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Santa’s Cottage

November 20 thru December 23 Experience the magic and capture the spirit of the holiday season with a visit to Santa’s Cottage where you will meet Saint Nick himself and […]

Ongoing

Food Donation drop off site

Gallery 57 West 57 West Street, Annapolis

Gallery 57 West is collecting non-perishables for local food pantries in an effort to help our community this holiday season. Bring in your items to the collection bin at Gallery […]

Free

Art supplies gift basket raffle to benefit local youth artists

Gallery 57 West 57 West Street, Annapolis

Enter to win one of seven gigantic gift baskets full of art supplies! Every time you shop at Gallery 57 West or donate a non-perishable food item, you can enter […]

Free

Jug Bay Post Turkey 5K Trail Run

Run a 5K on the scenic trails to benefit the Friends of Jug Bay; hot cider and snack provided. Registration 8:30am, race 9am, Glendening Nature Preserve, Lothian, $15, RSVP: jugbay.org.

Holiday Market

Shop three greenhouses with over 30 vendors offering a wide array of products. 9am-2pm, Cardinal Creek Plant Farm, Prince Frederick: cardinalcreekplantfarm.com.

Form and Fabric X

Local artists offer handcrafted work in ceramics, fabric and fibers, paint and wood, photography and papercraft, jewelry and hand painted glass. Reception Nov. 21 (1:30-3:30pm). On exhibit thru Jan. 3 […]

KIDS Trails & Tails

Bring your little one on a walk to explore nature. Dress for weather and mess. 10-11am, South River Farm, Edgewater, RSVP: [email protected].

Farm Store Opening

Honey's Harvest Farm Lothian

Give the gift of health this holiday season from Honey’s Weekend Farm Store! Featuring items from some of our partner farmers and artisans as well as all the Honey’s Harvest […]

Free

Holiday Hearth and Home in Early Maryland

Nov. 26 & 27: Explore how Maryland’s first settlers survived the winter and how chickens made a contribution; walk thru outdoor exhibits and learn about preparing food for winter storage […]

Holiday Stroll

Sip and shop during this festive shopping experience, supporting small businesses and finding gifts for loved ones; live music, cocktails from Vintage Views, Toys for Tots donations accepted. 11am-5pm, Annapolis […]

Black Friday respite at Gallery 57 West

Gallery 57 West 57 West Street, Annapolis

After the frenzy at major big-box retailers, enjoy the relaxing atmosphere as you shop at Gallery 57 West. Plus we’re giving away a free gift with purchase of $50 or […]

Free

Milk & Cookies with Mrs. Claus

Visit with Santa’s better half, Saturdays thru Dec. 18, while waiting for your turn with the jolly old elf. 1-3pm, Annapolis Town Center, RSVP: annapolistowncenter.com/Santa.

Pasadena Boat Parade

Watch decorated boats cruise from Nabbs Creek to Stoney Creek to Rock Creek to Bodkin Creek; prizes awarded. 5pm, Pasadena, Facebook: @PasadenaBoatParade.

Zoo Lights Presented by Chase

Maryland Zoo 1 Safari Pl., Baltimore

The Maryland Zoo kicks off the holiday season with the opening night of Zoo Lights presented by Chase. The seven-week event features more than 80 lights displays with 150,000 environmentally-friendly […]

$28 – $33

Horse and Carriage Rides

Enjoy a horse-drawn carriage ride around Town Center Blvd, sipping on champagne (or hot apple cider) and gazing at the stars (four guests per ride max.). 5-8pm, Annapolis Town Center, […]

Annmarie Garden in Lights

November 26 thru January 1: Stroll a path thru woods glittering with illuminated one-of-a-kind light sculptures handmade by Garden artists. Live entertainment nightly, shop the Ornament Show & Sale, and […]

Lights on the Bay

See Sandy Point State Park transformed into a gleaming winter world with over 70 elaborate animated displays. Cruise through two sparkling miles to see North Pole scenes, a twinkling Up […]

The Ghost Before Christmas

November 26 thru December 12: Twin Beach Players presents this play, written by Rick Thompson, based on The Haunted Man and the Ghost’s Bargain, one of five Christmas novels written […]

Fair Family Christmas

Experience a drive-through holiday display; weekends thru Dec. 19. FSaSu 7-10pm, Anne Arundel County Fairgrounds, $10/vehicle, Facebook: @aacofair.

A Christmas Carol

November 26 thru December 26: Charles Dickens’ story was created to inspire a spirit of charity toward those less fortunate. This Helen Hayes Awards–recommended original production of this classic story […]

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