Illustration of a Christmas market sweets stall with hanging heart cookies and a baker offering a sample (Holiday Tea & Bazaar at The Cloisters)
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Holiday Tea & Bazaar at The Cloisters

Held inside the historic Cloisters Castle, this event features a marketplace of Maryland artists selling original, handmade items and locally crafted holiday gifts. Guests can also visit the Tea Room to enjoy tea accompanied by finger sandwiches, fresh fruit, scones, cheese, and assorted desserts.

Dec 12 – Dec 13, 2026 All ages The Bazaar is free to attend.

Plan Your Visit

Hours

Saturday 11AM–4PM; Sunday 12PM–4PM. Tea seating times: Saturday 10:30am, 12:30pm, 2:30pm; Sunday 12:30pm, 2:30pm.

Food & Drink

The Tea Room serves tea with finger sandwiches, fresh fruit, scones, cheese, and an assortment of pastries and desserts.

Location

Cloisters Castle · 10440 Falls Road, Lutherville, MD Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 ⚪ ⚪ (3/5)

Best For

Holiday shoppers and tea lovers

Vibe

Old-fashioned and festive

Energy Level

Low

Photo Friendly

Moderate

Tips & Advice

  • Book a Tea Room seating online ahead of time, because tea requires a ticket for a specific seating time.
  • If Sunday's two seatings don't suit you, Saturday offers three tea seatings to choose from.
  • Bring your holiday gift list, since the Bazaar is full of original, handmade items from Maryland artists.
  • You can browse the Bazaar for free without booking tea, so drop in to shop even if you skip the Tea Room.

Special Events & Promotions

  • Tea Room seatings need a separate ticket: three seatings on Saturday and two on Sunday.

Links & Contact

Run by Baltimore Office of Promotion & The Arts

Christmas Events Near Me is an independent guide, not the organizer of this event. For tickets, entries, vendor spots or questions, contact the organizer directly through their contact page.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I shop the Bazaar without booking tea?

Yes. The Bazaar is free to attend. Tickets are only needed for the Tea Room.

What's sold at the Bazaar?

Maryland artists sell original, handmade items and locally crafted gifts for everyone on your list.

What's served in the Tea Room?

Tea, finger sandwiches, fresh fruit, scones, cheese, and an assortment of pastries and desserts.

How do Tea Room tickets work?

Each ticket is for a specific seating, booked online through the Tea Seating Reservations page. Saturday has three seatings and Sunday has two.

Who can I ask about the event?

Contact Annie Applegarth at cloisterscastlemd@gmail.com or 410-821-7448.

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