November 4 86th Annual Veteran’s Day Parade Terri Householder Brunswick, Frederick County www.brunswickmd.gov/veterans_parade 301-834-7500 November 18–January 1, 2019 Holidays in the Park Six Flags America 13710 Central Ave, Upper Marlboro, Prince George’s County www.sixflags.com/america 301-249-1500 December 1 Antietam National Battlefield Memorial Illumination Antietam National Battlefield Entrance off Rt 34, Sharpsburg, Washington County www.nps.gov/anti 301-733-7373 Salute our veterans and active duty military at one of the oldest parades in the nation; staged annually for more than 80 years, in the City of Brunswick. November 8–10 Mistletoe Mart Church of the Ascension 23 N Court St, Westminster, Carroll County www.mistletoemart.com 410-848-3251 New to Six Flags America this year, a dazzling winter spectacular with over a million lights, holiday entertainment, seasonal treats, visits with Santa and many popular theme park rides. More than 23,000 candles on the battlefield representing casualties from the bloodiest single-day battle in American history. d Cecil County Christmas Parade Town of North East Main St, North East, Cecil County www.northeastmd.org 410-287-5801, 1-800-CECIL-95 November 23 Christmas Tree Lighting Downtown Cumberland Cumberland, Allegany County 301-724-3655 50 juried artisans and craftspeople, café, hourly door prizes and country store. d $ Get into the holiday spirit with this Christmas celebration featuring bands, floats, antique vehicles, Santa and more. d Christmas tree lighting, family, holiday season. d Olde Princess Anne Days Christmas Tour November 9–11 Waterfowl Festival Various sites in Easton Waterfowl Building, 40 S Harrison St, Easton, Talbot County www.waterfowlfestival.org 410-822-4567 November 23–December 31 Victorian Christmas Downtown Berlin 14 S Main St, Berlin, Worcester County www.berlinchamber.org 410-641-4775 Teackle Mansion 11736 Mansion St, Princess Anne, Somerset County www.somersetcountyhistoricalsociety.org 410-651-2238 Tour of historic homes decorated for Christmas in Princess Anne, followed by reception at Teackle Mansion. $ This world-class wildlife art and sportmans expo celebrates the Eastern Shore lifestyle and honors a commitment to conservation. d $ This town celebrates the holidays in style: black Friday holiday arts night, tree lighting, caroling, month-long celebrations and carriage rides to a live New Year’s Eve ball drop. d December 1–2 Charles County Holiday Trail Various County Landmarks La Plata, Charles County www.charlescountymd.gov/tourism 301-259-2500, 1-800-766-3386 November 15–December 31 Winterfest of Lights Northside Park 125th St, Ocean City, Worcester County www.ococean.com 410-289-2800, 1-800-626-2326 November 25–January 5, 2019 Winterfest Chesapeake City Cecil County www.chesapeakecity.com 410-885-5298, 1-800-CECIL-95 Get into the holiday spirit while visiting county landmarks. Admission cost, dates and times vary with locations. d $ December 6 Denton Holiday Parade & Lighting of the Green Market St, Denton, Caroline County www.downtowndenton.com 410-479-2050 More than 1 million holiday lights sparkle throughout your favorite beach resort. Hundreds of animated, lighted displays. d $ Partake in a month-long celebration of the holiday season with special events, including holiday lights, Candlelight Tour, Santa’s workshop, carolers and more. d November 16–18; November 23–25 Maryland Christmas Show Eventplex at Frederick Fairgrounds 797 E Patrick St, Frederick, Frederick County www.marylandchristmasshow.com 301-845-0003 November 30–January 1, 2019 Garden in Lights Annmarie Gardens 13480 Dowell Rd, Dowell, Calvert County www.annmariegarden.org 410-326-4640 Get into the holiday spirit with marching bands, Santa, the illumination of the Courthouse Green and a holiday musical performance. December 7 Centreville Christmas Parade Centreville, Queen Anne’s County www.townofcentreville.org 410-758-1180 A traditional arts and crafts event just in time for your holiday shopping enjoyment. $ Surround yourself with spectacular “light sculptures” arranged in enchanting vignettes. Nightly entertainment, snack bar and holiday shopping. d $ November 17 Turkey Trot 303 Sharp Rd, Denton, Caroline County www.carolinerecreation.org 410-479-8120 December TBA Evangel Cathedral Christmas Celebration Evangel Cathedral 13901 Central Ave, Upper Marlboro, Prince George’s County www.evangelchristamscelebration.com 301-249-9400 The two-mile parade route weaves throughout Centreville, and begins and ends at QAC High School. d December 7–8 A Great Small Town Christmas Throughout Downtown Oakland Garrett County www.agreatsmalltown.com 301-387-4386, 1-888-387-5237 Two-mile all ages walk, run or jog from Denton Elementary School to Martinak State Park and back. Activities include Turkey Dinner Relay and the Lil Pilgrim Wee Walk. Registration (8am); event (9:30am) 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. Family-friendly. November 17–January 1, 2019 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 Midnight Madness in Historic Ellicott City Old Ellicott City 8267 Main St, Ellicott City, Howard County www.visitellicottcity.com Celebrate the holiday season with carriage and sleigh rides, shopping specials, food, kids activities and more. Christmas in the Village 177 Casselman Rd Grantsville, Garrett County www.spruceforest.org 301-895-3332 This must-see holiday attraction is back with an all-new Christmas theme, plus enjoy a special new interactive surprise. d $ c The first Friday in December, shops and historic sites of Ellicott City remain open until midnight; tree lighting ceremony, shopping, dining and more. Various venues involved. d Come enjoy live music in the Village Church and activities and luminaries throughout the Village and over the Casselman River Bridge. Solomons Christmas Walk and Lighted Boat Parade Various locations throughout Solomons Solomons, Calvert County www.solomonsmaryland.com 410-326-2042 Spectacular “light sculptures” arranged in enchanting vignettes, entertainment, a “Holiday I Spy” game and treats from the holiday café. It’s a wonderful holiday tradition. d DESTINATION MARYLAND ✥ 147 EVENTS | November – January 2019
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