Each week, Patch puts together a list of local weekend activities and events happening in Carroll County.  Tell us in comments if you know of other activities going on.

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The Russian Ballet Academy of Maryland Presents "The Nutcracker"

• Where:  3300 Maple Grove Rd, Manchester
• When: Saturday, Dec. 22, 2 p.m.
• Description:  The Russian Maryland Cultural Center and L'Etoile / The Russian Ballet Academy of Maryland Present "The Nutcracker".
• Cost: $28

Holiday mini-market event with Rare Opportunity Farm

• Where: Eclecticity, 13 John St, Westminster
• When:  Saturday, Dec. 22, 11 a.m.
• Description:  Eclecticity will be hosting an event with Rare Opportunity Farm including holiday treats and more.
• Cost: Free

Art Exhibition - Wiley Purkey – The Sykesville Years – 1985-2005

• Where:  Sykesville Gate House Musuem, 7283 Cooper Dr, Sykesville
• When: Friday, Dec. 21 – Sunday, Dec. 30, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
• Description:  Exhibition at the Sykesville Gate House Museum including prints, pencil drawings, watercolors, oil paintings and more.
• Cost: Free

A Christmas Carol

• Where:  The Carroll Arts Center, 91 West Main St., Westminster
• When: Friday, Dec. 21, 8 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 22, 3 p.m. and 8 p.m.
• Description:  Maryland Ensemble Theatre presents A Christmas Carol. 
• Cost: $15

Holiday Matinee

• Where:  Finksburg Branch Library
• When:  Saturday, Dec. 22, 10:30 a.m.
• Description:  Animated feature Santa Buddies (G) will be presented to help celebrate the holiday season.  Refreshments will be served.
• Cost: Free

Holiday Desserts II

• Where: Linganore Winecellars, 13601 Glissans Mill Rd, Mt. Airy
• When:  Dec. 1 – Dec. 31, Monday – Friday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., Sunday, 12 p.m. – 6 p.m. Closed Dec. 25.
• Description: Tour and holiday desserts paring.
• Cost:  $10

Wine Country Christmas

• Where: Boordy Vineyards, 12820 Long Green Pike, Hydes
• When:  Saturday, Dec. 22, 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.
• Description:  Traditional music, winery tours, traditional Wassail tasting and more.
• Cost: Free