Friday, Nov. 29 to Sunday, Jan. 5
Holiday Train Garden at White Marsh VFC
The White Marsh VFC will start a new tradition with its first train garden this year starting on Friday, Nov. 29 and will be on display until Sunday, Jan. 5. The train garden will be open 2 to 9 p.m. Monday to Friday and 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. Closed Christmas Day. There is no charge but donations will be accepted. The train garden is located at 10331 Philadelphia Road, White Marsh, Maryland 21162.
Saturday, Nov. 30 at 11 a.m.
Dundalk Patapsco Neck Historical Society Train Garden
The Dundalk Patapsco Neck Historical Society Train Garden will open for the 2019 season on Saturday, Nov. 30 at 11 a.m.
Saturday, Nov. 30 to Sunday, Jan. 5
Wise Avenue VFC Train Garden
The Wise Avenue VFC Train Garden returns on Saturday Nov. 30 and will be on display until Sunday, Jan. 5. The train garden will be open 6 to 9 p.m. on weeknights and noon to 9 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. Closed Christmas Day. There is a $2 charge and children seven and under are free. The train garden is located at 214 Wise Avenue in Dundalk.
Saturday, Nov. 30 at 5 p.m.
Middle River Lighted Boat Parade
The lighted boat parade will return to the Middle River waterways on Nov. 30 starting at 5 p.m. Boats travel through the waterways with deocated boats for the holiday. The parade can be viewed at Wilson Point Park, Kingston Park in Hawthorne and local restaurants on the waterways.
Thursday, Dec. 5 & Friday, Dec. 6 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Destination Christmas at Central Christian
For two nights only, Central Christian Church at 7411 Rossville Blvd. in Rosedale is hosting a FREE walk-through Christmas experience at their White Marsh Campus! Mark your calendars for Thursday, December 5 or Friday, Dec. 6 from 5:30 to 8: 30 p.m. Some of the events include: marshmallows by the fire, tinsel trail wagon ride, live nativity with real animals, winter wonderland train garden, the Christmas story musical light show, candy cane lane, the north pole with crafts for kids, costumed characters and pictures with Santa Festivities run continuously for the two days so arrive whenever you can and stay as long as you’d like!
Saturday, Dec. 7 at 10 a.m.
THE AVENUE at White Marsh Holiday Parade
THE AVENUE at White Marsh will play host its 21st Annual Holiday Parade on Saturday, Dec. 7 at 10 a.m. The parade will feature local high school marching bands, street performers, mascots, dance troupes and so much more.
Saturday, Dec. 7 at noon to 8 p.m.
Holiday Hoopla Street Fair
The Dundalk Renaissance Corp. will hold its annual Holiday Hoopla Street Fair on Saturday, Dec. 7 from noon to 8 p.m.at the Old Dundalk Shopping Center. This event is free and will have Letters to Santa, a cookie tour, Street Fair with Vendors and Holiday Inflatables!
Saturday, Dec. 7 at 4 p.m.
Dundalk Christmas parade
The annual Dundalk Christmas parade returns on Saturday, Dec. 7 at the Old Dundalk Shopping Center at 4 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 7 at 5 p.m.
Essex Tree Lighting and Open House
The Heritage Society of Essex and Middle River, Inc. will host the Essex Tree Lighting and Open House at 516 Eastern Blvd. in Essex from 5 to 7 p.m. Entertainment will be provided by MC Karie May and DJ Russell Slocum . Santa will arrive in a fire truck parade courtesy of our Essex VFC and Middle River VFC. All children present can get a photo with Santa and receive a special gift (while supplies last). This is a free event.
Saturday, Dec. 7 at 6 p.m.
Parkville Tree Lighting
The Parkville Shopping Center is 9th annual Parkville Tree Lighting at the intersection of Harford Road and Taylor Avenue. The event will feature holiday music, the St. Ursula choir and Sneaks the BCPL Cat.
Saturday, Dec. 10 at 6 p.m.
Perry Hall Tree Lighting
The Perry Hall Improvement Association will continue its annual tradition of a tree lighting at Perry Hall Elementary on Tuesday, Dec. 10 at 6 p.m. The ceremony started in 1990 and has coincided with the school’s choral program. The ceremony is sponsored by the Perry Hall Improvement Association and Perry Hall Elementary.
Saturday, Dec. 14 from 4 to 7 p.m.
Dundalk Community Tree Lighting
The Eastern Regional Lions Club is hosting the Dundalk Community Tree Lighting at Poplar Place Shopping Center at the intersection of Wise Avenue and Merritt Boulevard. The event starts off at the North Point Library with crafts. Then the tree lighting will take place at the shopping center at 5:50 p.m with Santa arriving at 6 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 14 at 7 p.m.
Overlea Tree Lighting
The Overlea Tree Lighting will be held Saturday, Dec. 14 at the Fullerton Community Center, 7209 Belair Road in Overlea. This is a free annual event to celebrate the holidays with local entertainment, FREE hot cocoa, s’mores, cannolis, and more.Kids are invited to sing carols, take home their free gift and see Santa from Rosedale VFC. This event is provided by Overlea Community Association volunteer.
Did we miss any events?
If so, email us at editor@eastbaltco.com
