Holiday Events in Carroll County, MD (2026): Lights, Tree Lightings and Markets
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Carroll County keeps the season cozy and local, with holiday bazaars, a Christmas farmers market and free carriage rides on Main Street in Mount Airy. Here's our 2026 list for Westminster, Mount Airy and Eldersburg, with the dates, times, costs and addresses we checked in early November. Tap any photo to go straight to the event's page.
Before you go: holiday hours and weather can change plans, so check the event's website the day you head out.
Carroll County holiday events, in date order
Christmas Farmers Market
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When: Saturdays, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. (started Nov. 7)
Cost: Free
Where: Carroll County Agriculture Center, 706 Agricultural Center Dr., Westminster, MD 21157
Event page: carrollcountytourism.org/event/carroll-county-farmers-market-local-artist-guild
52nd Annual Mistletoe Mart
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When: Nov. 12 and 13, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Nov. 14, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Cost: Free to $7
Where: Church of the Ascension, 23 N. Court St., Westminster, MD 21157
Event page: carrollcountytourism.org/series/52nd-annual-mistletoe-mart
Christmas in the Valley
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When: Saturday, Nov. 14, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Cost: Free
Good to know: Crafts, food and an open train garden.
Where: Pleasant Valley Fire Co., 2030 Pleasant Valley Rd., Westminster, MD 21158
Event page: carrollcountytourism.org/event/christmas-in-the-valley
Mount Airy Holiday Preview
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When: Saturday, Nov. 14, 5 to 8 p.m.
Cost: Free
Good to know: Free horse-drawn carriage rides and shop specials.
Where: 110 S. Main St., Mount Airy, MD 21771
Event page: carrollcountytourism.org/event/mount-airy-holiday-preview
McDaniel for the Holidays
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When: Sunday, Nov. 15, 7 to 9 p.m.
Cost: Free
Where: McDaniel College, 2 College Hill, Westminster, MD 21157
Event page: carrollcountytourism.org/event/mcdaniel-for-the-holidays-2
Carroll County Holiday Lighting Ceremony
When: Early December (2026 date not posted yet)
Cost: Free
Good to know: Watch the county website for the date.
Where: 225 N. Center St., Westminster, MD 21157
Event page: carrollcountymd.gov
Carroll County holiday events: quick answers
When is the Mount Airy Holiday Preview in 2026?
Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026, 5 to 8 p.m. on Main Street, with free horse-drawn carriage rides.
Make it a holiday quest
How many can you check off before New Year's? A tree lighting, a lights show and a holiday market. One is Elf level, two is Reindeer, all three is Santa. Tag us on Instagram when you finish your quest.
More Maryland holiday guides
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