Favorite holiday type activities

[Anonymous]

We’re new to Maryland and have special grandparent like visitors coming for Thanksgiving. It’s also one of their birthdays the day after. I want to plan a special outing, maybe something Christmas-like, for all of us the weekend of Nov. 25th. I have a 3 and 7 year old too. What are your favorite activities that time of year that would be good for ages 3-mid 70’s? It doesn’t have to be in Maryland, we’d be willing to drive a bit for something great. I know this is way early to think about it but i like to plan.

[Anonymous]

Christmas light display at Watkins Park

Breakfast with Santa (with a kids song/dance performance) at Buddy’s in Annapolis

General Christmas shopping downtown Annapolis

Nutcracker at Maryland Ballet Theater in Annapolis is a good production and way more manageable than going to DC

Sometimes there are holiday ice shows like Disney on Ice in Baltimore

Baltimore aquarium

[Anonymous]

Gaylord (ICE, gingerbread houses, lots of different holiday activities)
Brookside Gardens (my absolute favorite)
US Botanic Gardens their holiday train display is amazing
Maryland Youth Ballet mini-nut

[Anonymous]

Santa train— there’s one in Walkersville, MD, and a one that does a better job of making it feel festive (and is therefore more $$$) in Cumberland, MD.