A Charlie Brown Jazz Christmas
Saturday, December 12 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
| $10 – $30A Charlie Brown JAZZ Christmas
Come Explore and Celebrate a 20-Year Family Tradition!
What do you get when you pair the beloved animated holiday film A Charlie Brown Christmas with a live performance of the film’s Vince Guaraldi jazz score? A fabulously festive show featuring the renowned Eric Byrd Trio! This annual presentation is the perfect holiday event for families and jazz lovers alike!
Join us for the 20th Anniversary of A Charlie Brown Jazz Christmas!
Have your picture taken with Snoopy, enjoy a “Peanuts” Dance Contest, Sing-a-longs, and so much more! This year’s celebration will feature the beautiful voices of Gerstell Academy chorus students. Thank you to Mr. Thompson, Mrs. Daly, and the amazing team at Gerstell Academy!
The Eric Byrd Trio
For 25 years The Eric Byrd Trio (EBT) has brought the spirit of Jazz, Gospel, and The Blues to audiences worldwide. Winners of the Maryland State Arts Council Independent Artist Award, the Trio has also received a Governor’s Citation from the state of Maryland honoring over 20 years of global performances. Their recording Twenty earned the 2022 Washington Area Music Award (Wammie) for Jazz Recording of the Year, and their latest release, Echoes of Arrival (August 2025) helped earn them the 2026 Jazz Artist of the Year Wammie award.
A Charlie Brown Christmas
Run Time: 30 m
Rating: G
Genre: Family/Animation
Gerstell Academy
Today, Gerstell Academy stands as the first leadership school established in Maryland. Gerstell Academy is devoted to the development of leadership skills with an emphasis on physical fitness and to the mastery of fundamental knowledge in a traditional college preparatory curriculum. Our students attend top colleges and universities and return to campus as successful, well-adjusted young men and women with an attitude of “fitness for life” and a feeling of preparedness. Gerstell offers students an educational program of excellence in a community focused on the school’s Mission, Motto and Leadership Principles and Attributes. The four pillars of a Gerstell education include: Leadership, College Preparatory Academics, Physical Training, and Modern Language Proficiency.
Enjoy our full Concessions Stand including candy, sodas, fresh popcorn and local beer and wine from Pipe the Side Brewery and City Park Gaming and Brew Room.
Our Holiday Traditions continue with great Family Events!
View all of our upcoming programming here.
18th Annual Gallery of Gifts | November 20 through December 21
29th Annual Festival of Wreaths | November 27 through December 6, 2026 – 12 pm to 7 pm Daily
The Santa Clause | FREE Family Movie | Saturday, November 28, 2026 – 3:00 pm
Motown and More ~ A Holiday Celebration | Sunday, December 6, 2026 – 4:00 pm
A Charlie Brown Jazz Christmas | Saturday, December 12, 2026 – 3:00 pm & 6:00 pm
Walt Michael & Co ~ A Fiddlin’ Christmas | Saturday, December 19, 2026 – 7:30 pm
My First Maryland Nutcracker | Sunday, December 20, 2026 – 2:00 pm
Learn about our new Tiered Ticket Pricing
The Carroll County Arts Council is excited to introduce a NEW ticketing model that gives patrons a direct opportunity to support the arts in the ways that matter most to them.
Beginning with this year, Arts Council-produced live performances will utilize a new tiered pricing structure designed to provide consistent, predictable, and flexible pricing while creating meaningful opportunities for community investment.
Whether you choose the Access, Support, or Sustain level, every ticket grants admission to the same great performance! The difference is how you choose to participate in strengthening the arts in Carroll County.
Your investment is transformed directly into:
- Youth Access to the Arts
- Artist Sustainability
- Community Gathering & Connection
- Cultural Infrastructure
Together, these investments help ensure that the arts remain accessible, vibrant, and impactful for current and future generations throughout Carroll County!
YOUTH ACCESS Ticket Level – $10
Experience the arts and build a lifelong connection to creativity.
The Youth Access Ticket reflects the Arts Council’s commitment to ensuring that young people have opportunities to experience arts and cultural programming. Available for most Arts Council-produced live performances to youth ages 18 and under, this level makes it easier for families, educators, mentors, and artists to introduce young people to live arts experiences and encourage a lasting connection to creativity.
ACCESS Ticket Level – $20
Experience the arts and be part of the moment.
The Access Ticket is designed to ensure that everyone can take part in live arts experiences. This level supports the core production of the event and helps make high-quality programming accessible to the community.
SUPPORT Ticket Level – $25
Support the artists and strengthen the experience.
The Support Ticket goes beyond attendance—it helps sustain the artists and creative professionals who make the work possible. Your support contributes to fair compensation and ensures that we can continue presenting high-quality performances for the community.
SUSTAIN Ticket Level – Pay What You Will Starting at $30
Champion the arts and power what comes next.
The Sustain Ticket is an investment in the future of the arts in Carroll County. In addition to supporting tonight’s performance and the artists on stage, you are helping expand youth access to the arts, support local artist sustainability, cultivate community gathering opportunities, and strengthen our county’s cultural infrastructure.
