Celebrate the season in Columbia with our ultimate holiday guide. For Columbia residents and newcomers, our guide is your key to the festive season.
One of the highlights of the holidays is the US Botanic Gardens Holiday Display and Trains, where visitors can marvel at exquisite seasonal displays coupled with enchanting model trains winding through a botanical wonderland. Another must-see is the Downtown Holiday Market, known for its charming local vendors offering unique gifts and tasty treats. And the German Christmas Village in Baltimore is something you definitely don’t want to miss, boasting authentic German crafts, festive foods, and twinkling lights. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
Happy Holidays!
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Merriweather Symphony of Lights (Columbia) • 2.3 miles
Over 300,000 bulbs in animated and stationary displays
A Crooner's Christmas (Ellicott City) • 4.6 miles
Classic Christmas Crooner hits with a swing band
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B&O Ellicott City Station Museum Holiday Train Garden (Ellicott City)
Intricate train models displayed in a historic station
Art for the Holidays Reception (Ellicott City)
Artist-owned gallery showcasing diverse original artwork
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