• 17th Annual Gallery of Gifts

    Carroll Arts Center 91 West Main St, Westminster, MD, 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

  • Farm Museum’s holiday tour – ‘A Reel Farmhouse Christmas’

    Carroll County Farm Museum 500 South Center St, Westminster, MD, 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

  • Adult Workshop: Stained Glass Ornament

    Carroll Arts Center 91 West Main St, Westminster, MD, 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

    $120
  • Black Barn Alpacas’ Fleece Navidad: A Camelid Christmas

    Black Barn Alpacas 2401 Bollinger Mill Rd, Finksburg, MD 21048 2401 Bollinger Mill Rd, Finksburg, MD 21048, Finksburg, 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

    Free – $25
  • Farm Museum – Santa in the Schoolhouse

    Farm Museum – Santa in the Schoolhouse

    Carroll County Farm Museum 500 South 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 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21: noon to 3pm only. Food/drinks for purchase weekends only Please stay tuned for more info.

  • STORYTELLERS Christmas 2025

    STORYTELLERS Christmas 2025

    Carroll Arts Center 91 West Main St, Westminster, MD, 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

    $28.00
  • STORYTELLERS Christmas 2025

    STORYTELLERS Christmas 2025

    Carroll Arts Center 91 West Main St, Westminster, MD, 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

    $28.00
  • Farm Museum’s holiday tour – ‘A Reel Farmhouse Christmas’

    Carroll County Farm Museum 500 South Center St, Westminster, MD, 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

  • Black Barn Alpacas’ Fleece Navidad: A Camelid Christmas

    Black Barn Alpacas 2401 Bollinger Mill Rd, Finksburg, MD 21048 2401 Bollinger Mill Rd, Finksburg, MD 21048, Finksburg, 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

    Free – $25
  • Farm Museum – Santa in the Schoolhouse

    Farm Museum – Santa in the Schoolhouse

    Carroll County Farm Museum 500 South 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 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21: noon to 3pm only. Food/drinks for purchase weekends only Please stay tuned for more info.

  • My First Maryland Nutcracker: A Ballet Adventure for All Ages featuring Ballet Embody

    Carroll Arts Center 91 West Main St, Westminster, MD, 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

    $10 – $22
  • Christmas Open House & Cookie Exchange

    Sunday Morning at Savannah's 111 South Springdale Ave., New Windsor, 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

    Free
  • The Beatles Story

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

    Free
  • History: Shaken & Stirred – Untold Stories of Industry in Carroll County

    Covalent Spirits 118 E Main Street, Westminster, MD, 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

  • What in the Hell Happened to Blood, Sweat and Tears? Documentary Series 2026

    Carroll Arts Center 91 West Main St, Westminster, MD, 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

    $8 – $10
  • What in the Hell Happened to Blood, Sweat and Tears? Documentary Series 2026

    Carroll Arts Center 91 West Main St, Westminster, MD, 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

    $8 – $10
  • 4 – H Farm Toy Show and Auction

    Carroll County Agriculture Center 706 Agricultural Center Dr, Westminster, MD, United States

    Carroll County 4-H & FFA Fair Board will be hosting their annual 38th Farm Toy Show on Jan. 10, 2026. Toy Tractor Show is 9 A.M. – 3 P.M. located in the upper buildings at the Carroll County Ag Center. Toy Auction will begin at 5:30 P.M. Food will be available for purchase. Admission $3.00.

    $3
  • Carroll County’s 189th Birthday Celebration

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

    This year’s 189th Carroll County Birthday Party will also start the celebration of the 250th Birthday of the United States of America. The title of the celebration … Patrician Patriot: Charles Carroll and his Fellow Maryland Signers Charles Carroll of Carrollton and three other Marylanders were among the fifty-six men who signed the Declaration of

  • Unseen -Documentary Series 2026

    Unseen -Documentary Series 2026

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

    Unseen 2023 | 1 hr & 25 min | Rated 16 + A disability rights documentary. An aspiring social worker, Pedro faces restrictions as a blind, undocumented immigrant to get his college degree. Friday, January 16th 1PM (captioned) and 7:30PM

    $8 – $10
  • C Is for Crime Scene: Forensics at the Library

    Carroll County Public Library, Eldersburg Branch 6400 West Hemlock Drive, Eldersburg, MD

    For ages 6 - 12. Join Dr. Judy Stavely for an interactive reading of C Is for Crime Scene: A Forensics A to Z Book, a fun and educational introduction to science and forensic discovery for young readers. Families can explore hands-on activities such as fingerprinting demonstrations and STEM-themed coloring pages that bring the book's

    Free
  • Unseen -Documentary Series 2026

    Unseen -Documentary Series 2026

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

    Unseen 2023 | 1 hr & 25 min | Rated 16 + A disability rights documentary. An aspiring social worker, Pedro faces restrictions as a blind, undocumented immigrant to get his college degree. Friday, January 16th 1PM (captioned) and 7:30PM

    $8 – $10
  • Adult Workshop: Painting Winter Landscapes in Watercolor

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

    DATES/TIMES: Saturday, January 17th, 2026 | 10:00am-4:00pm Snow date: Saturday, January 24th, 2026 | 10:00am-4:00pm AGES: 18+ (unless accompanied by a participating adult) Workshop Description: After introductions, and a look at various winter inspired examples, students will be introduced to or review a substantial # of watercolor techniques through instructor demonstration. They will attempt and

    $45
  • Box Lunch Talk: The Miller’s Apprentice: The Murder of Abraham Lynn and the Execution of Joseph Davis

    Historical Society of Carroll County 210 East Main Street, Westminster, MD, United States

    Presented by Dave Owings Joseph Davis, 22 years old, murdered his friend and employer Abraham Lynn on April 5th, 1872. Lynn was a husband and father, a prosperous businessman, and just shy of his 28th birthday. The murder resulted in two trials, several hearings by the Court of Appeals, the State Legislature, and ultimately ended

    $3 – $5
  • The Barkley Marathons Documentary Series 2026

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

    The Barkely Marathons: The Race That Eats Its Own 2014 | 1 hr. 29 min | NR Every year, 40 international runners descend upon a small town in Tennessee to test their mental and physical limits against the Barkley Marathons. Devised as a mockery of James Earl Ray’s historic prison escape gone awry, the race

    $8 – $10
  • The Barkley Marathons Documentary Series 2026

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

    The Barkely Marathons: The Race That Eats Its Own 2014 | 1 hr. 29 min | NR Every year, 40 international runners descend upon a small town in Tennessee to test their mental and physical limits against the Barkley Marathons. Devised as a mockery of James Earl Ray’s historic prison escape gone awry, the race

    $8 – $10
  • HSCC’s Hard Hat Open House (Day 1)

    Historical Society of Carroll County 210 East Main Street, Westminster, MD, United States

    We are excited to offer a one-of-a-kind open house to everyone! Join us on January 29 (one of two days) for our evening open house from 4 pm – 6 pm which will start at our 210 E. Main Street Kimmey building. Enjoy a look at our progress for our Capital Campaign with our Cockey’s

    Free
  • Carroll 250 Event: Doing History: An Archivist’s Approach to Uncovering the Past

    McDaniel College 2 College Hill, Westminster, MD, United States

    Join Kyle Dalton (Union Mills Homestead), Adrienne Smith (Gatehouse Museum), and Gwen Coddington (McDaniel College) for an engaging session exploring the theme of Doing History as part of the Semiquincentennial celebration. This conversation invites participants to step into the historian’s role—examining how archivists interpret evidence, uncover silences in collections, and craft inclusive narratives. Through an archivist’s lens,

  • California Typewriter Documentary Series 2026

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

    DOCUMENTARY SERIES California Typewriter 2016 | 1 hr 44 min | Rated PG A documentary portrait of artists, writers, and collectors who remain steadfastly loyal to the typewriter as a tool and muse, featuring Tom Hanks, John Mayer, David McCullough, Sam Shepard, and others

    $8 – $10
  • HSCC’s Hard Hat Open House (Day 2)

    Historical Society of Carroll County 210 East Main Street, Westminster, MD, United States

    We are excited to offer a one-of-a-kind open house to everyone! Join us on January 30 (one of two days) for our afternoon open house from 2 pm – 4 pm which will start at our 210 E. Main Street Kimmey building. Enjoy a look at our progress for our Capital Campaign with our Cockey’s

    Free
  • California Typewriter Documentary Series 2026

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

    DOCUMENTARY SERIES California Typewriter 2016 | 1 hr 44 min | Rated PG A documentary portrait of artists, writers, and collectors who remain steadfastly loyal to the typewriter as a tool and muse, featuring Tom Hanks, John Mayer, David McCullough, Sam Shepard, and others

    $8 – $10