Towson Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025
Your complete guide to the best christmas events in Towson and surrounding areas
Towson sparkles for the Christmas season with Holiday lights along York Road and festive events in the downtown area. Highlights like the Holiday Tea & Bazaar at The Cloisters and the Towson Chamber Holiday Party offer seasonal celebrations, parades, and holiday activities that attract visitors throughout the season. Enjoy local Christmas markets, evening lights walks, and family-friendly activities that pair historic charm with modern festive events for memorable holiday outings.
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Christmas Markets
39 eventsAuthentic German Christmas market in Baltimore's Inner Harbor.
Christmas Lights
12 eventsHalf-mile light display with interactive scenes and carnival rides.
Christmas Shows
11 eventsAnnapolis-inspired Nutcracker with local history
Christmas Parties
6 eventsNew Year's Eve fireworks cruise with DJ and dancing
Other Christmas Activities
31 eventsA special Christmas production by Rock City Church.
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New Year's Eve Annapolis Yacht Party
(Annapolis)
New Year's Eve fireworks cruise with DJ and dancing
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Ballet Theatre of Maryland Presents The Nutcracker
(Annapolis)
Annapolis-inspired Nutcracker with local history
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Christmas Village in Baltimore
(Baltimore)
Authentic German Christmas market in Baltimore's Inner Harbor.
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Maryland Holiday Light Spectacular
(Timonium)
Half-mile light display with interactive scenes and carnival rides.
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Symphony of Lights
(Columbia)
Drive-through holiday light spectacle
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Bel Air Christkindl Markt
(Bel Air)
European-style Christkindl Markt with artisan vendors
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Towson Christmas FAQ
Some of the biggest annual Christmas events in Towson include the Winter City Lights Christmas Lights Show and local holiday markets. Community events like the Magic of Merryland Holiday Tree Lighting Festival also draw crowds each year.
Towson celebrates with neighborhood light displays and community gatherings that emphasize local artisans and family-friendly festivities. The blend of walkable light trails and artisan markets reflects the town’s welcoming holiday spirit.
Neighborhoods near Towson known for festive Christmas lights include West Towson and other local residential areas where families create charming displays along walkable streets.
Christmas markets and local makers can be found at Towson’s community centers and nearby Baltimore’s German Christmas Village. Seasonal craft fairs and artisan markets also pop up throughout the Towson area during the holidays.
Free or budget-friendly activities include visiting neighborhood light displays, attending local holiday markets with free admission, and enjoying community events like tree lightings and seasonal performances.
Families with kids can enjoy the Winter City Lights show with its interactive displays and snow tubing, local markets with crafts and Santa visits, and neighborhood walking trails decorated with festive lights.