Here’s a great start to the holiday season: The Chesapeake Family Life Holiday Bucket List! There are so many great family-friendly activities and things to do this holiday season so keep reading to check off annual family traditions and maybe even find new ones to explore this year!
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Fill Wish Lists in Howard County
Find everything you need for your holiday celebration here. You won’t want to miss Howard County’s holiday events, from tree lightings and ice skating. Fill wish lists at shops and boutiques on Ellicott City’s Main Street, in Savage Mill and in Maple Lawn.
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See a Holiday Show at Ford’s Theatre
The beloved tale of “A Christmas Carol” is coming to Ford’s Theatre this holiday season! Join the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future as they lead the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge on a journey of transformation and redemption. Running November 17 through December 31. Ford’s Theatre, 511 Tenth St, NW, Washington DC.
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Find Holiday Fun in Calvert County
Stroll through a wooded wonderland at Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Art Center’s “Garden in Lights”. Explore the lighted holiday displays and delight in the Solomons Christmas Walk and lighted boat parade. Create memories to last a lifetime!
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A Hon Holiday
Hey Hon, have you walked through Miracle on 34th Street in Hampden yet? It’s a must-do Baltimore holiday tradition!
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Light Festival
The Winter Lights Festival at Watkins Park is the perfect family outing. Over one million lights and holiday music are pleasing to both sight and sound!
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Boat Parade
Enjoy the sights of boat lights on the water! View the Eastport Yacht Club Boat Parade from downtown Annapolis and take in the sights of the Solomons Island Boat Parade on Luminary Night.
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Chocolate Binge Festival
Satisfy your sweet tooth with the Chocolate Binge Festival. Make s’mores and drink rich hot cocoa, perfect for chocolate lovers.
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Midnight Madness
See if you can stay up late to shop Midnight Madness in downtown Annapolis. There are so many great places to find that perfect gift and tons of delicious restaurant food to enjoy as you stroll down Main Street.
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Holiday Performance
Many local ballet companies perform the iconic “The Nutcracker” to dazzle the audience as they dance with the toy soldiers and sugar plum fairies.
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Naval Academy Concert
Surround yourself with the beauty of the classical music of Handel’s “Messiah” sung by the Naval Academy Glee Club.
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Jolly Boat Cruise
Take a Boat Ride aboard the Jolly Express Cruise. See the lights and activity of downtown Annapolis from the water as you sip hot apple cider and sing to holiday carols.
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Pics with Santa
Line up to get your picture with Santa and be sure to tell him how good you were this year!