Holiday Festivals and Events
Celebrate a magical holiday season in Allegany County, the Mountain Side of Maryland.
- The Magruder House
- Recurring weekly on Sunday, Friday, Saturday
See the magic of Christmas come alive in our Historic Home! The Women's Civic Club in Cumberland, MD, will host their annual Victorian House Tours at their historic MaGruder House. with over 60 decorated Join them weekly through December on Historic Washington Street. Over 70…
A Holiday Favorite Comes to Life at the Western Maryland Scenic Railroad! "All aboard" The Polar Express Train Ride™ this Christmas season! This holiday favorite, inspired by the hit movie, is brought to life when you and your family take a ride on The Polar Express™. With music…
- Recurring weekly on Saturday
Celebrate the holidays and join Mr. and Mrs. Claus for visits at the Rosenbaum! Candy bags will be available for each child, all ages welcome!
The Western Maryland Jaycees are excited to announce the return of the Lights on the Lake at Rocky Gap State Park. Our annual fundraiser promises to be an even better experience this year, with expanded light displays and community offerings. Event Highlights: -Spectacular…
- Tracks and Yaks
- Recurring weekly on Sunday, Saturday
Start a new holiday tradition this year! Tracks and Yaks' Sleigh Bell Express railbike excursion is simply fantastic family fun! The excursion starts at the historic Frostburg Depot where you will board the railbikes then coast and pedal seven miles downhill with the smoothing…
A Yuletide Celebration of Celtic Music and Dance One of the planet’s most heralded Irish music ensembles, Cherish the Ladies has shared timeless Celtic traditions with audiences worldwide for nearly 40 years. With Celtic Christmas , they put their signature mark on such classic…
An adaptation of the beloved Frank Capra film starring Jimmy Stewart. It is Christmas Eve, and George Bailey stands on a bridge looking over the icy waters below, contemplating suicide. Joseph, an unseen angel, calls on The Boss for advice, and they decide on Clarence Oddbody, an…
Dr. Kara Rogers Thomas of Frostburg State University will present a holiday-themed History on Tap focused on local Christmas traditions! The doors open at 5:30, and the presentation will start at 6:00 pm. Drinks and the Allegany Museum's New Christmas Ornament will be available…
An annual event each holiday season in downtown Cumberland, MD. Enjoy breakfast with Santa at the Culinaire Cafe! Seating times are at 9:00 AM and 10:30 AM. Reservations are required by calling Jenna Burkett at 301-784-5418. Payment is due at the time your reservation is made…
Please join Frostburg for a deliciously fun-filled morning as you enjoy breakfast with the elves during Frostburg's Annual Storybook Holiday celebration. There will be two sittings, one at 7:30 am and one at 8:30 am. Tickets are $14 per adult and $8 per child and can be purchased…
Storybook Holiday is a nationally recognized FREE children's holiday event! It includes a day fill with many activities that include breakfast with the elves, kids' crafts and games, holiday themed parking meters, a parade, Elf Olympics, letters to Santa, a tree lightening, and a…
See the magic of Christmas come alive in our Historic Home! The Women's Civic Club in Cumberland, MD, will host their annual Teddy Bear Tea and Holiday Art Workshop at their historic MaGruder House. Just for the kids, do a craft, sing a song create a masterpiece! Includes a…
Free photos with Santa! Join Santa and Jane's Place staff at the South Cumberland Library. There will be hot cocoa, treats, and more! This is an open house style event. Snow Date: Dec. 10 4-7pm
Mountain City Traditional Arts presents An Irish Christmas with John Doyle and Mick McAuley on Tuesday, December 10 at 7 pm. Join them for an evening of traditional Irish music, songs, and stories that will transport you to the villages of rural Ireland most familiar to these two…
A church Christmas program spins hilariously out of control in this Southern farce about squabbling sisters, family secrets, a surly Santa, a vengeful sheep and a reluctant Elvis impersonator. It’s Christmas-time in the small town of Fayro, Texas, and the Futrelle…
An annual event each holiday season in downtown Cumberland, MD. Enjoy breakfast with Santa at Queen City Creamery Scoop Shop! Seating times are at 8, 9:30, and 11am. Reservations are required.
Enjoy breakfast with Santa at the Community Cafe! Seating times and reservation requirements will be added.
The Winter Festival returns to Cumberland Historic City Center! Join us from 4-9pm for live music, games, crafts, photo booths, a bike decorating contest, retail and artisan booths, and fire pits for s'mores! Fun for all ages!
Enjoy breakfast with Santa at Mezzos! Seating times and reservation requirements will be added.
Ring in the New Year with Cumberland's annual New Year's Eve Celebration and Ball Drop! Celebrate with giveaways, food, beverages, live music by DJ Jimmy Hook, and the ball drop at midnight!