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: weekends through December 30, 2025
Museum admission purchase required.
Details here!
The Glenn L. Martin Maryland Aviation Museum Train Garden
2323 Eastern Blvd., Middle River, MD 21220
Hours: Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays – 11:00am – 4:00pm (hours vary on holidays) –
Dates: Nov. 29 to Jan. 4 (plus Monday, December 29 and Tuesday, December 30)
Details here!
Ellicott City Volunteer Fire Department Train Garden
2711 Maryland Avenue, Ellicott City, MD 21043
Hours: W-F 6:30-8:30, Sat,Sun 11-8:30 (hours vary on holidays)
Dates: starts December 6
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 28, – January 11, 2026
Details here!
800 Kenilworth Drive, Towson, MD 21204
Hours: Monday through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m
Dates: November 22, 2025 – January 4, 2026
Details here!
10331 Philadelphia Road, White Marsh, MD
Dates: Starts November 28
Times: Thursday/Friday – 3 – 8 PM | Saturday/Sunday – 12 – 8 PM
Spring Meadow Farms
15513 Hanover Pike, Upperco, Maryland 21155
Thursday & Friday: 3pm-8pm
Saturday & Sunday: 12pm-8pm
TREE LIGHTINGS
28th Annual Holiday Tree Lighting
November 21 | 6 PM
THE AVENUE at White Marsh
8125 Honeygo Blvd, Baltimore, MD
Enjoy dinner at one of our restaurants or grab to-go from one of our eateries. Our event begins at 6pm with holiday music played by our live DJ. Our 40ft tree will light up at approximately 7pm. Santa will help us light the tree and you can skate with him after the event at our Outdoor Ice Rink!
Hunt Valley Towne Centre Tree Lighting
Friday, November 28th | 5:45 PM
118 Shawan Rd, Cockeysville, MD 21030
Join us for our Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony at Hunt Valley Towne Centre on Friday, November 28! 🎄Meet us on Main Street to kick off the holiday season with live performances and a special message from Santa!
November 29 | 6 – 6:45 PM
Foundry Row | 10100 Reisterstown Rd, Owings Mills, MD, United States, Maryland 21117
5009 Honeygo Center Dr, Perry Hall, MD 21128
Join us for our annual Christmas Tree Lighting. Bring the kids to take Elfies with Santa and his helpers!
Towson Christmas Tree Lighting / Fire & Ice
December 5, 2024 | 6:00pm – 7:30pm
Allegheny Ave, Towson, MD
Please join us 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 5th | 5pm
Metro Centre @ Owings Mills
10309 Grand Central Ave, Owings Mills
A free, family-friendly celebration packed with festive activities, holiday treats, and unforgettable moments.
Sagamore Spirit Holiday Tree Lighting
Friday, December 5th | 5:30pm-8:30pm
Sagamore Spirit | 301 E Cromwell St, Baltimore, MD
Get into the holiday spirit with whiskey cocktails, local vendors, distillery tours, festive music, and custom bottle engraving all night. Our visitor center will be open for all of your holiday shopping needs during the duration. We will light our barrel tree at 7:00 pm.
Essex Community Tree & Cube Lighting
December 6th | 5 – 7 PM
516 Eastern Blvd, Essex, MD
Join us for DJ fun, gifts for kids, fire trucks and photo opportunities with Santa and Mrs. Claus, the Grinch and Cubey! FREE EVENT!
December 11 | 5 – 7 PM
Belvedere Square | 540 E Belvedere Ave, Baltimore, MD, United States, Maryland 21212
Enjoy the magic of the holiday season at Belvedere Square with the return of our Tree Lighting ceremony and The Nutcracker performance presented by The White Marsh Ballet Academy! Join us for Hot Chocolate from Prigel Family Farm and Warm Apple Cider from Atwater’s in our patio area in front of Loyola where The White Marsh Ballet Academy will perform sections of the classic Nutcracker performance at 5:45pm. Close out the night with our tree lighting at 6:45pm!
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– 11PM, 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 19th, 2026
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 through Jan 31, 2026
Reservations are recommended.
Tickets and details here!
PHOTOS WITH SANTA
November 22 | 10 AM – 12 PM and 3 – 5 PM
Once Upon A Child – Timonium
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 & FRIENDS
Breakfast with Santa
Trinity Lutheran Church
109 Main St, Reisterstown, MD
December 6 | 8:30 – 11 AM
TICKETS: $12 IN ADVANCE, $15 AT THE DOOR (Children 2 & under free)
Reservations required
Breakfast with the Grinch!
Charles Village Pub & Patio Towson
19 West Pennsylvania Ave, Towson, MD
December 6 | 9am Seating
Tickets
Pancake Breakfast with Santa!
Outback Steakhouse
10904 Boulevard Cir, Owings Mills, MD 21117
Saturday, December 6 | 9 – 11 AM
Tickets
Charles Village Pub & Patio Towson
19 West Pennsylvania Ave, Towson, MD
December 6 | 11am Seating
Tickets
Reservations required
Breakfast with Ana, Elsa, Santa & Friends
Barley’s Backyard Uptown
408 York Road, Towson, MD 21204
Dec 14 | 9am to 12pm EST
Tickets
FESTIVE EVENTS
Kennedy Krieger Festival of Trees
Friday, November 28 | 10 AM – 7 PM
Saturday, November 29 |10 AM – 4 PM
Sunday, November 30: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Maryland State Fair | 2200 York Rd, Timonium, MD, United States, Maryland 21093
Tickets
Holiday Parade
THE AVENUE at White Marsh
8125 Honeygo Blvd, Baltimore, MD
December 7 | 10 AM
Ocean Pride
Sunday, December 8 | 9:30 AM
Fire & Ice Night and Cookie Crawl
Downtown Towson
Friday, December 12, 6pm to 9pm
Das Bierhalle Parkville
December 17, 3 PM
HOLIDAY MARKETS
Mistletoe Market
November 22 | 9 AM – 1 PM
St. Ursula Roman Catholic Church
8801 Harford Rd, Parkville, MD, United States, Maryland 21234
November 22 | 11 AM – 2 PM
Belvedere Square
The Village of Cross Keys
5100 Falls Road, Baltimore, MD
LIGHT DISPLAYS
Maryland Holiday Light Spectacular
Friday, December 5 – Tuesday, December 30, 2025
Maryland State Fairgrounds
2200 York Rd, Timonium, MD 21093 United States
Open Nightly 5:30PM – 10PM
A half-mile magical holiday experience of over 1 million twinkling lights, music and mystical snow globes.
Winter Wonderland
Braglio Farms
10519 Marriottsville Rd, Randallstown, MD 21133
Friday/Saturday/Sundays – December 5 – December 21
Every weekend, our farm transforms into a festive holiday experience the whole family will love.
Parkton Annual Christmas Light Display to Benefit the Baltimore Food Bank
22 Kitzbuhel Road, Parkton, MD
180,000 Christmas light display to support Baltimore food bank. Admission is a non perishable food donation. The display is at a local residence in a neighborhood. Please do not park on neighbors lawns and please be mindful to be respectful to the neighbors. (VIDEO)
Merriweather Symphony of Lights
Merriweather Post Pavilion
10475 Little Patuxent Parkway, Columbia, Maryland 21044
November 28, 2025 – January 3th 2026
Drive thru/walk-thru options. Tickets required
Christmas Light Trail
Spring Meadow Farms
15513 Hanover Pike, Upperco, Maryland 21155
Thursday & Friday: 3pm-8pm
Saturday & Sunday: 12pm-8pm
Rodgers Forge Neighborhood
Towson, MD
Drive through the neighborhood full of lights.
Miracle on 34th Street
Hampden/Baltimore City, MD
Walk 34th Street to see the iconic Baltimore lights.
PET FRIENDLY
Photos with Santa
November 23 | 12 – 4 PM
BC Brewery
10950 Gilroy Rd, Suite F, Hunt Valley , 21031
Tickets
Pet Photos with Santa Paws
Radebaugh Greenhouses
120 East Burke Ave. Towson, MD 21286
Sunday, December 7 | 10 AM – 3 PM
ADULTS ONLY
Kennedy Krieger Festival of Trees
Tinsel on Tap Holiday Pop-up Party for Adults Ages 21+
Saturday, November 29: 7 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Maryland State Fair | 2200 York Rd, Timonium, MD, United States, Maryland 21093
Tickets