Still need to get in the Christmas spirit? These events are coming to a close soon, so be sure to visit them while you still can!
Lights on the Bay
5-10 p.m., Through January 2nd; Sandy Point State Park, Annapolis
Lights on the Bay is an annual holiday light show featuring a two mile scenic drive along the shores of the Chesapeake Bay through Sandy Point State Park, with more than 70 animated and stationary displays depicting regional and holiday themes.
Enchant DC
4:30-11:30 p.m. Through January 2nd; Nationals Park, D.C.
Become part of the magical Christmas story of “The Mischievous Elf”. Eddie the elf has misplaced some very important gifts and needs your help finding them within the North Pole’s dazzling lights. Will you come and help save Christmas? The magical World of Enchant is filled with dazzling displays that feel like they come right out of a childhood Christmas dream. Marvel at the 100 ft. animated tree, glide across the glistening Ice Skating Trail, pose for photos with Santa himself, and sip and savor delicious festive holiday treats every step of the way.
Santa's Cottage
Today is the last night! Annapolis Town Center
Located next to The Paseo • Santa’s family is back! Book your reservations at AnnapolisTownCenter.com. 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.
Holiday Memorable Moment at Macy's Court
Through December 24th; Westfield Mall, Macy's Court, Annapolis
Enjoy a larger than life present in Macy's Center Court and inside you can take a holiday photo with your family, write a letter to Santa and toss your wish for the new year on a snowball and throw into the fountain!
Festival of Lights
5:00 - 9:30 p.m., Through January 2nd; Watkins Park, Upper Marlboro
The Winter Festival of Lights will shine bright this holiday season with 3 miles of drive-through whimsical lights! Experience dazzling scenes that celebrate the magic of the holiday season from the comfort of your own car.
Zoo Lights
5:00-8:00 p.m., Through January 2nd; The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore
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 Sundays, guests will be on foot walking along a beautifully lit path starting at the Main Gate, heading down Buffalo Yard Road and into Zoo Central. With an expanded walking path this year, the walking experience also includes free train and carousel rides (weather permitting), access to snacks and hot cocoa for purchase. The Zoo will also be accepting new and unwrapped toys for pediatric patients of the Herman & Walter Samuelson Children's Hospital on Saturday evenings and toiletry items on Sunday evenings to benefit patients and families of Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital.
