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 operating the model trains. Daily noon-4pm thru Jan. 3 (closed Dec. 24-25), St. Clement’s Island Museum, Colton’s Point, St. Mary’s County. $3 w/discounts, Facebook: @SCIMuseum.
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, Upper Marlboro, $2: https://www.pgparks.com/3055/Darnalls-Chance-House-Museum
Join us for an afternoon of learning and creativity at the lovely Honey’s Harvest Farm in Lothian, Maryland. Learn to create your own fresh magnolia wreath sourced locally from Fairytale Farmette’s giant Southern Magnolia trees. Kelly Weisner from Fairytale Farmette will guide you in creating a beautiful 18” holiday wreath from natural materials and take […]
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, free: governor.maryland.gov.
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 Park: brianborupub.com.
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 Church Rd., free, RSVP: smcm.edu/messiah.
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 Frederick: calvertarts.org.
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; bring chairs/blankets. 3-5:30pm, Wetlands Overlook Park, North Beach: 443-646-2426.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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