During the Holidays, there is something exciting to do every day of the week! Check out holiday light displays, train exhibits, candlelight tours, holiday craft shows, DIY wokshops, New Year Celebrations and more....
Shadrack’s Christmas Wonderland Light Show
Through January 8, 2012
Adventure Park USA, Maryland’s largest family entertainment center, is hosting its 2nd Annual Shadrack’s Christmas Wonderland Light Show, a “one-of-a-kind” drive-through, fully synchronized, LED Christmas light and music show experience, Starting at 6 p.m. nightly through January 8th, guests drive through a maze filled with hundreds of thousands of lights that twinkle along to Christmas music.
Adventure Park USA
New Market
Frederick County
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Chesapeake City Winterfest
Through – January 12, 2013
Chesapeake City’s month-long Victorian Christmas celebration takes place on both sides of the C&D Canal with a blizzard of holiday lights and spectacular lighted displays along the waterfronts.
Chesapeake City
Cecil County
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Past Events
Baltimore Parade of Lighted Boats
December 1, 2012
Hosted by the Fell's Point Yacht Club, December's annual boat parade sees more than 50 pleasure craft making their way from Baltimore's Inner Harbour to Fells Point. All boats are festooned with holiday lights and other colorful decorations.
Baltimore
Baltimore County
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Tree Lighting & Olde Tyme Holiday Parade
December 1, 2012
Join the fun on December 1 starting at 6 PM for the Historic Downtown Easton’s Tree Lighting
Ceremony sponsored by Easton Utilities and live music at 6 PM in Thompson Park, followed
by the annual Olde Tyme Holiday Parade filled with bands, floats, local celebrities, and
Dickens characters.
Easton
Talbot County
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A Momumental Occasion
December 6, 2012
Mount Vernon Place celebrates the holiday season with the 41st annual lighting of the Washington Monument. Mount Vernon Place is located in the 600-700 block of North Charles Street Baltimore Maryland. More Info
Eastport Yacht Club Lights Parade
December 8, 2012
Every year on the second Saturday in December, magic happens on the water of the Annapolis Harbor...boats suddenly appear out of the cold winter night illuminated with thousands of colored lights and crewed by jolly revelers. Families and friends gather at their favorite viewing spots along the waterfront to see this yearly spectacle and to celebrate the holiday season together.
Annapolis
Anne Arundel County
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Solomons Lighted Boat Parade
December 8, 2012
Boats of shapes, makes, and sizes will be decorated with holiday spirit. Prizes are awarded for Best Original Theme, Best Sailboat, Best Power Boat, and Best of Show. All participating boat owners receive a gift.
Solomons
Calvert County
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Jolly Express Holiday Lights Tour
Through - December 31, 2012
Tours begin at 5 p.m., 6 p.m., 7 p.m. and 8 p.m.
Hop aboard the Miss Anne for a Spa Creek Holiday Lights Tour aboard the Jolly Express. The 24-foot tug-style vessel is adorned with reindeer antlers and a blinking red nose on her bow. With Santa as its captain, the 45-minute tour takes in the lights around Annapolis Harbor and up Spa Creek.
Annapolis
Anne Arundel County
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Garden in Lights
Through – January 1, 2013
(various dates)
A magical tour that takes visitors on a beautiful trip through the glittering woods and light sculptures. Enjoy the "Holiday I Spy Game," nightly entertainment, special discount nights, sweet treats, and other fun activities.
Annmarie Garden and Sculptural Arts Center
Solomons
Calvert County
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Winterfest of Lights
Through January 1, 2013
Dazzling lights on winter nights will put you in the mood for the holiday season. While at the Winterfest Village, enjoy hot chocolate, board the Winterfest Express and sing Christmas carols. Browse the Yukon Cornelius Gift Shop for that special gift and have your photo taken with Santa! Be sure to visit Ocean City, Maryland to create a lasting holiday memory.
Ocean City
Worcester County
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Lights on the Bay at Sandy Point State Park
Through January 1, 2012
5-10 p.m.
An annual scenic drive through holiday lights show sponsored by the Anne Arundel Medical Center. Drive along the shore of the Chesapeake Bay and see more than 60 animated and stationary displays illuminating the roadway. $14 per car.
Annapolis
Anne Arundel County
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Garden in Lights
Through January 1, 2012
Garden Lights is a magical walking tour that takes visitors on a beautiful trip through the woods. As you stroll along the protected path, you will be transported to a magical place of spectacular lights and amazing “light sculptures.” Annmarie Garden Sculpture Park and Arts Center
Solomons
Calvert County
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Miracle on 34th Street
Through January 1, 2013
One block in Hampden puts on a Christmas light display that is surely visible from space. Neighbors in this block of rowhouses string Christmas lights across 34th Street. Inflatable snowglobes, musical trains and blinking angels adorn homes. A few even allow visitors to peek inside. The lights are on every night from Thanksgiving weekend to January 1st, including all night on Christmas Eve. FREE.
Baltimore City
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Symphony of Lights in Columbia Symphony Woods
Through January 2, 2012
6-10 p.m.
Symphony of Lights is a spectacular drive-through display of more than 75 animated and stationary holiday lights. All proceeds from the Symphony of Lights benefit the services of Howard County General Hospital
Merriweather Post Pavilion
Columbia
Howard County
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Luminaria Night Celebration
December 22, 2012
More than 1,500 glowing luminarias will line the streets of Vienna this Christmas.Private homes decorated for the season, historic buildings including the old Customs House and Ferry Toll Collector's House, and community churches will open their doors for tours, Christmas music, refreshments and old fashioned hospitality from 5-8pm.
Vienna
Dorchester County
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Gaithersburg Winter Lights Festival
Through - December 31, 2012
(Closed December 25th)
Winter Lights features more than 380 illuminated vignettes and 65 animated displays in a 3.5 mile drive through beautiful Seneca Creek State Park. Theme areas include Winter Woods, Teddy Bear Land, Victorian Village, North Pole, Toyland, and Penguin Cove.
Seneca Creek State Park
Gaithersburg
Montgomery County
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Winter Festival of Lights
Through – January 1, 2013
Don’t miss this spectacular holiday drive-through event of more than one million twinkling lights! This year’s Festival features fun new displays, including Santa flying a helicopter and driving a fire truck.
Watkins Regional Park
Upper Marlboro
Prince George’s County
