memorial Chapel, 2 College Hill, Westminster, 21157, United States

Continuing its tradition of providing choral performances twice a year since 1977, Masterworks Chorale of Carroll County is proud to present An Afternoon of Musical and Opera Choruses on Sunday, December 3rd at 3:00 PM in McDaniel College's beautiful Baker Memorial Chapel. From Bernstein to Verdi, "Godspell" to "Wicked", this concert has something for every […]

$15.00

Masterworks Chorale of Carroll County

Baker Memorial Chapel 2 College Hill, Westminster, MD, United States

The Masterworks Chorale of Carroll County presents “An Afternoon of Musical Theater and Opera Choruses” under the direction of artistic director Michael Holmes. For tickets and additional information, visit www.masterworksofcc.org.

Cascade Lights

Coppermine Cascade Park 2844 Snydersburg Rd, Hampstead, MD, United States

Cascade Lights is back bigger and brighter in 2023! Experience the magic at Cascade Lights, Coppermine’s outdoor holiday celebration at Coppermine Cascade Park in Hampstead, MD this season. Activities EVERY NIGHT include but are not limited to: Choreographed Light Show • Light Tunnel • Festive (and Decorated) Playground Area •Santa • Holiday Movies • Crafts […]

Farm Museum 2023 Holiday Tours

Carroll County Farm Museum 500 S Center St, Westminster, MD, United States

The Holiday Tours begin Friday, December 1, 2023 thru Friday, December 22, 2023. The Farm Museum is open for tours Mon – Fri 9 AM – 4 PM and Saturdays & Sundays 12 – 4 PM Santa will be in the Schoolhouse from 12- 4 PM on Saturday and Sunday on the following dates. Dec. […]

HOLIDAY OF TREES, WREATHS & CENTERPIECES by Taneytown Heritage & Museum Association, Inc.

ACNB Bank – Taneytown Branch 222 E Baltimore St, Taneytown, MD, United States

The Taneytown Heritage & Museum Association is sponsoring this annual event. Local individuals, businesses, schools, and organizations participate decorating a tree, wreath and/or centerpiece. All decorated items are donated for a silent auction benefitting the Taneytown History Museum. All items will be on display in the lobby of ACNB Bank, Taneytown Office, 222 East Baltimore […]

Light and Color, Space and Place: Landscape Painting on Site and in the Studio

Peterson Hall 2 College Hill, Westminster, MD, United States

Reception: Thursday, Nov. 9, 5:30-7:30 p.m., with a gallery talk at 6 p.m. The exhibition includes landscapes inspired by student-faculty summer research. Steven Pearson, the Joan Develin Coley Chair in Creative Expression and the Arts, and art majors Sarah Mendez, a senior from Damascus, Maryland, Lacy Newhouse, a junior from Westminster, Maryland, Zoe Shelby, a […]

15th Annual Gallery of Gifts

Carroll Arts Center 92 W Main St, Westminster, MD, United States

Shop Small and Buy Local. This holiday season, get something for everyone on your list at our dazzling indoor art market! Featuring dozens of artists, our Tevis Gallery will be filled with handmade products like jewelry, pottery, tree ornaments, baskets, candles, woodwork, soaps, and more! Hours: Open during normal business hours.

Farm Museum 2023 Holiday Tours

Carroll County Farm Museum 500 S Center St, Westminster, MD, United States

The Holiday Tours begin Friday, December 1, 2023 thru Friday, December 22, 2023. The Farm Museum is open for tours Mon – Fri 9 AM – 4 PM and Saturdays & Sundays 12 – 4 PM Santa will be in the Schoolhouse from 12- 4 PM on Saturday and Sunday on the following dates. Dec. […]

HOLIDAY OF TREES, WREATHS & CENTERPIECES by Taneytown Heritage & Museum Association, Inc.

ACNB Bank – Taneytown Branch 222 E Baltimore St, Taneytown, MD, United States

The Taneytown Heritage & Museum Association is sponsoring this annual event. Local individuals, businesses, schools, and organizations participate decorating a tree, wreath and/or centerpiece. All decorated items are donated for a silent auction benefitting the Taneytown History Museum. All items will be on display in the lobby of ACNB Bank, Taneytown Office, 222 East Baltimore […]

Light and Color, Space and Place: Landscape Painting on Site and in the Studio

Peterson Hall 2 College Hill, Westminster, MD, United States

Reception: Thursday, Nov. 9, 5:30-7:30 p.m., with a gallery talk at 6 p.m. The exhibition includes landscapes inspired by student-faculty summer research. Steven Pearson, the Joan Develin Coley Chair in Creative Expression and the Arts, and art majors Sarah Mendez, a senior from Damascus, Maryland, Lacy Newhouse, a junior from Westminster, Maryland, Zoe Shelby, a […]

15th Annual Gallery of Gifts

Carroll Arts Center 92 W Main St, Westminster, MD, United States

Shop Small and Buy Local. This holiday season, get something for everyone on your list at our dazzling indoor art market! Featuring dozens of artists, our Tevis Gallery will be filled with handmade products like jewelry, pottery, tree ornaments, baskets, candles, woodwork, soaps, and more! Hours: Open during normal business hours.

Corky’s Winter Visit at the Mount Airy Senior Center

Mount Airy Senior Center 703 Ridge Avenue, Mount Airy, MD, United States

For Adults. Calling all jingle bellers at the senior center... Corky is coming back for a winter visit! We hope you'll join us for some chilly weather fun, games, and dancing! Registration is required. Visit site for details.

Happy Birthday, Jane Austen!

Carroll County Public Library, Mount Airy Branch, 705 Ridge Avenue, Mount Airy, MD, 21771

For ages 15 - Adults. Happy 248th birthday to the epitome of Regency writers, Ms. Jane Austen. We will celebrate all things Jane Austen with 'afternoon' tea, activities, and a viewing of the 1995 movie Sense and Sensibility. Refreshments will be served.

Free

Farm Museum 2023 Holiday Tours

Carroll County Farm Museum 500 S Center St, Westminster, MD, United States

The Holiday Tours begin Friday, December 1, 2023 thru Friday, December 22, 2023. The Farm Museum is open for tours Mon – Fri 9 AM – 4 PM and Saturdays & Sundays 12 – 4 PM Santa will be in the Schoolhouse from 12- 4 PM on Saturday and Sunday on the following dates. Dec. […]

HOLIDAY OF TREES, WREATHS & CENTERPIECES by Taneytown Heritage & Museum Association, Inc.

ACNB Bank – Taneytown Branch 222 E Baltimore St, Taneytown, MD, United States

The Taneytown Heritage & Museum Association is sponsoring this annual event. Local individuals, businesses, schools, and organizations participate decorating a tree, wreath and/or centerpiece. All decorated items are donated for a silent auction benefitting the Taneytown History Museum. All items will be on display in the lobby of ACNB Bank, Taneytown Office, 222 East Baltimore […]