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 […]

  Shop local artists and vendors such as My Fancy Finds, the Nicki Palermo Group, Swamp Witch Metals, Chesapeake Paddle Sports, Kim’s Crystals, Leila’s Treats, Seint Makeup, It’s Essential Candles […]

Learn how to make a fire poker out of simple bars of steel in this workshop (ages 15+). 9am-1pm, Jefferson Patterson Park, St. Leonard, $40 w/discounts, RSVP: jefpat.maryland.gov.

Historic Sotterley presents a market of local food and products plus a fly-in visit from Santa (11:30am). 9am-1pm, Airport Terminal building, 44200 Airport Rd., California: Sotterley.org.

Music by Sally Sappington. 10am, The Big Bean, Severna Park: thebigbean.com.

Join a ranger and learn to track different species of animals in the upland forests of Maryland; dress for weather and mud. 10-11am, South River Farm Park, Edgewater, RSVP: [email protected].

Children (ages 4-10) listen to Santa read classic holiday books, plus enjoy free hot chocolate from Starbucks; families are encouraged to bring a book to donate to the center’s Little […]

Elementary school students improve skills by reading to canine tutors. 10am-noon, Edgewater Library, RSVP: aacpl.net.

10am-3pm, SoCo Farmers Market at Deale Library, Facebook: @SoCoFarmersMarketatDealesLibrary.

Stop by to shop for art lovers, featuring artwork, custom framed prints, local pottery, vintage cards, sculptures and more; Santa stops by and guests enjoy hot cocoa, giveaways and demos […]

Extended one more weekend! See and shop at this holiday gift show featuring 50 artists working in a variety of mediums, offering original and giclee painting, pottery, fabric art, glass […]

Visit the library on wheels. 10:30am-noon, Silverwood Farm, Prince Frederick; 1:30-3pm, Yardley Hills, Prince Frederick; 3:30-4:15pm, Prince Frederick Crossing: calvertlibrary.info.

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, […]

Santa has traded in his sleigh for a golf cart and he will cruise around the Town of North Beach to visit with all the boys and girls. Santa’s golf […]

Join Master Naturalist Mike Quilan to celebrate the changing seasons. 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 […]

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 […]

Town residents and guests warm up around a campfire with hot chocolate and marshmallow roasting. 5:30-7pm, boardwalk, North Beach: northbeachmd.org/christmas-beach.

Enjoy cocktails while shopping a designer menswear event. 6-9pm, Stardust Deluxe, Suite 130 Annapolis Town Center, Facebook & Insta: @stardustdeluxeboutique.

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

Glowing lanterns light your way as you stroll along the centuries-old brick lined streets of Maryland’s capital city adorned for the holidays. A period-attired guide will share holiday traditions of […]

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 […]

The Annapolis Chorale performs Handel’s Messiah with the Chamber Orchestra in this beloved holiday tradition. FSa 8pm, Su 3pm, St. Anne’s Episcopal Church, Church Circle, Annapolis, $40, RSVP: liveartsmd.org.