November -January 2018 November 24 – January 1, 2018 Winter Festival of Lights Watkins Regional Park 301 Watkins Park Dr, Upper Marlboro, Prince George’s County www.pgparks.com 301-218-6700 Celebrate the holiday season with this spectacular drive-through display featuring a million twinkling lights. This festival will delight the entire family. d $ c Solomons Christmas Walk and Lighted Boat Parade December 7 Denton Holiday Parade & Lighting of the Green Market St, Denton, Caroline County www.downtowndenton.com 410-479-2050 Get into the holiday spirit with marching bands, Santa and the best of the season. Following the parade, watch the illumination of the Courthouse Green and enjoy a holiday musical performance. Various locations throughout Solomons Solomons, Calvert County www.solomonsmaryland.com 410-326-2042 Surround yourself with our spectacular “light sculptures” arranged in enchanting vignettes, along with nightly entertainment, a “Holiday I Spy” game, and treats from the holiday café. It’s a wonderful holiday tradition. d Late November – Early January Garden of Lights Brookside Gardens 1800 Glenallan Ave, Wheaton, Montgomery County www.montgomeryparks.org/brookside/ garden_lights.shtm 301-962-1400 Walk along the easily accessible paths and you’ll see what sets this light show apart from others; it’s the hundreds of wrapped trees and shrubs, beautifully lighted gazebos, cascading fountains, and the individually formed displays in the shapes of blooming flowers and wild animals. d $ December 1 – 31 Christmas on the Potomac & ICE Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center 201 Waterfront St, National Harbor, Prince George’s County www.gaylordnational.com 301-965-2000 This must-see holiday attraction is back with an all-new Christmas theme, plus enjoy a special new interactive surprise. d $ c December 8 – 10 Charles County Holiday Trail Various county landmarks Charles County www.charlescountymd.gov/tourism 301-259-2500, 1-800-766-3386 Get into the holiday spirit while visiting county landmarks. Admission cost, dates and times vary with locations. $ EVENTS | Christmas in St. Michaels Garden in Lights December TBA Evangel Cathedral Christmas Celebration Evangel Cathedral 13901 Central Ave, Upper Marlboro, Prince George’s County www.evangelchristamscelebration.com 301-249-9400 A cast of more than 200 live animals, a laser light show, amazing special effects and brand new scenes. An event of this magnitude may never happen again. You don’t want to miss this. Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center 13480 Broomes Island Rd, Solomons, Calvert County www.annmariegarden.org 410-326-4640 A holiday tradition, Annmarie Garden in Lights is a magical tour taking visitors on a beautiful trip through the glittering woods. Closed various days. Call for information. d $ Various sites in St. Michaels St. Michaels, Talbot County www.christmasinstmichaels.org 410-745-0745 This three-day holiday gala features a hometown parade, crafts marketplace, tour of homes and visits with Santa. d $ December 9 – 10 A Great Small Town Christmas Throughout Downtown Oakland Oakland, Garrett County www.agreatsmalltown.com 1-888-387-5237, 301-387-4386 Celebrate the holiday season with carriage/sleigh rides, shopping specials, food, kids’ activities and more. December 2 Antietam National Battlefield Memorial Illumination Antietam National Battlefield Entrance off Rt 34, Sharpsburg, Washington County www.nps.gov/anti 301-733-7373 More than 23,000 candles on the battlefield represents casualties from the bloodiest single-day battle in American history. d Chesapeake City’s Candlelight House Tour Town Hall 108 Bohemia Ave, Chesapeake City, Cecil County www.chesapeakecity.com 443-553-0071, 1-800-CECIL-95 Century holiday walking tour of homes & inns, Victorian carolers and special displays. $ December 26 Candlelight Tour of Historic Houses of Worship Downtown Frederick 19 E Church St, Frederick, Frederick County www.visitfrederick.org 301-600-4005 Select houses of worship open their doors to the public to celebrate their heritage and holiday customs. Cecil County Christmas Parade Military Bowl, presented by Northrop Grumman Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium 550 Taylor Ave, Annapolis, Anne Arundel County www.visitannapolis.org Main St, North East, Cecil County www.northeastmd.org 410-287-5801, 1-800-CECIL-95 Come join us and get into the Christmas celebration with bands, floats, antique vehicles, Santa and much more. Midnight Madness in Historic Ellicott City Old Ellicott City 8267 Main St, Ellicott City, Howard County www.visitellicottcity.com This holiday collage bowl event matches a team from the ACC against the AAC. d $ c December 26 – 30 Governor’s Challenge Basketball Wicomico Youth & Civic Center 500 Glen Ave, Salisbury, Wicomico County www.wicomicociviccenter.org 410-548-4914, 1-800-332-TOUR Catch the action while the best of high school basketball takes the court. d $ December 1 Centreville Christmas Parade Centreville, Queen Anne’s County www.townofcentreville.org 410-758-1180, The two-mile parade route weaves throughout Centreville and begins and ends at QAC High School. d The first Friday in December, the shops and historic sites of Ellicott City remain open until midnight with a tree lighting ceremony, shopping, dining and more. d Olde Princess Anne Days Christmas Tour December 1 – 2 Christmas in the Village 177 Casselman Rd, Grantsville, Garrett County www.spruceforest.org 301-895-3332 Come enjoy live music in the Village Church, activities throughout the village buildings, and luminaries throughout the village and over the Casselman River Bridge. Teackle Mansion 11736 Mansion St, Princess Anne, Somerset County www.somersetcountyhistoricalsociety.org 410-651-2238 Candlelight tour of historic homes in Princess Anne, followed by reception at Teackle Mansion. $ December 31 New Year’s Eve Fireworks Northside Park 125th St, Ocean City, Worcester County www.ococean.com 410-289-2800, 1-800-626-2326 Enjoy a fireworks display at midnight to ring in the New Year. d December 2 – 3 Victorian Christmas Dr. Samuel A. Mudd House & Museum 3725 Dr. Samuel Mudd Rd, Waldorf, Charles County www.drmudd.org 301-274-9358 The period house will be decorated for the holiday season and offers costumed docent tours. d $ KEY TO SYMBOLS $ = Admission d = Disability Accessible c = Maryland Green Travel Partner 156 ✥ VISITMARYLAND.ORG | 1-877-333-4455
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