Holidays at the Hampton, The Nutcracker, Breakfast with Santa and More in Baltimore County this Weekend

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39th Annual Pottery Sale at Towson University

• Where:  8000 York Rd, Towson
• When: Friday, Dec. 7, 7 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 8, 9 p.m.
• Description:  Towson University ceramic students and faculty present functional and fine art ceramic works for sale. 
• Cost: Free

30th Annual All Junior Senior Honor Band

• Where: 8000 York Road, Towson
• When:  Friday, Dec. 7, 8 p.m.
• Description:  30th Annual performance by Honor Band.
• Cost: $2

Holidays at Hampton

• Where:  535 Hampton Ln, Towson
• When:  Friday, Dec. 7, 6 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 8, 10 a.m. & 4 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 9, 4 p.m.
• Description:  Tours, carriage rides, period crafts, musical & dance performances and more.
• Cost: Free

Baltimore Ballet's Nutcracker

• Where:  1021 Dulaney Valley Road, Towson
• When: Saturday, Dec. 8, Sunday, Dec. 9, 4 p.m.
• Description:   Baltimore Ballet presents its annual production of The Nutcracker. 
• Cost: $15

Chesapeake Roller Derby

• Where:  15500 Hanover Pike, Upperco
• When: Sunday, Dec. 9, 5 p.m.
• Description:  Chesapeake Roller Derby presents its annual double-header. This event features skaters from various leagues around the area coming together to ring.
• Cost: $10

Holy Nativity Lutheran Church Holiday Bazaar

• Where:  Holy Nativity Lutheran Church, 1200 Linden Ave, Halethorpe
• When:  Saturday, Dec. 8, 10 a.m.
• Description:  Crafters, vendors, refreshments and more.
• Cost: Free

Breakfast with Santa

• Where:  Halethorpe-Relay United Methodist Church, 4513 Ridge Ave,Halethorpe
• When: Saturday, Dec. 8, 9 a.m.
• Description:  Breakfast and photo with Santa.
• Cost: Free

Nutcracker on Ice

• Where:  5876 Thunder Hill Rd, Columbia
• When:  Saturday, Dec. 15, 5:30 p.m.
• Description:  The Columbia Figure Skating Club Presents: The Nutcracker on Ice.
• Cost:  $12

The Bard in the Barn

• Where: Boordy Vineyards, 12820 Long Green Pike, Hydes
• When: Sunday, Dec. 2, 9, 16, 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.
• Description:  Baltimore Shakespeare Factory performs "The Two Gentlemen of Verona" while wine samples are shared.
• Cost: Adults 21+: $25.00 / 21 and Under: $15.00 for tickets click here.

The Holiday Train Garden

• Where:  Fire Museum of Maryland, 1301 York Road, Lutherville
• When: Saturday, Nov. 24 – Saturday, Dec. 29, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
• Description:  1950s holiday train garden, 40 fire engines, free photos with Santa, engine to climb on.
• Cost:  Free

Christmas at Boordy

• Where:  Boordy Vineyards, 12820 Long Green Pike, Hydes
• When: Saturday, Dec. 1, 8, 15, 22, 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.
• Description:  Seasonal entertainment including a tour of the winery and Wassail (a specialty wine).
• Cost: Free