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.

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

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

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.