6 Holiday Happenings in December

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Meet Santa at a vintage Christmas market, welcome Yuletide in historic Annapolis and see “The Nutcracker,” a holiday classic.

A Colonial Yuletide
Dec. 7, 2-5 p.m. | William Paca House & Garden
186 Prince George St., Annapolis, MD 21401
Celebrate a colonial holiday with Historic Annapolis! Bring the family to welcome yuletide at the William Paca House and Hogshead.
$12 for adults; $5 for children | annapolis.org/events/yuletide-2024

Vintage Christmas Market
Dec. 7 & 14, 2-6 p.m. | Wildberry Farm & Market
1047 Stephens Church Road, Crownsville, MD 21032
An outdoor Christmas market on the farm with 60+ small businesses; the Wildberry Farm to Table food trailer will serve hot foods and beverages. Enjoy a roaming Santa, live music and more. Leashed dogs are allowed.
Free | wildberryfarmmarket.com

Annapolis Holiday Market
Dec. 12-15, 4-10 p.m. Thursday 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday
Downtown Annapolis | 1 Dock St., Annapolis, MD 21401
Spend the day (or night) in downtown Annapolis at the newest holiday market in the area, filled with a wide range of art, crafts, food and handmade gift items from more than 120 local artisans and specialty food vendors; enjoy cafe dining and live entertainment before the holiday rush
Free | annapolisholidaymarket.com

Solomons Christmas Walk
Dec. 14, 4-8 p.m. | Calvert Marine Museum
14200 Solomons Island Road, Solomons, MD 20688
Listen to live music, meet Santa and the Otter mascot, make holiday crafts and shop in the museum store. Santa’s Coffee House will be open with complimentary hot cocoa, coffee and festive cookies.
Free | calvertmarinemuseum.com

“The Nutcracker”
Dec. 14 & 15, 21 & 22, 7-9 p.m. Saturday, 1 p.m. & 4:30-6:30 p.m. Sunday
Maryland Hall | 801 Chase St., Annapolis, MD 21401
Ballet Theatre of Maryland presents “The Nutcracker,” a timeless holiday tradition. Follow young Clara as she attempts to rescue her cherished Nutcracker from the Rat Queen’s spell. Visit the Kingdoms of Snow and Sweets and experience the magic of Christmas. Take photos with your favorite characters an hour before Sunday shows by purchasing tickets to Sugar Plum Party.
$57-67 | balletmaryland.org/nutcracker

Holiday Party at The Rumor Meal
Dec. 19, 6:30-8:30 p.m. | The Rumor Meal
4730 Mountain Road, Suite 4, Pasadena, MD 21122
Join Laurel Acres Whippoorwill Estates Improvement Association for its annual community holiday party—a family-friendly event with community-provided appetizers and non-alcoholic beverages. RSVP by Dec. 5.
Free | laurelacres.org