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Woman announcer and joyful family of attendees clap and celebrate in front of Merriweather District's lit holiday tree

TREE LIGHTING AND HOLIDAY MARKET

TREE LIGHTING AND ICE RINK OPENING

November 20 // 5:30pm – 8:30pm

Celebrate the start of the holiday season at Merriweather District’s Annual Tree Lighting and Ice Rink Opening! Join us from 5:30 pm – 8:30pm for festive fun featuring music, live performances by Columbia Figure Skating Club and the Columbia Center of Theatrical Arts, yummy holiday goodies from our local shops and vendors, letter-writing to Santa, and a countdown to the big event: the tree lighting at 7:00 pm.

Event is free but your RSVP helps us plan a better experience. RSVP and be one of the first 100 guests to check in at the Guest Services tent to receive a signature Merriweather District ornament customized with your family name.

Tree Lighting RSVP


Ice rink tickets are sold separately.

Ice Rink general Admission
Ice Rink Season Passes

HOLIDAY MARKET

Friday, December 4 // 5:30pm – 8:30pm
Saturday, December 5 // 11:00am -6:00pm
Sunday, December 6 // 12:00pm – 4:00pm

Stroll through a curated collection of local vendors offering handmade gifts that are perfect for everyone on your list. Sip signature seasonal drinks from Merriweather District restaurants, enjoy festive giveaways and cozy up by the fire pits.

Little ones will be entertained with story times and cheerful caroling, while you take in the sights, sounds and flavors of the season. With so much to discover, this is the perfect way to embrace the holiday spirit with family and friends!

2026 Vendors:

Adjourn Teahouse

Beye Beignets

Black Acres Roastery

Blended Bakery- A Gluten Free Bakery

Chessie Maker

Chocolate Plus

Dee-Lightfully Good

Fair Winds Candle Company

Felted Florals

Flour Fable Baking Co.

Foodies Who Love to Read

GameOn bar+arcade

Graystone Jewelry

Insogifts

Kaaya

Keepsake Magnets

Loud Beads

Mouth Party Caramel

Mrs. Macarons

Naturally London

peach & paperie

Pecandy

Pinwheel Clay

Queen’s Temple Handmade

Rosie Cheeks Distillery

Strung Together

The Yelō Candle

the letters mdn

Walkingpawsboutique

Wood Gone Wild

HOliday Market RSVP

Ice rink tickets sold separately

Ice RInk general Admission
Ice RInk Season Passes

Location

Color Burst Park
6221 Mango Tree Rd
Columbia, MD 21044

Parking

Symphony Woods Garage
6275 Mango Tree Road
Columbia, MD 21044

A crowd of visitors shops for gifts and goodies in the Merriweather District Holiday Market tents under string lights