Holiday Events for Families

Mr. and Mrs. Claus sit in a sleigh.
Photo courtesy of Community development for the city of brunswick

Brunswick Hometown Holidays

Dec. 7, 1-9 p.m.
Downtown Brunswick | Multiple Locations
Enjoy a parade, browse a holiday market, see the city tree lighting, visit Santa and even take a train ride with him. See the full holiday celebration schedule online and plan a visit.
Free | brunswickmd.gov

WISH Festive Firs Holiday Tree Auction

Dec. 5, 6-9 p.m.
Delaplaine Arts Center
40 S. Carroll St., Frederick, MD 21701
Bid on festive holiday trees to support local nonprofits. Wreaths and other holiday décor will also be available for purchase. This event will feature live music.
$44.52 | wishwomenunite.com

S’mores with Santa

Dec. 5, 6, 12, 13, 19 & 20; 4-8:45 p.m.
Utica District Park | 10200-B Old Frederick Road
Frederick, MD 21701
Meet Santa, tell him your wish list and enjoy some s’mores by the fire. This event will feature a s’mores toppings bar and a hot cocoa bar. Registration is required.
$30 per family | recreater.com

The Nutcracker

Dec. 6-8, 8-10 p.m. Friday, 2-4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday
Weinberg Center for the Arts | 20 W. Patrick St.
Frederick, MD 21701
See this Frederick holiday tradition live. The full-length ballet will feature artists from the New York City Ballet and students from the Frederick School of Classical Ballet.
$20-$35 | weinbergcenter.org

A Celtic Christmas

Dec. 20, 7:30 p.m.
Weinberg Center for the Arts | 20 W. Patrick St.
Frederick, MD 21701
Enjoy a holiday show of Irish dancers, musicians and storytelling. The performance will blend traditional tunes, folk mashups, acapella tap battles and Christmas carols.
$35-$65 | weinbergcenter.org

Heather M. Ross
Author: Heather M. Ross