Christmas on the Delmarva Peninsula – Chronological Order
This list is in Chronological Order: Click here for the list in Alphabetical Order by Location.
November 19, 2009 – January 2, 2010
Ocean City, Maryland
Winterfest of Lights
November 27 to 29
Home for the Holidays
Chestertown’s Winterfest Weekend
Enjoy a weekend filled with holiday events. The official lighting of Downtown Chestertown for the holidays, Kent County Marching Band, Santa arrives @ 7pm on Friday by fire truck, pictures taken with Santa, Caroling in fountain park, downtown stores open late. Annual Jaycees Christmas Parade is at 10 am on Saturday. For more information visit www.chestertown.com.
November 27, 2009
Christmas Tree Lighting
Walnut Street, North East Community Park, North East, MD
Tree lighting with Santa and music. Free event. Handicap accessible.
Contact: 410-287-5801, Email: abarker@northeastmd.org
www.northeastmd.org
Rehoboth Beach, Delaware
Holiday Tree Lighting Sing-A-Long
Capping the “Black Friday” shopping day, gather at the bandstand for the holiday tree lighting and to sing holiday songs. It’s a hometown tradition!
www.rehobothbandstand.com/ or call 302-644-2288.
November 27 – 29, 2009
North East, Maryland
Open House Weekend
Merchants host open house, Christmas/holiday decorations, refreshments, free event, handicap accessible.
Santa’s House
Weekends
Fridays 6 pm – 7:30 pm. Saturdays 10 am – noon and 1 pm – 3 pm. Sundays 1 pm – 3 pm.
122 South Main St., North East, MD
Visit with Santa; pictures permitted; free event; handicap accessible.
November 28 – December 1, 2009
Easton, Maryland
Festival of Trees
This multi-event festival benefits Friends of Hospice and includes
decorated trees, Candy Cane Lane and Home Tours.
For more information go to www.talbothospice.org/friends_of_hospice.html
November 30, 2009
Fruitland, Maryland
The Chamber of Commerce will host its annual Christmas Lighting ceremony at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall.
December 1 – 31
Christmas Garden of Trains
Holiday-themed model train display at the Cambridge Rescue and Fire Company in downtown Cambridge, MD.
www.rescuefirecompany.org
December 3-25, 2009
Berlin’s Victorian Christmas
Celebrations include life-sized storybook window displays, horse & carriage rides, house tours, concerts, parade. Victorian fashion show & teas. Santa visits weekends at the Atlantic Hotel & music fills the streets. Fee for some events. Carol Kenney, 410-641-4775.
December 3, 2009
Georgetown, Delaware
The 2009 Georgetown Christmas Parade is set for Thursday, December 3, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. This years theme, “A Delaware Christmas” should make it very interesting and fund with lots of mascots and Delaware items in the parade, along with some balloons and lots of music.
www.georgetowncoc.com/event/georgetown-christmas-parade.htm
December 4, 2009
Centreville, Maryland
Christmas Parade
Christmas nighttime parade celebrating the Holiday Season with antique cars, bands, lighted floats, fire engines, clowns & more!
Elkton, Maryland
Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony
Christmas in Elkton. Santa will arrive by fire truck to Union Hospital where he will light the tree and continue to Elkton Visitors’ Center where he will light the town tree. Carolers. Free event. Handicap accessible. Pictures with Santa for a fee.
Contact: 410-398-5076; Email: info@elktonalliance.org
www.elktonalliance.org
Milford, Delaware
Holiday Stroll
www.downtownmilford.org
Oxford, Maryland
“Christmas on the Creek”
Oxford will host the third annual “Christmas on the Creek” – a true taste of small town America. The weekend long event celebrating the holiday spirit offers residents and visitors alike many fun, family oriented holiday events.
Christmas Caroling – 6:30pm
The Holiday festivities begin with community caroling at the Wesleyan
Church on Morris Street at 6:30pm on Friday, December 4, that are sure to put everyone in a festive mood! A full schedule will be posted soon at www.oxfordmd.net
Parksley, Virginia
Parksley Old Fashioned Christmas
Santa arrives by fire truck. Hayrides, musical performances, and face painting. www.parksley.com
Selbyville, Delaware
Christmas Parade
302-539-2100, www.thequietresorts.com
December 4 – 6, 2009
Festival of Trees
Delaware Technical Community College, Georgetown, DE
302-855-2344 – www.delawarehospice.org
December 5, 2009
Cambridge, Maryland
Christmas Parade
www.christmasparade.org
Chincoteague Old-Fashioned Christmas Parade – 7:00 p.m.
Christmas parade featuring floats, marching bands, color guards, Saltwater Cowboys, Fire Companies from around the Eastern Shore, and a special visit from Santa.
Contact: Chincoteague Chamber of Commerce at 757-336-6161.
Easton, Maryland
Old Tyme Christmas Parade
Downtown Easton will hold its annual Christmas parade with floats, fire trucks, horses, antique cars, bands, and folks of all ages dressed up in Victorian costumes.
Lewes, Delaware
Christmas Parade
Millsboro, Delaware
Christmas Parade & Santa Shop
302-934-6777, www.millsborochamber.com
North East, Maryland
Cecil County Christmas Parade
Bands, floats, Santa, antique vehicles, and more. Free event. Handicap accessible.
Contact: 410-287-5801; Email: abarker@northeastmd.org
www.northeastmd.org
Odessa, Delaware
Christmas In Odessa
A self-guided walking tour of private homes and public buildings, many dating from the 18th and 19th centuries, decorated for the holidays. In addition to the house tour, we have many special events which are included in the ticket price.
christmasinodessa.com/
Ocean City, Maryland
Christmas Parade
Wonderful holiday parade with high school bands, floats & marching units. Many activities in Gold Coast Mall following the parade. Saturday, 11 a.m. Parade route to be announced. Honey Jarvis, 410-524-9000. Honijarvis@cs.com.
Perryville, Maryland
Holly Tree Lighting Ceremony
B&O Railroad’s Travelers Christmas Tree. The American Legion Honor Guard, the Perryville High School Marching Band and Santa will be in the processional. Local soloists and choral groups will be performing throughout the evening. Handicapped Accessible. Museum will be open the same hours as the visitation of the tree.
Contact: 410-996-8104; Email: eslicer@ccgov.org
www.ccgov.org/dept_parks
Princess Anne, Maryland
Parade, followed by lunch and pictures with Santa, arts & crafts for children, and a holiday movie. ADA. Princess Anne C of C (Sharon Harris) 410-651-0422
Christmas Candlelight Tour
Tour of private homes in historic district followed by holiday reception at Teackle Mansion. Advance tickets available. Somerset County Historical Society 410-651-2238
www.teacklemansion.org/
Port Deposit, Maryland
Candlelight Tour
Visit Historic Port Deposit homes; concert; boutique. Ticket price $15. Not handicap accessible. Benefit Port Deposit Heritage Corp.
Contact: 410-378-2121
Rock Hall, Maryland
Arrival of Santa
Join Santa as he arrives at the Rock Hall bulkhead. For more information call 410-639-7611 or visit www.rockhallmd.com
Snow Hill, Maryland
Victorian Christmas Celebration
Julia A. Purnell Museum
Experience a 19th century Christmas celebration with live music, sweets, mulled cider & a Victorian Christmas tree. Admission. Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Claire Otterbein, 410-632-0515. www.purnellmuseum.com.
Seaford, Delaware
Christmas Parade – 7:00 pm
For more information they can call Frank Raskauskas at (302) 628-2828 or Sharon Drugash at (302) 629-9173. www.mychristmasparade.com/
Sudlersville, Maryland
Old Fashioned Christmas – Model Train,
Museum Open – Model Train Running, Refreshments, Saturday, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Sudlersville Train Station Museum, 101 Linden Street, Sudlersville
Call 410.438.3501, Mary Godfrey, for more information
Worton, Maryland
Santa’s Workshop – Worton Arena
Ages 4-12. Pre-registration $7 from Nov. 2 to 27, $9 after Nov. 27. Worton Arena. 1-4pm. For more information call Kent County Parks & Recreation 410-778-2083 or visit kentparksandrec.org.
December 5 & 6, 2009
Earleville, Maryland
Yuletide Manor House Tour
The elegant brick Georgian Manor House at Mount Harmon will be decorated for the holidays with festive wreaths and decorative arrangements, in the style of Colonial Williamsburg. Mount Harmon’s Colonial history will come to life with hearth cooking demonstrations in the Colonial kitchen, given by costumed interpreters. Visitors will delight in sampling freshly made ginger bread cooked on the hearth and Mount Harmon’s special Wassail Punch. Proceeds benefit Mount Harmon Plantation. FOMH Member Price: $10 each, Non-members: $15 each.Contact:410-275-8819 info@mountharmon.org
December 6, 2009
Galena, Maryland’s Christmas Tree Lighting
Come and enjoy our old fashion Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony.
December 7, 2009
Rehoboth Beach, Delaware
Christmas Parade
December 12, 2009
Chesapeake City, Maryland
Candlelight House Tour
Historic District, South Chesapeake City
19th century holiday walking tour of historic homes, inns, and churches. Once a year home owners open their home to the public for this festive event. You will enjoy refreshments and strolling Victorian dressed carollers. Ticket price $10 – $15. Limited Handicap accessible.
Contact: 443-553-0071; Email: mary@innatthecanal.com
Crisfield, Maryland
Christmas Parade – 6 pm.
Crisfield Area C of C 410-968-2500/800-782-3913 www.crisfieldchamber.com
Hurlock, Maryland
Christmas Parade
hurlockchristmasparade.org/hcp
Onancock, Virginia
Christmas Homes Tour and Music Festival
Hours for the home tour are 2pm to 6pm, and for the music at Cokesbury Church 4pm to 8pm. Enjoy houses decorated for the season and wonderful Christmas music in a historic setting. Transportation between homes is included in the price of your ticket.
www.onancock.org/christmas
St. Michael’s, Maryland
Breakfast with Santa – 9 AM
Parade – 10:30 AM
Santa’s Wonderland – 11 AM
Tour of Homes – Noon
www.christmasinstmichaels.org
Sudlersville, Maryland
Old Fashioned Christmas – Model Train,
Museum Open – Model Train Running, Refreshments, Saturday, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Sudlersville Train Station Museum, 101 Linden Street, Sudlersville
Call 410.438.3501, Mary Godfrey, for more information
New Castle, Delaware
Spirit of Christmas
Town–wide event with tours of historic buildings, concerts, shopping and other festivities. Free. Sponsored by New Castle Presbyterian Church, (302) 328-3279
December 12 & 13, 2009 and December 19 & 20, 2009
Free Photo w/ Santa & Mrs. Claus
Milburn Orchards, 1495 Appleton Road, Elkton, MD
Free photo (per family) with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Gift baskets galore for gift giving. Ready made or special order. Handicap accessible.
Contact: 410-398-1349; Email: info@milburnorchards.com
www.milburnorchards.com
December 13, 2009
Crumpton, Maryland
Breakfast with Santa
Crumpton Volunteer Fire Department, 8:00 am to 11:00 am
For more information call: (410)778-6100
Rehoboth Beach, Delaware
Farmers’ Market Holiday Market
Many of your favorite vendors will be there. Holiday decorations and Holiday goodies will be available.
December 19, 2009
Onancock, Virginia
Christmas Parade
www.onancock.com/christmas_parade.html
December 19 & 20, 2009
Live Christmas Nativity
Harts Amphitheater, 3203 Turkey Point Road, North East, MD (6 miles south of town)
The Christmas story comes alive with live characters and animals. Free event. Free warm drinks and snacks. Handicap accessible.
Contact: Hank Passi at 410-287-2650
www.gbgm-umc.org/harts.umc
December 31, 2009
New Year’s Eve Extravaganza
Countdown to 2010 on the headwaters of the Chesapeake Bay. Fee. Handicap accessible.
Contact: 800-234-2683; Email: info@sandycove.org
www.sandycove.org
First Night Talbot
Easton, Maryland
www.easternshore.com/firstnighttalbot
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