Top 5 Things to do this week
November 22nd - 24th
It's a long holiday weekend so we're dishing out a super sized portion of events for you!
First on the menu are Turkey Trots in Mount Airy and Westminster. Then to help you get in the holiday spirit there's The Shepherd’s Staff's 18th Annual Carroll County Festival of Trees, Treat the kiddos to a Free Family Holiday Film, FROZEN at Carroll Arts Center, or head over the the Ag Center for the Carroll County Farmer’s Market and meet with Santa and Mrs. Claus, or check out the Carroll CountyFarm Museum’s holiday tour - A Choo Choo Christmas.
Get a big helping of holiday cheer at Westminsters Annual Miracle on Main Street Downtown Event featuring an Electric Parade and the annual Tree Lighting.
And we're serving up holiday shopping at 11th Annual Sykesville Holiday Marketplace, the Carroll Arts Centers 16th Annual Gallery of Gifts or at Small Business Saturday on Main Street Taneytown.
Whatever you choose, we wish you and your family a safe, healthy and happy Thanksgiving!
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*Please note: All events are subject to change due to weather or other conditions. Events may be canceled or postponed. We strongly advise that you always contact event organizers to confirm dates, times and facility guidelines.
1. Turkey Trot 5K & Fun Run (Mounty Airy)
November 28 @ 8:00 am - 10:00 am
Want to burn some calories before your big Thanksgiving meal and help an amazing local nonprofit? Come out to the 2024 Turkey Trot 5K & Fun Run on Thanksgiving, Nov. 28 beginning at 8 a.m. at the Links at Challedon in Mount Airy.All runners and walkers are welcome! The event benefits the Mount Airy Net (Mt. Airy Net) which works tirelessly to help 21771 residents in need with support and services.So grab those second and third servings without guilt on Thanksgiving and help a great local cause by participating in the annual Turkey Trot
2. Y Turkey Trot Charity 5K – The Hill Y in Westminster
November 28 @ 8:30 am - 10:30 am
“Y Turkey Trot Charity 5K
Join us for a fun-filled morning of tradition, family, fitness, friendship and giving back! Looking for a guaranteed way to get a healthy start to your Thanksgiving morning and do something good for your community? We got you! With six race locations across central Maryland, the Y Turkey Trot Charity 5K is an epic morning of feel-good vibes! 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!)
Y Turkey Trot Participants receive:
-An exclusive Turkey Trot shirt
-Complimentary Y membership for new members – good for up to 30 days until December 31st, 2024.
-Chipped timing for adults and youth
-Awards
-An epic morning of feel-good vibes.
Date: November 28, 2024
Time: 8:30 am
Register now at yturkeytrot.org
3. 16th Annual Gallery of Gifts
Now through Saturday, December 21
Shop Small and Buy Local
This holiday season, get something for everyone on your list at our dazzling indoor art market! Featuring dozens of artists, our Tevis Gallery and lobby will be filled with handmade products like jewelry, pottery, tree ornaments, baskets, candles, woodwork, soaps, and more!
Members Discount Days: Saturday, Nov. 23| Saturday, Dec. 21
CCAC Members receive 10% off their total Gallery of Gifts or Gift Shop purchase!
Hours:Open during normal business hours.
2024 Gallery of Gifts Vendors being featured include some of our resident Gift Shop vendors: Boba Studios, Joani’s Jewelry, Cailey Green, Shiloh Pottery, Bead Creation, MK Designs, Meredith Vogel, Tara Bobart, and Leslie Grossman and many other outside vendors as well. The show features the same level of artistic quality that Arts Center gallery visitors have come to expect and encourages our commitment to support local and regional artists in the “shop local and buy handmade” movement.
4. 18th Annual Carroll County Festival of Trees
Friday, November 29th; 10 am – 5 pm
Saturday, November 30th; 10 am – 5 pm
Sunday, December 1st; 10 am – 2 pm auction closes and winners are notified
4pm-6pm silent auction and “buy now” items are available for pick up
The Shepherd’s Staff Annual Festival of Trees features a silent auction of unique, beautiful and handcrafted trees and other artisan items. Live music, photo booth, cash & carry table, baked goods, and raffles. Fun for the whole family!
Featuring an silent auction of beautifully decorated trees and other holiday items available for bid.
5. Free Family Holiday Film, FROZEN
Saturday, November 30 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Disney’s FROZEN
Celebrate the holidays and bring the whole family to this free movie, a Disney classic, FROZEN!
Come to the Carroll Arts Center on Saturday, November 30 at 2pm for this free, event; no tickets needed.
Make the day a fun filled holiday celebration by attending the Miracle on Main Holiday Parade after the film, at 5pm.
After the kingdom of Arendelle is cast into eternal winter by the powerful Snow Queen Elsa, her sprightly sister Anna teams up with a rough-hewn mountaineer named Kristoff and his trusty reindeer Sven to break the icy spell. Based on “The Snow Queen” by Hans Christian Andersen.
Free, no reservations needed
6. 11th Annual Sykesville Holiday Marketplace
November 30 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Find those things needed for the Christmas Garden or to add to your collection!Deer Park Lions holds this event featuring large operating train display sponsored by The Baltimore American Flyer Club.190 Tables of toy trains and related items for sale including: Lionel, American Flyer, Bing, Ives, Ho, N, Standard Gauge, and many others!Refreshments provided by the Deer Park Lions ClubAdmission: Adults – $5.00 and Children under 12 free.
6. Carroll County Farmer’s Market – Santa and Mrs. Claus
November 30 @ 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
On Saturday, November 30th Santa and Mrs. Claus will visit the Carroll County Farmer’s Market. The seasonal Christmas Market and Hand Made Crafts Show will run Saturdays only 8:00am – 2:00pm thru December 14th. Each week there will be 75-100 vendors selling a wide variety of handmade and home produced goods. We have everything to help you with your holiday celebrations.
There will be local beef, pork and lamb, fresh eggs, nuts, honey, cheese, wine, jams and jellies.
Fresh evergreens, wreaths and arrangements can be found for the holidays as well as seasonal plants. Home baked goods and other gourmet foods are also available: pies, cakes, cookies, scones, breads, dip mixes and candy.
Customers will find crafts and fine arts such as jewelry, pottery, wood crafts, photography, baby items, soaps, skin care items, primitive art, fabric items and more.
Breakfast and lunch will be served. Pancake breakfast and egg sandwiches are popular breakfast items. Homemade slices of pie and cake make great desserts.
Admission and parking are free.
We are handicap accessible.
7. Miracle on Main Street Downtown Event
November 30 @ 12:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Join us in historic Downtown Westminster at 12pm on November 30th at Westminster Family Fitness Center located at 11 Longwell Avenue for Santa’s Treat!
Santa’s Treat is a free children’s event filled with games, crafts, face-painting and visits with Santa!
Then join us in historic Downtown Westminster at 5:00pm for our annual Holiday Electric Parade down Main Street followed immediately by our annual Tree Lighting Ceremony in Locust Lane.
Schedule of Events
12-4pm
Santa’s Treat: Delight in crafts, games, face painting & balloon art at the Westminster Family Fitness Center.
Holiday Lane Market: Shop Small Business Saturday with our Main Street merchants & Artisan and Craft Vendors on Paide Way.
Polar Express Train Rides: Hop aboard the polar express ride from Locust Lane to the Westminster Family Fitness Center.
Ice Skating: NEW! We're excited to offer free ice skating on Locust Lane – the perfect way to enjoy the season with family and friends.
12-5pm
Santa’s Showcase Stages on Main Street
Listen and watch local talent on two stages (Library Stage and Locust Lane Stage)
12:00PM Rhythm Changes (Library Stage)
1:00PM Bradley B Combs (Locust Lane Stage)
2:00PM Contempic School of Ballet (Library Stage)
3:00PM Jillian Christine (Locust Lane Stage)
4:00PM Friendship Valley 5th Grade Band & Orchestra(Library Stage)
4:55pm Jingle Bell Run
Register: https://runsignup.com/.../Westmin.../StormtheCastleRunSeries
5pm Holiday Electric Parade
Application: https://www.westminstermd.gov/.../2024-Miracle-on-Main...
Annual Tree Lighting
Immediately following Parade– Locust Lane
6-9pm: Holiday Lights
Enjoy a stroll through the City Park lights, firepits w/s'mores and free hot cocoa!
8. Small Business Saturday on Main Street Taneytown
November 30 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Join the fun in Taneytown during the annual Small Business Saturday celebration! Kids can craft their own ornaments, make holiday wreaths, and decorate gingerbread men, and all are welcome to stop at the Taneytown Police Station for Cocoa with the Popo! Enjoy live music from Bob Cratchit & The Bookkeepers or create the music yourself with Christmas Karaoke with DJ Yeti! Don’t forget to stop in the amazing shops and restaurants of Taneytown to find the perfect gift or gift cards for the people on your list!
9. Farm Museum’s holiday tour – A Choo Choo Christmas
December 1st through December 22nd
December 1 – 22, 2024.
Mon. – Fri. 10 am – 3:30 pm (guided tours on the hour);
Sat. and Sun. Noon – 4 pm (self-guided).
Tour the Farmhouse all decorated for the holiday season. Special events on the weekend. Stay tuned for more details.
This year the Farm Museum’s holiday tour – A Choo Choo Christmas – will highlight all things trains. We welcome you all aboard to tour the Farmhouse where each room will highlight different train aspects and features – visit the chaos of the train station, see freight that was carried and foods that were served in the dining car. Lanterns, toy trains and train destinations will also be highlighted. Come ride the rails with us this holiday season!
Regular admission applies
On Saturday, November 30th Santa and Mrs. Claus will visit the Carroll County Farmer’s Market. The seasonal Christmas Market and Hand Made Crafts Show will run Saturdays only 8:00am – 2:00pm thru December 14th. Each week there will be 75-100 vendors selling a wide variety of handmade and home produced goods. We have everything to help you with your holiday celebrations.
There will be local beef, pork and lamb, fresh eggs, nuts, honey, cheese, wine, jams and jellies.
Fresh evergreens, wreaths and arrangements can be found for the holidays as well as seasonal plants. Home baked goods and other gourmet foods are also available: pies, cakes, cookies, scones, breads, dip mixes and candy.
Customers will find crafts and fine arts such as jewelry, pottery, wood crafts, photography, baby items, soaps, skin care items, primitive art, fabric items and more.
Breakfast and lunch will be served. Pancake breakfast and egg sandwiches are popular breakfast items. Homemade slices of pie and cake make great desserts.
Admission and parking are free.
We are handicap accessible.
10. Thanksgiving Top 5 List
Here are some ways to get the most out of your holiday weekend
1. Enjoy some time with family and friends.
2. Count your many blessings.
3. Give Back: Volunteer make a donation to support those in need.
4. Shop Local and support the businesses in your community.
5. Have a safe, healthy & happy Thanksgiving!