Illustration of a Christmas market stall piled with wooden toys, knitted stockings and baubles as a vendor wraps a gift (Merriweather District Holiday Market and Tree Lighting)

Merriweather District Holiday Market and Tree Lighting

Visitors can stroll through a curated collection of local vendors offering handmade gifts. Guests can cozy up by fire pits, enjoy festive giveaways, and sip signature seasonal drinks from Merriweather District restaurants. Children can also stay entertained with story times and cheerful caroling.

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Plan Your Visit

When

Tickets

No Holiday Market admission price is stated. Ice rink tickets are sold separately; no rink ticket price is stated.

Hours

Fri 5:30pm – 8:30pm; Sat 11:00am -6:00pm; Sun 12:00pm – 4:00pm.

Ages

All ages

Neighborhood

Merriweather District

Food & Drink

Visitors can sip signature seasonal drinks from Merriweather District restaurants.

Parking

Symphony Woods Garage, 6275 Mango Tree Road, Columbia, MD 21044.

Going?

Location

Color Burst Park · 6221 Mango Tree Rd, Columbia, MD 21044 Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 (5/5)

Best For

Families and holiday gift shoppers

Vibe

Festive, cozy, family-friendly

Energy Level

Moderate

Photo Friendly

Moderate

Weather Sensitivity

Moderate

Tips & Advice

  • Park at the Symphony Woods Garage on Mango Tree Road, which is the parking spot named for the market at Color Burst Park.
  • Bring the little ones for the story times and caroling, which are there to keep kids entertained while you shop the vendor tents.
  • Plan ice skating as a separate purchase, because ice rink tickets are sold apart from the Holiday Market itself.
  • Dress warmly for the Friday evening session, and warm up by the fire pits with a seasonal drink from a District restaurant.
  • Keep an eye out for the RSVP details and the 2026 vendor lineup, because neither has been announced yet.

Special Events & Promotions

  • Ice rink tickets are sold separately from the Holiday Market.

Links & Contact

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Holiday Market good for kids?

Yes. There are story times and caroling for little ones while the grown-ups browse the vendors.

What can I shop for?

A curated collection of local vendors sells handmade gifts. The 2026 vendor lineup hasn't been announced yet.

Is there anything to eat or drink?

Merriweather District restaurants serve signature seasonal drinks. There are also festive giveaways and fire pits to warm up by.

Where should I park?

Park at the Symphony Woods Garage, 6275 Mango Tree Road.

Is ice skating included?

No. Ice rink tickets are sold separately from the market.

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