Carroll County Tourism | Carroll County, Maryland

17th Annual Gallery of Gifts
2025-11-22, 2025-11-25, 2025-11-26, 2025-11-27, 2025-11-28, 2025-11-29, 2025-12-02 | 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.

Downtown Westminster Farmers Market
2025-11-22 08:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Historic Downtown Westminster, 15 East Main St, Westminster, MD, 21157, United States
The Downtown Westminster Farmers Market is a must-visit destination for the freshest flavors of Carroll County, proudly connecting our community to the farmers, food producers, and small businesses who grow and produce what they sell. After over 30 years, we remain the oldest ‘producer-only’ market boasting the longest season of any market in the county!
Each Saturday from May 17th through November 22nd 2025, visitors can shop an abundant selection of seasonal produce, fresh fruits, pasture-raised beef, pork, chicken, and lamb, as well as farm-fresh eggs, artisan baked breads, sweet treats, handcrafted tea blends, locally roasted coffee, prepared foods, and so much more.
We’re especially excited to introduce new locally sourced offerings this season, including raw honey, gourmet mushrooms, and pasture-raised lamb.
In addition to incredible food, the 2025 season features an exciting calendar of special events, with family-friendly activities happening throughout the summer. Enjoy live demonstrations, hands-on children’s experiences, animal meet-and-greets, and interactive learning opportunities designed to inspire curiosity and connection.
Whether you’re a longtime supporter or a first-time guest, we invite you to join us this season to eat well, shop local, and experience the energy of a true community farmers market. Come meet your farmers, support small businesses, and enjoy the best of Maryland’s growing season — right in the heart of downtown Westminster!

Christkindlmarkt
2025-11-22 10:00 - 17:00 | Union Mills Homestead, 3311 Littlestown Pike, Westminster, MD, 21158, United States
Come and join us for a German-style Christmas market. Food and drinks will be available to purchase, along with a variety of hand-crafted and unique gifts from vendors in the Grist Mill and Tannery. Our gift shop will be open for your holiday shopping as will the blacksmith and woodworking shops.
A portion of the historic Homestead will be decorated and open for you to visit.
Parking is onsite, $5 per vehicle. Buses are extra, please call for details!
Enjoy the sights and sounds of the holiday season at Union Mills, celebrating our German heritage!

The Madman and the Nun
2025-11-22 19:30 - 22:00 | Alumni Hall @ McDaniel College, 2 College Hill, Westminster, MD, 21157, United States
McDaniel College student actors perform in this absurdist comedy exploring love, art, and power, written by Stanislaw Witkiewicz, a Polish playwright, novelist, painter, photographer and philosopher. For ticket information, call 410-857-2448. The show contains adult material and is intended for mature audiences.

Masterworks Presents: Beethoven's Mass in C
2025-11-23 15:00 - 16:30 | Winters Mill High School, 560 Gorsuch Rd, Westminster, MD, 21157, United States
The Masterworks Chorale of Carroll County announces their Fall Concert, Beethoven’s Mass in C, Sunday, November 23, at 3 PM in the Winters Mill High School Auditorium. Conductor Kyle Engler leads the Chorale, accompanied by Peggy Brengle.
This Mass may not be as famous as some of Beethoven’s later works, but it still illustrates his musical genius. As Beethoven’s first Mass you can hear the early ideas that he later uses in his sacred works. This Mass was composed in 1807 and was commissioned by Prince Nikolaus Esterházy II to commemorate his wife’s Birthday. It has been intriguing audiences ever since.
In addition, Drei gemischte Chöre by Clara Schumann will be performed by our new a Capella choir.
Admission is $20, ages 18 and under are admitted free. For tickets, and more information about the Chorale and the Concert, visit the website, www.masterworksofcc.org. A fundraiser, consisting of a series of themed raffle baskets, will be offered at the concert.

College Choir & Green TerrorTones Concert
2025-11-23 19:00 - 21:00 | Baker Memorial Chapel, 2 College Hill, Westminster, 21157, United States
The McDaniel College Choir and the Green TerrorTones a cappella ensemble perform classic and new works from around the world, under the direction of Senior Lecturer Kyle Engler. For more information, call 410-857-2552.

2025 Holiday of Trees, Wreaths and Centerpieces
2025-11-25 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-26 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-28 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-02 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.

Y Turkey Trot Charity 5K - Westminster
2025-11-27 08:30 - 12:00 | The Hill Y in Westminster, 1719 Sykesville Rd, Westminster, 21157, United States
Y Turkey Trot Charity 5K
Don’t miss out on the biggest, happiest, healthiest Thanksgiving anywhere: the Y Turkey Trot Charity 5k! Bring the family for an epic Thanksgiving morning run.
With six race locations across central Maryland, the Trot is for people of all ages and abilities – we have first-time runners, walkers and seasoned athletes too… everyone is welcome (even your pup!) It’s healthy fun for your family, food and financial assistance for another family!
Y Turkey Trot Participants Receive:
– An exclusive Turkey Trot shirt
– Chipped timing for adults and youth
– Awards
– Exclusive savings on Y Membership
– An epic morning of feel-good vibes.
Date: November 27, 2025
Time: 8:30 am

28th Annual Festival of Wreaths
2025-11-28 12:00 - 19:00, 2025-11-29 12:00 - 19:00, 2025-11-30 12:00 - 19:00, 2025-12-01 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!

12th Annual Sykesville Holiday Marketplace
2025-11-29 09:00 - 15:00 | Carroll County Ag Center – Shipley Arena, 706 Agricultural Center Dr, Westminster, MD, 21157, United States
Please join us this year at the Sykesville Holiday Marketplace and shop with over 150 carefully selected vendors featuring handmade crafts and items from your favorite direct sale companies.
From home décor to holiday decorations, paper crafts to jewelry, ceramics to wood crafts, candles to glassware, children’s items to specialty foods & drinks, there is something for everyone!
Get all of your holiday shopping done in one place!
*No entrance fee

*Handicap Accessible
*Rain or Shine indoor event
*Win prizes from our huge raffle tables
*Family Friendly
*Visit with Santa
*Visit with Reptiles
*Free face painting
*Food and drink available
For more details, visit www.SykesvilleHolidayMarketplace.com.

Interested in being a vendor? Please visit our website.

Service animals, only, please. No pets allowed.

"Teas the Season" Holiday Tea
2025-11-29 11:00 - 13:00 | Sunday Morning at Savannah’s, 111 South Springdale Ave., New Windsor, 21776, United States
HSCC and Sunday Morning at Savannah’s are partnering to bring you a holiday tea like no other. Our Teas the Season holiday tea will have you enjoying a full tea complete with savory and sweet dishes and a selection of teas. Featuring a Kentucky Derby Hat Show by Margae Hicks!
All are welcome! Don’t forget to wear a hat and gloves, to get in the spirit.
Visit our website for more information or to register (after Sept. 26).

Miracle on Main Street Downtown Event
2025-11-29 12:00 - 21:00 | Historic Downtown Westminster, 15 East Main St, Westminster, MD, 21157, United States
Schedule of Events:
12-4pm: Santa’s Treat – Westminster Family Fitness Center
Delight in crafts, games, face painting and visit with Mr. and Mrs. Claus.
12-8pm: Shop with Holiday Lane Vendors
4:55pm: Jingle Bell Run – Register: https://runsignup.com/…/Westmin…/StormtheCastleRunSeries
5pm: Holiday Electric Parade – Application: https://www.westminstermd.gov/…/2025-Miracle-on-Main…
Annual Tree Lighting Immediately following Parade– Locust Lane
6-8pm: Holiday Lights, Enjoy a stroll through the City Park lights and free hot cocoa!

FREE Family Movie: A Muppet Christmas Carol
2025-11-29 14:00 - 15:30 | Carroll Arts Center, 91 West Main St, Westminster, MD, 21157, United States
Free, No Reservations Required
Rated G for all audiences.
Celebrate the holidays and bring the whole family to a classic holiday movie while you wait for the Downtown Westminster Holiday Parade to begin!
The Muppet Christmas Carol is a 1992 American Christmas musical film. Adapted from the 1843 novella A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens, the film takes artistic license to suit the aesthetic of the Muppets, follows Dickens’ original story closely. It is the first Muppet film where a human is the main protagonist.
Come join us, settle into our comfortable theater seats and enjoy a holiday movie together in our historic theater while forgetting all the noise outside.
Cost:
FREE
No tickets required.

Motown & More: A Holiday Celebration
2025-11-30 16:00 - 18:00 | Carroll Arts Center, 91 West Main St, Westminster, MD, 21157, United States
Back by popular demand! MOTOWN & MORE returns to Westminster for another celebration of the holiday season. Motown classics from The Temptations, Jackson 5, Stevie Wonder, The Supremes and more! A nostalgic evening of great music and holiday cheer.
MOTOWN & MORE is an ensemble that joyfully brings musical classics back to the stage. Led by Musical Director multi instrumentalist Gerry Gillespie, the six piece ensemble of Motown & More produces a nostalgic evening of fun and excitement; featuring saxophonists Art Sherrod, Jr. and Eddie Baccus, Jr., additional band members include: Marvin Miller, Jr., (Drums), Craig Alston (bass) and Stanley Cooper (Guitar).
Holiday Repertoire includes:
Silent Night
Santa Baby
White Christmas
Give Love on Christmas Day
Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas
The Christmas Song
Bells Will Be Ringing

Farm Museum’s holiday tour – 'A Reel Farmhouse Christmas’
2025-12-01 10:00 - 15:00, 2025-12-02 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

Free Senior Day (Movie, Craft, Lite Refreshments & Holiday Cheer!)
2025-12-01 12:00 - 19:00 | Carroll Arts Center, 91 West Main St, Westminster, MD, 21157, United States
Free Senior Day!
Movie showings at 1:00 pm and 4:30 pm.
At the Carroll County Arts Council we love our seniors. For everything you do to support the arts council and our community, we are excited to host a free day for our seniors for the holidays!
We invite you to come into the arts center, bring your partner and friends, take some fun holiday photos with our beautifully decorated photo stations, enjoy the fun of a holiday scavenger hunt through our Festival of Wreaths display, shop for gifts in our seasonal Gallery of Gifts boutique and then choose a comfy seat in our historic theater and enjoy the nostalgia of a free movie, White Christmas.
Holiday concessions will be available for purchase before the movie.
This event is free and open to the public, no reservations are required.

Carroll Singers Presents “Christmas Through the Ages”
2025-12-01 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.
