Farm Museum - Santa in the Schoolhouse
2025-12-14 12:00 - 15:00, 2025-12-20 12:00 - 15:00, 2025-12-21 12:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | 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.

The Maryland Nutcracker
2025-12-14 14:00 - 2025-12-15 15:30, 2025-12-14 14:00 - 15:30 | Carroll Community College Scott Theatre, 1601 Washington Rd, Westminster, MD, 21157, United States
Ballet Embody, Carroll County’s professional ballet company, returns to the stage with their original holiday classic, The Maryland Nutcracker!
Enjoy this holiday tradition, Maryland-style. That’s right, a sprinkle of Wintry Mix and a dash of Old Bay will be featured among many other Maryland landmarks and past times.

CHRISTMAS CAROL the Musical
2025-12-14 14:00 - 16:30 | 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.

Farm Museum’s holiday tour – 'A Reel Farmhouse Christmas’
2025-12-15 10:00 - 15:00, 2025-12-16 10:00 - 15:00, 2025-12-17 10:00 - 15:00, 2025-12-18 10:00 - 15:00, 2025-12-19 10:00 - 15:00, 2025-12-20 10:00 - 15:00, 2025-12-21 10:00 - 15:00 | 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

17th Annual Gallery of Gifts
2025-12-16, 2025-12-17, 2025-12-18, 2025-12-19, 2025-12-20 | 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.

Box Lunch Talk: 40 Years of the Artist Studio Tour and the History of Art Entrepreneurship in Carroll County
2025-12-16 12:00 - 13:00 | Grace Lutheran Church, 21 Carroll Street, Westminster, MD, 21157, United States
The Carroll County Artists’ Studio Tour celebrated its 40th anniversary in 2024. The tour was the brainchild of metalsmith Linda Van Hart, a founding member of the Carroll County Arts Council and renowned art educator. Linda will talk about her work and the work of other artists who comprise the vibrant art scene in Carroll County.
As always, there is no registration for Box Lunch Talks. You bring your lunch, and we provide the drinks and desserts (thanks to our volunteers and staff). The cost is $3 for HSCC members and $5 for nonmembers.
Questions? Please contact Laura Bankard, Outreach & Events Director at lbankard@hsccmd.org or 410.848.6494 ext. 200.

STORYTELLERS Christmas 2025
2025-12-19 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-12-20 15:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-20 18:00 - 20:00 | Carroll Arts Center, 91 West Main St, Westminster, MD, 21157, United States
An amazing Christmas show!
Experience the live Christmas event; hear stories behind legendary Christmas songs that you know and love; and hear those songs performed by extraordinary talent from Carroll County.
50% of all ticket sales benefit local charities. When you purchase your ticket, you choose which Charity you want your ticket to support.
The Talent: Billy Live, Kim Harberson, Logan Sauborn, Mike Ferrante, Janae Henson, Isis Cook, Daena Cox, Andrea Molina, Stephanie Harker, Arielle Baquol
The Charities: Action For Kindness, Boys & Girls Clubs of Carroll County, Community Foundation of Carroll County, Find Your Purpose, Habitat for Humanity, The Hive, Human Services Programs of Carroll County, Westminster Rescue Mission, The Human Fund, The Shepherd’s Staff

Adult Workshop: Stained Glass Ornament
2025-12-20 10:00 - 16:00 | Carroll Arts Center, 91 West Main St, Westminster, MD, 21157, United States
One Day Workshop
Instructor: Kim Jennings
Description: Make your own holiday ornament to gift or hang in your window or on your tree. Learn how to cut and solder your own stained glass ornament that you can cherish for years to come. This is a beginner Workshop, prior experience is not necessary. All necessary materials and tools will be provided. Create a piece of art you will be proud o to give as a gift or enjoy yourself!
Supplies:
Scissors
Safety glasses
Gloves for grinding
Work Apron
A packed lunch, snacks and drink
Instructor Bio:
Kim has always loved stained glass and was signed up for a class about 35 years ago. Well, the class was cancelled due to lack of interest. Fast forward to 2016 a friend was discussing his plans to learn stained glass and finish the projects his wife started but sadly passed on before she could finish them. That inspired Kim to signup for a class at Carroll Community College before retiring from her job of 38 years. She was hooked and it became her passion. Her skills have improved to professional quality over the last nine years. Her Stained glass creations are represented by Off track Art Gallery. She has even started making her own patterns. She loves unique abstract art, lots of color and incorporating vintage plates in her pieces. There is just something about t he sun shining through the beautiful colored glass and the rainbows thrown about the room that makes you happy. You might say, “ Kim Jennings has a real passion for color”.

Black Barn Alpacas’ Fleece Navidad: A Camelid Christmas
2025-12-20 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-12-21 10:00 - 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

My First Maryland Nutcracker: A Ballet Adventure for All Ages featuring Ballet Embody
2025-12-21 14:00 - 15:00 | Carroll Arts Center, 91 West Main St, Westminster, MD, 21157, United States
My First Maryland Nutcracker is the perfect way for families and friends of all ages to experience the joy of this holiday tradition in a perfect, 50-min, Old Bay sprinkled, bit-size treat! Perfect for ages 6 and under.
$5 Group Photo-Op!
Come Meet-and-Greet with the stars of the show! Following the performance, ticket holders will be welcomed onstage and will have an opportunity to take pictures alongside their favorite Maryland Nutcracker character! Only 1 ticket required per group or family. Volunteers will be available to assist with taking pictures on patron devices. A professional photographer will not be provided.

Christmas Open House & Cookie Exchange
2025-12-22 16:00 - 19:00 | Sunday Morning at Savannah’s, 111 South Springdale Ave., New Windsor, 21776, United States
Join us for a festive Christmas Open House filled with:
🎅 A visit from Santa
🎶 Carolers filling the manor with holiday music
🍪 A community Cookie Exchange
☕ Hot chocolate, coffee, and small bites
Cookie Exchange:
Bring two dozen of your favorite cookies to share and swap with others. Homemade, store-bought, secret family recipe—everything is welcome!
Bring your family, your friends, your neighbors—this is a free, community-wide celebration of joy, warmth, and holiday cheer at Sunday Morning at Savannah’s.

The Beatles Story
2026-01-03 10:00 - 12:00 | Carroll County Public Library, Westminster Branch, 50 East Main Street, Westminster, MD, 21157, United States
For ages 8 – Adults. This presentation will discuss who The Beatles were, key points in their history and recordings, and why they continue to have such an impact on pop culture. We will look at the times and the progression of music from danceable pop tunes to music that became an art form. We will learn about The Beatles progression from musicians to artists and some of their more prolific and profound songs. Lastly, we will discover why The Beatles broke up, having gone as far as they could both musically, professionally and personally, and their lasting impact on a generation. We hope to answer the question: did The Beatles change history or did history change The Beatles? Registration is required. Visit site for details.

History: Shaken & Stirred – Untold Stories of Industry in Carroll County
2026-01-08 18:00 - 20:00 | Covalent Spirits, 118 E Main Street, Westminster, MD, 21157, United States
Stop in for a drink at Covalent Spirits Westminster on January 8th at 6pm as HSCC continues History: Shaken and Stirred. Once again there will be five speakers telling three 5-minute, untold, local history stories shared with the crowd in a fun, relaxed setting. This quarter, Untold Stories of Industry in Carroll County will be told. A special history-themed drink will be developed by owners Jenn and Drew. Please have dinner before you come, as the refreshments are light and meant for snacking. Light refreshments provided by Collision Course. No RSVP or reservation required.
Covalent Spirits is located at 118 E Main St, Westminster, MD 21157 in the 1920s building that served as the City Garage. More information can be found here: https://covalentspirits.com/home
Please contact Laura Bankard, Outreach & Events Director at lbankard@hsccmd.org or 410.848.6494 ext. 200 with any questions.

What in the Hell Happened to Blood, Sweat and Tears? Documentary Series 2026
2026-01-09 13:00 - 15:00 | Carroll Arts Center, 91 West Main St, Westminster, MD, 21157, United States
DOCUMENTARY SERIES
What in the Hell Happened to Blood, Sweat, and Tears?
2024 | 1 h 52 min | Rated R
The documentary offers a unique glance at the rise and fall of Blood, Sweat and Tears. The band first made its mark in the late ’60s and soon earned multiple Grammy Awards. As they entered mainstream music, they became beloved icons with countless rock hits. The band’s rising star crashed suddenly by 1972, and the backstory involves rockstar drama and political coercion.
