Fun Things to Do for Kids Ages 2-92 in December 2018

It's the holidays and many times, families are always looking for new things to do and new traditions to embrace.  I've put together a fantastic guide for extended families to enjoy doing throughout December, but especially the time between Dec 19-Jan 1.

Please note that I've found these all through Facebook events.  Please visit these events' pages and thoroughly read to ensure that the event hasn't been canceled or rescheduled.  Honey Bee Photography is not responsible for any events that we've shared with you.

Now through Dec 31 An Old-Fashioned Christmas Garden

Arbutus Volunteer Fire Department presents our 25th Anniversary Old Fashioned Christmas Train Garden. 

New design every year!

Includes Charles Richter's Christmas Garden!

Free admission, although donations are gratefully appreciated.

Opens Sunday, November 18, 2018
Closes Tuesday, January 1, 2019

Weeknights: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Weekends: 11:00 AM - 8:30 PM

Now through Dec 31 A Production of Cinderella at Imagination Station

This wacky retelling of the beloved fairy tale takes Cinderella on a royal adventure complete with a wisecracking rat, evil stepsisters, and a smitten prince. When Cinderella’s stepmother forbids her from attending the ball, her fairy godmother convinces her that if the shoe fits - wear it! True love may await her if only she can put down her sword. Just the right fit for the holiday season! Best for ages 4+.

Now through Dec 31 Zoo Lights at the National Zoo

FREE and Open to the Public 5PM-9PM daily - November 23 to January 1 (*except Dec. 24, 25 and 31)

Join the thousands of visitors who make ZooLights a part of their annual holiday tradition. A free event, ZooLights includes live music performances, tasty winter treats and plenty of opportunities for holiday shopping. More than 500,000 environmentally-friendly LED lights transform the Zoo into a winter wonderland complete with a dazzling light show set to music!

All through Dec Grand Opening of Christmas on the Potomac and ICE

Be one of the first guests to experience ICE! featuring A Charlie Brown Christmas by joining us on opening day! Favorite characters including Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Lucy and friends will come to life in colorful, larger-than-life ice sculptures and thrilling two-story tall ice slides. Then continue the fun in our Christmas Village with more than a dozen activities and excitement for the whole family!

Dec 19-24 The Winter Wonderland Festival of Trees

 December 19th & 20th 6-8pm, and December 21st-23rd 6-9pm. Come see over 30 themed trees and a special "Who-Ville" Display. Admission is FREE but we are asking if you can please consider donating non-perishable food and/or gloves, scarves, and mittens for our local shelters and food banks. All trees sponsored and decorated by Kent Island American Legion and Kent Island Volunteer Fire Department Volunteers.

Dec 20  Ugly Sweater Run 5k

It's that time of year again! Christmas cookies, holiday shopping, presents under the tree...and yes, UGLY SWEATERS galore!

Break out your best holiday get-up and join Fleet Feet Sports Annapolis for a festive Ugly Sweater Run!

Prizes will be awarded to the UGLIEST Holiday sweaters! 

Meet at Armadillo's restaurant for a fun run through downtown. We'll run past the Christmas tree at City Dock as well as some festive lighting displays around downtown. All fitness levels welcome. Please wear your lights and reflective gear for safety. 

Dec 21 The Baltimore Christmas Market

Celebrate this holiday season with a trip to the Christmas Village in Baltimore's Inner Harbor, an authentic German Christmas market running for its 6th consecutive year.

More info ➜ bit.ly/baltimorefun

Dec 22 Reindeer Rides At the Rhiel Farm

Come on down to the farm for a Reindeer ride (pony rides)
Hot cocoa, snacks and fun!
$10 per child (pay at entrance)
Please RSVP and follow the event for any updates

Dec 22-23 Ring in the Holidays at the Senator

It's that WONDERFUL time of the year, and it is so nice we're showing it twice!

Join us on Saturday morning, December 22nd AND Sunday morning, December 23rd at 10:00am for our ANNUAL FOOD DRIVE to benefit the GEDCO CARES Food Pantry!

Featuring Frank Capra's
Its a Wonderful Life
(1946 | 130min | DCP)

Starring: James Stewart, Donna Reed, Lionel Barrymore, Thomas Mitchell, Henry Travers & Beulah Bondi

Dec 23 Trans-Siberian Orchestra Presented by Hallmark

An amazing spectacle of holiday music, a light show, and dramatic effects await you at this delightful concert, The Ghosts of Christmas Eve.  Tickets are still on sale.

Dec 26-Jan 1 Lights on the Bay

Lights On The Bay is an annual holiday light show featuring a two mile scenic drive along the shores of the Chesapeake Bay through Sandy Point State Park, with more than 70 animated and stationary displays depicting regional and holiday themes. 

From our popular classic displays and lighted tunnels to our North Pole Village & Enchanted Fairy Tales, Lights on the Bay has plenty of twinkling lights sure to delight all ages. 

Dec 30 A Budweiser Clydesdale Miracle on Annapolis Street

West Annapolis Business Affiliation (WABA) announced that the Budweiser Clydesdales, one of the great American icons that draws massive crowds everywhere they appear, will attend “A Miracle on Annapolis Street” on Sunday, Dec. 30 as part of the festivities leading up to this year’s Military Bowl presented by Northrop Grumman. Scarborough Capital Management, Hyatt Commercial and Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Annapolis Church Circle are major sponsors of this event.

A portion of proceeds from this event will benefit Patriot Point, the Military Bowl Foundation’s 290-acre retreat for recovering service members, their families, and their caregivers on Maryland’s Eastern Shore.

“The West Annapolis Business Affiliation is excited to welcome everyone to charming Annapolis Street for an event that will have activities for residents and visitors of all ages,” said Frederik De Pue, President of WABA.

Dec 31 New Years Eve Annapolis 2019

The City Of Annapolis presents family friendly activities and entertainment starting at 3pm at the Weems-Whelan Memorial Field (behind Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts) from 3pm-5pm along with activities for the kids including moon bounces, slides, obstacle courses, face painting and fun with both the Annapolis Fire Department and the Annapolis Police Department . Plus enjoy Crabtowncurbs Cuisine food, live music by Priddy Music Academy and fireworks begin at 5:30pm.