See festive light displays and learn a little Baltimore history, all aboard a decorated old-fashioned trolley! The Holly Jolly Trolley is a two-hour tour, provided by ZBest Worldwide, and begins at Royal Sonesta Harbor Court Baltimore (550 Light St. Baltimore) with expert tour guides provided by Baltimore Rent A Tour in downtown Baltimore. Tours take place at 6 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. from Thursday Dec 13 – Sunday Dec 16 and Thursday Dec 20 – Monday Dec 31. A child ticket (12 and under) is just $15.95 and adult tickets are $29.95. Enjoy this festive tour while visiting the following locations; Downtown... Read More

Take a ride on the Polar Bear Express this December! Throughout December, the Jones Fall Zephyr at The Maryland Zoo (1 Safari Place Baltimore) transforms into the Polar Bear Express! Come enjoy a holiday-themed train ride and learn about arctic animals, like the two new polar bears. On Sunday Dec 9 and Dec 16 from 10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., Santa and his special mascot friends will be joining in on the fun! Santa will be riding the train at 10:30, 11:30, 12:30, 1:30 and 2:30. This event is included with Zoo admission. Train tickets are $5 per rider ($4 for zoo members). Zoo admission for adults... Read More

Nothing puts you into the holiday spirit more than A Charlie Brown Christmas. And now you can see the holiday classic LIVE! A Charlie Brown Christmas Live on Stage (touring) make a stop at The Modell Lyric (140 W Mt. Royal Ave Baltimore) this Sunday Dec 9 at 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. This brand-new touring production of A Charlie Brown Christmas Live on Stage by Charles M. Schulz features everyone’s favorite Peanuts gang – Linus, Lucy, Snoopy, Sally, and more, all led by the lovable Charlie Brown – as they discover the true meaning of Christmas. When Charlie Brown becomes discouraged by the materialism... Read More

Be part of the largest holiday-themed 5K race series anywhere – and join the movement to conquer arthritis! Jingle Bell Run happens this Saturday Dec 8 at Rash Field Inner Harbor (201 Key Hwy Baltimore) from 7:30 – 10:30 a.m. The Arthritis Foundation’s Jingle Bell Run is a fun way to get out, get moving and raise funds and awareness to cure America’s #1 cause of disability. In communities nationwide, this annual event brings together people from all walks of life to shout “Yes, we will live life to its fullest while searching for a cure!” As a Champion of Yes, kick off your holidays... Read More

“We are the music makers and we are the dreamers of dreams.” –Willy Wonka The Charmery (1700 W 41st Street Ste 400 Baltimore) Goes Wonka this Tuesday Dec 4 at 6:30 p.m. and Sunday Dec 9 at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, The Charmery’s intention is only for the delight of all five of your senses. For the first, in what promises to be an ongoing series at The Charmery’s Ice Cream Factory, they are thrilled to present a full sensory movie experience. The Ice Cream Factory will transform into a magical movie watching experience of the original Willy Wonka. There... Read More

The 46th Annual Mayor’s Christmas Parade is just around the corner! Sponsored by community associations and businesses in North Baltimore’s Hampden and Medfield neighborhoods, the 46th Annual Mayor’s Christmas Parade takes place this Sunday Dec 2 at 1 p.m. The attendance along the 2.5-mile route reached 25,000 people last year at the Annual Mayor’s Christmas Parade to view Santa Claus and about 160 marching units. The parade will feature floats, local TV and Radio personalities, over 100 Harley Davidson motorcycles, a steam calliope, great bands, Mummers of Philadelphia, Miss Yuletide... Read More

Join 2,000+ neighbors and city friends as you celebrate the start of the winter holiday season in Patterson Park! Friends of Patterson Park (27 S Patterson Park Ave Baltimore) bring you the 4th Annual Patterson Park Pagoda Lighting this Sunday Dec 2 from 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. Enjoy live music from the Dunbar High School Jazz Ensemble, Peabody Community Chorus, Bahia Vieja and a holiday DJ! Food and gift vendors will be on-site and there may even be a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus, themselves! Show your holiday spirit by donating an unwrapped toy and/or new or gently used coats for the Toy and Coat... Read More

There’s something magical about witnessing a parade of beautiful light displays in the Baltimore Harbor. The 31st Annual Lighted Boat Parade will take place this Saturday Dec 1, beginning at 6 p.m. Vessels lighted up for the holidays will parade through the Inner Harbor and Fells Point to kick off the holiday season. The lighted boats will begin from Anchorage Marina (2501 Boston St. Baltimore) at 6 p.m. and will be visible all along the waterfront from Canton, Fells Point, Harbor East, Inner Harbor (about 6:30 p.m.) and Federal Hill. Come watch this annual event and admire the lighted vessels! If... Read More

THE AVENUE at White Marsh (8125 Honeygo Blvd Baltimore) will play host to the area’s 20th Annual Holiday Parade this Saturday Dec 1 at 10 a.m. Join THE AVENUE as they celebrate the season with local high school marching bands, street performers, mascots, dance troops and so much more! Bring the family and leave with the holiday spirit! Here is the 2018 White Marsh Holiday Parade Line-Up: Oriole Bird, Ravens Mascot – Poe & Natty Boh on The Avenue prior to parade THE AVENUE at White Marsh Safety Patrol Vehicle Maryland Army National Guard Hamilton Young Marines Baltimore County Police... Read More

Miracle on 34th Street comes to Baltimore! Beginning this Saturday Nov 24 and continuing through Tuesday Jan 1, Miracle on 34th Street/Hampden Lights (700 West 34th St. Baltimore) celebrates their 72nd year! Walk or drive thru between 6 – 11 p.m. every night and enjoy the best Christmas Lights in Maryland! Residents of Baltimore’s 34th Street in Hampden turn their neighborhood into the city’s best display of Christmas spirit every year. The Miracle on 34th Street lights up the block between Keswick Road and Chestnut Street with traditional Christmas decorations and creative odes to... Read More