Maker Expo

Exploration Commons At 50 East, 50 East Main Street, Westminster, MD, 21157, United States

For all ages. We’re celebrating our one-year anniversary in Exploration Commons! Stop by any time between 10AM – 1PM to interact with customers who have created projects and learned new software in our makerspace. Nearly 20 makers will have tables set up in our Large Meeting Room where attendees can see their projects, chat about […]

14th Annual Gallery of Gifts

Carroll Arts Center, 91 West Main St, Westminster, MD, 21157, 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! Members Discount Days: November 18 – 19 and December 16 – […]

Santa at the Carroll County Farm Museum

Carroll County Farm Museum, 500 South Center St, Westminster, MD, 21157, 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. Free children’s craft kits are available to take home. Refreshments for sale in the Barrack’s Barn. Admission $5 adult/ $10 family There will not […]

Rent

Coppermine Panther Plex (former NCHS), 1400 Panther Dr, Hampstead, MD, 21074, United States

Small Town Stars Theatre Company presents the hit musical, Rent! “Rent is a rock musical with music and lyrics by Jonathan Larson loosely based on Giacomo Puccini’s opera La bohème. It tells the story of a group of impoverished young artists struggling to survive and create a life in New York City’s East Village in […]

A Charlie Brown Jazz Christmas

Carroll Arts Center, 91 West Main St, Westminster, MD, 21157, 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 […]

A Charlie Brown Jazz Christmas

Carroll Arts Center, 91 West Main St, Westminster, MD, 21157, 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 […]

A Charlie Brown Jazz Christmas

Carroll Arts Center, 91 West Main St, Westminster, MD, 21157, 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 […]

Rent

Coppermine Panther Plex (former NCHS), 1400 Panther Dr, Hampstead, MD, 21074, United States

Small Town Stars Theatre Company presents the hit musical, Rent! “Rent is a rock musical with music and lyrics by Jonathan Larson loosely based on Giacomo Puccini’s opera La bohème. It tells the story of a group of impoverished young artists struggling to survive and create a life in New York City’s East Village in […]

Santa at the Carroll County Farm Museum

Carroll County Farm Museum, 500 South Center St, Westminster, MD, 21157, 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. Free children’s craft kits are available to take home. Refreshments for sale in the Barrack’s Barn. Admission $5 adult/ $10 family There will not […]

Rent

Coppermine Panther Plex (former NCHS), 1400 Panther Dr, Hampstead, MD, 21074, United States

Small Town Stars Theatre Company presents the hit musical, Rent! “Rent is a rock musical with music and lyrics by Jonathan Larson loosely based on Giacomo Puccini’s opera La bohème. It tells the story of a group of impoverished young artists struggling to survive and create a life in New York City’s East Village in […]

A Charlie Brown Jazz Christmas

Carroll Arts Center, 91 West Main St, Westminster, MD, 21157, 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 […]

Farm Museum 2022 Holiday Tours

Carroll County Farm Museum, 500 South Center St, Westminster, MD, 21157, United States

Holiday Tour will be returning December 1 – 22 Monday-Friday: 9am to 4pm Saturday/Sunday: Noon to 4pm

14th Annual Gallery of Gifts

Carroll Arts Center, 91 West Main St, Westminster, MD, 21157, 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! Members Discount Days: November 18 – 19 and December 16 – […]

All Aboard the Polar Express

Carroll County Public Library, North Carroll Branch, 2255 Hanover Pike, Hampstead, MD, 21074

For all ages. Storyteller Beth Rebert's delightful presentation of this heart-warming holiday tale is sure to enchant children of all ages! Come dressed in your PJs as this magical story unfolds.

Free

Farm Museum 2022 Holiday Tours

Carroll County Farm Museum, 500 South Center St, Westminster, MD, 21157, United States

Holiday Tour will be returning December 1 – 22 Monday-Friday: 9am to 4pm Saturday/Sunday: Noon to 4pm

14th Annual Gallery of Gifts

Carroll Arts Center, 91 West Main St, Westminster, MD, 21157, 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! Members Discount Days: November 18 – 19 and December 16 – […]

Box Lunch Talk: The Art of the Musical Instruments – Ken Koons

Grace Lutheran Church, 21 Carroll Street, Westminster, MD, 21157, United States

Event to be held in-person – No RSVP Registration Required. Cost is $3.00 for HSCC Members and $7.00 for non-members upon entry with drinks and snacks provided. Join us at Grace Hall on Carroll Street. The Art of the Musical Instruments. Ken Koons. Ken Koons – luthier, blacksmith, woodworker, musician, and photographer – has been […]

$3.00

Box Lunch Talk: The Art of Musical Instruments

Grace Lutheran Church, 21 Carroll Street, Westminster, MD, 21157, United States

Event to be held in-person – No RSVP Registration Required. Cost is $3.00 for HSCC Members and $7.00 for non-members upon entry with drinks and snacks provided. Join us at Grace Hall on Carroll Street. The Art of the Musical Instruments. Ken Koons. Ken Koons – luthier, blacksmith, woodworker, musician, and photographer – has been […]

Farm Museum 2022 Holiday Tours

Carroll County Farm Museum, 500 South Center St, Westminster, MD, 21157, United States

Holiday Tour will be returning December 1 – 22 Monday-Friday: 9am to 4pm Saturday/Sunday: Noon to 4pm

14th Annual Gallery of Gifts

Carroll Arts Center, 91 West Main St, Westminster, MD, 21157, 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! Members Discount Days: November 18 – 19 and December 16 – […]

Mount Airy Book Discussion Group: Hercule Poirot’s Christmas

Carroll County Public Library, Mount Airy Branch 705 Ridge Avenue, Mt. Airy, MD, United States

For Adults. Do you enjoy reading and talking about books? Then our book discussion group is for you! We will feature a different book at each meeting. Come join us for a sharing of good books and ideas. This month's selection is Hercule Poirot's Christmas by Agatha Christie.

Free

Bob Cratchit and the Bookkeepers

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

With a desire to embody the spirit of everyone’s favorite holiday protagonist, Monte Leister and Jake Fine of The Leister Quartet joins forces with the joyful trumpeter Cliff Thompson and the yuletide bass man Paul Morales to get you singing and dancing to a Holly Jolly mix of Swinging and Sleighing holiday favorites!

Farm Museum 2022 Holiday Tours

Carroll County Farm Museum, 500 South Center St, Westminster, MD, 21157, United States

Holiday Tour will be returning December 1 – 22 Monday-Friday: 9am to 4pm Saturday/Sunday: Noon to 4pm

12 Days of Exercise

Carroll County Public Library, North Carroll Branch, 2255 Hanover Pike, Hampstead, MD, 21074

For ages 4 - 10. Join the fun and get those little ones moving with Mr. Chris, the Exercise Elf. He will work on holiday-themed individual fitness with a scarf, ball, beanbag, and hula hoops. Then you can take on PE holiday-themed stations.

Free

Gnomes at Night

Carroll County Public Library, North Carroll Branch, 2255 Hanover Pike, Hampstead, MD, 21074

For ages 6 - 12. Join us to make a couple of holiday gnomes that resemble St. Nick! Gnomes are said to bring good luck, happiness, warmth, and a little bit of magic for the new year! Registration required. Visit site for details.

Free

Is Your Toddler on Target?

Carroll County Public Library, Finksburg Branch @ 2265 Old Westminster Pike, Finksburg, MD 21048

For all ages. Meet a speech therapist and learn about developmental milestones for toddlers! After a brief information session, there will be a play session with your child focusing on how to play using household items you may already have.

Free

Craftapalooza

Carroll County Public Library, Mount Airy Branch 705 Ridge Avenue, Mt. Airy, MD, United States

For ages 3 - 12. It's a DIY frenzy! We've gathered extras of our favorite crafts from past storytimes and programs and we need your help to bring them to life. Join us for an afternoon of cutting, pasting, drawing, and creating.

Free

Radical Reptiles

Carroll County Public Library, North Carroll Branch, 2255 Hanover Pike, Hampstead, MD, 21074

For ages 4 - 12. Nicole Osborne presents an exciting line-up of exotic reptiles in this interactive program - with a chance to hold/touch the reptiles! Learn about reptile care, fun facts, and more!

Free

New Year’s at Noon

Carroll County Public Library, Westminster Branch, 50 East Main Street, Westminster, MD, 21157, United States

For ages Birth - 11. Get ready for your New Year's celebration with us! We'll have crafts, games, and a practice countdown at noon!

Free

Union Bridge New Year’s Eve Event

Union Bridge Fire Dept. Carnival Grounds, 8 West Locust Street, Union Bridge, MD, 21797, United States

Family Fun Event starting at 7 p.m. with live band “Cashtown” and “Hurricane Productions DJ” for non stop entertainment. 20 minute Firework Display, Games and much more. For updates follow Dream Big Union Bridge on Facebook.

First Day Hike 2023

Charlotte’s Quest, 3400 Wilhelm Lane, Manchester, MD, 21102, United States

Say “Happy New Year” with a wellness walk in the woods. Our volunteers will offer 4 guided hikes: 11am: Experienced 11:30am: Beginners 12pm: Experienced 12:30pm Beginners After our hikes, enjoy light refreshments around the campfire. We’ll also offer crafts for kids. This event is open to the entire community but we ask that you please […]

Virtual Teen Advisory Board: Service Learning Opportunity

Carroll County Public Library Online

For ages 12 - 17. Are you interested in volunteering virtually at the library? Join us for Teen Advisory Board (TAB), a monthly meeting where teens help plan programs, complete service-oriented projects, and advise the library on teen-related topics. Registration required. Visit site for details.

Free

Sewing: Serger Basics

Exploration Commons At 50 East, 50 East Main Street, Westminster, MD, 21157, United States

For ages 14 - Adults. Learn about the versatile serger/overlock sewing machine and how to use it with your sewing projects. We will review the parts of the serger, proper threading and how and when to use different stitch settings. Leave inspired with new ways to use this machine in your sewing projects. Registration required. […]

Free

Read to a Dog

Carroll County Public Library, North Carroll Branch, 2255 Hanover Pike, Hampstead, MD, 21074

For ages 4 - 12. Read to a puppy from the Seeing Eye Puppy Raising Program! Reading to a dog can increase a child's self-esteem and confidence levels in reading, especially for struggling readers.

Free

Cozy Craft Time at the Winter Cafe

Carroll County Public Library, Finksburg Branch, 2265 Old Westminster Pike, Finksburg, MD, 21048, United States

For all ages. Bring a snack and enjoy craft time at our Winter Cafe! Choose from a flurry of available crafts and enjoy fun thematic music. Craft availability per craft will be on a first come, first served basis. Due to allowed snacks, allergens may be present. The library itself will not serve food at […]

Free

FLICC Presents “Summer of Soul” (2021)

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

FLICC’s January Documentary Series presents the 2022 Academy Award winner for Best Documentary! 2021; 1 h 58 m; PG-13 for some disturbing images, smoking, and brief drug material In his acclaimed debut as a filmmaker, Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson presents a powerful and transporting documentary—part music film, part historical record created around an epic event that […]

FLICC Presents “Summer of Soul” (2021)

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

FLICC’s January Documentary Series presents the 2022 Academy Award winner for Best Documentary! 2021; 1 h 58 m; PG-13 for some disturbing images, smoking, and brief drug material In his acclaimed debut as a filmmaker, Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson presents a powerful and transporting documentary—part music film, part historical record created around an epic event that […]

Indoor Flea Market

Carroll County Ag Center – Shipley Arena, 706 Agricultural Center Dr, Westminster, MD, 21157, United States

Indoor Flea Market in the Shipley Arena – 8am – 2pm. (Breakfast and Lunch served by the Roaring Run Lions Club.  All proceeds go back to the community.) Product categories: antiques, books, cds/dvds/tapes, clothing, collectibles, computer equip., crafts, direct sales, glassware, food items, sports gear & memorabilia, toys, tools, woodworking, and much more. Admission and […]

Storytime with Author Emma Straub

Carroll County Public Library, Mount Airy Branch 705 Ridge Avenue, Mt. Airy, MD, United States

For all ages. Join us for a special storytime with author Emma Straub as she reads from her new picture book, Very Good Hats. As a mother of two young readers and co-owner of the bookshop, Books Are Magic, Emma Straub has spent an inordinate amount of time amidst the picture book stacks and has […]

Storytime with Author Emma Straub

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

For all ages. Join us for a special storytime with author Emma Straub as she reads from her new picture book, Very Good Hats. As a mother of two young readers and co-owner of the bookshop, Books Are Magic, Emma Straub has spent an inordinate amount of time amidst the picture book stacks and has […]