We asked local parents what must-dos they have for each holiday season. Here’s what they say families shouldn’t miss:
Annual Glen Burnie Gingerbread Festival at Marley Station
Don’t miss the gingerbread house contest! (Dec. 5-7 & 12-14)
Light ‘Em Up
- Eastport Yacht Club’s Lights Parade in the Annapolis City Marina — a parade of lighted boats! (Dec. 13)
- Sandy Point Lights on the Bay (Nov. 23, 2025-Jan. 1, 2026)
Holiday Shows
- The Ballet Theatre of Maryland’s “The Nutcracker” (Dec. 13-21)
- The Talent Machine Company’s Annual Holiday Show at Indian Creek School (2025 dates TBD)
Holiday craft workshops
Visit art spaces like Artsy Partsy in Pasadena and Kaleidoscope Workshop in Edgewater for kid-friendly holiday craft making.
Christmas trees at The Backyard in Pasadena
Also has hosted Christmas market and Santa!
Christmas in St. Michaels
Family-friendly village experience (Dec. 12-14)
Miracle on 34th Street
Lights on Hampden’s 34th Street in Baltimore (Nov. 30, 2025- Jan. 1, 2026)
Watkins Park Festival of Lights
Drive-thru lights at Watkins Regional Park in Upper Marlboro
(Nov. 25, 2025-Jan. 1, 2026)
