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TODAYS HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS DEC 4
- December 4, 2021- Santa Workshop 9AM at Imaginarium in Solomons
- December 4, 2021- Breakfast with Santa 9AM-11AM at St. Mary’s Church in Charlotte Hall
- December 4, 2021- Holiday’s at Hollywood 9AM-11AM at Hollywood Recreation Center
- December 4, 2021- Santa Fly-In 10AM at the College Park Aviation Museum
- December 4, 2021- Holiday Horse Open House 10AM-2PM at Greenwell Foundation
- December 4, 2021- Candy Cane Steam Bending 10AM-3PM at Calvert Marine Museum
- December 4, 2021- Holiday Outdoor Market 9AM St. Mary’s Bryantown
- December 4, 2021- Colonial Christmas at General Smallwood House 1PM-6PM
- December 4, 2021- Winter’s Eve 4PM-8PM at Accokeek Foundation
- December 4, 2021- Solomons Christmas Walk & Boat Parade 5PM-8PM downtown Solomons Island
- December 4, 2021- District Holiday Boat Parade 6PM at the Wharf in DC
- December 4, 2021- CCAS Holiday Concert 7:30PM at St. Josephs Church in Pomfret
TODAYS HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS DEC 3
- December 3, 2021- Pics With St. Nick 11:30AM-1PM at Southern Community Center
- December 3, 2021- Cup Cake Decorating 1PM at the Cottage Boutique in Charlotte Hall
- December 3, 2021- DIY to go: Grinch Light Up Craft 3PM-5PM MWR Solomons
- December 3, 2021- Winter Wonderland 3:30 PM at Mill Creek MS in Lusby
- December 3, 2021- Winter Themed Parents Night Out 5PM-8PM at ARTful PLAYhouse
- December 3, 2021- Tree Lighting Festival 5:30 PM (Base Access Only) FFR Indian Head
- December 3, 202- Holiday Jump & Parents Night Out 6PM-10PM at Pump It Up
SANTAS WORKSHOP
SANTAS WORKSHOP
Date: December 4, 2021
Time: 9AM-10AM
Location: Imaginarium- Solomons, MD
Details:
SANTA’s WORKSHOP INFO:We will be hosting our own “Santa’s Workshop” on Saturday, December 4th from 9am -10am for the kids!Kids will shop local vendors with their Santa Bucks. 1 Santa Buck = 1 Gift (valued up to $10). With the assistance of our Imaginarium elves, children will hand select and wrap gifts for their family members for the holidays!
To book- reserve their shopping time for $1, then add on your Santa Bucks on the next screen.VENDOR HOLIDAY SHOP INFO:
10am-1pm is for adult shopping! Children may play on the equipment during this time but they MUST be supervised by an adult.>>>IF your child is coming to play, the cost is $9/child. Please register online.>>> If you are coming just to shop and not play, entry is free and you do not need to register online.Reserve your child’s time to shop OR Play by clicking this link:
https://lilypadpos9.com/imaginarium/onlinesales/tickets1.phpBOTANICAL GARDENS HOLIDAY DISPLAY
BOTANICAL GARDENS HOLIDAY DISPLAY
Date: November 24, 2021– January 2, 2022 *Closed Christmas Eve & Christmas*
Place: US Botanical Garden- Washington, DC
Price: FREE
Information: The United States Botanic Garden will feature an outdoor holiday display in 2021. Festive adornments, winterberries, lighted trees and shrubs, and conifers and greenery on display. Don’t miss the popular train display!LITTLE LEAPERS
LITTLE LEAPERS
Date: Tuesdays & Thursdays and now (Saturday’s 9:00 AM -11:00 AM)
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM (Saturday’s 9:00 AM -11:00 AM)
Details: Toddler time is back with a new program now known as Little Leapers! Little Leapers is a fun, high-energy play adventure, created for parents and little ones to enjoy together. You’ll love watching your child bounce, climb, and explore in a safe environment while interacting with similar age children and learning about sharing, teamwork, and other important social skills. Bond, make memories, and watch your Little Leaper thrive.
Little Leapers sessions include a mix of structured and unstructured activities lead by instructors and/or parents that allow children to explore, learn, and grow as they play.Active Play Time promotes exploration of the attractions in the park while helping to develop hand-eye coordination, balance, and social skills.Craft Time – Nurture Their Creativity!Kids are natural creators, filled with curiosity and imagination. Our craft projects are uniquely designed to nurture our Little Leapers creativity and help develop a lifelong love for crafting! Craft Time is the perfect way to cultivate new skills and interests in the next generation.Special Guests Appearances provides endless entertainment for our Little Leapers. Please follow us on Facebook, IG, Twitter or our website calendar for information on when we will have Special Guests in the park. You never know who will FLY in and save the day! It’s a ROARING good time.Age Group: Children 5 years old and under.
Cost: $10
MAJESTIC LAND SCHEDULE
MAJESTIC LAND SCHEDULE
Date/Time:
- Monday- Thursday 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Friday & Saturday 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Sunday’s 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Location: St. Charles Towne Center- Waldorf, MD (Lower Level)
Details: Visit the kingdom of family fun. Majesticland is a safe, fun, and a uniquely different one-stop-shop of family entertainment that offers a world of new excitement and creates memories to last a lifetime. Geared towards children 12-years-old and under, our family entertainment center offers a variety of entertainment activities that will have your little ones never wanting to leave! Featuring indoor play area for young kids and arcade type games for older kids.
HOLIDAY TRAIN RIDE
B&O RAILROAD HOLIDAY TRAIN RIDES
Date: November 19, 2021– December 31, 2021 *Closed Christmas Eve & Christmas*
Place: B&O Railroad in Baltimore, MD
Price: $ Price Depends on adventure
Information: Nothing is more magical than a holiday train ride. Weather you take an adventure on the Polar Express or visit during the Holiday train display you are sure have a memorable time.ST CLEMENTS CHRISTMAS DOLLS AND TRAINS EXHIBIT
ST CLEMENETS CHRISTMAS DOLLS AND TRAINS EXHIBIT
Date: December 1, 2021– January 3, 2022 (12:00 PM – 4:00 PM) *Closed Christmas Eve & Christmas*
Place: St. Clements Island Museum, 38370 Point Breeze Road, Coltons Point, MD
Price: $3 Adults/ $1.50 Children 6 – 18, FREE Children 5 and under.
Information: Exhibits will feature special doll collections from the Black-eyed Susan and Southern Maryland Doll Clubs. Dolls will be arranged to depict Christmas scenes and vignettes of Chesapeake coastal living in the early 20th century.SIX FLAGS HOLIDAY IN THE PARK
SIX FLAGS HOLIDAY IN THE PARK
Date: November 20, 2021- January 2, 2022
Place: 13710 Central Ave, Upper Marlboro, MD
Price: Park Admission
Information: This dazzling, winter spectacular will make your holiday shine with more than a million glittering lights, holiday entertainment, delicious seasonal treats, visits with Santa and theme park rides! PLAYFUL PARENT GUIDEDIY TAKE AND MAKE CRAFT
Date: December 1-31, 2021
Time: During library hours
Location : CCPL Waldorf West Branch
Details: Winter Wreath Take and Make craft.
Registration: Required
Cost: FREE
INDOOR MINIATURE GOLF SCHEDULE
INDOOR MINIATURE GOLF SCHEDULE
Hours:
- Monday- CLOSED
- Tuesday- 3PM-9PM
- Wednesday- 3PM-9PM
- Thursday- 3PM-9PM
- Friday- 2PM-12AM
- Saturday 10AM-12AM
- Sunday 10AM-8PM
Location: Scary Strokes- Technology Dr. Waldorf, MD
Details: Our center provides entertainment at affordable prices for the entire family. Play a round of indoor miniature golf under our blacklights and immerse yourself in an experience unlike you’ve never played before. Lots of fun arcade games available as well.
ALEXANDRIA BOAT PARADE
ALEXANDRIA HOLIDAY BOAT PARADE
Date: December 4, 2021
Time: 2:00 PM
Location: Historic Old Town Alexandria- 121 King St. Alexandria, VA
Details: Old Town Alexandria’s historic waterfront will shine for the annual Alexandria Holiday Boat Parade of Lights sponsored by Amazon at 5:30 p.m. as dozens of brightly lit boats cruise along one mile of the Potomac River shoreline.Enjoy dockside festivities from 2 to 8 p.m. in Waterfront Park including a pop-up beer garden from Port City Brewing Company, Letters to Santa from Penny Post, ornament making from AR Workshop and more. Parade starts at 5:30 p.m. and may be viewed from:
- Founders Park, 351 North Union Street
- Alexandria City Marina, Cameron Street
- Waterfront Park, 1 King Street and 1A Prince Street
- Point Lumley Park, 1 Duke Street
- Windmill Hill Park, 501 South Union Street
- Shipyard/Harborside Park, 1 Wilkes Street
- Ford’s Landing City Park, 99 Franklin Street
ELF THE MUSICAL
ELF THE MUSICAL
Dates : Nov 12-Dec 12
Time: 3:30 & 8:00 PM
Details:Its finally here!!! Elf is the holiday musical event that the whole family can enjoy.
Tickets can be purchased on our website at:
https://www.simpletix.com/e/elf-the-musical-tickets-76293
For our evening performances we recommend arriving to the theater around 7, and around 2:30 for matinee performances.
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, NTP will be following CDC and Maryland Department of Health (MDH) guidance for performances. for further info on our current covid safety protocols please go to the main page of our website at:
not-shows.org
BROOKESIDE GARDENS GARDEN OF LIGHTS
BROOKESIDE GARDENS GARDEN OF LIGHTS
Date: November 19, 2021– January 2, 2022 *Closed Christmas Eve & Christmas*
Place: Brookside Gardens, 1800 Glenallan Ave., Wheaton, Maryland
Price: $10 per person/ Ages 3 and under FREE
Information: Walk thru this beautiful display of holiday lights that features more than a million colorful lights. Following your walk among the lights, warm up inside the Conservatory and enjoy a colorful display of holiday poinsettias, flowering plants and evergreens.WINTER FEST KINGS DOMINION
WINTERFEST- KINGS DOMINION
Date: November 20, 2021- January 9, 2022
Place: 13710 Central Ave, Upper Marlboro, MD
Price: Park Admission
Information: This dazzling, winter spectacular will make your holiday shine with more than a million glittering lights, holiday entertainment, delicious seasonal treats, visits with Santa and theme park rides! PLAYFUL PARENT GUIDEANNEMARIE GARDEN IN LIGHTS
ANNMARIE GARDENS IN LIGHTS
Date: November 26, 2021– January 1, 2022 (5-9 PM ) *closed Nov 29 & 30 and Dec 6, 7, 24, 25*
Place: Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center, Solomons
Price: ADVANCE TIMED-ENTRY TICKETS REQUIRED for everyone! Annmarie Members: FREE (must reserve tickets); Non-members: $10/12 (depending on night); Ages 2 & under: FREE; SNAP card holders, call 410-326-4640 to reserve your reduced price tickets
Information: Walk through the wooded path and enjoy lighted vignettes of famous people, places and works of art. Look for hidden treasures in the trees and green shamrocks in each vignette.LIGHTS ON THE BAY
LIGHTS ON THE BAY
Date: November 24, 2021– January 1, 2022 (5pm – 10pm) *Including holidays*
Place: Sandy Point State Park
Price: $20 Per Car
Information: Head to Sandy Point State Park from November 24th to January 1st. Not only will you see Christmas lights, but 3D glasses are available for purchase to make your experience even more amazing.ENCHANT DC
ENCHANT DC
Date: November 26, 2021 – January 2, 2022 (5PM – 9PM) *Closed Christmas*
Place: National Park – Washington, DC
Price: Admission $
Information: Unwrap new traditions and make memories big and small as you wind your way through a luminescent land of beautiful arches, larger-than-life sculptures and decadent delights. Welcome to Enchant. Where magical memories are made.MONTPELIER FARMS
MONTPELIER FARMS- CHRISTMAS ON THE FARM
Date: November 26, 2021 – December 19, 2021 (Weekend Only)
Place: Montpelier Farms- 1720 Crain Hwy. Upper Marlboro, MD
Price: $8 per person
Information: Glide through the woods and cornfields on a peaceful Wagon Ride while enjoying our delightful trimmings, lights and holiday decorations (unlimited rides)! A blazing bonfire is available all evening to roast s’mores and to warm your tootsies & footsies! Receive one FREE steaming cup of hot chocolate, coffee or hot apple cider, as well as a complimentary candy cane for everyone! Enjoy a different Holiday Movie Screening each night. Ho, Ho, Ho! Bring your cameras for FREE pictures with “Santa”!SYMPHONY OF LIGHTS
SYMPHONY OF LIGHTS
Date: November 25, 2021- January 2, 2022
Place: 10475 Little Patuxent Pkwy. Columbia, MD
Price: The price is $20 per vehicle, except for walk-thru nights
Information: The Symphony of Lights has been a time-honored Howard County holiday tradition enjoyed by many for over 25 years. Set in historic Merriweather Post Pavilion and made up of more than 300,000 bulbs, this family-oriented spectacular is a dazzling display of larger-than-life animated and stationary holiday light creations. With the addition of new lights (and a 150 foot screen!), your time through our refreshed course guarantees a night to remember.WINTER FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS AT WATKINS REGIONAL PARK
WINTER FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS AT WATKINS REGIONAL PARK
Date: November 26, 2021- January 2, 2022
Place: Watkins Regional Park, 301 Watkins Park Drive, Upper Marlboro, Maryland
Price: $8 Per Car Advanced Purchase/$10 Per Car On-site (Free admission November 29 & December 25 in appreciation to the residents of Prince George’s County for their year-round support of the Department of Parks and Recreation programs! Make a difference this season! Please bring canned goods for donation to local Food Banks.)
Information: Join in celebrating the 30th anniversary of Watkins Park’s Winter Festival of Lights by driving thru a spectacular holiday display of more than one million lights and one of the tallest tree displays in Maryland. Participants are encouraged to bring a canned or nonperishable good to be donated to a local food bank.SANTA RUN - HUGHESVILLE VFD
HUGHESVILLE- SCHEDULE LINK
The volunteers at Hughesville Fire and EMS are gearing up for the holiday season and are excited to announce the upcoming Santa Run schedule. Santa can’t wait to see everyone in our community! November 26, 2021- December 2, 2021.
FESTIVE FIREWORKS DISPLAY
FESTIVE FIREWORKS
Location: National Harbor- Waterfront St. Oxon Hill MD 20745Details: Enjoy a festive firework displays every Saturday night November 13 – December 18.
BULL RUN FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS
BULL RUN FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS
Date: November 11, 2021 to January 2, 2022 *Closed Christmas Eve & Christmas*
Place: 7700 Bull Run Dr, Centreville, VA 20121
Price: $30-$40 Depending on what night you go. Take advantage of the discount for purchasing online. For more savings take advantage of our Early Bird savings by using promo code EARLY21 on November 11-19 for an additional $10 off. Use promo code LIGHT21 for an additional $5 off Monday-Thursday on November 22-December 16 and December 27-30
Information: Every year from Thanksgiving until just after New Year’s Day, you can experience the Bull Run Festival of Lights, 2.5 miles illuminated by holiday light displays. Drive the festival route from the comfort of your car; turn out your headlights and just follow the magical glow. After viewing the lights, bring your family and friends to the holiday village to enjoy rides, refreshments, and of course, photos with Santa Claus (holiday village open select nights). The festival happens annually at Bull Run Regional Park in Centreville, Virginia. Monday – Thursday 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Friday – Sunday and Holidays 5:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. (Holidays include November 23, December 24, 25, 31, and January 1).SANTA RUN SCHEDULE - MECHANICSVILLE VFD
SANTA RUN SCHEDULE – MECHANICSVILLE VFD
Dates: December 2-17, 2021
Time: 5:30 PM
Location: Your home
Details: The Mechanicsville Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad will be bringing Santa Claus into your Neighborhood through the dates of December 2 to December 17. Santa will be riding on a big red firetruck sleigh! An Ambulance will occasionally lead, playing Christmas songs on their PA system. Santa Runs will begin between 5:30 – 6:30 PM and may last up until 9:00 PM. Their crews will cover the streets listed on their site.
ELF THE MUSICAL
ELF THE MUSICAL
Date: November 12, 2021- December 12, 2021
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: Newtown Players , Lexington Park , Maryland
Details: Watch a live musical version of everyone’s favorite holiday movie ELF
GLOW JUMP
GLOW JUMP AT SKY ZONE WALDORF
Date: Most Saturdays
Time: Glow Jump 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Location: Sky Zone Waldorf – 4390 Crain Hwy. White Plains MD 20695
Details: Lasers, music and blacklight transform the whole park into a crazy jumping dance club. Waivers are required for all persons entering the park during Glow. GLOW begins at 7 p.m. and ends at 9 p.m. GLOW T-shirts are required for this event. Collect them in all colors and designs.GLOW T-shirts $10.00TINY TIME CHRISTMAS
Date: November 26, 2021- December 19, 2021
Times: Sunday Matinee 3:00 PM/Friday & Saturday Evening 7:00 PM
Location: Port Tobacco Players Theater
Details: Enjoy a holiday show at the local theater in downtown La Plata
Cost: $
Registration: Order tickets in advanced they sell out fast
WALDORF SKATE CENTER- OPEN SKATE
WALDORF SKATE CENTER3410 Leonardtown Road Waldorf, MD 20601WALDORF SKATE CENTER- OPEN SKATE
Dates/Times:
Tuesday & Thursday Evening 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Friday Evening 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Saturday Afternoon 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Saturday Evening 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Sunday Afternoon 1:00 pm – 4:00 pmRoller-skating is one way for kids to get some exercise and it’s something the whole family can do. Waldorf Roller Skating Center Roller and Inline Skating Rink offers open skating, where the rink is open to the public, as well as private access to the skating rink for events such as a birthday party. The rink offers rentals for regular roller skates and you are free to bring your own regular or inline skates. For beginners, skating classes are available for kids and adults of all ages. ***Always call first or check site before attending event***
Cost:
Family Night (Tuesday & Thursday Night)
$4.00 for Admission + $1.00 Skate Rental
Afternoon Skate Sessions
$7.00 for Admission + $2.00 Skate RentalEvening Skate Session
$8.00 for Admission + $2.00 Skate RentalContact us at:
http://www.waldorfskatingcenter.com