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 […]

Join members of the Anne Arundel Bird Club for a walk around the park in search of resident and migrant birds. 8-11am, Quiet Waters Park, Millersville, entrance fee waived for […]

10am-1pm, 257 Harry S Truman Pkwy, Annapolis: www.aacofarmersmarket.com/. 

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 […]

Watch a performance of a Christmas play plus a handbell ensemble. 11:45am, South River Bible Church, 744 W. Central Ave., Davidsonville, free: southriverbiblechurch.org.

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

Join the Spa Creek Conservancy to honor the late Melvin Wilkins with a bench and tree dedication ceremony, plus food and drinks. 1:30pm, Chesapeake Children’s Museum, Annapolis: spacreek.net.

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 […]

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

This original musical now has updated holiday show-stoppers with new song and dance numbers, performed by Broadway performers and a live band. ThSu 7:30pm, F 8pm, plus Dec. 24 6pm, […]

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.