# Towson Winterfest & Holiday Tree Lighting > Event for families in the Baltimore–Columbia–Towson area (MD). Times are Eastern Time. - When: Fri, Dec 4 · 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM - Where: Olympic Park & Patriot Plaza, 401 Washington Ave, Towson, MD 21204 - Ages: All ages (family community festival; flat paved park plaza suitable for strollers and wagons) - Price: Free admission (complimentary s'mores roasting, hot cider, family photo booth, and live entertainment). - Organizer: Towson Chamber of Commerce - Official page: https://www.towsonchamber.com - Last checked: Sat, Nov 7 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/baltimore/activities/towson-winterfest-and-holiday-tree-lighting--listing-780e4854c5187004f108b002 ## About Olympic Park and Patriot Plaza in downtown Towson come alive with festive warmth during the annual Towson Winterfest Tree Lighting celebration. Families gather around the centerpiece 35-foot Fraser fir as local children's choirs and high school brass bands perform seasonal melodies. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Tree Lighting Countdown: At 7:00 PM, Baltimore County officials and Santa lead a community countdown to illuminate the towering tree with thousands of energy-efficient sparkling LED lights. • Fire Pits & S'mores: Complimentary outdoor fire stations invite parents and children to toast golden marshmallows and assemble s'mores, accompanied by free hot apple cider and cocoa. • Santa Visits: Santa and Mrs. Claus greet children for photos inside a heated holiday tent, where kids can also participate in seasonal face painting and wooden ornament craft stations. • Paved & Accessible: The plaza and park features flat concrete pavers with zero steps, offering exceptional accessibility for double strollers and wheelchairs. ## Similar picks in Baltimore - [Havre de Grace Candlelight Tour, Parade & Tree Lighting](https://grassyknees.com/baltimore/activities/havre-de-grace-candlelight-tour-parade-and-tree-lighting--listing-901c33217887217d01ae4d02) — Dec 4 – Dec 5 · 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM · Historic Downtown Havre de Grace & Concord Point · All ages · Free · checked Nov 7. 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