Ho Ho HoCo Fun! 25 Days of Holiday Events in Central Maryland
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
Artisan Christmas Market at Turf Valley
11 AM - 2 PM
2700 Turf Valley Rd, Ellicott City, MD 21042
Merriweather Symphony of Lights - “Festive Families” Walk Through Night
5:30 PM - 8 PM
10475 Little Patuxent Pkwy, Columbia, MD 21044
Monday, December 2
Holiday Festival of Trains at the B&O Railroad Museum
10 AM - 4 PM
901 W Pratt St, Baltimore, MD 21223
Tuesday, December 3
Holiday Festival of Trains at the B&O Railroad Museum
10 AM - 4 PM
901 W Pratt St, Baltimore, MD 21223
Merriweather Symphony of Lights - “Lit at the Lights” Walk Through Night
6 PM - 10 PM
10475 Little Patuxent Pkwy, Columbia, MD 21044
Wednesday, December 4
Holiday Festival of Trains at the B&O Railroad Museum
10 AM - 4 PM
901 W Pratt St, Baltimore, MD 21223
Thursday, December 5
Holiday Festival of Trains at the B&O Railroad Museum
10 AM - 4 PM
901 W Pratt St, Baltimore, MD 21223
Friday, December 6
Holiday Festival of Trains at the B&O Railroad Museum
10 AM - 4 PM
901 W Pratt St, Baltimore, MD 21223
Merriweather District Holiday Market
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
6100 Merriweather Dr, Columbia, MD 21044
Festive Friday Family Fun - Downtown Columbia Lakefront
5:30 PM - 8 PM
10275 Wincopin Cir, Columbia, MD 21044
Holiday Tree Lighting at Sagamore Spirit
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
301 E Cromwell St, Baltimore, MD 21230
Jeff’s Christmas Light Show Spectacular: The Polar Express
7 PM - 9 PM
S Camp Meade Rd & School Ln, Linthicum Heights, MD 21090
Midnight Madness in Old Ellicott City
5:30 PM - 12 AM
Ellicott City Historic District
Saturday, December 7
The Pearl Spa - The Holiday Soiree
10 AM - 6 PM
10275 Little Patuxent Pkwy, Suite 102, Columbia, MD 21044
Merriweather District Holiday Market
11 AM - 6 PM
6100 Merriweather Dr, Columbia, MD 21044
Jeff’s Christmas Light Show Spectacular: The Polar Express
7 PM - 9 PM
S Camp Meade Rd & School Ln, Linthicum Heights, MD 21090
Sunday, December 8
Santa Brunch at Alexandra's Restaurant
10 AM - 2 PM
2700 Turf Valley Rd, Ellicott City, MD 21042
Merriweather District Holiday Market
12 PM - 4 PM
6100 Merriweather Dr, Columbia, MD 21044
Artisan Christmas Market at Turf Valley
11 AM - 2 PM
2700 Turf Valley Rd, Ellicott City, MD 21042
Tuesday, December 10
Holiday Festival of Trains at the B&O Railroad Museum
10 AM - 4 PM
901 W Pratt St, Baltimore, MD 21223
Merriweather Symphony of Lights - “Lit at the Lights” Walk Through Night
6 PM - 10 PM
10475 Little Patuxent Pkwy, Columbia, MD 21044
Dinner with Santa at Ellicott City Diner
6 PM - 8 PM
10055 Baltimore National Pike, Ellicott City, MD 21043
Wednesday, December 11
Holiday Festival of Trains at the B&O Railroad Museum
10 AM – 4 PM
901 W Pratt St, Baltimore, MD 21223
Thursday, December 12
Holiday Festival of Trains at the B&O Railroad Museum
10 AM - 4 PM
901 W Pratt St, Baltimore, MD 21223
Merriweather Symphony of Lights - “Lit at the Lights” Walk Through Night
6 PM - 10 PM
10475 Little Patuxent Pkwy, Columbia, MD 21044
Friday, December 13
Holiday Festival of Trains at the B&O Railroad Museum
10 AM – 4 PM
901 W Pratt St, Baltimore, MD 21223
Festive Friday Family Fun – Downtown Columbia Lakefront
5:30 PM – 8 PM
10275 Wincopin Cir, Columbia, MD 21044
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
Saturday, December 14
Breakfast with Santa - Savage Volunteer Fire Company
8 AM - 11 AM
8521 Corridor Rd, Savage, MD 20763
Kupcakes & Co. - Kupcakes with Santa
10 AM - 3 PM
6010 Meadowridge Center Dr, Elkridge, MD 21075
Heavy Seas Brewery Pints & Panic 2-Day Holiday Extravaganza
12 PM - 5 PM
4615 Hollins Ferry Rd, Halethorpe, MD 21227
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
Sunday, December 15
Santa Brunch at Alexandra’s Restaurant
10 AM – 2 PM
2700 Turf Valley Rd, Ellicott City, MD 21042
Heavy Seas Brewery Pints & Panic 2-Day Holiday Extravaganza
12 PM – 5 PM
4615 Hollins Ferry Rd, Halethorpe, MD 21227
Monday, December 16
Holiday Festival of Trains at the B&O Railroad Museum
10 AM - 4 PM
901 W Pratt St, Baltimore, MD 21223
Tuesday, December 17
Holiday Festival of Trains at the B&O Railroad Museum
10 AM – 4 PM
901 W Pratt St, Baltimore, MD 21223
Friday, December 20
Holiday Festival of Trains at the B&O Railroad Museum
10 AM - 4 PM
901 W Pratt St, Baltimore, MD 21223
Cocktail Crawl - Downtown Columbia Lakefront
5 PM - 8 PM
10275 Wincopin Cir, Columbia, MD 21044
Jeff’s Christmas Light Show Spectacular: Pictures with the Grinch
7 PM - 9 PM
S Camp Meade Rd & School Ln, Linthicum Heights, MD 21090
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
Sunday, December 22
Santa Brunch at Alexandra's Restaurant
10 AM - 2 PM
2700 Turf Valley Rd, Ellicott City, MD 21042
Monday, December 23
Holiday Festival of Trains at the B&O Railroad Museum
10 AM - 4 PM
901 W Pratt St, Baltimore, MD 21223
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
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
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!