ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY, MD — The holiday season is upon us, and Anne Arundel County is holding plenty of festive celebrations in 2024.
The county has several traditional happenings like Christmas tree lightings and menorah illuminations. Unique festivities include a lighted boat parade and a Santa Speedo Run. Residents can also enjoy Lights on the Bay, train gardens and New Year’s Eve fireworks.
Here are 25 upcoming holiday events in Anne Arundel County.
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Annapolis
Event: Annapolis Town Center Tree Lighting Ceremony
Date: Thursday, Nov. 21
Time: 7:45 p.m.
Location: Annapolis Town Center
More Details: annapolistowncenter.com/event-detail/tree-lighting-ceremony-2/
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Event: Lights on the Bay
Date: Daily Sunday, Nov. 24 through Wednesday, Jan. 1
Time: 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sundays through Thursdays, 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays
Location: Sandy Point State Park
More Details: lightsonthebay.org
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Event: Annual Annapolis Turkey Trot
Date: Thursday, Nov. 28
Time: 9 a.m.
Location: Annapolis Historic District
More Details: fleetfeet.com/s/annapolis/our-fun-runs/thanksgiving-day-turkey-trot-5k-fun-run
Event: Small Business Saturday
Date: Saturday, Nov. 30
Time: All day
Location: All shopping districts
More Details: annapolis.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=1887
Event: Chocolate Binge Festival
Date: Sunday, Dec. 1
Time: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Location: First block of West Street
More Details: innerweststreetannapolis.com/annapolis-chocolate-binge-festival
Event: Annapolis Grand Illumination Tree Lighting Ceremony
Date: Sunday, Dec. 1
Time: 4 p.m.
Location: Market Space
More Details: downtownannapolispartnership.org/grand-illumination
Event: Midnight Madness
Date: Thursdays, Dec. 5, Dec. 12 and Dec. 19
Time: The shopping event starts at 4 p.m. It runs until midnight for the first two days. It ends at 11 p.m. on the final day.
Location: Various stores in downtown Annapolis
More Details: downtownannapolispartnership.org/midnight-madness
Event: Open House With Annapolis Mayor Gavin Buckley & Annapolis City Council
Date: Thursday, Dec. 5
Time: 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Location: Annapolis City Council Chambers
More Details: annapolis.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=1887
Event: West Annapolis Holiday Market
Date: Saturday, Dec. 7
Time: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Location: 20 Ridgely (At the corner of Annapolis Street and Giddings Avenue)
More Details: west-annapolis.com/events
Event: Annapolis Holiday Market
Date: Thursday, Dec. 12 through Sunday, Dec. 15
Time: The hours vary by day.
Location: Annapolis City Dock
More Details: annapolisholidaymarket.com
Event: Santa Speedo Run Annapolis
Date: Saturday, Dec. 14
Time: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Location: O’Brien’s Oyster Bar & Seafood Tavern
More Details: santaspeedorunannapolis.com
Event: Eastport Yacht Club’s Lights Parade
Date: Saturday, Dec. 14
Time: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Location: Annapolis Harbor
More Details: eastportyc.org/lights-parade
Event: Annapolis Fire Department Santa Run
Date: Sunday, Dec. 15
Time: To be announced
Location: Neighborhoods throughout the city
More Details: annapolis.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=1887
Event: The Naptown Half Marathon & 10K/5K
Date: Saturday, Dec. 21
Time: 7:30 a.m.
Location: Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium
More Details: naptownrun.com/Race/MD/Annapolis/NaptownHalfMarathon10K
Event: Military Bowl Parade Featuring The Budweiser Clydesdales
Date: Saturday, Dec. 28
Time: 2 p.m.
Location: Annapolis City Dock
More Details: militarybowl.org/bowl-home/military-bowl-parade/
Event: Military Bowl
Date: Saturday, Dec. 28
Time: 5:45 p.m.
Location: Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium
More Details: militarybowl.org
Event: Chabad of Anne Arundel County’s Chanukah Car Parade & Menorah Lighting
Date: Sunday, Dec. 29
Time: The car parade leaves the Safeway at 2635 Housley Road at 5:30 p.m. and arrives at the menorah for the lighting at 5:45 p.m.
Location: Annapolis City Dock
More Details: chabadaac.com/templates/articlecco_cdo/aid/3524913/jewish/Parade-of-Light.htm and annapolis.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=1887
Event: New Year’s Eve Fireworks
Date: Tuesday, Dec. 31
Time: 9 p.m.
Location: Over Spa Creek
More Details: annapolis.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=1887
Gambrills
Event: Waugh Chapel Towne Centre Tree Lighting Ceremony & Salvation Army Angel Tree
Date: Tuesday, Dec. 3
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Location: The tree lighting is in the island in the middle of Waugh Chapel Towne Centre. The angel tree is in the Snip-Its haircut studio.
More Details: facebook.com/WaughChapelTowneCentre/posts/878485457753147 and facebook.com/events/522743140603833/522743170603830/
Glen Burnie
Event: Glen Burnie Gingerbread Festival
Date: Friday, Nov. 22 through Sunday, Nov. 24 and Friday, Nov. 29 through Sunday, Dec. 1
Time: Hours vary by day
Location: Marley Station Mall
More Details: facebook.com/GBGingerbreadFestival/posts/532486902922438
Event: Marley Station Mall Train Garden
Date: Many dates from Saturday, Nov. 23 through Saturday, Jan. 4
Time: During mall hours
Location: Marley Station Mall
More Details: facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=122168669618049417&id=61551482518555
Event: Glen Burnie Town Center Tree Lighting Ceremony
Date: Tuesday, Dec. 3
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Location: Glen Burnie Town Center
More Details: facebook.com/events/990755289475394
Lothian
Event: Post-Turkey 5K Trail Trot
Date: Saturday, Nov. 30
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Location: Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary
More Details: facebook.com/events/1238757674003325/
Odenton
Event: Odenton Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
Date: Saturday, Dec. 7
Time: 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Location: Odenton MARC train station at 1402 Odenton Road (West side of the tracks in front of the OHS old bank building)
More Details: facebook.com/events/1082843839655699
Severna Park
Event: Homestead Gardens Train Gaden
Date: Now through Tuesday, Dec. 31
Time: 10 a.m. to close
Location: 522 Ritchie Highway
More Details: homesteadgardens.com/events/seasonal/christmas-at-homestead/holiday-train-display/
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