Holiday Art Making
Christmas Canvas Class at Artsy Partsy
December 8, 6pm
December 9, 2pm
Your child can make a beautiful piece of art to either give as a gift, or treasure throughout the years. Ages 8+. $22
Storytime & Craft with Author Lynn Roxy Gambrill at Park Books
December 9th, 11am – 12:00pm
Local author Lynn Roxy Gambrill reads her book Santa’s Visit to Maryland: A Parody of “T’was the Night Before Christmas” based on Maryland sights and scenes. Craft to follow storytime. Perfect for ages 3 and up. Free community event.
Festive Pete the Cat Paint Class at Muse Paint Bar
December 10, 12-1:30pm
Kids will love working with artist-instructors to create a unique painting of the world’s least emotional cat. $35
Make a Holiday Evergreen Centerpiece at ArtFarm Annapolis
December 11, 6pm
Full of fruit, pods, and fresh flowers, nestling in a bed of aromatic greens, your centerpiece is 24″ long and overflowing with texture, color, and gold accents. You are free to bring pruners, but all other materials will be supplied. $50.
Markets
Holiday Jewelry Sale at the Annapolis Senior Center
December 4-8, 9:30am-3pm
Excellent gifts and personalized jewelry are a hallmark of this annual event that benefits the Center’s activities throughout the year. Free admission.
Annapolis Holiday Market at Dock Street
December 7-10
The 80-vendor market will be filled with a wide range of art, crafts, food, and handmade gift items from local and regional art, craft, and food vendors. Free admission.
Midnight Madness in Downtown Annapolis
December 7, 4-11pm
Come visit downtown Annapolis (and Snowflake Alley!) Thursdays in December. Grab a hot cocoa and explore shops as they’re open late and merrier than ever.
Wildberry Vintage Christmas Market
December 9, 2-6
An evening market with over 100 local small businesses, farm fresh eggs, unique gifts, and more! Free admission
Special Events
Eastport Yacht Club Lights Parade
December 9, 6-8pm
Magic happens on the water of the Annapolis Harbor as boats suddenly appear out of the cold winter night illuminated with thousands of colored lights and crewed by jolly revelers.
December 8-9
Breakfast with Santa, a parade through the streets, a marketplace and sweet shop, a lighted boat parade, and much more make this an annual tradition over the decades.
Specifically for Adults
Holly Jolly Hideaway at Annapolis Towne Center
December 7-10, evenings
Put on your silliest holiday pajamas and head on over to the Town Center for some yuletide fun. An adults-only holiday extravaganza! Free admission
Book Signing with Nancy Lawson at Old Fox Books
December 7, 7pm
Midnight Madness is happening all around you, but inside Old Fox Books and Coffeehouse on Maryland Ave, local author Nancy Lawson will be signing copies of her beautiful new book, Wildscape. A great event and gift for the gardeners and naturalists in your life. Free.
Holiday Wine Pull and Fundraiser at Captain Avery Museum
December 8, 5:30-8:30
Live music, dancing, hors d’oeuvres, and a chance to come home with some really nice wine. $25 to attend, $20 for the wine pull.
Jay Fleming’s 9th Annual Holiday Party and Fundraiser for the Annapolis Maritime Museum
December 8, 6-9pm
The area’s favorite photographer holds this super fun party to benefit the Museum. Expect oysters from Tangier Sound, beer from Forward Brewing, rum drinks from Lyon Run, and much more. $25
Glistening in the Tree Paint and Sip at Muse Paint Bar
December 8, 3-5
It’s five o’clock somewhere! Artist instructors help you make a lovely festive piece of art while sipping and enjoying the holiday season. $25 (discounted price)
An Annapolis Christmas at Ram’s Head
December 11 and 12, 7pm
An Annapolis tradition, with local artists playing holiday favorites. 21+. $50
Annapolis Moms Presents: SQRRL! Family Fun on December 23 at Rams Head