We are only a week away from Christmas, so what’s the plans for the weekend? In between shopping for gifts and running errands, don’t forget to squeeze in a fun event for the little ones. Don’t forget to check the calendar for more events! Have a Great Weekend and Happy Shopping!

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 18TH

Dramatic Reading of ‘The Polar Express’ – Chesapeake Beach
Chesapeake Beach Railway Museum
5:30 pm
FREE
Free family reading of the classic tale, The Polar Express. Songs, crafts and refreshments. Readings at 5:30, 6:30 & 7:30pm.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 19TH

Breakfast with Santa and a Firefighter
Bryans Road Fire Department
8 am – 11 am
Cost: Adults $10, children 6-12 $6, children 5 and under are free

“Snowtastic!”
Charlotte Hall Library
10:30 am – 11:30 am
FREE
Celebrate the season with a flurry of stories, wintry games, and frosty crafts. Fun for all ages, stories, games and crafts.

‘How to Catch Santa’ Story Time
Barnes and Noble locations
11 am
FREE
From the creators of the New York Times bestsellers How to Babysit a Grandpa and How to Babysit a Grandma comes an equally charming and hilarious holiday offering! Story time featuring How to Catch a Santa will be a blast. Filled with humor and holiday warmth, this is a jolly read-aloud for the whole family to enjoy! Story time and activities.

Holiday Trains and Planes
College Park Aviation Museum
10 am -5 pm
Cost: $2-$4
During the holiday season, College Park Aviation Museum gets ready for the festivities as miniature trains, villages, tunnels, and depots spark the imagination and bring history to life.

Holiday Horse Photo Op
Greenwell State Park
9 am -12 pm
FREE
Join the Greenwell Foundation for some holiday fun and take photos (and selfies!) with our horses! Enjoy a fun morning during our weekly Open Barn hours. Take photos with the family and horses in with beautifully decorated carriages. Complimentary hot cocoa and cookies. Donations appreciated.

Kids Day Out
Clay Creations – Mechanicsville
9:30 am – 11 am
Come bring your little ones to paint a plate for Santa’s Cookies. Please call to reserve your spot. All ages welcome 2-5 must be accompanied!

Holiday Hayride through the Festival of Lights
Watkins Park
Friday-Sunday, December 4-27
7pm
Cost: $5 – Reservations Required
Nothing will highlight the holiday season more than a hayride through the Festival of Lights. Go to Watkins Nature Center to warm up by the fire, see the live animals and enjoy refreshments.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 20TH

Take the family out to see the many Festive Light Displays Across the DC area!