Bay Weekly Calendar

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 MWThF 9am-4pm, SaSu 10am-4pm, Quiet Waters Park, Annapolis, $6 entrance fee waived during reception only: fqwp.org/art/gallery.

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 and processing deer for tools and clothing, visit the Tobacco Plantation and help prepare a meal over an open hearth, visit the Maryland Dove to […]

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 […]

Christmas on the Square

Experience a small town holiday complete with live holiday music, horse and carriage rides, sleigh rides, train rides, a live nativity, petting zoo, airbrush tattoos, balloon art, children’s crafts, hot drinks, food and Santa lighting the town tree (7pm). Businesses open for shopping and dinner. 4:30-9pm, Town Square, Leonardtown, St. Mary’s County: visitleonardtownmd.com.

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 […]

Light up the Town

Residents and guests gather at the pavilion to await the arrival of Santa and Mrs. Claus, with carols by Union Church, a visit from the Grinch, and then Santa flips the switch to light the town tree; children present letters to Santa and have a chat with the jolly old elf and snap a photo. […]

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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