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  • THINGS TO DO
    TOURS & TRAILS
    From our Wine Trail to Civil War tours, and barn quilt trails to historic buildings and mills, we have a little bit of everything.
    OUTDOOR RECREATION
    Bike our winding backroads or enjoy an afternoon on horseback. Our gently rolling hills offer endless outdoor adventure.
    EXPERIENCE HISTORY
    From the history of our small towns to our farming heritage you will find much to learn about our culture.

    VISIT OUR MAIN STREETS

    FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT

    Carroll County has your family covered for fun!

    SHOPPING

    Go shopping throughout the county.

    ART & CULTURE

    Check out Carroll County’s arts scene.

    EXPERIENCE AGRICULTURE

    Experience first-hand the life of country folks
  • DINING
    RESTAURANTS
    For just a quick bite or a leisurely dinner… Carroll’s assortment of dining opportunities tempt every palate.
    CATERING
    Let one of Carroll County’s culinary experts do the cooking at your next event. Match the mood with catering options from haute cuisine to down home comfort classics.
    COFFEE & TEA
    Carroll County is filled with traditional tea rooms offering full service tea and laid back coffee shops perfect for a relaxing afternoon.
  • PLACES TO STAY
    LODGING
    Carroll’s innkeepers, and our local hotels welcome the harried business person, the traveling family and the “get-a-way for a weekend” couple.

    PLACES TO STAY

    Carroll’s innkeepers, and our local hotels welcome the harried business person, the traveling family and the “get-a-way for a weekend” couple. Several include breakfast and some are even “pet friendly.” Lounge around in bed all morning or go out to discover our charming Main Streets, our fun events, historic attractions, and our beautiful scenery.
  • WEDDINGS
    RECEPTIONS
    Carroll County offers many unique sites that take advantage of our rural beauty and provide great service for any special event.
    CATERING
    Let one of Carroll County’s culinary experts do the cooking at your next event. Match the mood with catering options from haute cuisine to down home comfort classics.
  • ABOUT/CONTACT
    OVERVIEW & COUNTY HISTORY
    The County was named after Charles Carroll, one of Maryland’s signers of the Declaration of Independence and the longest-lived of all the signers, who died a few years before the County’s founding.
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    We operate out of the Carroll County Visitor Center, where you can visit us to pick up brochures, ask questions, and plan the details of your trip.

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    Contact us with any questions, or for assistance planning your trip.

    DIRECTIONS

    Carroll County, Maryland, is just a short drive from Gettysburg, PA (35 minutes), Baltimore (45 minutes), and Washington, D.C. (90 minutes).

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  • December 2025

  • Fri 12
    December 6 @ 10:00 am - December 21 @ 4:00 pm Black Barn Alpacas’ Fleece Navidad: A Camelid Christmas

    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

    Free – $25
  • Fri 12
    December 12 17th Annual Gallery of Gifts

    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

  • Fri 12
    December 12 @ 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm CHRISTMAS CAROL the Musical

    CHRISTMAS CAROL the Musical

    Coppermine Pantherplex (formerly NCHS) 1400 Panther Dr, Hampstead, MD, 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

    $20 – $27
  • Sat 13
    December 13 17th Annual Gallery of Gifts

    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

  • Sat 13
    December 13 @ 8:00 am - 2:00 pm

    Carroll County Farmer’s Market – Last Day of Christmas Market

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

    Free
  • Sat 13
    December 13 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

    Winter Market at Carroll Community College

    Carroll Communty College 1601 Washington Road, Westminster, MD, United States

    Enjoy fun family activities and shop for a wide variety of gifts & services from local small businesses, Carroll art faculty & students in our magical Winter Market! See website

  • Sat 13
    December 13 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Farm Museum’s holiday tour – ‘A Reel Farmhouse Christmas’

    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 –

  • Sat 13
    December 13 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Black Barn Alpacas’ Fleece Navidad: A Camelid Christmas

    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

    Free – $25
  • Sat 13
    December 13 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

    Wreaths Across America – Carroll County

    Babylon Vault 925 Wakefield Valley Road, New Windsor, MD, United States   +1 more

    Join us by placing a wreath at a hometown veterans final resting place as we remember our fallen heroes on National Wreaths Across America at 49 ceremonies within Carroll County.

    Free
  • Sat 13
    December 13 @ 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm 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

  • Sat 13
    December 13 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

    Carroll 250 Speaker Series: After the Fashion of His Country – Asia and Asians in the 18th Century Mid-Atlantic

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

    This fascinating talk with be presented by Daniel Sieh. Asia was known for centuries in Europe, and the British were keen to profit off the exotic goods through commerce. This

    Free
  • Sat 13
    December 13 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

    Carroll 250: After the Fashion of His Country – Asia and Asians in the 18th Century Mid-Atlantic

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

    For Adults. This fascinating talk will be presented by Daniel Sieh. Asia was known for centuries in Europe, and the British were keen to profit off the exotic goods through

    Free
  • Sat 13
    December 13 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm The Maryland Nutcracker

    The Maryland Nutcracker

    Carroll Community College Scott Theatre 1601 Washington Rd, Westminster, MD, 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

    $20 – $45
  • Sat 13
    December 13 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

    Christmas Carroll Concert

    Westminster United Methodist Church 165 East Main Street, Westminster, United States

    Celebrate the Season! Get into the Christmas Spirit by attending a Holiday Concert featuring festive selections from local musicians, choirs, vocalists, and an audience Sing-Along! Featured artists include: - Carroll

    $8 – $10
  • Sat 13
    December 13 @ 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm CHRISTMAS CAROL the Musical

    CHRISTMAS CAROL the Musical

    Coppermine Pantherplex (formerly NCHS) 1400 Panther Dr, Hampstead, MD, 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

    $20 – $27
  • Sun 14
    December 14 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Farm Museum’s holiday tour – ‘A Reel Farmhouse Christmas’

    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 –

  • Sun 14
    December 14 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Black Barn Alpacas’ Fleece Navidad: A Camelid Christmas

    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

    Free – $25
  • Sun 14
    December 14 @ 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm 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

  • Sun 14
    December 14 @ 2:00 pm - December 15 @ 3:30 pm The Maryland Nutcracker

    The Maryland Nutcracker

    Carroll Community College Scott Theatre 1601 Washington Rd, Westminster, MD, 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

    $20 – $45
  • Sun 14
    December 14 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm The Maryland Nutcracker

    The Maryland Nutcracker

    Carroll Community College Scott Theatre 1601 Washington Rd, Westminster, MD, 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

    $20 – $45
  • Sun 14
    December 14 @ 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm CHRISTMAS CAROL the Musical

    CHRISTMAS CAROL the Musical

    Coppermine Pantherplex (formerly NCHS) 1400 Panther Dr, Hampstead, MD, 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

    $20 – $27
  • Mon 15
    December 15 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Farm Museum’s holiday tour – ‘A Reel Farmhouse Christmas’

    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 –

  • Tue 16
    December 16 17th Annual Gallery of Gifts

    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

  • Tue 16
    December 16 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Farm Museum’s holiday tour – ‘A Reel Farmhouse Christmas’

    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 –

  • Tue 16
    December 16 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

    Box Lunch Talk: 40 Years of the Artist Studio Tour and the History of Art Entrepreneurship in Carroll County

    Grace Lutheran Church 21 Carroll Street, Westminster, MD, 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

    $3 – $5
  • Wed 17
    December 17 17th Annual Gallery of Gifts

    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

  • Wed 17
    December 17 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Farm Museum’s holiday tour – ‘A Reel Farmhouse Christmas’

    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 –

  • Thu 18
    December 18 17th Annual Gallery of Gifts

    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

  • Thu 18
    December 18 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Farm Museum’s holiday tour – ‘A Reel Farmhouse Christmas’

    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 –

  • Fri 19
    December 19 17th Annual Gallery of Gifts

    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

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