Holiday Festivals and Events
Celebrate a magical holiday season in Allegany County, the Mountain Side of Maryland.
Allegany County Library System is excited to announce their 2nd Annual "An Evening with Santa" event! If you missed it last year, they encourage you to join them this year. This event is open house style so stop by any time between 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm for a visit with Santa (you…
📚✨ Dive into a Magical Tale at Mr. Toad's Studio! ✨🎨 🎉 Join us for an enchanting Story Time where imagination takes center stage! 📖✨ We're thrilled to invite our little artists for a delightful adventure filled with stories that spark creativity! 📚🎨 Let your imagination…
- Cumberland Theatre & Creative Arts Center
- Recurring weekly on Sunday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Hallmark Christmas Parody Next Up at Cumberland Theatre Hilarious comedy of rom-coms will close 35th Season of Entertainment The Cumberland Theatre will conclude their 35th season of entertainment with the Christmas comedy “The Holiday Channel Christmas Movie Wonderthon” opening…
This holiday season join Frostburg State University’s Department of Theatre and Dance for a sequel to Jane Austen’s “Pride and Prejudice” by Lauren Gunderson and Margot Melcon on Friday, Dec. 1, and Saturday, Dec. 2, and Thursday, Dec. 7, through Saturday, Dec. 9, at 7:30 p.m…
- Cumberland Theatre & Creative Arts Center
- Recurring weekly on Sunday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Christmas: a time for magic. A time for the traditions we cherish. A time to watch as many original TV movies as a human being can possibly endure. But now with The Holiday Channel Christmas Movie Wonderthon, you can enjoy the sugar rush of six Christmas movies all at once!…
Come celebrate the holiday season with us at Fore Axes Ugly Sweater Party! Embrace the festive spirit by donning your most hideous holiday sweater, indulge in delicious winter drinks, and have a blast throwing axes! Stay tuned for additional information.
🎄 Step into a winter wonderland of nostalgia and creativity at our Vintage Christmas Tree Paint Event! 🎨 Rediscover the charm of yesteryears as you paint your very own vintage-style Christmas tree, reminiscent of Grandma's cherished holiday decor. This heartwarming event is…
The Cultural Events Series at Frostburg State University will present Tomáseen Foley’s “A Celtic Christmas,” a spirited holiday celebration of Celtic music, dance and storytelling. The Friday, Dec. 8, performance will take place at 7:30 p.m. in FSU's Pealer Performing Arts Center…
Our Holiday Convert this year features a diverse set of works embracing both the traditional and the modern. Tradition is well represented by Corelli's animated "Christmas Concerto Op 8 No 6", Buxtehude's lovely setting of "In Dulci Juilo", along with Mendelssohn's "Christus". We…
- Rocky Gap State Park
- Recurring weekly on Sunday, Friday, Saturday
The Western Maryland Jaycees are delighted to announce the return of the Lights on the Lake fundraiser event at Rocky Gap State Park, set to illuminate the holiday season with a dazzling display of lights and community spirit. This beloved tradition promises an even more…
A Holiday Favorite Comes To Life At The Western Maryland Scenic Railroad! “All Aboard” The Polar Express Train Ride™ this Christmas Season. Inspired by the run-away hit movie, this holiday favorite comes to life when you and your family ride The Polar Express™. Set to the music…
- Recurring weekly on Friday, Saturday
Tour a Historic Victorian Home on Washington Street, in downtown Cumberland, MD. The home is decorated with over 40 Christmas Trees, with all different themes. Come to our champagne reception on the 24th of November and see our beautiful grand lady. It is a must see for the…
Bring the kids and join Santa Claus for a holiday breakfast and fun! Make it a holiday tradition. Three seatings - 8 am, 9:30 am and 11 am. Reservations required. 301-777-0011, 108 Harrison Street, Cumberland, MD.
It’s that time again! Please join the town of Lonaconing, Maryland, for their Annual Coney Christmas celebration. Saturday December 9th, 2023 Event happenings take place throughout Lonaconing Maryland. 8am-10am Breakfast with the Grinch - Pancakes or French toast casserole…
🎨 Grinchy Pottery Painting: Get ready to paint your next favorite pottery piece, all inspired by the one and only Grinch. Choose from a whimsical selection of pottery and let your creative spirit run wild. 🎅 Custom Grinch Silkscreens: Our expert art assistants will guide you…
Join Frostburg State University's Department of Theatre and Dance for their "Pemberley Ball!" Enjoy tea, hot chocolate, punch, and cookies before the evening performance of "Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley." Tickets for this event are $10 and guests are encouraged, but not…
Frosty the Snowman is making a special visit to Barkin' Basement Thrift Shop. Bring your fur babies or your kids and get a photo with Frosty. He'll be in Merchant's Alley on Pershing Street, right behind Barkin' Basement. There will be treats for your two-legged and four-legged…
Please join the Hotel Gunter for an ugly Christmas sweater cocktail party in the Speakeasy beginning at 6pm! They will be sampling cocktail creations from their Mixologist, Noah Hailey-Kesler, using products from Breakthru Beverage! Wear your favorite ugly sweater and join them…
- Recurring weekly on Saturday
Cumberland's first Annual Festival and Market will take place at Canal Place Heritage Park on Saturday, December 2nd and Saturday, December 9 from 5PM-9PM both nights. Festivities include live music and entertainment, artist and retail market, free gift wrapping, games for kids…
Join the Cumberland Theatre for an evening celebrating the 35th anniversary of the Cumberland Theatre! Grab your best fur and snazziest fedora and get ready for an evening of memories, food and song. The wine will be flowing, and you will be treated to performances from some of…
📚✨ Dive into a Magical Tale at Mr. Toad's Studio! ✨🎨 🎉 Join us for an enchanting Story Time where imagination takes center stage! 📖✨ We're thrilled to invite our little artists for a delightful adventure filled with stories that spark creativity! 📚🎨 Let your imagination…
Come see the Gordon Roberts House decorated with exquisite, antique Christmas decorations and tell Vintage Santa Claus you’ve been nice this year. Photos available with Santa. Tour includes cookies, coco, or coffee. $15 per person for Members, Friends & Family $20 per person…
🎄 Get ready to make your holidays a little brighter at our magical Breakfast with Santa Event! 🎨 🎅 Santa's Arrival: Santa Claus himself will make a grand entrance to our enchanting holiday wonderland, ready to spread joy, listen to wishes, and pose for photos with all of the…
The Gordon Roberts House Evening Christmas Tea will host music, Hor D’oeurves, and high tea with Santa Claus. $35 Members, Family and Friends $40 Non-members Children 12 years and younger $15 There is a limit of 40 tickets available.
Join us on the set of our production of The Holiday Channel Christmas Movie Wonderthon for night of Christmas cookies paired with festive wine selections. You will sit on stage in a rustic small town inn and enjoy 5 wines which will be skillfully paired with your favorite…
Bring the kids and join Santa Claus for a holiday breakfast and fun! Make it a holiday tradition. Reservations required.
Afternoon Christmas Tea at Gordon Roberts House December 16 • 3:00pm-5:00pm Special Dining Room Buffet Music, Hor D’oeurves, and High Tea with Santa Claus $35 Members, Family and Friends $40 Non-members Children 12 years and younger $15 There are a limit of 40 tickets available.
Mountainside Baroque’s popular annual gift to the community features the Scholars of St. Cecilia, Mountainside Baroque’s resident chamber choir, in a celebration that encompasses six centuries of Christmas music, including traditional carols, along with readings by local clergy…
Bishop Walsh School Student Council presents...Snapshots with Santa! A holiday event from 1pm-3pm on Sunday, December 17th. Admission is $10 and includes: Storybook time, donuts & hot chocolate, a craft, and a photo with Santa.
Brrrrr! While Old Man Winter may be brutal sometimes, this painting class will be a blast. Chill out and paint with us in our warm studio. Our lead artist will guide you step by step through the painting process and even show you some new tips and tricks along the way.
Cumberland's New Year's Eve Ball Drop and Celebration, Sunday, December 31, at 10:30 pm at Canal Place Plaza. Celebrate 2024 with music, giveaways, ball drop and fireworks.
Toast in the New Year at Ottaviani's Tasting Room and Lounge. Enjoy the acoustic sound of Gary, Annette and Friends while ringing in 2024.
Discover the enchanting art of clay sculpting as you mold a lump of clay into your unique Nordic gnome. Personalize your creation by adding distinct embellishments to their hat, making it a true reflection of your creativity and style. 💰 Workshop Details: Priced at $45, the…
A Musical Feast of Parisian Romance and Mardi Gras Revelry. The Hot Club of Baltimore showcases irresistible renditions of Django Reinhardt jazz, the romantic appeal of French Musette and the rollicking fun of ‘30s and ‘40s swing. Led by celebrated bandleader Michael Joseph…