November 8-10 Waterfowl Festival Various locations Waterfowl Bldg, 40 S Harrison St, Easton, Talbot County www.waterfowlfestival.org 410-822-4567 December 6 Denton Holiday Parade & Lighting of the Green Market St, Denton, Caroline County www.downtowndenton.com 410-479-2050 December 13-14 A Great Small Town Christmas Downtown Oakland Garrett County www.oaklandmd.com/christmas.html 301-387-4386, 1-888-387-5237 A world-class wildlife art and sportsman's expo celebrating the Eastern Shore lifestyle and honoring a commitment to conservation and local culture. d $ Holiday event featuring a parade with marching bands, visits with Santa, an illumination of the Courthouse Green and a seasonal music performance. November 14-December 31 Winterfest of Lights Northside Park 125th St, Ocean City, Worcester County www.ococean.com 410-289-2800, 1-800-626-2326 December 6-7 Christmas in the Village 177 Casselman Rd Grantsville, Garrett County www.spruceforest.org 301-895-3332 Small-town holiday celebration with a lighting ceremony, ice sculptures, sleigh rides, treats from Santa, music, shopping, dining specials and more. December 13-15 Christmas in St. Michaels Various locations St. Michaels, Talbot County www.christmasinstmichaels.org 410-745-0745 Iconic, award-winning festival hosting an array of 1 million holiday lights and hundreds of animated displays sparkling throughout the beach resort. d Two days of crafts, activities and holiday fun with musical performances in the church and lights throughout rustic Spruce Forest Artisan Village. November 17-January 1, 2020 Christmas on the Potomac & ICE Gaylord National Resort & Convention Ctr 201 Waterfront St, National Harbor, Prince George's County www.gaylordnational.com 301-965-2000 Solomons Christmas Walk and Lighted Boat Parade Holiday gala celebrating the arrival of the Christmas season and featuring a hometown parade, crafts marketplace, tour of homes and visits with Santa. d $ Various locations Solomons, Calvert County www.solomonsmaryland.com/events/signature-events/solomons-christmas-walk Kris Kringle Market at Charles County Fairgrounds A stroll through streets lit by holiday lights, children's activities, open houses at local businesses, Santa's arrival and the Lighted Boat Parade. d Charles County Fairgrounds 8440 Fairground Rd, La Plata, Charles County www.charlescountyfair.com/kriskringle.html 301-643-9158, 301-932-1234 Must-see holiday attraction and award-winning celebration with gingerbread decorating, ice skating, Build-A-Bear Workshop and ICE sculpture event. d $ c December 7 Antietam National Battlefield Memorial Illumination Antietam National Battlefield Entrance off Rt 34, Sharpsburg, Washington County www.nps.gov/anti 301-733-7373 A German-inspired holiday market featuring lights displays, holiday foods, handmade local crafts, children's activities, shopping, music and more. $ December 26 Candlelight Tour of Historic Houses of Worship Downtown Frederick 19 E Church St, Frederick County www.visitfrederick.org 301-600-4005 November 23-January 1, 2020 Holiday in the Park Six Flags America 13710 Central Ave, Upper Marlboro, Prince George's County www.sixflags.com/america 301-249-1500 Winter spectacular featuring lights, sights and sounds, holiday entertainment, seasonal treats, visits with Santa and popular theme park rides. Memorial lighting in honor of the soldiers who fell at the Battle of Antietam during the Civil War with more than 23,000 candles on the battlefield. d Candlelight tour of historic houses of worship celebrating their heritage and holiday customs within some of the most beautiful buildings in town. Olde Princess Anne Days Christmas Tour November 29-December 31 Victorian Christmas Downtown Berlin 14 S Main St, Worcester County www.berlinchamber.org/gallery/victorian-christmas 410-641-4775 Teackle Mansion 11736 Mansion St, Princess Anne, Somerset County www.somersetcountyhistoricalsociety.org 410-651-2238 December 26-30 Governor's Challenge Wicomico Youth & Civic Center 500 Glen Ave, Salisbury, Wicomico County www.govchallenge.org 410-548-4911 Tour of private homes and historic sites decorated for Christmas throughout Princess Anne followed by a final stop and reception at Teackle Mansion. $ Main St, Frostburg, Allegany County www.frostburg.edu/clc/storybook-holiday 301-687-3133 Storybook Holiday The largest holiday basketball tournament in the country reaching its 39th year and bringing together 120 teams and local talent for multiple days. d $ Victorian-themed holiday with a Black Friday arts expo, traditional Christmas tree lighting, caroling, carriage rides and a New Year's countdown. d December 31 Midnight Muskrat Dive Princess Anne Fire Company 11794 Somerset Ave, Princess Anne, Somerset County 410-651-2968, 1-800-521-9189 December TBA Evangel Cathedral Christmas Celebration Evangel Cathedral 13901 Central Ave, Upper Marlboro, Prince George's County www.evangelchristmascelebration.com 301-249-9400 Winter event featuring a tree lighting ceremony, classic holiday movie showing, elf-themed activities, storybook readings and an author presentation. d December 7-8 Charles County Holiday Trail Various County Landmarks La Plata, Charles County www.explorecharlescounty.com 301-259-2500, 1-800-766-3386 Ring in the New Year with contests, musical performances, food and spirits, midnight fun and everyone's favorite stuffed rodent, Marshall P. Muskrat. d New Year's Eve Fireworks A spectacular Christmas production for the whole family featuring a cast of more than 200 live animals, laser light show and amazing special effects. December 1-January 1, 2020 Garden in Lights Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Ctr 13470 Dowell Rd, Dowell, Calvert County www.annmariegarden.org 410-326-4640 Countywide event keeping traditions alive and honing holiday spirit with each visit to local landmarks; admission costs, dates and times may vary. d $ Northside Park 125th St, Ocean City, Worcester County www.ococean.com 410-289-2800, 1-800-626-2326 December 13 Military Bowl® presented by Northrop Grumman Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium 550 Taylor Ave, Annapolis, Anne Arundel County www.visitannapolis.org/events/annual/military-bowl Fireworks display at midnight, live entertainment, warm hot chocolate and rides through the Annual Winterfest of Lights celebrating the start of 2020. Showcase of "light sculptures" arranged in enchanting vignettes across the woods and featuring nightly entertainment, snack bar and holiday shopping. d $ College Bowl benefiting the military and matching a team from the Atlantic Coast Conference against a team from the American Athletic Conference. DESTINATION MARYLAND ✥ 51 Events | November -December
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