Christmas Gift-Away, Last Christmas Farmers Market, The Nutcracker and More in Carroll County this Weekend

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Carroll County Christmas Farmers Market

• Where:  700 Ag Center Drive, Westminster
• When: Saturday, Dec. 15, 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.
• Description:  This is the last date of the 7-week Christmas Market.  Market includes crafts, vendors, food and more.
• Cost: Free

Holiday Tour

• Where: Carroll County Farm Museum, 500 S Center St, Westminster
• When: Friday, Dec. 14, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 15, 16, 12 p.m. – 5 p.m.
• Description:  Holiday theme tours, Santa, wagon rides on weekends, light food.
• Cost: Ages 6 and under: Free, ages 7 and up: $2.50

Christmas Gift-Away

• Where:  1 Locust Ln, Westminster
• When:  Saturday, Dec. 15, 12 p.m.
• Description:  Agape Ministries will be giving away gift bags of toiletries, hats, scarves, socks, gloves to help those in need.
• Cost: Free

Carroll County Dance Center Presents: The Nutcracker

• Where: Carroll Community College, 1601 Washington Rd, Westminster
• When: Saturday, Dec. 15, 4 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 16, 2 p.m.  
• Description:  Carroll County Dance Center presents the classic holiday play: The Nutcracker at Carroll Community College. 
• Cost: $20

Christmas Concert to Benefit Westminster Rescue Mission

• Where:  11301 Liberty Rd, Owings Mills
• When:  Friday, Dec. 14, 7:30 p.m.
• Description:  Free Christmas Concert followed by reception at Liberty Church, PCA, proceeds will support the Westminster Rescue Mission.
• Cost: Free

Parent’s Night Out

• Where:  Westminster City Recreation Department, 11 Longwell Ave,Westminster
• When: Saturday, Dec. 15, 5 p.m.
• Description:  Teachers and caregivers engage children in games, movies and provide pizza while parents have time to themselves.
• Cost:  $15/first child and $5/each additional child (same family)

Breakfast with Santa

• Where:  310 E Green St, Westminster
• When: Saturday, Dec. 15, 8 a.m. - 10 a.m.  
• Description:  Children are invited to enjoy a buffet-style breakfast.  All children will have a chance to sit on Santa’s lap and receive a gift.
• Cost: Children Under  5, $3.99 / Children 5 – 10, $5.99 / Adults, $8.99

Singer/Songwriter Ellen Cherry Performs at Eldersburg Branch

• Where:  6400 Hemlock Drive, Eldersburg
• When: Saturday, Dec. 15, 8 p.m.
• Description:  The Eldersburg Branch of the Carroll County Public Library presents Emmy-nominated singer/songwriter, Ellen Cherry.  The show is geared towards adults.
• Cost: Free

Holiday Storytime

• Where: A Likely Story Bookstore, 7566 Main St., Sykesville
• When: Friday, Dec. 14, 6 p.m.
• Description:  Children are invited to attend a free holiday story-time.  No registration required.  All children attending will receive a special surprise.
• Cost: Free

Community Christmas Caroling

• Where: Norris Avenue, Sykesville
• When:  Saturday, Dec. 15, 4 p.m.
• Description:  Springfield Presbyterian Church sponsors a community Christmas caroling evening to celebrate the season.
• Cost: Free

Corrections:  

*The holiday tour at the Farm museum isn't free as was listed. Ages 6 and under are free and ages 7 and up are $2.50.

*The Nutcracker performance is being presented by the Carroll County Dance Center.  Showtimes include both Saturday, Dec. 15 at 4 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 16 at 2 p.m. 

*Breakfast with Santa is actually 8 a.m. - 10 a.m. not 8 p.m.