• 8388 Court Avenue, Suite 100 Ellicott City, MD 21043

  • 443-762-2047

    • Ellicott City Partnership
    The Market at Caplan's
    5.0 (10 Reviews)

    The Market at Caplan's

    Everyday Essentials and Handcrafted Gifts, Featuring Local Growers and Makers

    8125 Main Street
    Ellicott City, MD 21043
    howardcountyeda.org/living-here/caplans

    Wed
    By Appointment
    Thu
    12:00pm–5:00pm
    Fri
    12:00pm–5:00pm
    Sat
    11:00am–6:00pm
    Sun
    11:00am–5:00pm

    The Market at Caplan’s is a local marketplace in Old Ellicott City’s historic Caplan’s Building. We offer everyday essentials and handcrafted gifts from local growers and makers, with a focus on small-batch, thoughtfully made goods that support the regional economy.

    Ellicott City, Howard County, Greater Baltimore

    History

    Founded in 2025The Market at Caplan’s is a reimagined historic Main Street department store in Old Ellicott City, now home to local makers, shelf-stable farm goods, and community-centered retail. Sponsored by the Howard County Economic Development Authority, The Market serves as a hub for emerging small businesses offering unique, practical, and handcrafted goods while strengthening the local economy.

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    "Joe Sery left a 5 star review!"

    11 days ago

    "Shop local products supporting the economic development of Ho..."

    12 days ago

    "Small store with neat objects. Nice lookout over the river up..."

    13 days ago

    "Maeve Deeley left a 5 star review!"

    4 months ago

    "Loved my first visit to Ellicott City, and the best stop was ..."

    4 months ago

    "Currently has been renovated after the flood of 2018. Has pop..."

    6 months ago

    "Now a maker space, really good local products"

    8 months ago