A Main Street Christmas

Downtown Mount Airy 207 S Main St, Mount Airy, MD, United States

The Town of Mount Airy will officially ring in the holiday season with its beloved annual event — A Main Street Christmas on Dec. 7. The tree lighting ceremony will start at 5:30 p.m. and parade kicks off at 6:30 p.m. The Mayor and Town Council along with several specially selected local students will light […]

A Charlie Brown Jazz Christmas

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

What do you get when you pair the beloved animated holiday film with a live performance of the film’s Vince Guaraldi jazz score? You get a fabulously festive show featuring the renowned Eric Byrd Trio! This annual presentation is always very popular with families as well as discriminating jazz aficionados and is a great way […]

Westminster Symphony Orchestra Concert

Mainstage Theatre, WMC Alumni Hall, 2 College Hill, MD, 21157, United States

Linda Kirkpatrick, senior lecturer in music, directs the orchestra, which is composed of McDaniel and Carroll Community College students, as well as music faculty and community musicians. Selections include Beethoven’s Symphony No. 3 “Eroica” and the premiere of cellist Collin David’s “Hours:24.”

Free

CHRISTMAS CAROL the Musical

Coppermine Panther Plex (former NCHS) 1400 Panther Dr, Hampstead, MD, United States

A Christmas Carol: The Musical brings Charles Dickens’ timeless tale to life with vibrant music and heartfelt performances. Set in Victorian London, the story follows Ebenezer Scrooge, a miserly old man whose disdain for Christmas and compassion is as cold as his frosty demeanor. The Musical is a festive celebration that reminds us all of the power […]

Chris Mona: Recent Solo Projects & Collaborative Projects with Helen Frederick

Esther Prangley Rice Gallery at McDaniel College, 2 College Hill, Westminster, 21157, United States

This solo exhibition features works by Anne Arundel Community College (AACC) professor Chris Mona, including printmaking projects done in collaboration with Pyramid Atlantic Art Center founder Helen Frederick, who he began collaborating with in 2023. Mona, who also directs the Printmaking Studio at AACC, has received a grant from the Artists Space in New York […]

Free

‘Fleece’ Navidad: A Camelid Christmas

Black Barn Alpacas 2401 Bollinger Mill Rd, Finksburg, MD, United States

‘Fleece’ Navidad: A Camelid Christmas at Black Barn Alpacas Experience the magic of Christmas at Black Barn Alpacas! ‘Fleece’ Navidad: A Camelid Christmas on the farm is the ultimate family-friendly holiday event featuring alpacas, festive fun, and memorable seasonal activities in Finksburg, Maryland. Hours of Operation: 10am-5pm (last admission at 4pm) Arrive anytime during open […]

Tymeless Valley Farm – Christmas Tree Sale

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

Our farm is hosting a Christmas tree sale event December 6, 7 and 8, 2024! We will have beautiful Frasier firs, pre-cut and cut your own in the field. Free hot chocolate and wreaths, bake goods and decorations for sale!

Farm Museum – Santa in the Schoolhouse

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

Welcome home for the holidays with Santa visiting us on select weekends in December.  Museum admission is $10 per family. Please bring your own camera to snap a photo with Santa. December 1, 7, 8, 14, 15, 21 & 22: noon to 4pm only Please stay tuned for more info.

Farm Museum’s Holiday Tour – A Choo Choo Christmas

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

Event Details Join us from December 1-22 and tour the Farmhouse all decorated for the holiday season. Special events on the weekend. Stay tuned for more details. December 1 – 22, 2024.  Mon. – Fri. 10 am – 3:30 pm (guided tours on the hour); Sat. and Sun. Noon – 4 pm (self-guided). This year […]

27th Annual Festival of Wreaths

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

Now in its 27th year, the Festival of Wreaths at the Carroll Arts Center has traditionally been one of the most eagerly awaited holiday events in the county. While all the bidding is done online, the Arts Center still hosts a cheery display of all the entries for patrons to visit! The festival exemplifies holiday […]

Winter Celebration presented by Children’s Chorus of Carroll County

St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Eldersburg, MD 915 Liberty Rd., Sykesville, MD

An afternoon of delightful music presented by the internationally-traveled Children's Chorus of Carroll County under the direction of Jenna Daly and Rachel Morgan Im. The beauty of St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Eldersburg promises to be matched by the beauty of the children's voices.

Free

CHRISTMAS CAROL the Musical

Coppermine Panther Plex (former NCHS) 1400 Panther Dr, Hampstead, MD, United States

A Christmas Carol: The Musical brings Charles Dickens’ timeless tale to life with vibrant music and heartfelt performances. Set in Victorian London, the story follows Ebenezer Scrooge, a miserly old man whose disdain for Christmas and compassion is as cold as his frosty demeanor. The Musical is a festive celebration that reminds us all of the power […]

Gospel Choir Concert

Mainstage Theatre, WMC Alumni Hall, 2 College Hill, MD, 21157, United States

McDaniel College’s Gospel Choir performs traditional and contemporary gospel music with surprise selections, under the direction of senior adjunct lecturer Shelley Ensor.

Free

McDaniel Gospel Choir Concert

Mainstage Theatre 2 College Hill, Westminster, MD, United States

McDaniel College’s Gospel Choir performs traditional and contemporary gospel music with surprise selections, under the direction of senior adjunct lecturer Shelley Ensor.

A Charlie Brown Jazz Christmas

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

What do you get when you pair the beloved animated holiday film with a live performance of the film’s Vince Guaraldi jazz score? You get a fabulously festive show featuring the renowned Eric Byrd Trio! This annual presentation is always very popular with families as well as discriminating jazz aficionados and is a great way […]

Carroll 250 Speaker Series: “I am persuaded they will do great Execution.”

Carroll County Public Library 500 Ridge Ave, Mount Airy, MD, United States

Presented by Travis Shaw:  On June 14, 1775, the Continental Congress authorized the formation of several independent companies of riflemen to reinforce the New Englanders then besieging British-occupied Boston. Among the first to answer the call were four companies of men – two from western Maryland, and two from Virginia – who made a remarkable […]

2024 Holiday of Trees, Wreaths & Centerpieces

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

Taneytown Heritage & Museum Association Holiday of Trees, Wreaths & Centerpieces Wednesday, November 20th to Saturday, December 14, 2024 at ACNB Bank, Taneytown Branch. Silent auction on all items and vote for your favorite item. Closed Thanksgiving Day Saturdays 9 am to 12 Noon. Event closes on Saturday, December 14th, 11 am

Free

Farm Museum’s Holiday Tour – A Choo Choo Christmas

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

Event Details Join us from December 1-22 and tour the Farmhouse all decorated for the holiday season. Special events on the weekend. Stay tuned for more details. December 1 – 22, 2024.  Mon. – Fri. 10 am – 3:30 pm (guided tours on the hour); Sat. and Sun. Noon – 4 pm (self-guided). This year […]

Chris Mona: Recent Solo Projects & Collaborative Projects with Helen Frederick

Esther Prangley Rice Gallery at McDaniel College, 2 College Hill, Westminster, 21157, United States

This solo exhibition features works by Anne Arundel Community College (AACC) professor Chris Mona, including printmaking projects done in collaboration with Pyramid Atlantic Art Center founder Helen Frederick, who he began collaborating with in 2023. Mona, who also directs the Printmaking Studio at AACC, has received a grant from the Artists Space in New York […]

Free

16th Annual Gallery of Gifts

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

This special cash-and-carry exhibit resembles a boutique rather than a traditional gallery exhibit, as dozens of artists will display their festive wares. You can choose from a wide variety of hand-crafted creations from inexpensive stocking stuffers, holiday décor, and traditional arts and crafts to truly elegant special gifts for everyone on your shopping list. The […]

2024 Holiday of Trees, Wreaths & Centerpieces

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

Taneytown Heritage & Museum Association Holiday of Trees, Wreaths & Centerpieces Wednesday, November 20th to Saturday, December 14, 2024 at ACNB Bank, Taneytown Branch. Silent auction on all items and vote for your favorite item. Closed Thanksgiving Day Saturdays 9 am to 12 Noon. Event closes on Saturday, December 14th, 11 am

Free

Farm Museum’s Holiday Tour – A Choo Choo Christmas

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

Event Details Join us from December 1-22 and tour the Farmhouse all decorated for the holiday season. Special events on the weekend. Stay tuned for more details. December 1 – 22, 2024.  Mon. – Fri. 10 am – 3:30 pm (guided tours on the hour); Sat. and Sun. Noon – 4 pm (self-guided). This year […]

Chris Mona: Recent Solo Projects & Collaborative Projects with Helen Frederick

Esther Prangley Rice Gallery at McDaniel College, 2 College Hill, Westminster, 21157, United States

This solo exhibition features works by Anne Arundel Community College (AACC) professor Chris Mona, including printmaking projects done in collaboration with Pyramid Atlantic Art Center founder Helen Frederick, who he began collaborating with in 2023. Mona, who also directs the Printmaking Studio at AACC, has received a grant from the Artists Space in New York […]

Free

16th Annual Gallery of Gifts

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

This special cash-and-carry exhibit resembles a boutique rather than a traditional gallery exhibit, as dozens of artists will display their festive wares. You can choose from a wide variety of hand-crafted creations from inexpensive stocking stuffers, holiday décor, and traditional arts and crafts to truly elegant special gifts for everyone on your shopping list. The […]

2024 Holiday of Trees, Wreaths & Centerpieces

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

Taneytown Heritage & Museum Association Holiday of Trees, Wreaths & Centerpieces Wednesday, November 20th to Saturday, December 14, 2024 at ACNB Bank, Taneytown Branch. Silent auction on all items and vote for your favorite item. Closed Thanksgiving Day Saturdays 9 am to 12 Noon. Event closes on Saturday, December 14th, 11 am

Free

Farm Museum’s Holiday Tour – A Choo Choo Christmas

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

Event Details Join us from December 1-22 and tour the Farmhouse all decorated for the holiday season. Special events on the weekend. Stay tuned for more details. December 1 – 22, 2024.  Mon. – Fri. 10 am – 3:30 pm (guided tours on the hour); Sat. and Sun. Noon – 4 pm (self-guided). This year […]

Chris Mona: Recent Solo Projects & Collaborative Projects with Helen Frederick

Esther Prangley Rice Gallery at McDaniel College, 2 College Hill, Westminster, 21157, United States

This solo exhibition features works by Anne Arundel Community College (AACC) professor Chris Mona, including printmaking projects done in collaboration with Pyramid Atlantic Art Center founder Helen Frederick, who he began collaborating with in 2023. Mona, who also directs the Printmaking Studio at AACC, has received a grant from the Artists Space in New York […]

Free

16th Annual Gallery of Gifts

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

This special cash-and-carry exhibit resembles a boutique rather than a traditional gallery exhibit, as dozens of artists will display their festive wares. You can choose from a wide variety of hand-crafted creations from inexpensive stocking stuffers, holiday décor, and traditional arts and crafts to truly elegant special gifts for everyone on your shopping list. The […]

2024 Holiday of Trees, Wreaths & Centerpieces

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

Taneytown Heritage & Museum Association Holiday of Trees, Wreaths & Centerpieces Wednesday, November 20th to Saturday, December 14, 2024 at ACNB Bank, Taneytown Branch. Silent auction on all items and vote for your favorite item. Closed Thanksgiving Day Saturdays 9 am to 12 Noon. Event closes on Saturday, December 14th, 11 am

Free

Farm Museum’s Holiday Tour – A Choo Choo Christmas

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

Event Details Join us from December 1-22 and tour the Farmhouse all decorated for the holiday season. Special events on the weekend. Stay tuned for more details. December 1 – 22, 2024.  Mon. – Fri. 10 am – 3:30 pm (guided tours on the hour); Sat. and Sun. Noon – 4 pm (self-guided). This year […]

Chris Mona: Recent Solo Projects & Collaborative Projects with Helen Frederick

Esther Prangley Rice Gallery at McDaniel College, 2 College Hill, Westminster, 21157, United States

This solo exhibition features works by Anne Arundel Community College (AACC) professor Chris Mona, including printmaking projects done in collaboration with Pyramid Atlantic Art Center founder Helen Frederick, who he began collaborating with in 2023. Mona, who also directs the Printmaking Studio at AACC, has received a grant from the Artists Space in New York […]

Free

16th Annual Gallery of Gifts

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

This special cash-and-carry exhibit resembles a boutique rather than a traditional gallery exhibit, as dozens of artists will display their festive wares. You can choose from a wide variety of hand-crafted creations from inexpensive stocking stuffers, holiday décor, and traditional arts and crafts to truly elegant special gifts for everyone on your shopping list. The […]

Bob Cratchit & the Bookkeepers

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

With a desire to embody the spirit of everyone’s favorite holiday protagonist, Monte Leister of The Monte Leister Quartet joins forces with the joyful sax man Jay Fenner, the yuletide bass man Johnathan Davis, and Jingling Connor LeFevre on the drums, to get you singing and dancing to a Holly Jolly mix of Swinging and […]

2024 Holiday of Trees, Wreaths & Centerpieces

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

Taneytown Heritage & Museum Association Holiday of Trees, Wreaths & Centerpieces Wednesday, November 20th to Saturday, December 14, 2024 at ACNB Bank, Taneytown Branch. Silent auction on all items and vote for your favorite item. Closed Thanksgiving Day Saturdays 9 am to 12 Noon. Event closes on Saturday, December 14th, 11 am

Free

Farm Museum’s Holiday Tour – A Choo Choo Christmas

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

Event Details Join us from December 1-22 and tour the Farmhouse all decorated for the holiday season. Special events on the weekend. Stay tuned for more details. December 1 – 22, 2024.  Mon. – Fri. 10 am – 3:30 pm (guided tours on the hour); Sat. and Sun. Noon – 4 pm (self-guided). This year […]

Chris Mona: Recent Solo Projects & Collaborative Projects with Helen Frederick

Esther Prangley Rice Gallery at McDaniel College, 2 College Hill, Westminster, 21157, United States

This solo exhibition features works by Anne Arundel Community College (AACC) professor Chris Mona, including printmaking projects done in collaboration with Pyramid Atlantic Art Center founder Helen Frederick, who he began collaborating with in 2023. Mona, who also directs the Printmaking Studio at AACC, has received a grant from the Artists Space in New York […]

Free

What Will We Harvest Art Show

Gribs Gallery 208 Main St, New Windsor, MD, United States

A multimedia art exhibit featuring the work of ten talented, local artists. Please come and meet the artists at an opening reception on Saturday, August 24th, from 12 to 4pm. When: The exhibit runs from 8/24-10/5 Where: 208 Main St., New Windsor, MD 21776 Gribs Gallery is in a building located behind the house and […]

16th Annual Gallery of Gifts

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

This special cash-and-carry exhibit resembles a boutique rather than a traditional gallery exhibit, as dozens of artists will display their festive wares. You can choose from a wide variety of hand-crafted creations from inexpensive stocking stuffers, holiday décor, and traditional arts and crafts to truly elegant special gifts for everyone on your shopping list. The […]

Jingle & Mingle

Downtown Mount Airy 207 S Main St, Mount Airy, MD, United States

Santa Claus is making one last trip to Mount Airy before the big night to meet with kids to find out what they want for Christmas. Bring your cameras and lists and come see him in the B & O Caboose at 2 N. Main St. on Dec. 13 from 5 to 8 p.m. as […]