Happy Holidays to you all! There’s so many events happening in and around Maryland through the end of the year. Here are our top 5 picks for this Thanksgiving weekend. Be sure to visit our calendar for a full list. Today is also Small Business Saturday so don’t forget to support a local business.

Holiday Season Celebration – Free
Nov 24; 12-6pm
National Harbor
Santa at the Carousel and Capital Wheel, Holiday Movie and Light Show with Fireworks.

Winter Wonderland – Free
Nov 24; 5-9pm
Bay District Volunteer Fire Department – Lexington Park
Moon bounces, fire trunk rides, face painting, craft activities and pictures with Santa. Entertainment by Reggie the Magic Man and a special appearance by Sparky the Fire Dog.

Waugh Chapel Tree Lighting – Free
Nov 24; 6pm
Houlihan’s – Gambrills
Celebrate the Tree Lighting at Waugh Chapel! Stop in before or after the festivities and donate a new unwrapped toy and receive a coupon good for a free appetizer!

2018 CityCenterDC Holiday Tree Lighting – Free
Nov 24; 6-7pm
The Park at City Center
Music performance by The Washington Chorus and an official lighting ceremony and countdown emceed by NBC4’s Eun Yang. Families will be entertained with balloon artists, face painters, holiday activities.

Grand Opening of Christmas On The Potomac & ICE! – $
Nov 24; 10am-9pm
Gaylord National Harbor & Convention Center (Save up to 30% this weekend)
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.

Check out Holiday Light Displays in DC, Maryland, and Virginia

Have a Great Weekend!