Farm Museum’s holiday tour – 'A Reel Farmhouse Christmas’
2025-12-02 10:00 - 15:00, 2025-12-03 10:00 - 15:00, 2025-12-04 10:00 - 15:00, 2025-12-05 10:00 - 15:00, 2025-12-06 10:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Carroll County Farm Museum, 500 South Center St, Westminster, MD, 21157, United States
Event Details

Join us from December 1-21 and tour the Farmhouse all decorated for the holiday season. Special events on the weekend. Stay tuned for more details.
December 1 – 21, 2025. Mon. – Fri. 10 am – 3:00 pm (guided tours on the hour); Sat. and Sun. Noon – 3 pm (self-guided).
This year the Farm Museum’s holiday tour – ‘A Reel Farmhouse Christmas’ features the rooms decorated to represent different classic holiday movies.
Regular admission applies

28th Annual Festival of Wreaths
2025-12-02 12:00 - 19:00, 2025-12-03 12:00 - 19:00, 2025-12-04 12:00 - 19:00, 2025-12-05 12:00 - 19:00, 2025-12-06 12:00 - 19:00 | Carroll Arts Center, 91 West Main St, Westminster, MD, 21157, United States
2025 marks the 28th year of this fun and festive event which is one of the most anticipated holiday events of the season in Carroll County.
A holiday wonderland of creativity and generosity, the Festival of Wreaths features uniquely themed wreaths, and holiday art pieces, that range from nostalgic, to traditional to whimsical, wacky and wonderful. All wreaths are available for purchase through online auction. Many entries include gift cards, specialty food and beverages items, and unique experiences!
While wreaths are sold only through online auction, we invite the community to visit our historic Carroll Arts Center to experience the magic and joy of the holiday season by viewing the full display of entries in our beautifully decorated space!
In-person visitors can also vote for the Top 10 Audience Choice winners. Voting closes on Saturday, December 6th at 7pm. Kids can also get in on the fun with Festival of Wreaths bingo!

Carroll Singers Presents “Christmas Through the Ages”
2025-12-02 19:30 - 21:00 | Westminster High School, 1225 Washington Rd, Westminster, 21157, United States
Carroll Singers Presents “Christmas Through the Ages” on Monday & Tuesday, December 1 & 2 at 7:30 at Westminster High School, 1225 Washington Rd, Westminster MD. The concert includes Christmas songs from the 8th century through the 21st century. Some of the arrangements are modern interpretations of long standing classics. Included are: Lo, How a Rose E’re Blooming, Joy to the World, Little Drummer Boy/Peace on Earth, Do You Hear What I Hear? These concerts are made possible by a grant from the Maryland State Arts Council and the Carroll County Arts Council. Tickets: $15 Adults ($12 in advance), $9 Students ($7 in advance), children under 6 are free. Tickets available at: The Carroll Arts Center, Menchey Music, and from Carroll Singers members. For more info, call 410-259-3726.

17th Annual Gallery of Gifts
2025-12-03, 2025-12-04, 2025-12-05, 2025-12-06 | Carroll Arts Center, 91 West Main St, Westminster, MD, 21157, United States
Open during normal operating hours.
SHOP LOCAL & SHARE THE HOLIDAY SPIRIT!
Featuring the handcrafted, one-of-a-kind, quality wares of dozens of local and regional artisans, our Tevis Gallery transformed into “Gallery of Gifts” is a unique feast for the eyes. We hope you will join us for this holiday favorite shopping experience right here in Carroll County!
This boutique-style shopping experience is open to everyone, with no entrance fee, reservation or membership required to shop. Highlighted artist displays include affordable, hand-made festive wares like stocking-stuffers and holiday decor, traditional arts and crafts, and truly special original art pieces. There is something for everyone on your shopping list!
Stop in, and leave inspired, knowing that your purchase supports local artists, helps the Carroll County Arts Council to provide arts programming throughout the year and fills you with the holiday spirit. Thank you for buying local and supporting artists and the arts in Carroll County!
Members Discount Days: Friday, Nov. 21 | Saturday, Nov. 22
CCAC members get 10% off their Gallery of Gifts purchase!
Prior Year Offerings Included:
Jewelry, ceramics, fiber, metal, wood and basketry, paintings, candles, seaglass and copper wire sculptures, fine art photos, cards, and native inspired jewelry, pressed flower art prints, nature-based creations, handbound journals, tea towels, culinary products, silk scarves, small zipper bags, wildflower and seashell resin art, bookmarks and ornaments, and mixed media works.

2025 Holiday of Trees, Wreaths and Centerpieces
2025-12-03 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-04 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-05 09:00 - 17:00 | ACNB Bank – Taneytown Branch, 222 East Baltimore Street, Taneytown, MD, 21787, United States
The Taneytown Heritage & Museum Association is sponsoring the annual event. Individuals, businesses and organizations participate by decorating an item in any one of the three categories. All decorated items are donated for a silent auction benefitting the Taneytown History Museum. Decorated items will be on display in the lobby of ACNB Bank, Taneytown Office, located at 222 East Baltimore Street, Taneytown.
Public Viewing, Voting and Silent Auction Hours Monday thru Friday 9 am to 5 pm, Saturday 9 am to 12 Noon and Saturday, December 13, 9 am to 10 am.
All items are voted on by the public. Prizes will be awarded in each category. Silent Auction concludes at 10 am. Winning bids announced at 10:30 am.
Winning bidders must pick up and pay for items 10:30-12 Noon on December 13.

To Be Read: Cozy Up for Winter Edition
2025-12-03 18:30 - 19:30 | Exploration Commons At 50 East, 50 East Main Street, Westminster, MD, 21157, United States
For Adults. December is the perfect time to stock up on books for your TBR (to be read) pile for the cold winter ahead! Join our conversation with bestselling authors Jenni L. Walsh, Lee Kelly, Victoria Schade, Jennifer Thorne, and Stephanie Burns. A book signing will follow the talk with titles available for purchase.
P resented by Park Books on Main and Carroll County Public Library. Registration required. Visit site for details.

Jazz Night
2025-12-04 19:00 - 21:00 | Alumni Hall @ McDaniel College, 2 College Hill, Westminster, MD, 21157, United States
The concert features diverse styles of jazz, including classic big band swing, bebop, Latin, funk, jazz-rock, and classic blues. For more information, call 410-857-2552.

College Band Concert
2025-12-05 19:00 - 21:00 | Alumni Hall @ McDaniel College, 2 College Hill, Westminster, MD, 21157, United States
Directed by Senior Lecturer Linda Kirkpatrick, the College Band performs musical selections by contemporary composers, including several holiday selections. For more information, call 410-857-2552.

CHRISTMAS CAROL the Musical
2025-12-05 19:30 - 22:00 | Coppermine Pantherplex (formerly NCHS), 1400 Panther Dr, Hampstead, MD, 21074, United States
Ebenezer Scrooge is a prosperous curmudgeon who believes that personal wealth is far more valuable than the happiness and comfort of others. With an infuriated “Bah! Humbug!” Scrooge summates his feelings of Christmas tidings and charitable giving, but he’s forced to face his selfish ways when three ghosts on Christmas Eve lead him through his Past, Present and Future. Thanks to their guidance, Scrooge recognizes his faults and greets Christmas morning with a cheerful “Happy Christmas” before spending the day reconnecting and sharing love with those that mean the most to him.

Carroll County Farmer's Market - Live Green Sale and Fruit Sale
2025-12-06 08:00 - 14:00 | Carroll County Agriculture Center, 706 Agricultural Center Dr, Westminster, MD, 21157, United States
Only 2 Saturday’s left! On Saturday, December 6th the seasonal Christmas Market and Hand Made Crafts Show will run Saturdays only 8:00am – 2:00pm through December 13th. Now is a good time to place your orders with your favorite vendors! The Westminster Kawanis Club will be available from 9am to 2pm selling oranges, grapefruits, and mandarin oranges. Each week there will be 75-100 vendors selling a wide variety of handmade and home-produced goods. We have everything to help you with your holiday celebrations. The Littlestown Garden Club along with Mark Peeling will have fresh wreaths, garland, and arrangements.
There will be local fresh eggs, nuts, honey, cheese, spirits, jams and jellies.
Fresh evergreens, wreaths and arrangements can be found for the holidays as well as seasonal plants. Home baked goods and other gourmet foods are also available: pies, cakes, cookies, scones, breads, dip mixes and candy.
Customers will find crafts and fine arts such as jewelry, pottery, wood crafts, photography, baby items, soaps, skin care items, primitive art, fabric items and more.
Breakfast and lunch will be served. Pancake breakfast and egg sandwiches are popular breakfast items. Homemade slices of pie and cake make great desserts.
Admission and parking are free.
We are handicap accessible.
Busses are welcome.
Follow the signs “To Ag Center”.
For more info call Anita at 410-848-7748 or check out our website at
www.carrollcountyfarmersmarket.com

Carroll County Artists' Studio Tour
2025-12-06 10:00 - 17:00 | Various Locations in Carroll County, Westminster, MD, 21157, United States
Carroll County Artist’s Studio Tour will be open the first weekend in December, Saturday and Sunday 10-5PM. This event is open to the public with demonstrations, art sales, and a behind-the-scenes look at the working space.
Be sure to check out other stops on the self-guided tour: www.ccartists.com
Stop #1, 1b, 1c, 1d
Selmer Ironworks
Golden Apple Beads
Joanne Strehle Bast
Kelsey Wailes
Stop #2
Doug’s Turnings
Stop #3, 3b
Toll House Studio
Bent, Wrapped and Hammered
Stop #4
Ewes-ful Fiber Arts
Stop #5, 5b
Homestead Forge n’ Wood
Shannon Myers
Stop #6
Rosebud Studios
Gallery A: Ain’t That a Frame
Gallery B: Carroll County Arts Council
Gallery C: Off Track Art
Gallery D: Gribs Gallery & Joyce Farkas

Black Barn Alpacas’ Fleece Navidad: A Camelid Christmas
2025-12-06 10:00 - 2025-12-21 16:00 | Black Barn Alpacas 2401 Bollinger Mill Rd, Finksburg, MD 21048, 2401 Bollinger Mill Rd, Finksburg, MD 21048, Finksburg, 21048, United States
Event Title: Black Barn Alpacas’ Fleece Navidad: A Camelid Christmas
Dates & Times:
Dates: Dec. 6-7, 13-14, 20-21
Hours: 10 AM – 4 PM (last admission 3 PM)
Location:
Black Barn Alpacas
2401 Bollinger Mill Rd, Finksburg, MD 21048
Event Description:
This holiday season, the fluffiest VIPs in Maryland are waiting to meet you. At Black Barn Alpacas’ Fleece Navidad: A Camelid Christmas, nearly 150 alpacas, including the season’s cutest baby alpacas, steal the show in a seasonal celebration just 90 minutes from D.C and 40 minutes from Baltimore.
This isn’t your average holiday outing. Guests can:
Hand-feed alpacas (yes, they really do nibble right from your hand)
Complimentary Fleece Crafting Christmas Ornaments (featuring fleece from their herd)
Let the kids can play in the Mrs. Clause’s Bakery, send their Christmas wish lists at the North Pole Express Post Office, and explore Santa’s Workshop
Snap perfect holiday photos down Candy Cane Lane and in front of the towering Christmas tree
Cost:
Adults (Ages 3+): $25
Young Children (Ages 2 and under): Free
No hidden fees, everything is included with your admission!
Tickets:
Don’t miss out on the holiday fun! Click here to purchase tickets and secure your spot at this limited time event.
More Information:
For more details and to learn about other exciting events, visit our website: https://www.blackbarnalpacas.com/book-a-tour

Farm Museum - Santa in the Schoolhouse
2025-12-06 12:00 - 15:00 | Carroll County Farm Museum, 500 South Center St, Westminster, MD, 21157, 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 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21: noon to 3pm only.
Food/drinks for purchase weekends only
Please stay tuned for more info.

TUBACHRISTMAS
2025-12-06 13:00 - 14:00 | Carroll County Public Library, Westminster Branch, 50 East Main Street, Westminster, MD, 21157, United States
TUBACHRISTMAS Returns to Westminster for the 4th year. Come to the stage in front of the Westminster Public Library on Saturday, December 6th at 1pm to hear Tubas of all shapes and sizes perform classic Christmas carols.
Participation is open to players of all ages and abilities.

Westminster Symphony Orchestra Concert
2025-12-06 15:00 - 17:00 | Alumni Hall @ McDaniel College, 2 College Hill, Westminster, MD, 21157, United States
Senior Lecturer Linda Kirkpatrick directs the orchestra, which is composed of McDaniel and Carroll Community College students, as well as music faculty and community musicians. For more information, call 410-857-2552.

A Main Street Christmas
2025-12-06 17:30 - 19:30 | Downtown Mount Airy, South Main Street, Mount Airy, MD, 21771, United States
Come visit our CHARMING town where true holiday SPIRIT is about bringing the community together, to share some memories, and make new ones. The old-fashioned Main Street Christmas celebration is a growing favorite, attracting families from Mount Airy, as well as visitors from surrounding counties, Baltimore City, and Washington, DC. Downtown Mount Airy has delicious restaurants and over 18 shops, to keep you busy. Between all the shops, you are bound to find something for everyone on your gift list. Please consider Mount Airy next time you need to find that special gift for someone. Main Street will be closed to traffic during this event so you can feel free to walk safely down Main Street!

Westminster Ringers, Inc presents "Celebrate Christmas"
2025-12-06 19:00 - 20:30 | First Presbyterian Church Westminster, 65 Washington Rd., Westminster, MD, 21157, United States
Westminster Ringers and Accelerando present their annual holiday handbell concert.
