Bay Weekly Calendar

Y Turkey Trot

Families walk or run a 5K thru the AACC campus. 8:30am race, West Campus Drive entrance, Arnold, parking at The Y in Arnold: $45 w/discounts, RSVP: ymdturkeytrot.org.

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.

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

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 […]

Santa’s Cottage

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). […]

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 […]

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