Holiday Fun in Maryland

Is your family looking for a way to take part in the holiday festivities this year? Whether you enjoy light displays, special holiday performances, or shopping, Maryland has no shortage of activities that the whole family can enjoy!

Get into the Holiday Spirit with these Activities in Maryland for the Whole Family!

Lights on the Bay (Sandy Point State Park, Annapolis) – This year is the 25th anniversary of this popular holiday activity. Take a drive along the Chesapeake Bay while admiring the beautiful display of Christmas lights spread out along the two-mile path. Visit this site for more information!

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Midnight Madness Holiday Shopping (Annapolis) – Annapolis helps Marylanders get in the holiday spirit by offering some late night holiday shopping at its quaint downtown shops. On December 6th and 13th these downtown Annapolis shops are staying open from 6PM – Midnight and on December 20th from 6PM – 11PM. Take a look at this site for more information and plan an outing this year!

ICE! at Gaylord National (National Harbor) – This popular holiday attraction is an activity the whole family can enjoy. ICE! is an indoor winter wonderland that features ice sculptures centered around a different festive theme each year. Be sure to check out their website and get your tickets to see A Charlie Brown Christmas this year!

Miracle on 34th Street (Hampden) – For 72 years, this street has helped Baltimore get into the holiday spirit with their fantastic light display. Feel free to stop by on November 24th through January 1st from 6PM – 11PM to enjoy this dazzling light display. Visit their website for directions and more information!

Festival of Lights at the Washington D.C. Mormon Temple (Washington D.C.) – From free performances that vary each night to the 650,000 lights illuminating the grounds, a visit to the Festival of Lights is sure to put you in the holiday spirit. Visit their website to find out more about what this attraction has to offer!

This list just highlights a few of the many options for holiday fun that Maryland has to offer. Check out this website for an extensive list of holiday activities from parades and festivals to light displays and holiday shopping!

Happy Holidays!