Talent Machine Presents "Season of Joy"
Through December 23rd; Indian Creek School, Crownsville
Don’t miss The Talent Machine Company’s annual holiday spectacular, Season of Joy, featuring an amazing cast of talented kids, ages 7 to 18, singing and dancing to your favorite holiday songs. Enjoy visits from Rudolph, Frosty, the Elves and the irrepressible Santa himself. As always, watch for some new and fun surprises as we help you and your family celebrate the season. The Talent Machine show is a family tradition not to be missed!
Holiday Spirit Tour: Yuletide Traditions
December 22nd; William Paca House and Garden, Annapolis
Celebrate the season with a holiday tour of the William Paca House! Bring family and friends to enjoy the elegant decorations, learn about 18th century Maryland holiday traditions, and stories of Christmases past. This guided, one-hour candlelit tour highlights how the Paca household prepared for their holiday guests. The historic home is ready to greet you with music, garlands, a sweet treat, and a take-home recipe!
Front Porch Orchestra: Bluegrass Nutcracker
December 22nd; Live Arts Studio, Annapolis
Experience Tchaikovsky's Christmas classic like never before! The Bluegrass Nutcracker features a bar-for-bar rendition of The Nutcracker played by an 8-piece bluegrass band. Before each movement, a zesty narrator recounts ETA Hoffman's story while poking fun at it's often-overlooked ridiculousness. The show is family-friendly and fun for lovers of Classical and Bluegrass music alike.
December 26th; West Annapolis
A Budweiser Clydesdale Miracle in West Annapolis, food trucks, vendors, games, activities and more for adults and children! The event will run from 1-4 p.m. Be sure to get there early to have lunch with the Budweiser Clydesdales from 1-3 p.m.!
Easton Skatepark and Pump Track Grand Opening
December 27th, 2 p.m.; North Easton Park, Easton
The Town of Easton is excited to announce the opening of the new Easton Skatepark and Pump Track. A ribbon cutting ceremony will be held on December 27th at 2pm in the southernmost parking lot of North Easton Park. Mayor Megan Cook, Town Manager Don Richardson, and Town Engineer Rick Van Emburgh will be among the Town Officials to attend and speak on the culmination of this exciting project.
December 27th; Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium, Annapolis
The 2023 Military Bowl will be played on Wednesday, December 27 at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, Md by Tulane and Virginia Tech. The National Capital Region’s college football bowl game once again will match teams from the Atlantic Coast Conference and the American Athletic Conference. The game benefits the USO and Patriot Point, the Military Bowl Foundation’s 294-acre retreat for recovering service members, their families and caregivers.
Through December 31st; Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center, National Harbor
ICE! returns this holiday season at Gaylord National from November 19 to December 31st, 2023! Using more than two million pounds - or 1,000 tons of ice, the classic 1964 Christmas animated television special, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, will be brought to life by a team of 40 ice artisans to create the nearly 20,000-square-foot, frozen attraction. The display is kept at a frosty 9 degrees Fahrenheit, but don’t worry, guests will be provided Gaylord National’s signature blue parkas to keep them warm and toasty.
Through January 1st; Sandy Point State Park, Annapolis
Driving through “Lights on the Bay” at Sandy Point State Park has become a tradition for many families for the past decade. The Lights on the Bay display is a scenic drive along the shore of the Chesapeake Bay with more than 60 spectacular animated and stationary displays illuminating the roadway. Our holiday light show is sponsored by the SPCA of Anne Arundel County.
Through December 23rd; Dorchester Center for the Arts, Cambridge
This year, jump start the spirit of gift giving at DCA’s new Merry Market! During the holiday shopping season, DCA will transform its entire art gallery into a whimsical shopping experience! This special event features dozens of artists displaying a wide variety of their hand-crafted and quality items such as traditional arts and crafts, jewelry, candles, and more! Join us on two of our Second Saturday receptions held on Nov. 11th and Dec. 9th from 5-7 pm. Enjoy a night to remember with light refreshments, live music, and an opportunity to meet all our featured artists! Discover what you may find for you and your loved ones this holiday season!
Santa Sightings:
Annapolis Town Center - Through December 23rd
Annapolis Westfield Mall - Through December 24th
Bass Pro Shop - Hanover - Through December 24th
The Mall in Columbia - Through December 24th
Marley Station Mall - Through December 24th
A Few Toy for Tots Dropoff Sites:
Northrop Reality - Annapolis
Clearway Pain Solutions - Annapolis
Brightview Annapolis
Moe's Southwest Grill - Annapolis
Mission BBQ - Annapolis
Wine Cellars of Annapolis
Body in Motion Fitness LLC - Crownsville
Renditions Golf - Davidsonville
South River High School - Edgewater
Huffard Animal Hospital - Pasadena
Massage Envy - Severna Park
Kent Island Yacht Club - Chester
Kent Manor Inn - Stevensville
Jetty Restaurant - Grasonville
Queenstown Harbor Golf Course - Queenstown
Mama Mia's - Centreville
The Mill - Chestertown
Foxy's - St. Michaels
St. Peter and Paul School - Easton
St. Michaels Inn
