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Grand Illumination
November 23rd, 12-1 p.m.; Anne Arundel Community College, Arnold
5k Fun Run and One-Mile Jaunt: The Arnold course is well marked and moderately hilly. Course maps will be available on site. Runs are not timed so participants can enjoy the beauty of the fall season on campus! Begins at 12:00 p.m. FREE! Riverhawk Rush (75-yard dash for kids 2 to 10): Let the littlest birds spread their wings in their very own Riverhawk Rush! The 75-yard dash will be run prior to the start of the Turkey Trot near registration. Age-appropriate heats will be set. The Riverhawk Rush runs begin promptly at 11:30 a.m.
November 24th, 8 a.m.; Freedom Plaza, Washington D.C.
This Thanksgiving, be part of a time-honored DC tradition—SOME's 21st Annual Thanksgiving Day Trot for Hunger 5K. As the largest and only DC-based Trot in the region, we are excited for our community to join us for our In-Person Race & Festival: Join us at Freedom Plaza on November 24th, 2022 - Thanksgiving Morning - for a timed or untimed 5K, our Little Turkey 1-Miler, and a family-friendly finisher festival!
Kennedy Krieger's Festival of Trees
November 25th through 27th; Maryland State Fairgrounds, Timonium
Kennedy Krieger's Festival of Trees is Back! There's something for everyone at the Festival of Trees. Tree, wreath and gingerbread house sales; gift boutiques; games; activities; food; online auction and more. Plus, live entertainment all three days!
November 25th, 7-8:30 p.m.; Annapolis Market House
Welcome the holidays with an evening walking tour of Annapolis. Your period-attired guide will lead you by lantern as you stroll around Maryland’s state capital, trimmed in greenery. Hear holiday traditions of times past as you walk by colonial mansions, Victorian homes, and quaint shops. Bring home the holiday cheer with a goody bag of treats including George Washington’s famed eggnog recipe! Every Friday & Saturday 7pm to 8:30pm from 11/25 to 12/23/2022 except Saturday 12/10/22.
Classic Theatre of Maryland: White Christmas
November 25th, 8 p.m.; Classic Theatre of Maryland
This reimagined tribute to Bob Wallace and Phil Davis, two iconic song-and-dance men, follow a sister act to Vermont, only to discover that the nearly-bankrupt lodge they were to perform at is owned by their former commanding general. Buy tickets today!
November 26th; Downtown Annapolis
Small Business Saturday has become an annual tradition where communities kick off the holiday season shopping at small locally owned businesses. This year the event is on Saturday November 26th. “These small businesses make your community unique and special, and we want to support them,” said Erik Evans Executive Director of the Annapolis Arts District and the Downtown Annapolis Partnership. “The Annapolis area is filled with locally owned stores, retailers, hair salons, entertainment venues and other locally owned small businesses that give back to the community throughout the year and Small Business Saturday is a day to thank them.
Starting small Business Saturday (The Saturday after Thanksgiving) Through the following Saturday get a bonus on every gift card purchased from the following local Annapolis, Maryland businesses.
Second Annual Life Size Candy Land Adventure
November 26th and 27th; Talbot County Women's Club, Easton
The Talbot County Women's Club (TCWC) is pleased to announce its Second Annual Outdoor Life-Sized Candy Land Adventure fundraiser including carnival games, holiday crafts for kids, raffles, and historic tours on Saturday November 26 and Sunday November 27 at the Talbot County Women's Club at 18 Talbot Lane in Easton. The classic board game, Candy Land, will be brought to life in downtown Easton offering all ages a chance to navigate thru a life-size, fun-filled journey playing games in magical areas such as the Lollypop Woods, Peppermint Forest, and Gumdrop Mountain. Participants gather winning tickets to turn in for special prizes. The fun continues inside the Women's Club with holiday crafts for kids, raffle items including gift baskets, restaurant gift cards, free cookies, historic tours, and more.
November 26th through 29th; Tidewater Inn, Easton
Friends of Hospice and Talbot Hospice are excited to announce that they are collaborating to present Winter Festival 2022 to the Mid-Shore Community. For the first time, the event will be co-chaired by a representative from both Friends of Hospice and Talbot Hospice. The 2022 Chairs are John Horner, Vice President of the Board for Friends of Hospice and Mia Cranford, Talbot Hospice Development Director. Together with the planning committee, they have chosen to present “Winter Festival 2022” to better reflect the multiple events that take place during the Festival. The Festival of Trees will continue to be a marquee event at the Tidewater Inn and will be part of a series of five events beginning in October.
November 26th, 4 p.m.; Downtown Easton
Friends of Hospice and Talbot Hospice are excited to announce that they are collaborating to present Winter Festival 2022 to the Mid-Shore Community. For the first time, the event will be co-chaired by a representative from both Friends of Hospice and Talbot Hospice. The 2022 Chairs are John Horner, Vice President of the Board for Friends of Hospice and Mia Cranford, Talbot Hospice Development Director. Together with the planning committee, they have chosen to present “Winter Festival 2022” to better reflect the multiple events that take place during the Festival. The Festival of Trees will continue to be a marquee event at the Tidewater Inn and will be part of a series of five events beginning in October. This magical free holiday event for all families in Talbot County will take place on Saturday, Nov 26th, 2022 in front of the Waterfowl Buildingon Harrison Street from 4-7pm. The celebration kicks off with a visit from Santa and a festival "Holiday Marketplace" with local vendors and food trucks from 4-5pm. Choral groups and musicians will perform all of your holiday favorites from 5-7pm. All spectators will receive a complimentary candle and holiday treats. Twinkling holiday accessories will be sold by Santa’s elves to help celebrate the beginning of the Christmas season
November 27th, 4:30 p.m.; Downtown Annapolis
The Downtown Annapolis Partnership joins the City of Annapolis as they ring in the holiday season in downtown Annapolis. The Grand Illumination and annual tree lighting take place near the Market House every year on the Sunday after Thanksgiving. The celebration begins at 4:30 pm with dancing and carols by local school groups. The City of Annapolis and the Downtown Annapolis Partnership will host the Grand Illumination at 4:30 p.m. on Sunday. The annual Christmas Tree lighting ceremony will include carolers, music, hot cocoa, and crafts for the kids, plus candy canes and general merriment! This event is free and open to the public. Join Santa, Mrs. Claus, and Elfie as they arrive to light the Christmas Tree.
November 29th; The Mid-Shore Community Foundation, Easton
Hosted by the Mid-Shore Community Foundation, Mid-Shore Gives is a 24-hour online fundraising event to celebrate and support local nonprofits in Caroline, Dorchester, Kent, Queen Anne's, and Talbot Counties. This year’s event will take place on Tuesday, November 29, 2022, 12:00AM to 11:59PM! Nearly 100 nonprofit organizations - of all sizes - are registered to participate and thanks to our generous sponsors – Easton Utilities, Shore United Bank, The Peoples Bank, and Envision Wealth Planning – there will be some great prizes/incentives awarded throughout the day. Join us on November 29th! midshoregives.org
