Tree Lightings, Menorah Illuminations, Boat Parade: Anne Arundel County Holiday Events

ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY, MD — The holiday season is upon us, and Anne Arundel County is holding plenty of festive celebrations.

The county has several traditional happenings like Christmas tree lightings and menorah illuminations. Unique festivities include a lighted boat parade and a Santa Speedo run. Residents can also enjoy Lights on the Bay, train gardens and outdoor movies.

Here are 25 upcoming holiday events in Anne Arundel County.

Annapolis

Event: Lights on the Bay
Date: Daily through Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023
Time: 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. daily
Location: Sandy Point State Park
More Details: lightsonthebay.org

Event: Midnight Madness
Date: Thursday, Dec. 15
Time: The shopping event starts at 4 p.m. and runs until 11 p.m.
Location: Various stores in downtown Annapolis
More Details: downtownannapolispartnership.org/midnight-madness

Event: Annapolis Holiday Market
Date: Friday, Dec. 9 through Sunday, Dec. 11
Time: The hours vary by day.
Location: City Dock
More Details: annapolisholidaymarket.com

Event: Eastport Yacht Club's Lights Parade
Date: Saturday, Dec. 10
Time: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Location: Annapolis Harbor
More Details: eastportyc.org/lights-parade

Event: Holiday Stroll - A Shopping Event
Date: Saturday, Dec. 10
Time: 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Location: Annapolis Town Center
More Details: facebook.com/events/814773289568852/?active_tab=about

Event: The Naptown Half Marathon & 10K/5K
Date: Sunday, Dec. 11
Time: 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Location: Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium
More Details: naptownrun.com/Race/MD/Annapolis/NaptownHalfMarathon10K

Event: Santa Speedo Run Annapolis
Date: Saturday, Dec. 17
Time: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Location: O'Brien's Oyster Bar & Seafood Tavern
More Details: santaspeedorunannapolis.com

Event: Chabad of Anne Arundel County's Menorah Lighting
Date: Sunday, Dec. 18
Time: TBA
Location: City Dock
More Details: annapolis.gov/civicalerts.aspx?AID=1529

Event: Annapolis Town Center Menorah Lighting
Date: Sunday, Dec. 18
Time: 6 p.m.
Location: Annapolis Town Center
More Details: facebook.com/events/933168738071339/

Arnold

Event: Cheers & Spirits Train Garden
Date: Throughout December
Time: Not listed
Location: 1460 Ritchie Highway
More Details: facebook.com/ArnoldStationCheersandSpirits/posts/147042191404926

Glen Burnie

Event: Marley Station Mall Train Garden
Date: Now through Sunday, Jan. 8
Time: Not listed
Location: Marley Station Mall
More Details: pasadenavoice.com/stories/all-aboard-holiday-train-gardens-offer-family-memories,46820

Pasadena

Event: Clayville Railroad Outdoor Train Garden
Date: Every Thursday through Sunday in December except Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
Time: 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., weather permitting
Location: 8269 Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard
More Details: pasadenavoice.com/stories/all-aboard-holiday-train-gardens-offer-family-memories,46820

Severna Park

Event: Homestead Gardens Train Gaden
Date: Now until Dec. 25
Time: Not listed
Location: 522 Ritchie Highway
More Details: severnaparkvoice.com/stories/all-aboard-holiday-train-gardens-offer-family-memories,46820