The holiday season is in full swing with these sweet December events featuring hot cocoa with Santa, a chocolate festival and a Christmas sugar cookie decorating class.
Annapolis Chocolate Festival
Dec. 1, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. | First block of West Street
West Street, Annapolis, MD 21401
Take a chocolate tour along West Street with chocolate vendors selling various chocolate specialties including truffles, caramels, bars, fudge, cookies, cakes, martinis, French macarons, cupcakes, pies, brownies and more.
$5 | innerweststreetannapolis.com
Donuts & Cocoa with Santa and the Grinch
Dec. 8, 10 a.m. – noon
Glen Burnie Volunteer Fire Company Lodge
1012 Bell Ave., Glen Burnie, MD 21060
Enjoy donuts and cocoa with Santa! Nonperishable food donations will be distributed to local families, as well as unwrapped toys, games, puzzles, socks, mittens, hats, scarves, etc. Donations are not required, but they are appreciated to help make Christmas a little brighter for area children and families.
Free | gbvfr.org
Teen Craft Night
Dec. 12, 6-7:30 p.m. | Calvert Library – Southern Branch
13920 H. G. Trueman Road, Solomons, MD 20688
Hang out with friends at Calvert Library’s Southern Branch for this teen-focused crafting night. Stay for activities, community and fun!
Free | calvertlibrary.info
Afternoon of Healing
Dec. 14, 1-3 p.m. (12:30 p.m. check-in)
2531 Overlook Glen, Davidsonville, MD 21035
A healer will guide you through a visualization designed to promote well-being and inner peace. Connect with others, share your experience and learn techniques to enhance your overall wellness.
$60 | wildmoonhealers.com
Christmas Sugar Cookie Class
Dec. 21 & 22, 4-5:30 p.m. Saturday, 2-3:30 p.m. Sunday
Hysteria Taphouse | 3201 Mountain Road, Pasadena, MD 21108
Want to learn more about decorating sugar cookies? In this beginner-friendly class, learn the basics to sugar cookies. Master artful techniques with royal icing and Santa’s favorite treat.
$60 | afterhourscookieco.com
Moose Athletic Center Fun Day
Dec. 31, 9 a.m. – noon | The Moose Athletic Center
1911 Crain Highway S, Glen Burnie, MD 21061
Stay active when school is closed. Kids ages 5 to 11 will play a range of sports and games to fill their day and make new friends. On the schedule is flag football, soccer, obstacle courses, board games and more. Bring sneakers, activewear and a water bottle.
$120 | mooseathleticcenter.com
