Bay Weekly Calendar

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 […]

The Museum of Historic Annapolis is now open! Experience Annapolis: An American Story, a new exhibition by Historic Annapolis at 99 Main Street. Discover the dramatic history of Annapolis and […]

Learn how to make S-hooks in this workshop (ages 15+). 9am-1pm, Jefferson Patterson Park, St. Leonard, $30 w/discounts, RSVP: jefpat.maryland.gov.

Browse and buy from vendors, crafters, plus baked goods, homemade soup and chili, door prizes. 9am-2pm, Deale VFD: Deale42.com.

Get infants and toddlers interested in outdoor play; dress for weather. 9:30-10:30am, South River Farm Park, Edgewater, RSVP: [email protected].

Families are invited to the mansion for a day of holiday stories and crafts; children enjoy storytime amidst the splendor of the ballroom decorated for the season and then create […]

Join park superintendent Patricia Delgado to uncover the history of the Chesapeake Railroad that used to travel through the sanctuary. 10am-12:30pm, Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary, Lothian, $5/person plus $6 vehicle […]

See the outdoor shed transformed by elves into a glorious workshop filled with Christmas trees, decorations and toys galore, just in time for Santa and Mrs. Claus’s visit. Children can […]

Expert craftsmen with sensational gifts for your holiday giving, homemade gourmet cocoa and Glühwein, music and home-baked goods make the 16th Annual Christmas Market the place to be Sat, 11 […]

Join the museum, guests and vendors to honor the first principle of Kwanzaa: unity (umoja), a commitment to building, developing and defending the African American community. 11am-3pm, Banneker-Douglass Museum, Annapolis, […]

Take a trip through the retro holiday exhibit inside the museum and keeper’s quarters. Plus see the new Moll Dyer ornament in the Lighthouse Lens Museum Store. Daily thru Jan. […]

Visit the annual Christmas Doll & Train Exhibit, learn about the classic trains, toys and more; write a letter to Santa, read a holiday book or try your hand at […]

View a village of elaborate constructions made by gingerbread architects of many ages; vote for your favorite in the Viewer’s Choice Awards—but no nibbling! FSaSu Noon-5pm, Darnall’s Chance House Museum, […]

Bring unwrapped toys to donate and enjoy the hospitality of Maryland’s Governor Larry Hogan and First Lady Yumi Hogan, refreshments served and special holiday ornaments sold. 1-4pm, Government House, Annapolis, […]

Dress in your holiday sweaters for this party full of giving with live music and collection of toys, winter gear, personal items, and non-perishable food items. 1-5pm, Brian Boru, Severna […]

The St. Mary’s College of Maryland chamber singers with orchestra under the direction of Larry Vote, professor of music, will perform Handel’s Messiah. 2pm, Auerbach Auditorium, St. Mary’s Hall, 47458 Trinity […]

Join resident otter expert Chuck Hatcher for a walk thru the woods in search of animal activity. 3-5pm, Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary, Lothian, $6 vehicle fee, RSVP: jugbay.org.

Join the Arts Council of Calvert County for Home for the Holidays, and shop for original art, jewelry, paintings, photography, ceramics and more at affordable prices. 3-5pm, CalvART Gallery, Prince […]

Join the town naturalist to make pinecone bird feeders and pinecone snowmen and talk about how to help wildlife in winter, followed by a campfire with apple cider and s’mores; […]

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 […]

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 […]

Layer up in cozy hues of green and red, bring a chair or blanket to get comfy and watch the classic movie How the Grinch Stole Christmas. 5:30-7:30pm, North Beach, […]

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

This production was written for The Colonial Players by local playwright Rick Wade and composer Dick Gessner over 40 years ago and has been a family favorite and Annapolis holiday […]

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 […]

Experience the story of Buddy, the orphan human elf, who travels to New York City to find his birth father. FSa 8pm, SaSu 3:30pm, Three Notch Theatre, Lexington Park, $18 […]