Bay Weekly

Light up the Town
2021-11-26 19:00 (America/New_York) | MD
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. 7pm, North Beach Boardwalk: northbeachmd.org.

The Ghost Before Christmas
2021-11-26 19:00, 2021-11-27 19:00 | MD
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
2021-11-26 19:00 - 22:00, 2021-11-27 19:00 - 22:00 | MD
Experience a drive-through holiday display; weekends thru Dec. 19. FSaSu 7-10pm, Anne Arundel County Fairgrounds, $10/vehicle, Facebook: @aacofair.

A Christmas Carol
2021-11-26 20:00, 2021-11-27 20:00 | MD
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.

Santa’s Cottage
2021-11-27, 2021-11-28 | MD
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 take home a photo for the whole family to treasure. On Saturdays, have cookies with Mrs. Claus (1-3pm). Tuesdays, get pet photos with Santa (5-8pm). Times vary, Annapolis Town Center, RSVP: annapolistowncenter.com/santa.

Jug Bay Post Turkey 5K Trail Run
2021-11-27 08:30 - 10:00 | MD
Run a 5K on the scenic trails to benefit the Friends of Jug Bay; hot cider and snack provided. Registration 8:30am, race 9am, Glendening Nature Preserve, Lothian, $15, RSVP: jugbay.org.

Holiday Market
2021-11-27 09:00 - 14:00 | MD
Shop three greenhouses with over 30 vendors offering a wide array of products. 9am-2pm, Cardinal Creek Plant Farm, Prince Frederick: cardinalcreekplantfarm.com.

Form and Fabric X
2021-11-27 09:00 - 16:00, 2021-11-28 09:00 - 16:00 | MD
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.

KIDS Trails & Tails
2021-11-27 10:00 - 11:00 | MD
Bring your little one on a walk to explore nature. Dress for weather and mess. 10-11am, South River Farm, Edgewater, RSVP: rpjarb00@aacounty.org.

Farm Store Opening
2021-11-27 10:00 - 16:00 | Honey’s Harvest Farm, Lothian, 20711
Give the gift of health this holiday season from Honey’s Weekend Farm Store! Featuring items from some of our partner farmers and artisans as well as all the Honey’s Harvest products you know and love.

Holiday Hearth and Home in Early Maryland
2021-11-27 10:00 - 16:00 | MD
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 watch galley cooking of ships’ fare. Bring a nonperishable food item for charity for a $1 discount. FSa 10am-4pm, Historic St. Mary’s City, $10 w/discounts: hsmcdigshistory.org.

Holiday Stroll
2021-11-27 11:00 - 17:00 | MD
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
2021-11-27 11:00 - 19:00 | Gallery 57 West, 57 West Street, Annapolis, 21401
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.

Christmas at Gaylord National Featuring NEW I Love Christmas Movies Experience & Much More!
2021-11-27 11:00 - 21:00 | Gaylord National Resort – 201 Waterfront Street Oxon Hill, MD 20745, 201 Waterfront Street, Oxon Hill, 20745
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 NEW ice bumper cars and NEW Snow Factory as well as fan-favorite activities like ice skating, gingerbread cookie decorating, photos with Santa and SO much more!!

Milk & Cookies with Mrs. Claus
2021-11-27 13:00 - 15:00 | MD
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
2021-11-27 17:00 | MD
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
2021-11-27 17:00 - 20:00 | Maryland Zoo, 1 Safari Pl., Baltimore, MD, 21217
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 Sundays, guests will be on foot walking along a beautifully lit path starting at the Main Gate, heading down Buffalo Yard Road and into Zoo Central. With an expanded walking path this year, the walking experience also includes free train and carousel rides (weather permitting), access to snacks and hot cocoa for purchase. The Zoo will also be accepting new and unwrapped toys for pediatric patients of the Herman & Walter Samuelson Children’s Hospital on Saturday evenings and toiletry items on Sunday evenings to benefit patients and families of Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital.
On Wednesdays and Thursdays, guests can experience Zoo Lights from the comfort of their vehicles, starting at Eagle Gate and proceeding down Buffalo Yard Road.
Tickets are $33 per vehicle and $28 per person for the walk-thru experience. Members receive a $5 discount per ticket purchased. Tickets must be reserved in advance, and dates may be modified due to inclement weather.

Horse and Carriage Rides
2021-11-27 17:00 - 20:00 | MD
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
2021-11-27 17:00 - 21:00 | MD
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 Golf Cart Tours. Closed Nov. 29-30, Dec. 6-7, 24-25. 5-9pm, Annmarie Garden, Solomons, $12 w/discounts: annmariegarden.org.

Lights on the Bay
2021-11-27 17:00 - 22:00 | MD
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 monster; buy 3D glasses to make the magic come to life ($5). Santa makes an appearance on Thanksgiving Day. Benefits SPCA; open thru Jan. 2. 5-10pm rain or shine, Sandy Point State Park, $20/car, $30/van or mini-bus, $50/bus, special discount nights posted online: lightsonthebay.org.

Artists Sunday - Shop at Gallery 57 West
2021-11-28 | Gallery 57 West, 57 West Street, Annapolis, 21401
Support your local artists-our work isn’t sitting in some port on a container ship!

Museum Store Sunday
2021-11-28 | MD
For the fifth consecutive year, more than 1,700 museum stores representing all 50 states, the District of Columbia, 24 countries, and 5 continents will offer inspired shopping at museums and cultural institutions. The museum store at Calvert Marine Museum will extend the event to Monday, Nov. 29 to allow patrons to shop safely with fewer crowds. https://museumstoresunday.org/

Outdoor Singing by Back Creek!
2021-11-28 08:00 - 17:00 | MD
Sing safely outdoors in a beautiful setting by the water. Easy rounds, chants, layer and harmony songs led by Elizabeth Melvin. Email contact@thefreedomchoir.com for location. By donation $10-20

Small Business Saturday at Gallery 57 West
2021-11-28 09:00 - 12:00 | Gallery 57 West, 57 West Street, Annapolis, 21401
Shop Local, Shop Small, Shop Gallery 57 West!
Enjoy free coffee, donuts, and mimosas from 9:00 a.m. to noon.

AACo Sunday Market
2021-11-28 10:00 - 13:00 | MD
10am-1pm, 257 Harry S Truman Pkwy, Annapolis: www.aacofarmersmarket.com/.
