Free and Cheap Weekend Events in Maryland
December 8-10

It’s our second week of December already! Since I know you don’t want to spend a lot of money on events every weekend, I’m listing FREE or cheap events happening in the Maryland and DC area.

ONGOING EVENTS

**Holiday Light Displays across the DMV**

**Santa Pictures at Local Malls and Shopping Centers**

Holiday Hayrides through the Festival of Lights
Thru January
$8
Take a hayride through Watkins Regional Park as you enjoy the Festival of Lights! Cider, cookies, live animals, and the gift shop awaits.

Winter’s Eve
December 9; 4-8pm
Accokeek Foundation – Accokeek
Features seasonal 18th century interpretation and merriment including caroling by the fire, musical performances, wreath decorating using fresh-greenery, eco-friendly gift and craft-making for the family, hot cocoa, and popcorn.

MakeBreak Christmas T-Shirts
December 9; 1-3pm
Michaels Stores
Get ready to create the most stylish Christmas shirt around. Buy the shirt, supplies provided.

Kids Club® North Pole Photo Props
December 9; 10am-12pm
Michaels Stores
Kids will make fun props and then strike a pose in front of a festive photo backdrop.

Christmas in St. Michaels
Dec. 8-10
Various locations in St. Michaels
A number of Christmas events including Breakfast with Santa, Santa’s Wonderland, Celebration of Choirs, Tree Lighting and more. Some events have a fee.

The Gift of the Mad Guy
Dec 9th and 16th
$10
Mainstage at the Annapolis Friends Meeting House
Children’s Christmas play about generosity by Building Better People Productions.

Eastport Yacht Club Parade of Lights  
December 9; 6-8 pm
Annapolis City Harbor
Enjoy a parade of lights when more than 70 power and sailboats show off their holiday decorations.

Dollar or Less Days
Dec 9-10
Baltimore
Admission to various museums and exhibits in Baltimore for $1 or less.

A Charlie Brown Christmas with the Eric Byrd Trio 
Dec 11; 6-8pm
Montpelier Arts Center
The Eric Byrd Trio returns to celebrate the music from the Peanuts’ Charlie Brown Christmas show.

Gingerbread House Show and Contest
12-5pm
Darnall’s Chance House Museum – Upper Marlboro
Come view a beautiful display of gingerbread houses and vote on your favorite.

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer’ 4-D Experience
Thru Jan
$5 additional to admission price
National Aquarium  – Baltimore
Experience a magical twist on a holiday classic this winter! After being ousted from Christmas-town because of his bright and shining nose, Rudolph sets off on a series of funny and endearing adventures.

Holiday Movie at the National Harbor featuring:  “Elf”
Dec 9; 2-4pm
National Harbor – Plaza
Bring blankets and chairs to catch a classic holiday movie outdoors.

The calendar is being updated daily with Holiday Events for the Month of December so check out the calendar page often for more events and activities.

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