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🏘️ Want to see some holiday lights? HoCo has a Holiday Lights Finder map that shows you where you can go. People register their displays and it gets updated throughout the season.
🎄 And if lights are not enough, there are a lot of tree lightings this weekend. You could fill your weekend with them and their celebrations, which is just fine by us. Like Taylor Swift, we leave our lights up ‘til January (sometimes February tbh).
Here we go!
— Jim Wang
Tell your friends about Fulton Flyer and you may win stuff! This is still a work in progress so I don't know what we'll do but I wanted to start keeping track now so you can get credit whenever we do turn it on. 😃
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Latest News
Holiday Train Garden @ Marley Station Mall 🚂
Our family has been going to this holiday train garden for years at Marley Station Mall, which doesn’t have much else in it besides a gym (that part of a little sad but kids don’t care). Check the hours before you go, they can be a little unpredictable because it’s staffed by volunteers. If you have little kids, they will love all the model trains, Legos, and more.
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Local Business
Rerolled Games Opening This Weekend 🎲
If you were bummed out by the closure of Gritty Goblin Games, Rerolled Games is opening up this weekend. It’s located on Dobbin.
&Fitness Closed Last Week
Sadly, &Fitness closed last week with its final class on November 30th. Some of their equipment is for sale at auction this weekend.
Fun Things To Do This Weekend
Today
Family Fun Day @ Columbia Mall - The Magical Snowman Show will be on from 10 to 11am at the center court.
Standup Comedy at Blind Pig Tavern - Enjoy a comedy show in Savage starting at 8pm.
2nd Annual JJCC BonBon Holiday Bash & Toy Drive - Treach of Naughty by Nature and Pete Rock perform at an event and toy drive that benefits Columbia Community Care at Reckless Shepherd Brewery from 6pm to midnight..
Trivia Night @ Common Kitchen - Every Thursday starting at 6:30pm with Dan Master Quiz. Prizes to the top three teams of 1-6 people.
Karaoke @ Oversea Distillery - They’re starting up karaoke and tonight is the first night, starts at 8:30pm.
Friday
Merriweather District Holiday Market - This three day event showcases local vendors along with festive giveaways, cozy fire pits, and more.
2nd Annual MD Holiday Lights - Head up to the Maryland State Fairgrounds for the opening of a holiday light spectacular that looks quite amazing. It’s open every night through the 23rd.
Merriweather District Cocktail Crawl - Stroll through Merriweather District during the annual Holiday Market and enjoy nibbles, sips, and merry mingles, enjoying a sampling of cocktails and bites to get your holiday smile on.
Annual Organ Concert @ Museum of Howard County History - $20 tickets to enjoy a performance by Nelda Cleland on the historic A.B. Felgemacher Organ from 3:30pm to 5pm. Then head down to…
47th Annual Midnight Madness & Tree Lightning in OEC - Start off at 4pm with a meet & greet with Santa, festive performance by Mt. Hebron H.S. and Long Reach H.S. choirs at 5pm, a tree lighting ceremony at 6pm, and more.
Karaoke @ The Trolley Stop - Fridays at 9:30pm hosted by Kelly Secret.
Saturday
53rd Annual Holiday Mart @ Gary J. Arthur C.C. - From 9am until 3:30pm, see 100+ crafters for holiday gifts, a free photo booth and door prizes, refreshments and lunch for purchase, and more. Tickets are $4 online, $5 at the door.
Women's Club of Laurel Milk and Cookies with Santa - $5 a person, enjoy cookies and beverages with Santa all day.
Holiday Parade and Armory Illumination - The Holiday Parade kicks off at 3:45pm from the Laurel Municipal Center.
Bollman Bridge Lighting - After a fresh coat of paint, the Bollman Truss Bridge at Savage Mill, which was the first National Historic Civil Engineering Landmark in the nation, will be lit up for the holidays at 6pm.
Breakfast with Santa @ Slayton House in Wilde Lake - Enjoy a breakfast starting at 9am that includes holiday cartoons, a photo with Santa, and the Santa Shop (prices range from 50 cents to $10). Tickets are $15.
Home Depot Kid’s Workshop - Bring your kid(s) to Home Depot to craft a holiday mug starting at 9am. It’s free but registration is recommended.
Meet Santa & Makers Market @ Reckless Shepherd - From 11am to 2pm, get free photos with Santa, shop a maker’s market, enjoy hot cocoa, food and drinks, plus crafts and games. Admission is free but a food purchase is required.
Pet Pics with Santa @ Brookeville Beer Farm - Donate $20 to support Pep’s Pals Rescue and get a photo of your pets and humans with Santa from noon until 3pm.
Milk Cookies with Santa - Santa will be visiting the Woman’s Club of Laurel from 11:30am to 2:30pm where you can enjoy cookies and your choice of beverages. $5 per person and you’ll need to make reservations as space is limited.
Waredecade at Waredaca - Waredaca Brewing Company is celebrating 10 years with an Anniversary Party. Tickets gets you in for one of two blocks, afternoon (1-4pm) or evening (5-8pm) and includes food, beer, live music, commemorative glassware, a raffle and more.
Sunday 12/7
Walt Michael & Co. Holiday Concert @ Carroll Baldwin Hall - From 3-5pm, join hammered dulcimer virtuoso/multi-instrumentalist Walt and friends as they celebrate the season with Southern Appalachian, Celtic, old-time, bluegrass and original tunes.
Silver Spring Christmas Market & Holiday Craft Show - The Veterans Plaza hosts a market with 70+ local artisans and crafters from 12pm to 4pm.
Holiday Craft Fair @ Atholton High School - From 10am to 2pm, browse through a variety of handmade crafts and gifts perfect for the holiday season. From cozy knitted scarves to beautiful jewelry, there's something for everyone on your list.
A Crooner’s Christmas ft. Good Shot Judy - Good Shot Judy pays tribute to the Classic Christmas Crooner Hits with their 10-piece high-octane swing band, the “The Satin Dollz” and vocalist Brett Cahoon. This is sure to be a swingin’ good holiday show!
Pints & Poses @ Black Flag - Enjoy an hour of yoga from 1-2pm that ends with a pint of your choice.
Ellicott Distilling Co. Distillery Class - Distill your own bottle of vodka or gin and flavor it with their thousands of flavor combinations or bring your own. Get a custom label, do some trivia, win prizes, eat tacos, and sip on bottomless mimosas! Starts at 10am and ends around 12:30pm.
Upcoming
Merriweather Symphony of Lights Tail Lights 12/8- Walk through the lights with your dogs on Monday from 5:30-7:45pm!
Christmas Karaoke @ Lib’s Grill 12/10 - Lib’s will be having Christmas Karaoke at the Maple Lawn restaurant from 7:30pm to 10:30pm next Wednesday!
Free Bingo Night @ Common Kitchen - Every Tuesday at 6pm. You get 6 free bingo cards (and can earn more, ask the bingo caller!) and can win prizes each round like free food and drink and Common Kitchen gift certificates.
Trivia @ Notch8 Brewery - Every Tuesday from 7pm to 9pm is trivia night at Notch8. Sporcle Live Trivia hosts two games at 7pm and again at 8pm.
Dinner with Santa @ Looney’s 12/18 - Santa will be at Looney’s on the 18th from 5:30 to 8:30pm with hot chocolate, festive crafts, and photo opportunities. Reservations by email.
Weather This Weekend
Friday - 29° | 23° - ☁️
Saturday - 41° | 25° - 🌤️
Sunday - 44° | 26° - 🌤️
☀️ data from Weather Underground
Local Theatres and Shows
Theater | Show | Dates |
|---|---|---|
Elf | 11/7 - 1/4 | |
Hello, Dolly! | 11/6 - 1/4 | |
Miss Bennet Christmas at Pemberley | 12/5 - 12/20 | |
Mother Goose | 12/6 - 12/14 |
Live Music, Brunches, & Bar Events
Here are all the places (that I’ve found) that have free live music (or more) in the area - if I am missing your favorite venue, please let me know! (bars may have separate covers)
🎶 Music | ❓ Trivia | 🎭 Comedy | 🍳 Brunch | 🎤 Karaoke
Friday
🎶 Looney’s Pub - Lithium & Candy - 9pm
🎶 River Hill Grill - Nicky Acoustic & Roger Stewart - 7pm–10pm
🎶 18th & 21st - Kevin Howard Trio - 6pm–11pm
🎶 Union Jack - Mack & Slim Duo - 7pm
🎶 Blackwall Barn & Lodge - Steve Herrera - 8pm–11pm
🎶 Smashing Grapes - Jennifer Schimpf - 8pm–11pm
🎶 White Oak Tavern - Tears for Deveres - 8pm–10pm
🎶 Bare Bones Grill & Bar - 33 RPM - 9:30pm–close
🎶 Notch8 Brewery - Mike Finazzo - 5pm–8pm
🎶 Kelsey’s Restaurant - TBD - 6pm–9:30pm
🎶 Route 108 Pizza & BBQ - Shelli & Will- 8pm–11pm
🎶 Brookeville Beer Farm - Grasso Brothers - 5:30pm–8:30pm
🎶 Manor Hill Brewing - Kenny Arbuckle - 5pm–8pm
Oversea Distillery - Memphis Rhythm Revue - 6pm–11:50pm
Saturday
🎤 River Hill Grill - Karaoke w. DJ Toro - 9pm–midnight
🎶 Looney’s Pub - Big Machine - 9pm–close
🎶 Reckless Shepherd - Doc Marten and the Flannels - 9pm
❌ 18th & 21st - Closed for Private Event
🎶 Union Jack - DJ Micah - 10pm
🎶 Blackwall Barn & Lodge - Andrew Bell - 8pm–11pm
🎶 Smashing Grapes - Joel Brandon - 8pm–11pm
🎶 White Oak Tavern - Nicky Acoustic - 8pm–10pm
🎶 Bare Bones Grill & Bar - Fast Times - 9pm–close
🎶 Notch8 Brewery - groundRent - 5pm–8pm
🎶 Kelsey’s Restaurant - Gaelic Mishap - 6pm–9:30pm
🎶 Brookeville Beer Farm - JDAB - 5:30pm– 8:30pm
Sunday
🍳 Blackwell Barn & Lodge - Tom Starr Duo - 11am–2pm
🍳 Galliano - Jazz Brunch- 11:30am–2:30pm
🍳 Smashing Grapes - Andrew Bell - 11am–2pm
🍳 White Oak Tavern - Live Jazz Music - 11am–2pm
🎶 18th & 21st - Sidestreet Duo - 5pm–9pm
🎶 Union Jack’s - Karaoke DJ - 9pm
🎶 Manor Hill Brewing - Evelyn Acht - 2pm–5pm
🎶 Waredaca Brewing - Dominica Knapp - 2pm–5pm
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