Things to do

The holidays are afoot, and that means parties, gazing at lights, and other festive activities in Baltimore County.

A roundup of holiday light displays in the Baltimore metro region and across Maryland.

With the holiday season in full swing, here are seven things to do in Howard County from Dec. 4-10.

For Matt and Bridget Jones, a dream launched from the depths of COVID-19 isolation will end before Christmas. There are just two runs of Wildberry Farm + Market, but something new is on the way.

Whether you want to gather around the Washington Monument lighting, watch “Elf” with the BSO or laugh thanks to comic Katie Boyle, we’ve got you covered.

Two offbeat versions of “The Nutcracker,” the European Union Film Festival and plenty of holiday activities are some of the standout things to do in Montgomery County this week.

The finale, which runs 2 hours and 5 minutes, will screen on New Year’s Eve in hundreds of theaters across the U.S., including several in Maryland.

Holiday cheer has swept Baltimore County. Enjoy these tree lightings, holiday markets and even a lighted golf cart parade.

Stefan Nock works in the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory on weekdays and runs Prettyboy Run Farms in Parkton on weekends.

In the scenic Western Run Valley of Baltimore County, the old English tradition of the Blessing of the Hounds withstands the test of time.

The Christmas Village in Baltimore, now in its 12th season, is back and full of shops, food and photo opportunities.

The Grand Illumination that kicks off the calendar filled with events that make Annapolis a perennial contender on national lists of the best Christmas towns.

Whether you want to marvel at Hampden’s Miracle on 34th Street, hear Leslie Odom Jr. sing Christmas carols or see “A Christmas Carol” live, we’ve got you covered.

Seven things to do in Howard County from Wednesday Nov. 26 to Thursday Dec. 4.

Looking for fun things to do in Baltimore County this week? Check out some of the county's train gardens.

Turkey trots, the American stage debut of a holiday comedy, a chance to ride a historic trolley with Santa Claus and more things to do around Montgomery County this week.

Ben Wang, who owns Sandy Pony Donuts with his wife, Brea, said the phone rings daily at one of their locations since the show debuted Nov. 7, with people mostly wanting to know if it’s a real store.

Skateland Putty Hill, the beloved, bedraggled rollerskating rink in Nottingham is closing on Dec. 7 after 48 years in business.

Whether you want to see YouTube stars Ninja Kidz live, celebrate the American Visionary Art Museum's birthday or sing emo anthems, we’ve got you covered.

For a small town, Annapolis has a double shot of coffee shops. Here’s a guide to the essential spots, plus a look at more great things to do in the coming week.