Looking for things to do this holiday season with your family around Baltimore County? Below is a list with holiday-themed fun in and around the Baltimore area.
I’ll be updating this list over the next week so check back for updates! Please be sure to click on the links for each event to double check times and availability. Events are subject to change or sell out.
If I’m missing your favorite holiday event, please email me at [email protected] to be added to the list.
*Please note – While I make every effort to crosscheck links and event details, we always encourage you to do the same before making final plans. If details are missing or incorrect, please let us know so I can correct them. Thanks for your help!
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TRAIN GARDENS
Fire Museum of Maryland Train Garden
1301-R York Road, Lutherville, MD 21093
Hours: Saturdays 10:00 – 4:00pm, Sundays Noon-4:00 (hours vary on holidays)
Dates: through December 30, 2023
Museum admission purchase required.
Details here!
The Glenn L. Martin Maryland Aviation Museum Train Garden
2323 Eastern Blvd., Middle River, MD 21220
Hours: Wednesday, Friday and Saturdays 11:00am – 4:00pm (hours vary on holidays)
Dates: November 30 – January 5, 2025.
Details here!
Ellicott City Volunteer Fire Department Train Garden
2711 Maryland Avenue, Ellicott City, MD 21043
Hours: Wednesday – Friday 6:30p-8:30p; Saturday and Sunday 11a-8:30p (hours vary on holidays)
Dates: November 30 – January 1, 2024
Details here!
Jarrettsville Volunteer Fire Company Train Garden
3825 Federal Hill Rd, Jarrettsville, MD
Hours: Fridays 6:30 – 9:00pm, Saturday & Sunday 1:00 – 9:00pm (hours vary on holidays)
Dates: November 29, – January 12, 2025
Details here!
800 Kenilworth Drive, Towson, MD 21204
Hours: Monday – Saturday: 111:00 – 7:00pm, Sunday: 12:00pm – 5:00pm (hours vary on holidays)
Dates: through January 5th, 2025.
Details here!
4 Center Place, Dundalk, MD 21222
Sunday November 26, 2023 through December 31, 2023
3:00 – 7:00 PM Monday – Friday, Saturday & Sunday 1:00 – 7:00 PM
10331 Philadelphia Road, White Marsh, MD
11/30&12/1 – 9:00 – 9:00 PM | Mon- Fri – 12:00 – 8:00 PM | 12/26 & 12/27 – 4:00 – 8:00 PM | 12/28-12/29 – 9AM – 9 PM | 12/30 – 4 – 8 PM | 12/31 – 2 – 6 PM | 1/1 – 12 – 3 PM
TREE LIGHTINGS
December 6, 2024 | 6:00pm – 7:30pm
Allegheny Ave, Towson, MD
Please join us on December 6, 2024 at 6:00pm – 7:30pm for our annual Christmas Tree Lighting! The Christmas Tree Lighting will feature the Towson Christmas Tree, Santa and friends, inflatable decorations, Christmas lights, and hot chocolate. Bring your family for a magical Christmas experience! Alleghany Avenue from York Road to Washington Avenue will be closed from 5:00pm-8:00pm.
Holiday Market and Tree Lighting Celebration
Friday, December 6th | 5pm
Metro Centre @ Owings Mills
10309 Grand Central Ave, Owings Mills
Get ready for a magical evening of holiday cheer at Metro Centre! Join us for our Holiday Market and Tree Lighting Celebration—a festive event perfect for families, friends, and holiday enthusiasts of all ages.
Sagamore Spirit Holiday Tree Lighting
Friday, December 6th | 5:30pm-8:30pm
Sagamore Spirit | 301 E Cromwell St, Baltimore, MD
Join us for our 6th annual Holiday Tree Lighting on Friday, December 6th! Get into the holiday spirit at the distillery with whiskey cocktails, distillery tours, festive live music, and custom bottle engravings all night. Enjoy local food and beverages from 5:30pm-8:30pm from Nineteen O’Nine Cocktail Bar, Rye Street Tavern, Bmore Greek, Pizza de Joey, Travelin’ Toms Coffee Truck and Ben and Jerrys. Our Visitor Center will be open for all your holiday shopping needs during the duration. We will light this year’s “tree” at 7:00pm.
Essex Community Tree & Cube Lighting
December 7th | 9 PM
516 Eastern Blvd, Essex, MD
Join us for the most wonderful night of the year in Essex! Our 49th annual Essex Community Tree Lighting will also include the lighting of the ESSEX CUBE! This is a free, fun family event with Santa, the Grinch, fire trucks, a DJ, gifts for kids and more. See you on the Boulevard!
ICE SKATING
THE AVENUE at White Marsh
8139-D Honeygo Blvd, Baltimore, MD 21236
Hours: Monday – Thursday 12 – 10PM, Friday, 12 – 11PM, Saturday 10AM – 11PM, Sunday: 10AM – 10PM, holiday hours vary
Tickets start at $10.00, Skate rentals are $6.00
Online reservations are discounted. Walk-up pricing available.
Reservations and tickets here!
Inner Harbor Ice Rink
201 E. Pratt Street, Baltimore, MD 21202
Hours: Monday – Thursday 12–10PM, Friday 12– PM, Saturday 10AM–11PM, Sunday:10–8PM, holiday hours vary
Tickets cost – $12 – 15 per person (other discounts available)
This ice skating rink runs through January 20th, 2025.
Details/tickets here!
Color Burst Ice Rink at Merriweather District
6000 Merriweather Drive, MD 21044
Parking at Symphony Woods Garage- 6275 Mango Tree Road
Hours: Monday – Thursday: 4:00 – 9:00pm, Friday: 4:00 – 10:00pm, Saturday: 12:00 – 10:00pm, Sunday: 12:00 – 8:00pm
Tickets are $12.00, $3.00 skate rentals, Child skate aids are $5.00
This ice rink runs Nov 22, 2024 – Jan 31, 2025
Reservations are recommended.
Tickets and details here!
PHOTOS WITH SANTA
Selfies with Santa
December 7 – 11 AM – 1 PM
Drug City Pharmacy
2805 North Point Rd, Dundalk, MD 21222
Santa and Mrs. Claus are traveling from the North Pole to North Point Rd. Pictures with Santa are ABSOLUTELY FREE using your devices.
ONGOING
Photos with Santa at Kenilworth Mall*
800 Kenilworth Dr, Towson, MD 21204
Open through December 24th
10:00 am – 5:00 pm – Hours May Vary
Reservations are encouraged; walk-ups will be available as space allows throughout the day.
Photos with Santa at Towson Town Center*
825 Dulaney Valley Road, Towson, MD 21204
Open through December 24th
Reservations
Photos with Santa at White Marsh Mall*
8200 Perry Hall Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21236
Open through December 24th
Reservations
TREE FARMS & STORES
Chapel Hills Farm & Nursery
Precut Christmas trees, Christmas wreaths, garlands
4350 Chapel Rd, Perry Hall, MD 21128
Martin Tree Farm
Christmas trees-you choose and you cut, hayrides, restrooms, concession stand (drinks, snacks and/or food)
18130 Falls Road, Baltimore, MD 21074.
Misty Valley Farms
Pre-cut trees, handmade wreaths, decorated wreaths & centerpieces, roping, greens, locally made gifts and free hot chocolate!
Hours: 9am – 9pm daily until Dec 20
13500 Falls Road, Cockeysville, MD 21030.
Prettyboy Run Farms
Choose and cut trees, Precut trees, Living trees (to plant later), Garland, Holly, Wreaths, refreshments, restrooms,
2105 Mount Carmel Road, Parkton, MD 21120
Valley View Farms
Artificial, fresh cut, and live Christmas trees; artificial and fresh cut wreaths and garland; lights; ornaments; and gifts.
11035 York Rd, Cockeysville, MD 21030.
Frostee Tree Farm
Cut your own Christmas trees
8926 Cowenton Ave., Perry Hall, MD 21128
Timonium Fairgrounds Christmas Tree Lot
Precut Christmas trees, Christmas wreaths, garlands, Christmas decorationS
2200 York Road, Timonium, MD 21093
BRUNCH WITH SANTA
Breakfast with Santa
December 7 – 9AM – 11AM
Stevenson University – Rockland Banquet Room
100 Campus Circle, Owings Mills, MD 21117
Breakfast with Ana, Elsa, Santa & Friends
Sunday, December 8 · 9am – 12pm
Barley’s Backyard Uptown
408 York Road Towson, MD 21204
Welcome to Breakfast with Ana, Elsa, Marshal, Bluey, Santa and his elves. Children will be able to visit all activity stations the eat when you are ready from the buffet. Activities include: story time, cupcake decorating, crafts, pancake making and game area.
Brunch with Santa
December 8th from 11AM to 2PM
Braglio Farms
10519 Marriottsville Rd, Randallstown, MD 21133
A personal visit with Santa Claus – bring your cameras or phones for photos! Warm bonfires, Hot cocoa, Petting ranch, Playground and dirt track.
Breakfast with Santa & Mrs. Claus
Saturday December 14 – 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Hightopps Bar & Grille
2306 York Road, Timonium, MD 21093
Brunch with Santa & Friends
December 14 | 11:30am – 1:00pm
Maryland Zoo – Mansion House
One Safari Place, Baltimore, MD 21217
You’ll enjoy a brunch buffet on the Zoo’s Mansion House Porch before settling in to create unique seasonal crafts. Then get ready to meet one of Santa’s feathered friends (think penguin).
Brunch with Santa
Saturday, December 14th from 9:00AM to 10:30AM or 11:00AM to 12:30PM
Das Bierhalle Parkville
9527 Harford Rd, Parkville, MD 21234
Bring your Christmas Spirit and join us to have brunch with Santa!!
Saturday, December 14th | 10AM
Lib’s Grill of Perry Hall
Breakfast with Santa & Mrs. Claus
Sunday December 15 – 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Hightopps Bar & Grille
2306 York Road, Timonium, MD 21093
Brunch with Santa
Sunday, December 15th from 9:00AM to 10:30AM or 11:00AM to 12:30PM
Das Bierhalle Parkville
9527 Harford Rd, Parkville, MD 21234
Bring your Christmas Spirit and join us to have brunch with Santa!!
Brunch with Santa & Friends
December 15 | 11:30am – 1:00pm
Maryland Zoo – Mansion House
One Safari Place, Baltimore, MD 21217
You’ll enjoy a brunch buffet on the Zoo’s Mansion House Porch before settling in to create unique seasonal crafts. Then get ready to meet one of Santa’s feathered friends (think penguin).
Brunch with Santa & Friends
December 21 | 11:30am – 1:00pm
Maryland Zoo – Mansion House
One Safari Place, Baltimore, MD 21217
You’ll enjoy a brunch buffet on the Zoo’s Mansion House Porch before settling in to create unique seasonal crafts. Then get ready to meet one of Santa’s feathered friends (think penguin).
Brunch with Santa & Friends
December 22 | 11:30am – 1:00pm
Maryland Zoo – Mansion House
One Safari Place, Baltimore, MD 21217
You’ll enjoy a brunch buffet on the Zoo’s Mansion House Porch before settling in to create unique seasonal crafts. Then get ready to meet one of Santa’s feathered friends (think penguin).
FESTIVE EVENTS
Winter Wonderland
December 7th | 9am-12:30pm
Cockeysville Volunteer Fire Company
11210 York Rd, Cockeysville, MD 21030
Photos with Santa will be available again, 3 photos for $27 with a 5-minute meet and greet. Photos are delivered digitally within 7 calendar days. Special guest appearances throughout the event. Silent Auction, Face Painting, Vendors, Donuts and more!
Holiday Parade
December 7 – 10 AM
THE AVENUE at White Marsh
8145 Honeygo Blvd, Nottingham, MD 21236
Celebrate the season with local high school marching bands, street performers, mascots, dance troops and so much more – all leading up to the big guy in the red suit!
Morning Craft Workshop for Kids
Sun, Dec 8 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
The Farmyard
21159 Old York Rd, Parkton, MD 21120
Join Amy Vaughan Roland, PhD, for a morning of creativity and fun. Enjoy a hot chocolate, participate in an animal encounter, and make THREE Christmas Crafts!
* Christmas Ornament
* 3D Xmas Tree
* Live Pine Swags
HOLIDAY MARKETS
Holiday Sip & Shop
December 4th from 5:30pm – 7:30pm
The Shops at Kenilworth
800 Kenilworth Dr, Towson, MD 21204
Bits & Bobs Holiday Market
December 7, 10 AM
Village of Cross Keys
5100 Falls Road, Baltimore, MD
Enjoy pop-up local artisans & makers with mainstay favorites and exciting new shops and restaurants.
Pop-Up Shop & Activities
December 7, 10 AM – 4 PM
The Farmyard
21133 Old York Rd, Parkton, MD 21120
Numerous local vendors, food trucks and winter greens, you’ll find just what you need to fill stockings and gift baskets! Don’t forget to walk through our barn to visit some of your favorite animals.
Cockeysville Pop-Up Shops
December 7 | 11 AM – 3 PM
Baltimore County Public Library – Cockysville
9833 Greenside Drive, Cockeysville, MD
Artisans, artists and independent merchants offer unique products and one-of-a-kind creations. Browse home goods like art and candles, handcrafted jewelry and cards, beauty and bath products and more.
Spend the day shopping great locally made art and craft vendors while sipping your favorite Harford Vineyard wine.
Saturday, December 7th, 12-5PM
Union Collective
1700 West 41st Street, Baltimore, MD
Shop Small and Shop Local with over FIFTY vendors. You will find all of your Holiday Gifts here!
Saturday, December 7th, 3 – 7PM
Local artisans, bonfires, hot chocolate & mulled wine! There will be plenty of savory and sweet foods for snacking!
Pop-Up Shop & Activities
December 14, 10 AM – 4 PM
The Farmyard
21133 Old York Rd, Parkton, MD 21120
Numerous local vendors, food trucks and winter greens, you’ll find just what you need to fill stockings and gift baskets! Don’t forget to walk through our barn to visit some of your favorite animals.
Holiday Maker’s Market
December 14, 10 AM
Green Spring Station
10751 Falls Rd, Lutherville Timonium, MD 21093
️Shop ‘Til You Drop: Get ready to embark on a shopping spree of epic proportions! With Baltimore’s largest collection of locally-owned boutiques, we’ve got something for everyone on your list. Unearth unique, handcrafted treasures that will make your loved ones’ hearts sing with joy!
LIGHT DISPLAYS
Holiday Light Trail
Braglio Farms
10519 Marriottsville Rd, Randallstown, MD 21133
Friday/Saturday/Sundays – December 6 – December 22
Take a stroll through our enchanting holiday light trail, Warm Bonfires & Hot Chocolate, Playgrounds, Food Trucks & Ice Cream
Merriweather Symphony of Lights
Merriweather Post Pavilion
10475 Little Patuxent Parkway, Columbia, Maryland 21044
November 29, 2024 – January 4th 2025
Drive thru/walk-thru options. Tickets required
Charm City Lights
Druid Hill Park
900 Druid Park Lake Dr, Baltimore, MD 21217
November 30 – January 1 – nightly from 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM
TICKETS
ADULT EVENTS
Wreath Night
Thursday, December 5 – 6 PM
Richardson Farms
5900 Ebenezer Rd, White Marsh, MD 21162
Tickets required
Snowflakes and Ornaments
Friday, December 5 – 4 – 5:30 PM
Manor Mill
2029 Monkton Rd, Monkton, MD 21111
Tickets required
Santa Movie Trivia Brunch
December 7, 10 AM
The Point in Towson
523 York Rd, Towson, MD 21204
Reservations required
Cake Night
December 9th at 6:30pm
Das Bierhalle Parkville
9527 Harford Rd, Parkville, MD 21234
Lauren from Lotz of Sweets will give you step-by-step directions to teach you how to decorate a Holiday Cake.