MD Weekend Events: Festivals Of Lights, Holiday Markets, Concerts

MARYLAND — There are plenty of fun events to enjoy in Maryland from Dec. 14 - Dec. 16. Whether you opt for an activity close to home or a mini day trip, see what's on tap this weekend. Some of the more festive attractions you'll find include: Brunch with Santa, Garden of Lights, Ugly Sweater Film & Brew Party, German Christmas Village, and Winterfest 2018.

FRIDAY, DEC. 14

• Annapolis Arts Alliance Holiday Pop UP Art Shop, Annapolis (multiple days)
• Brad’s Christmas Light Show, Bel Air
• Showing of "Holiday Inn," Havre de Grace
• Lights On The Bay 2018, Annapolis
• Holiday Candlelight Stroll, Annapolis
• The Talent Machine Company Presents - Holiday Cheer 2018!, Annapolis (multiple days)
• Alecraft Brewery 1 Year Anniversary Weekend, Bel Air
• Cookies and Cocoa with Santa at My Gym, Bethesda
• August Wilson's Gem of the Ocean, Bethesda (multiple days)
• Posh Cycling and Fitness Glow in the Dark Happy Hour Ride!, College Park
• Festival of Lights, Frederick
• Gallery Exhibit: Fantasy, Sci-Fi & Humor, Gaithersburg
• International Celebration Concert, Bel Air
• Gallery Exhibit: Olney Art Association, Gaithersburg
• Ugly Sweater Film & Brew Party: "Die Hard" 30th Anniversary, Gaithersburg
• Martinville Train and Plane Christmas Garden, Middle River (multiple days)
• Striking 12, Germantown (multiple days)
• Kingsview Holiday Shopping Extravaganza, Germantown
• Holiday Inn, Havre de Grace
• Christmas Lights Trail to the North Pole, Severn
• Holiday Party at My Gym, Potomac
• Maryland Youth Ballet's The Nutcracker, Rockville
• Kwanzaa Holiday Book Fair & Author Showcase, Annapolis

SATURDAY, DEC. 15

• Kwanzaa Holiday Book Fair & Author Showcase!, Annapolis
• Holiday Open House, Annapolis
• Handel Choir of Baltimore Presents Handel's "Messiah," Baltimore (multiple days)
• SARC Holiday Home Tour, Bel Air
• Breakfast with Santa, Bel Air
• International Celebration Concert, Bel Air
• Cinderella, Bethesda (multiple days)
• Holiday Ornament-Making Workshop, Brentwood
• "The Four Seasons" by Piazzolla - Washington Chamber Orchestra, Columbia
• Family Holiday Concert, Columbia
• Tongue in Cheek at the One World Coffeehouse, Columbia
• Dog Adoption Event & Photos with Santa, Ellicott City
• Brunch with Santa, Ellicott City
• The City of Gaithersburg Winter Lights Festival, Gaithersburg
• The Muppet Christmas Carol (Children’s Film Series), Havre de Grace
• Frank Vignola's Hot Jazz Guitar Trio, Havre de Grace
• Family Gingerbread House Workshop, Rockville
• Winterfest 2018: Arts and Craft Show, Takoma Park
• Pet Photos with Santa, Silver Spring
• Flapjacks With Santa! Relay For Life Kickoff!, Westminster
• Lights On The Bay 2018, Annapolis

SUNDAY, DEC. 16

• German Christmas Village, Baltimore (multiple days)
• Sweat with Santa!, Columbia
• Messy Church - Christmas Traditions Near and Far, Columbia
• Symphony of Lights, Columbia (multiple days)
• Holiday Market, Cumberland (multiple days)
• Art Maryland 2018, Ellicott City (multiple days)
• Silver Bells, Frederick (multiple days)
• Winter Bazaar, Glen Burnie
• Christmas Musical, Havre de Grace
• Festival of Lights, Kensington (multiple days)
• Artists' Boutique & Annual Holiday Group Show at Montpelier, Laurel (multiple days)
• Holiday Swap Meet w/ Teen Shop, Middle River
• Christmas on the Potomac Featuring ICE!, National Harbor (multiple days)
• Moscow Ballet's Great Russian Nutcracker, North Bethesda
• Cookies and Crafts with Santa, Odenton
• Garden of Lights at Brookside Gardens, Wheaton (multiple days)
• Lights On The Bay 2018, Annapolis

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