Name: 27th Annual Gingerbread House Contest & Show (Opens November 27th)
Start: 2026-11-27T12:00:00-05:00
Location: Darnall's Chance Historic Site & Museum, 14800 Governor Oden Bowie Dr, Upper Marlboro, MD, 20772

Darnall's Chance Historic Site & Museum, 14800 Governor Oden Bowie Dr, Upper Marlboro, MD, 20772

Join us for our Annual Gingerbread House Contest &amp; Show, where this year’s theme honors 250 years of American history through edible artistry. From colonial cottages to iconic landmarks, see how local bakers bring history to life. What a delicious way to commemorate 250 years of creativity, culture, and community! The Show is open Fridays - Sundays from 12 Noon - 5 pm from November 27-December 13. Admission is $2/person cash at the door, children 4 and under are Free. Parking onsite is free. Call for information: 301-952-8010, or visit us at pgparks.com/darnalls-chance.

Local Event: 27th Annual Gingerbread House Contest & Show (Opens November 27th)

Prince George's County

Washington Metropolitan Area

Upper Marlboro

Maryland

27th Annual Gingerbread House Contest & Show...

Join us for our Annual Gingerbread House Contest & Show, where this year’s theme honors 250 years of American history through...

27th Annual Gingerbread House Contest & Show (Opens November 27th)

Prince George's County Animal Services Facility & Adoption Center

🚨&nbsp;Please help save dogs today by applying to adopt or foster! An ongoing overcrowding crisis at PG&nbsp;County Animal Shelter resulted in a devastating loss of 16 dogs euthanized for space one day in mid-October! More adoptable dogs were euthanized since then!&nbsp;There&nbsp;was no urgent list notice for transparency to rescue partners and community members! There is no list this week either.
These 18 dogs are at risk for euthansia today after 6pm. This page has direct links to view each dog's profile. No account is needed to view this page. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=122252562740519827" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=122252562740519827</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=122252562740519827" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"></a>View all 18 dogs posted by Friends of PG County Animal Shelter&nbsp;- ALBUM:&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?vanity=61565594829660&amp;set=a.122252562602519827" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">11-4-26 At Risk Blast</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;
📢&nbsp;&nbsp;Community members -&nbsp;Adopters and fosters are needed today for dogs!&nbsp;Please go meet and adopt them or apply to foster them.&nbsp;Dogs are at risk of being euthanized at any time only due to space. They are over capacity with dogs and need space for more dogs coming in.&nbsp;There is a no urgent list this week to provide a chance and have time to help save them. 
🐶&nbsp;Adopters:&nbsp;Please go to the shelter today&nbsp;(11am to 7pm, arrive by 6pm). Adopters are able to meet 2 dogs and bring dogs for meet and greets.
Note: Adopters of pit bulls: Review the requirements and complete the&nbsp;Pet Parenting Certification (that takes about an hour)&nbsp;before going to adopt&nbsp;Pit Bull Terriers&nbsp;and specific bully-type breeds. Pet Parenting Certification info:&nbsp; <a href="https://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/departments-offices/environment/animal-services/animal-licensing/pit-bull-permits" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">environment.mypgc.us/pitbulls</a>&nbsp;
🐶 Prospective fosters:&nbsp;Fosters through the shelter and rescues are needed for dogs and cats.&nbsp;Please apply with rescue partners, or contact the shelter to become a foster and save a life.&nbsp;The Friends of PG&nbsp;County Animal Shelter posts about dogs which need fosters through the shelter or otherwise through rescues.&nbsp;Fostering is usually free with a rescue.
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Please review the shelter foster information, apply online and complete Pet Parenting Certification.&nbsp;Contact the shelter with the dog's name and ID. "Interested in Fostering: Email fosterpgcpets@co.pg.md.us "&nbsp;They allow pit bull-type dogs to be fostered in Maryland.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/departments-offices/environment/animal-services/pet-adoption/foster-information" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Foster Information | Prince George's County</a>&nbsp;
Please see bios, photos, and videos of the dogs and cats at these&nbsp;links, and share posts with friends, family,&nbsp;neighbors, and coworkers. 
Adoption website:&nbsp;<a href="https://24petconnect.com/PGEOADOPT" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">24petconnect.com/PGEOADOPT</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;(dogs, cats &amp; more)
<a href="https://24petconnect.com/PGEOADOPT?at=DOG&amp;sb=days_MaxMin" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">24petconnect.com/PGEOADOPT?at=DOG&amp;sb=days_MaxMin</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;This filter shows&nbsp;dogs with the longest length of stay and on the urgent list.
Follow&nbsp;Volunteers' posts for dogs on the urgent lists:&nbsp; <a href="https://www.facebook.com/people/Friends-of-PG-County-Animal-Shelter/61565594829660/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Friends of PG County Animal Shelter | Upper Marlboro MD | Facebook </a>
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See Pet Unity Project posts: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/petunityproject/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">instagram.com/petunityproject/</a>
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/petunityproject/p/Dcy_LW8Fsud/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"></a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/petunityproject/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"></a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/petunityproject/p/Dbqt_ahFbWi/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"></a>
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/petunityproject/p/Da04YlYjwGt/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"></a>
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/petunityproject/p/DaionRljig6/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"></a>
<a href="https://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/departments-offices/environment/animal-services/pet-care-education/spaying-neutering" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"></a>Follow Shelter&nbsp;posts&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/pgcpets4us/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">facebook.com/pgcpets4us/ </a>
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/pgcpets4us/posts/pfbid0DAosFuHTtqy5QcLfd3ejybYAF11CyvjVeJqnnkuuVVeTqBmHMpmfr7Qbw8NJhjeSl" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Prince George’s County Animal Shelter, 3750 Brown Station Road, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772</a>
Call 301-780 -7200 with the animal ID number(s) to check availability. Adoption Hours: Tuesday to Friday 11:00am - 7:00pm, Saturday 10:00am - 4:00pm. (Arrive 1 hour before closing.)
Links:&nbsp;PG County Shelter adoption steps, fees, and&nbsp;spay/neuter <a href="https://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/departments-offices/environment/animal-services/pet-adoption" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/departments-offices/environment/animal-services/pet-adoption</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;
<h2>Animal Services News&nbsp;</h2>
News release February 3, 2026: Prince George's County Allows Legal Ownership and Adoption of Pit Bull–Type Terriers Under New Law <a href="https://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/departments-offices/news-events/news/prince-georges-county-allows-legal-ownership-and-adoption-pit-bull-type-terriers-under-new-law" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/departments-offices/news-events/news/prince-georges-county-allows-legal-ownership-and-adoption-pit-bull-type-terriers-under-new-law</a>
For more information about registration, licensing, training requirements, or to determine eligibility, residents may visit <a href="https://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/departments-offices/environment/animal-services/animal-licensing/pit-bull-permits" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">environment.mypgc.us/pitbulls</a>.
<a href="https://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/sites/default/files/media-document/Pit%20Bull%20Fact%20Sheet.pdf" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">New Pit Bull Terrier Bill Fact Sheet </a>
***Please consider signing this petition to add adoption hours on Sundays and Mondays and make other changes in hours.***&nbsp; <a href="https://www.change.org/p/open-the-doors-save-more-lives-reform-prince-george-s-county-animal-shelter-hours" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">change.org/p/open-the-doors-save-more-lives-reform-prince-george-s-county-animal-shelter-hours</a>
This is a courtesy post.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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2040 Annapolis Mall Rd, Annapolis, MD, 21401

December 4 to 6 and December 11 to 13 The festive Annapolis Holiday Market showcases about 150 local and regional artisans, offering a wide array of crafts, handmade gifts, and specialty holiday foods. Visitors can savor seasonal treats like hot chocolate and spiced wine while enjoying live entertainment and the festive holiday spirit of Annapolis. This is one of the premier holiday markets in the region and has something for everyone to enjoy. Free admission and free parking. Make it a holiday weekend to remember in Annapolis, Maryland. Tour buses welcome.

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