Grand Illumination

Downtown Annapolis Annapolis, MD, United States

The Downtown Annapolis Partnership joins the Annapolis Jaycees as they ring in the holiday season in downtown Annapolis.  The Grand Illumination and annual tree lighting takes place near the Market House every year on the Sunday after Thanksgiving. This year's celebration begins at 5:30 pm with dancing and carols by local school groups and ends at [...]

Naval Academy Lecture Series: The Maritime Commission’s Emergency Shipbuilding Program

U.S. Naval Academy Museum 118 Maryland Avenue, Annapolis, MD, United States

This free lecture series is funded by the Class of 1950 Museum Endowment in recognition of the significant contribution made to the Endowment by the Shifley Trust. All lectures are held from 12:30 - 1:15 p.m. at the 2nd floor theater of Preble Hall (the Museum) and are open to midshipmen, faculty, staff and members [...]

Jolly Express Cruise

Annapolis City Dock City Dock, Annapolis, MD, United States

'Tis the Season...for the Jolly Express! Hop aboard Miss Anne, all decked out for the Holidays and see the sights along Spa Creek on the Jolly Express. Miss Anne will be adorned with reindeer spirit for a 45-minute cruise including hot cocoa, holiday music and holiday cheer. Cuddle up under blankets and enjoy the cruise [...]

Holiday Candlelight Stroll

City Dock Information Booth 1 Dock Street, Annapolis, MD, United States

1 and a half hour walking tour. $21/Adults, $12/Children 3-11, Free 2 & Under Welcome the holidays with an evening stroll and a pleasant remembrance of Christmas past. Glowing lanterns light your way as you stroll around Maryland’s historic State Capital, all trimmed in holiday greenery. Walk along the streets of Annapolis, past colonial mansions, [...]

Annapolis Chocolate Binge Festival

West Street Annapolis, MD, United States

The  Annapolis Chocolate Binge Festival is now in it's fourth year. This family friendly festival includes entertainment, live music, chocolate, holiday shopping and the lighting of the festive West Street Holiday Light Canopy.  Take a walk along West Street and tour over 35 chocolate vendors selling all types of chocolate specialties, including chocolate truffles, caramels, and [...]

Midnight Madness: A Festive Shopping Experience in Downtown Annapolis

Downtown Annapolis Annapolis, MD, United States

Downtown Annapolis Partnership proudly presents Midnight Madness—a Historic Downtown Annapolis holiday tradition that encompasses the charm and character of our most beloved memories of Norman Rockwell and Charles Dickens. We will adorn the streets and participating storefronts with holiday decorations, trees, garland, snowflakes, bows and lights to create a Downtown Winter Wonderland. Residents and visitors [...]

Illuminated London Town

Historic London Town & Gardens 839 Londontown Road, Edgewater, MD, United States

Experience the magic of a winter evening at Illuminated London Town! Sip hot cider and roast s'mores beside roaring fires in the Historic Area. Explore the gardens illuminated with festive holiday lights. Discover colonial nighttime festivities and holidays at a candlelit William Brown House, decorated for the season. Enjoy special performances each week.  Thanks to Dogwood [...]

Shells & Bells

Charles Carroll House Annapolis, United States

Shells & Bells, a Party on the Creek will feature a front row seat to the Eastport Yacht Clubs Parade of Lights. As part of the evening, guests will enjoy specialty cocktails, wine and spirits tastings, local food, live music, oysters & champagne, an auction and so much more! This tented event will be hosted [...]

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