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Events Around Maryland
October 1
December 1 
October Events.
Lunch Cruise
Bay Lady & Lady Baltimore (BCI) Baltimore Inner Harbor
2-hour narrated cruise with served luncheon, cash bar and DJ.
Harbor Cruises Ltd: 410-727-3113, 800-695-BOAT. $
www.harborcruises.com
AMC Stratton-Peverly Run - "A Race to Cure Cancer", 3rd Annual
Rockfield Park (HAR) Bel Air
5K foot race or 2-mile walk, benefits AMC Cancer Research Center- RRCA sanctioned event.
AMC Harford County Chapter: 410-836-1040.
Dinner Cruise
Bay Lady & Lady Baltimore (BCI) Baltimore Inner Harbor
3-hour evening cruise with buffet dinner, cash bar and DJ.
Harbor Cruises Ltd: 410-727-3113, 800-695-BOAT.
www.harborcruises.com
Baltimore Day of Caring for Breast Cancer Awareness, 4th Annual
Holiday Inn Select (BCO) Timonium
Educational and inspirational seminars, luncheon and workshops focusing on women and breast cancer.
AMC Harford County Chapter: 410-836-2061.
Germantown Oktoberfest
Phillips Farm (MON) Germantown
Live German music, dance, food; crafts, children's activities, balloon race and glow.
Oktoberfest Committee: 240-777-6820.
www.co.mo.md.us/services/rec/oktoberfest.html
Ghost Tours
Historic Sotterley Plantation (STM) Hollywood
Enactments of stories of spirits of Sotterley's former residents; reservations requested.
Sotterley Plantation: 301-373-2280, 800-681-0850.
www.sotterley.com
October 4
Cruisin' Ocean City
Inlet Lot Headquarters (WOR) Ocean City
Annual car cruise includes 2000 vintage autos in parades, contest competitions, cruisin' around town.
Jack Hennen/Bob Rothermel: 800-OC-OCEAN, 410-798-6304.
www.ococean.com
United States Sailboat Show
Annapolis City Dock & Harbor (AAR) Annapolis
Nation's oldest and largest in-water sailboat show; new sailboats, sailing accessories, equipment and services.
Annapolis Boat Shows: 410-268-8828.
www.usboat.com
October 5
Sugarloaf's 25th Annual Fall Timonium Crafts Festival
Maryland State Fairgrounds (BCO) Timonium
400+ craft designers and fine artists selling their unique creations; discount coupons available: 800-210-9900.
Sugarloaf Mountain Works: 301-990-1400, 800-210-9900.
www.sugarloafcrafts.com
Ocean City Oktoberfest/Arts and Craft Show
Ocean City Convention Ctr (WOR) Ocean City
Family Oktoberfest, music, dancing, sing along, ethnic food, bier, arts & crafts show.
Mike Wicklein: 410-524-7020, 800-OC-OCEAN.
www.ococean.com
Crab Feast Cruise
Bay Lady & Lady Baltimore (BCI) Baltimore Inner Harbor
3-hour evening cruise with steamed crabs, buffet, beer, wine and soda, DJ for dancing.
Harbor Cruises Ltd: 410-727-3113, 800-695-BOAT.
www.harborcruises.com
October 6
Fall Harvest Days
Carroll County Farm Museum (CAR) Westminster
Scarecrow making, wagon rides, milk moustache contest, apple butter making, country food, crafts, entertainment, puppet theatre.
Museum, Dottie Freeman: 410-876-2667, 800-654-4645.
Remodelers Expo, 12th Annual
Frederick County Fairgrounds (FRE) Frederick
Home improvement and remodeling, kitchens, baths, additions, home mortgage and financing, pools and spas, parking donation.
Bev Shelton, Professional Remodelers Org: 301-663-0903.
www.fcba1.org
The Great Scale Model Train Show
Maryland State Fairgrounds (BCO) Timonium
Large juried model train show, operating displays, custom layouts, railroadiana, accessories, art, books, kits, children's exhibits. Howard Zane: 410-730-1036.
www.gsmts.com
Taste of Bethesda
Fairmont, St. Elmo, Cordell & Del Ray aves (MON) Bethesda
Food, music festival.
Bethesda Urban Partnership: 301-215-6660.
www.bethesda.org
Butler's Orchard Pumpkin Festival, 21st Annual
Butler's Orchard (MON) Germantown
Pumpkins, hayrides, pony rides, hayloft jumping, food, crafts, animals, entertainment, straw maze, caramel apples.
Susan Butler: 301-972-3299.
Chesapeake Celtic Festival
Furnace Town Historic Site (WOR) Snow Hill
Music, dancing, sheep-herding; heritage, clans, medieval encampment; vendors, artisans, food at shaded site.
Furnace Town: 410-632-2032.
www.furnacetown.cjb.net
Fell's Point Fun Festival, 35th Annual
Streets of Historic Fell's Point (BCI) Baltimore
The largest urban festival on the East Coast in a delightful historic seaport community.
Denise Whitman, Preservation Society: 410-675-6756.
www.preservationsociety.com
October 7
Autumn Wine Fest 2001
Boordy Vineyards (BCO) Hydes
Live music, wine tasting, vineyard wagon rides, picnicking, grilled foods, winery tours, grape stomping and more.
Boordy Vineyards: 410-592-5015.
www.boordy.com
October 11
Chocolate Festival, 19th Annual
Lexington Market (BCI) Baltimore
Chocoholics delight, tons of delicious chocolate in all shapes, forms and tastes, music, games, demos.
Market: 410-685-6169.
www.lexingtonmarket.com
October 12
Boo-in-the-Zoo
Catoctin Wildlife Preserve and Zoo (FRE) Thurmont US 15
Twilight's non-scary zoo safari, activities, treats, games and live animals; ages 3+.
Catoctin Wildlife Preserve and Zoo: 301-271-3180.
www.cwpzoo.com
Hagerstown Pow-Wow
Ag Ctr (WAS) Hagerstown
American Indian festival: American Indian dancers, arts & crafts.
Barry Richardson: 252-257-5383, 252-586-7913.
Bedlam in the Boro Haunted Hayride
Lineboro Volunteer Fire Department (CAR) Lineboro
Tractors and wagons travel over 3-miles of the darkest, dreariest and scariest parts of Lineboro.
Lineboro Vol. Fire Dept.: 410-239-GHOST(4467).
www.lineborovfd.com
October 13
Anne Arundel Scottish Highland Games
Anne Arundel Fairgrounds (AAR) Crownsville
Bagpiping, Highland dancing, fiddling, athletics; Scottish entertainers, vendors, food, sheepdog demonstration; Highland cattle, Clydesdales.
Anne Arundel Scottish Festival: 410-849-2849.
www.members.aol.com/aascot
Hastings Faire
Grounds of Marietta House Museum (PRG) Glenn Dale
Annual medieval faire, Stamford Bridge and Hastings battle re-enactments, living history camps, entertainment, vendors, food.
Susan Wolfe: 301-464-5291, TTY: 301-699-2544.
www.pgparks.com
Retreat-Refreshment-Renewal
Sinking Springs Herb Farm (CEC) Elkton
Experience a day of "herbal learning" for healing stress, nutrition and gardening on a tranquil 130-acre historical farm.
Bill & Ann Stubbs: 410-398-5566.
October 17
Senior Expo '2001
Maryland State Fairgrounds (BCO) Timonium
Displays, information on products and services for the mature consumer, entertainment, prizes, food, health screenings, flu shots.
Baltimore County Dept of Aging: 410-887-2002.
October 19
Fall Maryland Home and Garden Show and Maryland Holiday Craft Show
Maryland State Fairgrounds (BCO) Timonium
Unique home products and services, beautiful fall gardens, holiday crafts, Christmas tree decorating.
S&L Productions: 410-863-1180.
October 20
Vintage Jazz Wine Festival
Winery grounds (FRE) New Market
Two live bands each day, food, 25+ arts and crafts, things for kids, free glass, tastings and tours.
Lucia Simmons: 410-795-6432, 301-831-5889.
www.linganore-wine.com
Zoo BOOO!
Baltimore Zoo (BCI) Baltimore
Trick-or-treating, "BOOO Choo" train, haunted barn, costume contest, straw crawl, Keeper Encounters, entertainers.
Zoo: 410-366-LION.
October 21
Fall Open House
Northwest Branch Park (MON) Wheaton 1313 Bonifant Rd
Go behind the sciences in the museum's trolley restoration and storage barn.
National Capital Trolley Museum: 301-384-6088.
www.dctrolley.org
October 26
Ghost Walk
Fort Frederick State Park (WAS) Big Pool
A guided walk through the haunted forest, fort and barracks, sponsored by the Friends of Fort Frederick.
Park: 301-842-2155.
www.dnr.state.md.us
Ghost Walk
Point Lookout State Park (STM) Scotland
A walking tour through the history of Point Lookout with re-enactors. Hayrides, games, refreshments.
Park Naturalist: 301-872-5688.
www.dnr.state.md.us
Nautical Nightmare
USS Constellation (BCI) Baltimore Pier 1, Inner Harbor
Ghosts, ghouls and goblins inhabit the ship for three chilling nights of maritime horror.
Laura Givens: 410-539-1797.
www.constellation.org
Haunted Rail and Trail Excursion
Middletown Community Park (FRE) Frederick Fountain Rock Park Ride train to Haunted Trail, walk by Gory Ridge, Haunted Highway; pumpkin patch for youngsters.
Frederick County Parks & Recreation: 301-696-2936.
www.co.frederick.md.us/govt/parks
October 27
Tales for a Haunted Trail
Annmarie Garden (CAL) Solomons Safe Trick-or-Treat for children of all ages; local businesses and outreach programs haunt the paved pathways; dress in costume, food. Jennifer Draxton: 410-326-4640.
Christmas Craft Fair, 15th Annual
Wicomico Youth & Civic Ctr (WIC) Salisbury
200+ booths of handmade crafts; Christmas items, dolls, bears, wreaths, quilts, furniture.
Quota International of Salisbury, MD: 410-228-9080.
Halloween Party
Community Park (CEC) North East
Children's activities, costume judging.
North East Chamber of Commerce: 410-287-2658.
Halloween Haunted Hayride, 6th Annual
Arboretum grounds (CRN) Ridgely
Encounter ghosts and goblins in the Arboretum's woods; an event for all ages, but not for the faint at heart. Tickets at the door.
Adkins Arboretum: 410-634-2847.
www.adkinsarboretum.org
October 27
Masquerade Dinner Cruise
Bay Lady & Lady Baltimore (BCI) Baltimore Inner Harbor
3-hour evening cruise with buffet dinner, contest, cash bar and DJ.
Harbor Cruises Ltd: 410-727-3113, 800-695-BOAT. $
www.harborcruises.com
St. Mary's 72nd Annual Turkey and Ham Dinner
St. Mary's Church (MON) Barnesville
Dinner (eat in or take out), crafts, baked goods, canned goods, cider, hayrides.
Jack Drescher: 301-831-6391.
www.st-mary.com
Kinetics Dance Performance
Wilde Lake High School, (HOW) Columbia Jim Rouse Theatre
Kinetics brings contemporary modern dance to the stage with humorous insights into life and our times.
Kinetics Dance Theatre: 410-480-1686.
www.homestead.com
October 28
White Flint's Halloween Spook Tacular
White Flint (MON) North Bethesda
Kids! Costume-up for Halloween fun, magic, games and contests. Trick-or-treat our merchants in a safe, warm environment at 5pm.
Christine Schnider: 301-468-5777.
www.shopwhiteflint.com
November Events.
November 1
Maryland's Most Beautiful People Volunteer Awards Ceremony
St. John's College (AAR) Annapolis Francis Scott Key Auditorium
Gala awards ceremony honoring "Maryland's Most Beautiful People," volunteers throughout the state.
Maryland You Are Beautiful Program: 410-767-6332.
www.dnr.state.md.us/myab
Home and Modern Living Show
Towsontown Center Mall (BCO)
Towson Home and Apartment Living Exhibits.
Gwen Gelber: 410-653-0122.
November 9
Christmas in Perry Hall, 14th Annual
Perry Hall Community Hall (BCO) Perry Hall E. Joppa Rd
Country Christmas craft show: gift ideas and crafts for family and friends.
Janice Hall: 410-676-7750.
Savage Mill Holiday Open House
Savage Mill
Throughout the mill (HOW) Savage Entertainment, door prizes, awards.
Historic Savage Mill: 800-788-MILL.
www.savagemill.com
November 10
Potters Guild of Baltimore's Annual Holiday Show
Historic Meadow Mill at Woodberry (BCI) Baltimore Reception: Nov. 10 &11;
Hand-crafted pottery show and sale, 40 local potters, open studio, refreshments. Show through Dec. 24.
Potters Guild of Baltimore: 410-235-4884.
www.pottersguild.org
November 10
Christmas Wonderland Show
Howard County Fairgrounds (HOW)
West Friendship Entertainment, pony rides, door prizes, food. Americana Arts & Crafts,
Clara Stine: 301-791-2346. $
Unique Boutique
Hollywood V.F.D. (STM)
Hollywood Tidewater artisans present juried fine arts & crafts in a festive boutique atmosphere.
Liz Delorme, Laurie Kleespies: 301-475-2365, 301-855-3985.
November 11
Holiday Craft Fair, 26th Annual
Deerfield Run Community Center (PRG) Laurel
85+ artisans display, demonstrate and sell; door prizes, food, bake sales, holiday workshop registration.
South Laurel Recreation Council: 301-776-2805, 301-445-4512 TTY.
November 15 - January 1
Winterfest of Lights
Town-wide and Northside Park (WOR) Ocean City
800,000 dazzling lights, huge animated characters and ornaments; tree illumination:
Nov. 15, 5pm
Northside Park. Rec. & Parks: 410-250-0125, 800-OC-OCEAN. $
www.ococean.com
November 17
Baltimore's Thanksgiving Day Parade
East on Pratt to Market Place (BCI) Baltimore
Santa Claus, floats, marching bands and horse units usher in the holiday season.
Baltimore Office of Promotion: 410-837-4636, 888-BALTIMORE.
www.bop.org
November 22
Festival of Trees
Greater Waldorf Jaycees (CHR) Waldorf
110 decorated Christmas trees, black tie gala and auction, Santa's Village and breakfast with Santa, gifts, etc.
Society for the Friends of Hospice of Charles County: 301-934-1268, 301-609-TREE. $
November 23 - December 2
Maryland Christmas Show
Frederick County Fairgrounds (FRE) Frederick
Voted one of America's top arts & crafts events by Sunshine Artist magazine; 500 artists and craftsmen, festive holiday setting.
Frances Lynch: 301-898-5466. $
www.marylandchristmasshow.com
November 23 - December 31
Victorian Christmas at History House: A Christmas Story
218 Washington St (ALL) Cumberland
Victorian home decorated for the holidays; musical entertainment, adult and children's teas, Christmas trees, candlelight tours; costumed docents.
Allegany County Historical Soc: 301-777-8678. $
www.historyhouse.allconet.org
November 23
Giving Thanks: Hearth and Home in Early Maryland
Historic St. Mary's City (STM) St. Mary's City
From everyday meals to feasts, examine the colonial table with food preservation and hearth cooking.
Sue Wilkinson: 800-762-1634, 301-862-0990. $
www.stmaryscity.org
Tree Lighting
Gilbert Lighthouse Pavilion (CEC) North East
Annual tree lighting with Santa at the North East Community Park.
North East Chamber of Commerce: 410-287-5801.
November 24
Museum Open House
Surratt House Museum (PRG)
Clinton Guided tours, special gift shop sales, refreshments.
Laurie Verge: 301-868-1121.
www.surratt.org
Greenberg's Great Train and Collectable Toy Show
Show Place Arena (PRG) Upper Marlboro
Model railroading, toy collecting, huge marketplace, how-to clinics; scouts in uniform admitted free.
Greenberg Shows: 410-795-7447. $
November 30 - January 1
Festival of Lights
Washington Temple Visitor's Ctr (Mormon) (MON) Kensington
Outside, Christmas lights and nativity scene; inside, decorated trees, international Creche displays, nightly musical programs.
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormon): 301-587-0144.
November 30 - December 9
Berlin's Victorian Christmas
Main St (WOR) Berlin
Breakfast with Santa, horse and carriage rides, concerts, parade, house tour.
Berlin Chamber of Commerce: 410-641-4775. $
www.berlinmdcc.org
November 30 - December 1
Annual Holiday Arts & Crafts Show
SS. Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox (AAR) Annapolis Church
SS. Constantine & Helen Church: 410-573-2072.
www.toad,net/~sch
December Events.
Montgomery Holiday Parade
Downtown Silver Spring, Georgia Ave (MON) Silver Spring
Annual county-wide parade to kick-off the holiday season.
Downtown Silver Spring Urban District: 301-565-7300.
Breakfast with Santa
Bay Lady & Lady Baltimore (BCI) Baltimore Inner Harbor
2-hour cruise with breakfast buffet, Santa, DJ.
Harbor Cruises Ltd: 410-727-3113, 800-695-BOAT. $
www.harborcruises.com
Christmas on the Beach
Boardwalk (CAL) North Beach
Tree decorating and lighting, meet Santa, caroling, Yule log, refreshments.
Town of North Beach: 301-855-6681, 410-257-9618.
www.ci.north-beach.md.us
Holly Trolleyfest
Northwest Branch Park (MON) Wheaton
1313 Bonifant Rd
A festival of holiday lights with Santa aboard an antique trolley.
National Capital Trolley Museum: 301-384-6088. $
www.dctrolley.org
Olde Tyme Holiday Parade & Tree Lighting Ceremonies
Town Ctr (TAL) Easton
Victorian themed parade includes horses & carriages, floats, costumed characters, 2 tree-lighting ceremonies.
Easton Business Management Authority: 410-822-0065.
www.eastonmd.org
Winter Lights
Seneca Creek State Park (MON) Gaithersburg
A 3.5-mile drive through light festival that benefits charities, 200 displays, 50 are animated.
Mary Beth Smith: 301-258-6310. $
www.ci.gaithersburg.md.us
Olde Fashioned Christmas Celebration
Historic Sotterley Plantation (STM) Hollywood
Experience old-fashioned Christmas decorations on site, refreshments, crafts, gifts for sale.
Sotterley Plantation: 301-373-2280, 800-681-0850. $
www.sotterley.com
Family Holiday Hands-on Workshop
Charles Carroll House of Annapolis (AAR) Annapolis
Children's colonial activities, Christmas craft projects, entertainment.
Charles Carroll House: 410-269-1737. $
www.ccarroll@toad.net
Taste of the Nutcracker
Abigail's Dance Studio (CAL) North Beach
4110 Third St.
A "Taste of the Nutcracker" as presented by Chesapeake Ballet Co.
Town of North Beach: 301-855-6681, 410-257-9618.
www.ci.north-beach.md.us
Holiday Music in the Market
Lexington Market (BCI)
Baltimore School choral groups and seasonal entertainers perform holiday favorites at lunch time.
Market: 410-685-6169.
www.lexingtonmarket.com
Friends of Laurel's Historic Main Street Holiday Parade
C and Main sts (PRG) Laurel
Old-fashioned holiday parade down Main St. with Santa; caroling and children's party.
Friends of Laurel's Historic Main Street: 301-725-7539.
www.laurelmainstreet.com
Candlelight House Tour
Historic district (FRE) Frederick
Holiday splendor created in homes on this annual tour.
Frederick City Office of Special Events: 800-999-3613, 301-694-2489. $
www.cityoffrederick.com
Holiday Mart, 29th Annual
Centennial High School (HOW) Ellicott City
Juried show; an array of gift items, home decorations hand-crafted by approximately 139 artists.
Howard County Department of Rec.& Parks: 410-313-7275. $
Cecil County Christmas Parade
Main St (CEC)
North East Bands, floats, Santa.
Town of North East: 410-287-5801.
Eastern National Antique Dolls, Toys and Games Show and Sale
Montgomery County Fairgrounds (MON) Gaithersburg
Exit 11 off I-270
During show hours: 301-963-3106.
Christmas ornaments, antique dolls, toys, games, Santas, trains, doll houses, miniatures, bus groups welcome.
Bellman Corp.: 410-679-2288. $
Dickens' Christmas Weekend
Main St (CEC) North East
Shopkeepers in Victorian costume, carolers, entertainment, food.
North East Chamber of Commerce: 410-287-2658.
Greenberg's Great Train and Collectable Toy Show
Maryland State Fairgrounds (BCO) Timonium
Train layouts, free clinics by experts, test track, door prizes; marketplace: trains, accessories, scouts in uniform admitted free.
Greenberg Shows: 410-795-7447. $
www.greenbergshows.com
December 2
Bel Air Christmas Parade
Main St (HAR) Bel Air
Floats, marching bands and Santa. Parade begins on Main St and Churchville Rd.
Bel Air Economic & Community Development: 410-638-4540.
www.belair.bel-air.md.us
December 3
Baltimore County Tree Lighting Ceremony
Towson Courthouse Plaza (BCO) Towson
Caroling, Santa, refreshments, official lighting of county tree by the County Executive.
Rain date: Dec. 4.
Towson Business Assn: 410-825-1144.
December 5
Madrigals and Carols
Historic St. Mary's City (STM) St. Mary's City
Beautiful Christmas concert at the Old State House.
Margaret Padukiewicz: 800-762-1634, 301-862-0990.
www.stmaryscity.org
December 5 - January 2
Drum Point Lighthouse Seasonal Tours
Calvert Marine Museum (CAL) Solomons
Visit the turn-of-the-century at this 1883 screwpile cottage lighthouse decorated for the holidays.
Museum: 410-326-2042. $
December 6
The Nutcracker
Howard Community College Smith Theater (HOW) Columbia
Enjoy Tchaikovsky's magical holiday classic "The Nutcracker." Come see Clara and the Sugar Plum Fairy.
Ellicott City Ballet Guild: 410-465-5270. $
December 6
Candlelight Pub Crawl
Governor Calvert House (AAR) Annapolis
Progressive seasonal feast with a candlelight walk through historic Annapolis; reservations required.
Three Centuries Tours of Annapolis: 410-263-5401. $
www.annapolis-tours.com
December 7
State House by Candlelight
Maryland State House (AAR) Annapolis
Decorated for the holiday season, variety of musical entertainment.
State House Guides: 410-974-3400.
Sugarloaf's 24th Annual Winter Gaithersburg Crafts Festival
Montgomery County Fairgrounds (MON) Gaithersburg
Exit 11 off I-270 300+ craft designers and fine artists selling their unique creations; discount coupons available:
800-210-9900. Sugarloaf Mountain Works: 301-990-1400, 800-210-9900. $
www.sugarloafcrafts.com
Christmas at an English Country House
3535 Jarrettsville Pike (HAR) Monkton
Festively decorated manor house; fresh greens, unique holiday decorations for sale.
Ladew Topiary Gardens: 410-557-9466. $
December 7 - January 1
Garden in Lights
Annmarie Garden (CAL) Solomons
Holiday lighted drive through Annmarie Garden.
Donations benefit the less fortunate during the season, and holiday food basket program.
Jennifer Draxton: 410-326-4640.
December 8
Museums by Candlelight
Various museums (FRE) Frederick
Interpretive tours, seasonal music, decorations, hearth demonstrations, children's activities, holiday traditions of the past.
Historic Sites Consortium: 301-663-8687.
www.visitfrederick.org
Christmas Open House at Catonsville Historical Society
Catonsville Historical Society (BCO) Catonsville
Annual holiday house tour, rooms decorated by local community groups, refreshments served.
Catonsville Historical Society: 410-744-3034.
www.catonsvillehistory.org
December 8 - January 14
Holiday Display
Brookside Conservatory (MON) Wheaton
Elegant designs using poinsettias, stevia, alyssum, browallia, coleus, cyclamen and kalanchoe create a holiday fantasyland.
Brookside Gardens: 301-949-8230.
www.mc-mncppc.org
December 8
Christmas Boutique
Lock House (HAR) Havre de Grace
Historic setting for traditional holiday shopping.
Museum: 410-939-5780.
Candlelight Tour of Historic Homes and Churches, 12th Annual
Main St (WIC) Quantico
A traditional candlelight walking tour of historic homes and churches.
Quantico Candlelight Tour Committee: 410-548-1930, 410-546-1557. $
December 9
Colonial Christmas at Smallwood
Smallwood State Park (CHR) Marbury
Step back in time and celebrate the holiday during the time of the Revolutionary War; costumed docents, food, music. Southern Maryland Recreational Complex: 301-888-1410, 800-784-5380.
www.dnr.state.md.us
Candlelight Tour of Havre de Grace, 29th Annual
City of Havre de Grace (HAR) Havre de Grace
Historic setting for traditional holiday shopping.
Museum: 410-939-3947, 410-939-3303. $
December 14
Santa's Magic Workshop
Martinak State Park Nature Ctr (CRN) Denton
Admission is only two canned goods per person.
Park Naturalist, Ray Bivens: 410-820-1668. $
www.dnr.state.md.us
Garlands, Greens and Grandeur
William Paca House and Garden (AAR) Annapolis
Join in the cheer of the Paca House adorned for the holidays. Weekends: dancing, singing, crafts and costumes.
Susan Steckman: 410-267-7619. $
www.annapolis.org
December 27
Winter Evenings
Riversdale House Museum (PRG) Riverdale Park
4811 Riverdale Rd
Step back in time to a candlelit winter evening in the early 19th century.
M-NCPPC/Riversdale: 301-864-0420. $
www.pgparks.com
December 31
First Night Montgomery
Montgomery County fairgrounds (MON) Gaithersburg
Celebration of the arts; 20+ entertainment venues, fireworks, lazer light shows; family-oriented; non-alcoholic. First Night Montgomery: 240-777-6820. $
www.co.mo.md.us/services/rec/fnm.html
Baltimore's New Year's Eve Extravaganza
Inner Harbor (BCI) Baltimore
Non-alcoholic celebration: a night of exciting, themed parties suitable for families, live music, countdown to 2002, fireworks.
Baltimore Office of Promotion: 410-837-4636, 888-BALTIMORE. $
www.bop.org