Ho Ho HoCo Fun! 25 Days of Holiday Events in Central Maryland

The Columbia Mom's 2024 holiday event calendar in Howard County, MD.

The holiday season is here, and we’ve created the ultimate list of festive events in Howard County, MD, and beyond! Whether you’re looking for family-friendly activities, holiday markets, or sparkling light displays, we have the best options for you.

 

Upcoming December Events in Howard County, MD and Beyond

 

Sunday, December 1

 

Santa Brunch at Alexandra's Restaurant

  • 10 AM - 2 PM

  • 2700 Turf Valley Rd, Ellicott City, MD 21042

  • Learn more

 

Artisan Christmas Market at Turf Valley

  • 11 AM - 2 PM

  • 2700 Turf Valley Rd, Ellicott City, MD 21042

  • Learn more

 

Merriweather Symphony of Lights - “Festive Families” Walk Through Night

  • 5:30 PM - 8 PM

  • 10475 Little Patuxent Pkwy, Columbia, MD 21044

  • Learn more

 

Monday, December 2

 

Holiday Festival of Trains at the B&O Railroad Museum

  • 10 AM - 4 PM

  • 901 W Pratt St, Baltimore, MD 21223

  • Learn more

 

Tuesday, December 3

 

Holiday Festival of Trains at the B&O Railroad Museum

  • 10 AM - 4 PM

  • 901 W Pratt St, Baltimore, MD 21223

  • Learn more

 

Merriweather Symphony of Lights - “Lit at the Lights” Walk Through Night

  • 6 PM - 10 PM

  • 10475 Little Patuxent Pkwy, Columbia, MD 21044

  • Learn more

 

Wednesday, December 4

 

Holiday Festival of Trains at the B&O Railroad Museum

  • 10 AM - 4 PM

  • 901 W Pratt St, Baltimore, MD 21223

  • Learn more

 

Thursday, December 5

 

Holiday Festival of Trains at the B&O Railroad Museum

  • 10 AM - 4 PM

  • 901 W Pratt St, Baltimore, MD 21223

  • Learn more

 

Friday, December 6

 

Holiday Festival of Trains at the B&O Railroad Museum

  • 10 AM - 4 PM

  • 901 W Pratt St, Baltimore, MD 21223

  • Learn more

 

Merriweather District Holiday Market

  • 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM

  • 6100 Merriweather Dr, Columbia, MD 21044

  • Learn more

 

Festive Friday Family Fun - Downtown Columbia Lakefront

  • 5:30 PM - 8 PM

  • 10275 Wincopin Cir, Columbia, MD 21044

  • Learn more

 

Holiday Tree Lighting at Sagamore Spirit

  • 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM

  • 301 E Cromwell St, Baltimore, MD 21230

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Jeff’s Christmas Light Show Spectacular: The Polar Express

  • 7 PM - 9 PM

  • S Camp Meade Rd & School Ln, Linthicum Heights, MD 21090

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Midnight Madness in Old Ellicott City

  • 5:30 PM - 12 AM

  • Ellicott City Historic District

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Saturday, December 7

 

The Pearl Spa - The Holiday Soiree

  • 10 AM - 6 PM

  • 10275 Little Patuxent Pkwy, Suite 102, Columbia, MD 21044

  • Learn more

 

Merriweather District Holiday Market

  • 11 AM - 6 PM

  • 6100 Merriweather Dr, Columbia, MD 21044

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Jeff’s Christmas Light Show Spectacular: The Polar Express

  • 7 PM - 9 PM

  • S Camp Meade Rd & School Ln, Linthicum Heights, MD 21090

  • Learn more

 

Sunday, December 8

 

Santa Brunch at Alexandra's Restaurant

  • 10 AM - 2 PM

  • 2700 Turf Valley Rd, Ellicott City, MD 21042

  • Learn more

 

Merriweather District Holiday Market

  • 12 PM - 4 PM

  • 6100 Merriweather Dr, Columbia, MD 21044

  • Learn more

 

Artisan Christmas Market at Turf Valley

  • 11 AM - 2 PM

  • 2700 Turf Valley Rd, Ellicott City, MD 21042

  • Learn more

 

Monday, December 9

Holiday Festival of Trains at the B&O Railroad Museum

  • 10 AM - 4 PM

  • 901 W Pratt St, Baltimore, MD 21223

  • Learn more

 

Merriweather Symphony of Lights - “Tail Lights” Walk Through Night for Dogs

  • 5:30 PM - 8 PM

  • 10475 Little Patuxent Pkwy, Columbia, MD 21044

  • Learn more

 

Light the World Giving Machine MD - Family Night!

  • 6 PM - 7:30 PM

  • Center Court at The Mall in Columbia, 10300 Little Patuxent Pkwy, Columbia, MD 21044

Tuesday, December 10

 

Holiday Festival of Trains at the B&O Railroad Museum

  • 10 AM - 4 PM

  • 901 W Pratt St, Baltimore, MD 21223

  • Learn more

 

Merriweather Symphony of Lights - “Lit at the Lights” Walk Through Night

  • 6 PM - 10 PM

  • 10475 Little Patuxent Pkwy, Columbia, MD 21044

  • Learn more

 

Dinner with Santa at Ellicott City Diner

  • 6 PM - 8 PM

  • 10055 Baltimore National Pike, Ellicott City, MD 21043

  • Learn more

 

Wednesday, December 11

 

Holiday Festival of Trains at the B&O Railroad Museum

  • 10 AM – 4 PM

  • 901 W Pratt St, Baltimore, MD 21223

  • Learn more

 

Thursday, December 12

 

Holiday Festival of Trains at the B&O Railroad Museum

  • 10 AM - 4 PM

  • 901 W Pratt St, Baltimore, MD 21223

  • Learn more

 

Merriweather Symphony of Lights - “Lit at the Lights” Walk Through Night

  • 6 PM - 10 PM

  • 10475 Little Patuxent Pkwy, Columbia, MD 21044

  • Learn more

 

Friday, December 13

 

Holiday Festival of Trains at the B&O Railroad Museum

  • 10 AM – 4 PM

  • 901 W Pratt St, Baltimore, MD 21223

  • Learn more

 

Festive Friday Family Fun – Downtown Columbia Lakefront

  • 5:30 PM – 8 PM

  • 10275 Wincopin Cir, Columbia, MD 21044

  • Learn more

 

Light the World Giving Machine MD – Family Night!

  • 6 PM – 7:30 PM

  • Center Court at The Mall in Columbia, 10300 Little Patuxent Pkwy, Columbia, MD 21044

 

Jeff’s Christmas Light Show Spectacular: Pictures with Santa in His Sleigh

  • 7 PM – 9 PM

  • S Camp Meade Rd & School Ln, Linthicum Heights, MD 21090

  • Learn more

 

Saturday, December 14

 

Breakfast with Santa - Savage Volunteer Fire Company

  • 8 AM - 11 AM

  • 8521 Corridor Rd, Savage, MD 20763

  • Learn more

 

Kupcakes & Co. - Kupcakes with Santa

  • 10 AM - 3 PM

  • 6010 Meadowridge Center Dr, Elkridge, MD 21075

  • Learn more

 

Heavy Seas Brewery Pints & Panic 2-Day Holiday Extravaganza

  • 12 PM - 5 PM

  • 4615 Hollins Ferry Rd, Halethorpe, MD 21227

  • Learn more

 

Jeff’s Christmas Light Show Spectacular: Pictures with Santa in His Sleigh

  • 7 PM - 9 PM

  • S Camp Meade Rd & School Ln, Linthicum Heights, MD 21090

  • Learn more

 

Sunday, December 15

 

Santa Brunch at Alexandra’s Restaurant

  • 10 AM – 2 PM

  • 2700 Turf Valley Rd, Ellicott City, MD 21042

  • Learn more

 

Heavy Seas Brewery Pints & Panic 2-Day Holiday Extravaganza

  • 12 PM – 5 PM

  • 4615 Hollins Ferry Rd, Halethorpe, MD 21227

  • Learn more

 

Monday, December 16

 

Holiday Festival of Trains at the B&O Railroad Museum

  • 10 AM - 4 PM

  • 901 W Pratt St, Baltimore, MD 21223

  • Learn more

 

Tuesday, December 17

 

Holiday Festival of Trains at the B&O Railroad Museum

  • 10 AM – 4 PM

  • 901 W Pratt St, Baltimore, MD 21223

  • Learn more

 

Wednesday, December 18

Holiday Festival of Trains at the B&O Railroad Museum

  • 10 AM - 4 PM

  • 901 W Pratt St, Baltimore, MD 21223

  • Learn more

 

Thursday, December 19

 

Holiday Festival of Trains at the B&O Railroad Museum

  • 10 AM - 4 PM

  • 901 W Pratt St, Baltimore, MD 21223

  • Learn more

Friday, December 20

 

Holiday Festival of Trains at the B&O Railroad Museum

  • 10 AM - 4 PM

  • 901 W Pratt St, Baltimore, MD 21223

  • Learn more

 

Cocktail Crawl - Downtown Columbia Lakefront

  • 5 PM - 8 PM

  • 10275 Wincopin Cir, Columbia, MD 21044

  • Learn more

 

Jeff’s Christmas Light Show Spectacular: Pictures with the Grinch

  • 7 PM - 9 PM

  • S Camp Meade Rd & School Ln, Linthicum Heights, MD 21090

  • Learn more

 

Saturday, December 21

 

Jeff’s Christmas Light Show Spectacular: Pictures with the Grinch

  • 7 PM - 9 PM

  • S Camp Meade Rd & School Ln, Linthicum Heights, MD 21090

  • Learn more

 

Sunday, December 22

 

Santa Brunch at Alexandra's Restaurant

  • 10 AM - 2 PM

  • 2700 Turf Valley Rd, Ellicott City, MD 21042

  • Learn more

 

Monday, December 23

 

Holiday Festival of Trains at the B&O Railroad Museum

  • 10 AM - 4 PM

  • 901 W Pratt St, Baltimore, MD 21223

  • Learn more

 

Tuesday, December 24

 

White Oak Tavern Christmas Eve Celebration

  • Brunch: 10 AM - 3 PM | Dinner: 3 PM - 8 PM

  • 10030 Baltimore National Pike, Ellicott City, MD 21042

  • Learn more

 

Wednesday, December 25

  • Merry Christmas from all of us at The Columbia Mom!

 

Bonus Holiday Events in Howard County, MD

 

Tuesday, December 31



Merriweather Symphony of Lights - “Midnight at Seven” Walk Through Night

  • 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM

  • 10475 Little Patuxent Pkwy, Columbia, MD 21044

  • Learn more

 

Happy Holidays from The Columbia Mom

Make the most of this magical time of year by exploring these incredible events and creating cherished memories with your loved ones. From all of us at The Columbia Mom, we wish you a joyous holiday season filled with laughter, love, and celebration!

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