During the Holidays, there is something exciting to do every day of the week! Concerts, candelight tours and more....

Christmas Market and Craft Handmade Show
November 7-December 19 (Saturdays)
Featuring beautiful handmade quality crafts, home baked goods, honey, candy, jams and jellies, Christmas decorations and art, this event runs Saturdays throughout the month of November and through December 19 from 8:00am to 2:00pm. Enjoy a different theme each week in November.
+November 7: Health Fair
+November 14: Art Guild Show and Sale
+November 21: Open House
+November 28: Santa is coming!
Carroll County Agricultural Center
Westminster, Carroll County
http://www.carrollag.org/html/farmersMarket.html

Holiday Craft Fair
November 8
Head to the Deerfield Run Community Center for the 34th annual Holiday Craft Fair and enjoy a variety of gifts, decorations, holiday creations and bake sales. Plus, register for holiday workshops, refreshments and door prizes! Sponsored by the South Laurel Recreation Council and M-NCPPC, this popular annual event is a can't miss for those ages 8 & up. Admission and parking are FREE!
Laurel, Prince George's County
http://www.pgparks.com

Festival of Wreaths
November 12- December 3
The public is invited to walk through the halls and browse the more than 100 donated designer wreaths, each one different and more beautiful than the other. 
More info...

Christmas Thyme at Sycamore Heights Craft Show
November 12-15, November 19-22
Come experience Christmas Thyme in an 1860 farmhouse. Enjoy a wide variety of handmade crafts by crafters in the tri-state area featuring candles, country, primitives, folk art, and Christmas decor. Needful things for everyone! Shop for all your Christmas and gift giving needs. Admission is free.
Sycamore Height's Farmhouse
Hagerstown, Washington County
http://calendar.gazette.net/

Potters Guild of Baltimore's Annual Holiday Show
November 14-November 15 (reception)
Handcrafted pottery show and sale featuring 48 local potters, open studio tours, refreshments and more. Reception takes place November 14-15 at Historic Meadow Mill at Woodberry. Show continues through December 24.
Baltimore City
http://pottersguild.org/

Maryland Christmas Show
November 20-22, November 27-29
For the 26th season visitors from near and far will discover the joys of shopping at Maryland's premier Christmas Event. The Maryland Christmas Show, located in historic Frederick City, brings together many fine artisans and merchants to make your holiday shopping an enjoyable event. You'll enjoy the works of 500 top artists and craftsmen offering fine art, pottery, furniture, quilts, jewelry, clothing, wreaths and garlands, toys, Chrismas ornaments and more!
Frederick Fairgrounds
Frederick County
http://www.marylandchristmasshow.com/

Emmanuel Church Christmas Bazaar
November 21
Admission is free for Emmanuel's popular annual fund-raiser, which features the talents of many parishioners. Hand-knit sweaters, mufflers and mittens, bake table; silent auction; jewelry and scarves; Christmas angels and personalized ornaments. Lunch is available-dine in or take out-from 11:00am to 1:30pm.
Emmanuel Church
Chestertown, Eastern Shore
emmanuelchesterparish.org

Christmas on the Square
November 27
Come one, come all to Downtown Leonardtown as crowds gather to ring in the holiday season. Festivities include music, entertainment, sleigh rides, horse &  carriage rides, live nativity, tree lighting and Santa's arrival! Bring your family and friends for a night you'll never forget.
Downtown Leonardtown
St. Mary's County
http://leonardtown.somd.com/calendar.html

Annual Holiday Arts & Crafts Fair
November 27-November 28
Get your holiday shopping off to a great start at the Annual Holiday Arts and Crafts Fair. This annual event, hosted by the Ss Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church, features arts and crafts booths from artisans from around our region and great food. Plus, Santa will be there! The event begins at 10:00am and runs through 5:00pm each day.
Annapolis, Anne Arundel County
http://schgochurch.org/AnnEv-Craft.htm

Friends of Calvert Hospice Festival of Trees
November 27-28
The 21st annual Festival of Trees features more than 70 beautifully decorated Christmas trees and festival shoppes with over 70 east coast vendors offering merchandise, art and unique crafts. Life entertainment includes school, civis and church groups. Kick off the festival at the 25th Anniversary Gala Dinner & Auction held at the Huntingtown Volunteer Fire Department. The Gala will feature live and silent auctions, a dinner buffet and the 2-4-U band. Tickets on sale now!
Huntingtown, Southern Maryland
calverthospice.org


Festival of Trees
November 27-29
A three-day extravaganza of fairyland forests, gingerbread towns and toy train gardens, complimented by more than 100 craft boutiques, holiday goodies and activities for kids of all ages. You can also enjoy a special line-up of nightly entertainment for the whole family!
More info...

Tree Lighting Ceremony-Holiday of Lights
November 28
Bring your family for a nostalgic evening in Catonsville where you will enjoy FREE refreshments, seasonal music and wonderful company. Donations of nonperishable pantry items will be accepted by the Catonsville Emergency Food Ministry. Event runs November 28 from 6:30pm-9:00pm.
Catonsville Fire Department
Catonsville, Central Maryland
catonsville.org

Trainspotting and Holiday Fun
November 29
Begin the holiday season watching unusual trains fly by on one of the busiest days of the year. This FREE event also features fun holiday activities for the whole family.
Bowie Train Station Museum
Bowie, Capital Region
http://www.cityofbowie.org/events

Baltimore Magazine's VIP Shop Crawl
December 2
You're invited to Baltimore magazine's VIP Shop Crawl--a complimentary event that combines neighborhood shopping, exclusive sales of 20% or more, gift bags, valet parking, and of course, you and your fabulous friends! The fun will begin Dec. 2 at 6:00pm at Joey Chiu's where you can pick up your gift bag* while you enjoy food and drink specials. So get your friends together, enjoy an evening at Green Spring Station, and shop like VIP's! Gift bags will be provided to the first 100 shoppers to arrive at Joey Chiu's! Be sure to pick up your exclusive VIP Shop Crawl invitationat participating Green Spring Station Shops or online at  www.baltimoremagazine.net/shopcrawl

Festival of Wreaths
December 2-6
Bid on your favorite from among hundreds of uniquely decorated themed wreathes. Proceeds will benefit the Carroll County Arts Council.
Carroll Arts Center
Westminster, Carroll County
http://www.carrollcountyartscouncil.org

Fells Point Olde Tyme Chrismtas
December 5
The sixth annual Fell's Point Olde Tyme Christmas celebration kicks off on December 5th at 9:00a.m. with Santa's tugboat arrival. The event will feature breakfast and photos with Santa at Shuckers, festive holiday vendors on Broadway Square, gingerbreat house making, live music, a parade of lighted boats, lighting of the great tree and more.
Broadway Square
Baltimore City
http://www.fellspointdevelopment.com/

Holiday Magic
December 5
Celebrate the holidays with an evening of hands-on activities, crafts, magic shows and holiday programming for children and their families at 
Rose Hill Manor Park.
Frederick County
http://rosehillmuseum.com/ 

Festive Christmas Tea with Lunch
December 5
Catch the Christmas spirit in a 250 year old farm house full of tradition. Enjoy a guided house tour, Colonial decorations, lunch buffet and more. Reservations required.
Historic Sinking Springs Herb Farm
Elkton, Cecil County
http://sinkingsprings.com/events.html

Family Plantation Christmas
December 5
Experience old-fashioned fun with Santa Clause at Sotterly Plantation. Enjoy horse-drawn taxi rides, live seasonal music, crafts, games, caroling, holiday shopping and more.
Hollywood, St. Mary's County
http://sotterley.org/FPxmasFlyer.pdf


Cecil County Christmas Parade
December 5
This free event will feature bands, floats, antique vehicles and Santa! The celebration begins at noon on December 2th. Don't miss it!
Main Street
North East, Cecil County
http://www.ccgov.org

Antique Christmas Festival
December 5-6
Explore Calvert County, Maryland and see novel antiques, quilts, uniuqe gifts, china, tools, furniture, glassware, books and other collectibiles.
Various locations in Calvert County

The Frederic Family Revels
December 6
Exciting holiday show for the whole family, featuring Queen Elizabeth and her court, celebrating the season with glorious music, period costumes, audience participation, carol-singing, and much merriment. Tickets available at the door, with recommended advance purchase. Refreshments will be served.
First Baptist Church of Frederick
http://www.frederickchorale.org/performances.html

Snowflake Tea
December 11
Celebrate the holidays in one of Maryland's most historic homes, the Belair Mansion. Enjoy a three-course tea tasting in first class style in the beautifully decorated mansion.
Belair Mansion
Bowie, Prince George's County
http://www.cityofbowie.org

Christmas Open House
December 11-13
The Manor House if festively decorated in honor of the holiday season. Greens, arrangements and gifts will be available for sale. Also, enjoy lunch in the Cafe. Admission is $2 for Children, $10 for adults and $8 for seniors.
Ladew Topiary Gardens
Monkton, Harford County
http://www.ladewgardens.com

Christmas in St. Michaels
December 12
The 23rd annual Christmas in St. Michaels celebration is features a weekend packed with holiday fun for everyone. Events include a holiday gala, breakfast with Santa, Talbot street parade, gingerbread house competition, Santa's wonderland and more.
St. Michaels Historic District
Talbot County
http://www.christmasinstmichaels.org

Yuletide at Hampton!
December 11-13
Join the Yultide celebration at Hampton National Historic Site. See the period holiday decorations in each room and take a journey back in Hampton history. With tours of the mansion, activities for children, family friendly programs and holiday music, your weekend at Hampton will be memorable.
http://www.nps.gov/hamp

Carols of Christmas and Songs of the Season
December 19
Annual Christmas concert will feature four members of the Washington National Opera: Patricia Hussey, mezzo-soprano; Tim Augustin, tenor; Linda Kirk, soprano; and Donald Schramm, baritone. The concert, which features songs of Christmas and the winter season, will include traditional carols with which the audience is invited to sing along.
California, St. Mary's County
http://sanfordconcertseries.com.html