Bay Weekly Calendar

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 Town Center: annapolistowncenter.com.

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 more from 11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Free

Christmas at Gaylord National Featuring NEW I Love Christmas Movies Experience & Much More!

Gaylord National Resort – 201 Waterfront Street Oxon Hill, MD 20745 201 Waterfront Street, Oxon Hill

The capital of Christmas is BACK! Explore over a dozen holiday attractions designed for kids of all ages including the NEW Gaylord Hotels original experience, I Love Christmas Movies ™ - a guided, walk-through experience which takes visitors through immersive scenes from five classic holiday movies. And don’t miss out on the other experiences including […]

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, MD

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 LED lights, transitioning the Zoo into a sparkling winter wonderland. Zoo Lights operates five nights a week, Wednesday-Sunday from 5–8 pm. On Fridays, Saturdays, and […]

$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, $38.77, RSVP: annapolistowncenter.com.

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 the Small Works Show. Special nights include Local Heroes Night, Holiday Train Display, Holiday Character Nights, Special Needs Night, Merry Menagerie Night, Santa Night, 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 North Village scene, a Winter Penguin Village, a colonial village inspired by historic Annapolis, a giant 16-foot red teddy bear, midshipmen and Chessie, the Bay […]

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 by Charles Dickens. FSa 7pm, Su 3pm, North Beach Boys & Girls Club, $15 w/discounts, RSVP: twinbeachplayers.org.    

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 has become an annual holiday tradition, delighting patrons of all ages. FSa 8pm, SaSu 2pm, Classic Theatre of Maryland, Annapolis, $68 w/discounts, RSVP: classictheatremaryland.org.

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