If you’re awed by Christmas lights, be sure to check out these 7 displays around the Baltimore area this holiday season. We included spots that are within an hour drive of the city, so if you’re willing to drive, you can witness even more splendor. Check ’em out, and enjoy.
- Miracle on 34th Street
adaenn/Flickr We of course have to start with Baltimore’s famous Miracle on 34th Street, found in the Hampden neighborhood. This entire block of historic rowhomes goes all out with Christmas lights and unique sculptures. It’s an annual must-see.
Address: Address: W 34th St, Baltimore, MD 21211 West 34th Street, W 34th St, Baltimore, MD 21211, USA
- Symphony of Lights at Merriweather
Merriweather Symphony of Lights/Facebook The grounds of Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia transform into a twinkling light display each year. The animated light displays are vibrant and full of whimsy. Cost is $20 per vehicle except on walk through nights. Check it out November 24 through January 1.
Address: 10475 Little Patuxent Pkwy, Columbia, MD 10475 Little Patuxent Pkwy, Columbia, MD 21044, USA
- Lights on the Bay
Facebook / LIGHTS ON THE BAY This drive-through display also runs November 20 through January 1, with a cost of $20 per car (and more for larger vehicles). The route winds through Sandy Point State Park, making for a magical night, indeed.
Address: 1100 E College Pkwy Annapolis, MD 21409 1100 E College Pkwy, Annapolis, MD 21409, USA
- Winter Lights at Seneca Creek State Park
Facebook / Montgomery County, MD Tourism November 25 through December 31, you can see this vibrant drive-through display located at Seneca Creek State Park. Cost is $15 Monday through Thursday, and $25 Friday to Sunday (additional fees for larger vehicles).
Address: 11950 Clopper Road Gaithersburg, Maryland 20878 11950 Clopper Rd, Gaithersburg, MD 20878, USA
- Garden of Lights at Brookside Gardens
Flickr / bettinche Brookside Gardens is gorgeous year-round, and it somehow becomes even more so during the holiday season. This walk-though light display is enchanting as can be, with storybook characters and magnificent creatures. Cost is $10 per person.
Address: 1800 Glenallan Avenue Wheaton, MD 20902 1800 Glenallan Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20902, USA
- Festival of Lights at Watkins Regional Park
Facebook / Prince George’s County Department of Parks and Recreation With over one million glittering lights, this display is impressive. Cost for this drive-through event is $10 online and $15 at the gate, more for larger vehicles. You can visit November 25 through January 1.
Address: 301 Watkins Park Drive Upper Marlboro, MD 20774 301 Watkins Park Dr, Kettering, MD 20774, USA
- DC Temple Lights
Flickr / Patrick Gillespie You can see this magical scene December 1 though January 2. Explore the twinkling grounds, followed by a holiday concert. What a memorable December night!
Address: 9900 Stoneybrook Drive Kensington, Maryland 20895 9900 Stoneybrook Dr, Kensington, MD 20895, USA
Are you familiar with Baltimore’s local holiday traditions? Do you have an annual go-to spot for Christmas lights around Baltimore? Let us know below and have a happy holiday 🙂
adaenn/Flickr
We of course have to start with Baltimore’s famous Miracle on 34th Street, found in the Hampden neighborhood. This entire block of historic rowhomes goes all out with Christmas lights and unique sculptures. It’s an annual must-see.
Address: Address: W 34th St, Baltimore, MD 21211
West 34th Street, W 34th St, Baltimore, MD 21211, USA
Merriweather Symphony of Lights/Facebook
The grounds of Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia transform into a twinkling light display each year. The animated light displays are vibrant and full of whimsy. Cost is $20 per vehicle except on walk through nights. Check it out November 24 through January 1.
Address: 10475 Little Patuxent Pkwy, Columbia, MD
10475 Little Patuxent Pkwy, Columbia, MD 21044, USA
Facebook / LIGHTS ON THE BAY
This drive-through display also runs November 20 through January 1, with a cost of $20 per car (and more for larger vehicles). The route winds through Sandy Point State Park, making for a magical night, indeed.
Address: 1100 E College Pkwy Annapolis, MD 21409
1100 E College Pkwy, Annapolis, MD 21409, USA
Facebook / Montgomery County, MD Tourism
November 25 through December 31, you can see this vibrant drive-through display located at Seneca Creek State Park. Cost is $15 Monday through Thursday, and $25 Friday to Sunday (additional fees for larger vehicles).
Address: 11950 Clopper Road Gaithersburg, Maryland 20878
11950 Clopper Rd, Gaithersburg, MD 20878, USA
Flickr / bettinche
Brookside Gardens is gorgeous year-round, and it somehow becomes even more so during the holiday season. This walk-though light display is enchanting as can be, with storybook characters and magnificent creatures. Cost is $10 per person.
Address: 1800 Glenallan Avenue Wheaton, MD 20902
1800 Glenallan Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20902, USA
Facebook / Prince George’s County Department of Parks and Recreation
With over one million glittering lights, this display is impressive. Cost for this drive-through event is $10 online and $15 at the gate, more for larger vehicles. You can visit November 25 through January 1.
Address: 301 Watkins Park Drive Upper Marlboro, MD 20774
301 Watkins Park Dr, Kettering, MD 20774, USA
Flickr / Patrick Gillespie
You can see this magical scene December 1 though January 2. Explore the twinkling grounds, followed by a holiday concert. What a memorable December night!
Address: 9900 Stoneybrook Drive Kensington, Maryland 20895
9900 Stoneybrook Dr, Kensington, MD 20895, USA
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Maryland’s Magical Holiday Merriment October 31, 2022 William Suphan What are Maryland’s unique holiday traditions? Maryland has its own charming and amusing ways to celebrate the season. While most places in the nation have a Christmas ham, it’s not like you’ll get here, where they serve stuffed Christmas ham. Filled with savory stuffing, this is a local favorite. All along the shore you’ll find Christmas trees made up of crab traps. It’s an amusing and fun New England way of holiday decorating. In some towns, they make trees out of bushel baskets. Holiday meals aren’t just turkey and (stuffed) ham, they also enjoy sauerkraut as a side, and no Christmas dinner will be complete without local seafood, especially oysters. What are the most festive Christmas towns in Maryland? Maryland’s merriment is on full display as several towns celebrate the holidays with extra Christmas spirit. Berlin brings old-fashioned Christmas cheer and charm with horse-drawn carriages and loads of holiday events. The decorated brick buildings might make you feel like you’ve gone back in time. Cambridge not only boasts its bushel basket trees, but the Cambridge-Dorchester Christmas Parade is something you’ll want the whole family to see. St. Michael’s is another old-timey Christmas town that holds events during the entire season and is lovingly decorated. What are the best Christmas markets in Maryland? Experience Christmas German style at The German Christmas Market in Baltimore where tons of crafty gifts are available, many of them crafted by local artisans with care and detail. Plus, you can take part in traditional German dances and enjoy bratwurst, pretzels, and beer. It’s almost like another Oktoberfest. You may want to keep an eye out for Krampus, though! If you’d like even more holiday cheer, the Kris Kringle Christmas Market at the Charles County Fairgrounds is a local favorite. Walk through tunnels of light, tuck into a stuffed ham sandwich, and be amazed at the light displays and shop at over 160 vendor booths. Live music and fireworks make this something you’ll be sure to remember.
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Maryland’s Magical Holiday Merriment
October 31, 2022
William Suphan
What are Maryland’s unique holiday traditions? Maryland has its own charming and amusing ways to celebrate the season. While most places in the nation have a Christmas ham, it’s not like you’ll get here, where they serve stuffed Christmas ham. Filled with savory stuffing, this is a local favorite. All along the shore you’ll find Christmas trees made up of crab traps. It’s an amusing and fun New England way of holiday decorating. In some towns, they make trees out of bushel baskets. Holiday meals aren’t just turkey and (stuffed) ham, they also enjoy sauerkraut as a side, and no Christmas dinner will be complete without local seafood, especially oysters. What are the most festive Christmas towns in Maryland? Maryland’s merriment is on full display as several towns celebrate the holidays with extra Christmas spirit. Berlin brings old-fashioned Christmas cheer and charm with horse-drawn carriages and loads of holiday events. The decorated brick buildings might make you feel like you’ve gone back in time. Cambridge not only boasts its bushel basket trees, but the Cambridge-Dorchester Christmas Parade is something you’ll want the whole family to see. St. Michael’s is another old-timey Christmas town that holds events during the entire season and is lovingly decorated. What are the best Christmas markets in Maryland? Experience Christmas German style at The German Christmas Market in Baltimore where tons of crafty gifts are available, many of them crafted by local artisans with care and detail. Plus, you can take part in traditional German dances and enjoy bratwurst, pretzels, and beer. It’s almost like another Oktoberfest. You may want to keep an eye out for Krampus, though! If you’d like even more holiday cheer, the Kris Kringle Christmas Market at the Charles County Fairgrounds is a local favorite. Walk through tunnels of light, tuck into a stuffed ham sandwich, and be amazed at the light displays and shop at over 160 vendor booths. Live music and fireworks make this something you’ll be sure to remember.
The OIYS Visitor Center
The OIYS Visitor Center
Maryland has its own charming and amusing ways to celebrate the season. While most places in the nation have a Christmas ham, it’s not like you’ll get here, where they serve stuffed Christmas ham. Filled with savory stuffing, this is a local favorite. All along the shore you’ll find Christmas trees made up of crab traps. It’s an amusing and fun New England way of holiday decorating. In some towns, they make trees out of bushel baskets. Holiday meals aren’t just turkey and (stuffed) ham, they also enjoy sauerkraut as a side, and no Christmas dinner will be complete without local seafood, especially oysters.
What are the most festive Christmas towns in Maryland?
Maryland’s merriment is on full display as several towns celebrate the holidays with extra Christmas spirit. Berlin brings old-fashioned Christmas cheer and charm with horse-drawn carriages and loads of holiday events. The decorated brick buildings might make you feel like you’ve gone back in time. Cambridge not only boasts its bushel basket trees, but the Cambridge-Dorchester Christmas Parade is something you’ll want the whole family to see. St. Michael’s is another old-timey Christmas town that holds events during the entire season and is lovingly decorated.
What are the best Christmas markets in Maryland?
Experience Christmas German style at The German Christmas Market in Baltimore where tons of crafty gifts are available, many of them crafted by local artisans with care and detail. Plus, you can take part in traditional German dances and enjoy bratwurst, pretzels, and beer. It’s almost like another Oktoberfest. You may want to keep an eye out for Krampus, though! If you’d like even more holiday cheer, the Kris Kringle Christmas Market at the Charles County Fairgrounds is a local favorite. Walk through tunnels of light, tuck into a stuffed ham sandwich, and be amazed at the light displays and shop at over 160 vendor booths. Live music and fireworks make this something you’ll be sure to remember.
