25 Wonderful Ways to Spend Your Holiday Week

December 22, 2020

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When the kiddos want to take a pause from play over winter break, just check out one of these great events like Color Burst ice skating in Columbia, Midnight Noon at the Science Center or one of the several drive-thru light events! Whether you choose a cool virtual event to do together at home or something safe outdoors, you'll have some fun and enjoy the week together!

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1. [National] Moscow Ballet's Great Russian Nutcracker

Saturday, December 19 - Friday, January 1

Moscow Ballet's Great Russian Nutcracker

ON WEBSITE

Go back to a simpler time and celebrate this Christmas tradition with the whole family! See Moscow Ballet's Great Russian...... MORE »

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2. Chat With Santa LIVE on Christmas Eve

Thursday, December 24

Santa Claus Live

ON FACEBOOK

Santa Claus will be taking the time to go Live on Facebook throughout Christmas Eve to update kids on his...... MORE »

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3. Photos with Santa

Thursday, December 24

The Mall in Columbia

Columbia

If you're looking for a fun and festive way to celebrate the holiday season in Columbia, MD, you're in luck...... MORE »

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4. [National] Silly Santa Holiday Puppet Show

Thursday, December 24

Ricky Roo & Friends Puppet Shows

ON ZOOM

Make this Christmas Eve day super special for your kids and watch together the wacky puppets having their adventure! Join...... MORE »

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5. Family Christmas Eve Drive-Thru

Thursday, December 24

Town of Glen Burnie

Glen Burnie

Join us on Christmas Eve for a family drive-thru. Enjoy lights, a nativity, music, a gift bag, and optional family...... MORE »

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6. [National] 24 Days of Merry Making:Yarn Wrapped Star

Thursday, December 24

Michaels

ON WEBSITE

Join Michaels for fun holiday crafts designed for your mini makers. Listen to a Christmas Eve story and make a...... MORE »

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7. Story Time with Mr. Brandon

Thursday, December 24

Brandon Dean's Childcare

Laurel

Get your pajamas, grab a blanket, snuggle up with your family by the fire place and/or Christmas tree to enjoy...... MORE »

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8. [National] Virtual Kwanzaa Event

Saturday, December 26

Aquarium of the Pacific

ON WEBSITE

Join Baba the Storyteller presenting the principles and practices of Kwanzaa, and an Aquarium Pacific Pals puppet as emcee. This...... MORE »

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9. Midnight Noon at the MD Science Center

Thursday, December 31

Maryland Science Center

Baltimore

Everyone's favorite ball drop before bedtime is back again! Join the Maryland Science Center for Midnight Noon, brought to you...... MORE »

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10. Midnight on the Hour

Thursday, December 31

Symphony of Lights Festivities

Columbia

Due to the pandemic, we have changed our ticketing system. All walk through tickets are available at 10 minute intervals....... MORE »

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11. Open Play at Hyper Kidz

Weekly on Saturday
Saturday, June 20 - Saturday, March 27

Hyper Kidz

Columbia

Hyper Kidz is the ULTIMATE indoor play facility! Come play in our Ocean-themed playground of soft play equipment with slow...... MORE »

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12. Open Gym Sessions at NinjaBe

Weekly on Saturday
Saturday, June 20 - Wednesday, March 31

NinjaBE

Columbia

You can buy tickets now for Open Gym sessions and book parties at: https://ninjabe.com/buy-tickets/ Sessions will feature 2 hour exclusive access...... MORE »

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13. Open Play at the B&O Railroad Museum

Weekly on Sunday
Sunday, July 12 - Sunday, December 27

B&O Railroad Museum

Baltimore

The B&O Railroad Museum brings alive the adventure of railroading. This historic national landmark allows you to see, touch, hear...... MORE »

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14. Open Jump at Get Air Catonsville

Weekly on Saturday
Saturday, August 29 - Saturday, March 27

Get Air Catonsville

Catonsville

Take your pick from wall-to-wall trampolines, foam pits, dodgeball, slamball, ninja obstacles and more!...... MORE »

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15. Open Play at Monster Mini Golf

Weekly on Sunday
Monday, September 7 - Sunday, March 28

Monster Mini Golf

Jessup

Our goal is to provide a safe & fun environment for everyone! Hand sanitizer stations available, credit card payment encouraged,...... MORE »

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16. Sky Zone Toddler Time

Weekly on Monday , Tuesday , Wednesday , Thursday , Friday , Saturday
Friday, November 27 - Thursday, December 24

Sky Zone - Columbia

Columbia

Toddler Time is a great shared experience for child and parent. A time for your little ones to discover the...... MORE »

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17. Color Burst Ice Rink

Weekly on Sunday
Monday, November 30 - Sunday, January 31

Merriweather Park at Symphony Woods

Columbia

The new Color Burst Ice Rink at Merriweather District is opening for the 2020 - 2021 season! We're excited to...... MORE »

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18. Santa's Wonderland 2020

Weekly on Monday , Tuesday , Wednesday , Thursday , Friday , Saturday , Sunday
Tuesday, December 1 - Thursday, December 24

Bass Pro Shops

Hanover

Enjoy the magic of Christmas! Families who visit Santa receive a free 4x6 studio-quality photo, as well as a free...... MORE »

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19. Drive-Thru Zoo Lights 2020

Weekly on Friday , Sunday
Wednesday, December 2 - Thursday, December 24

The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore

Baltimore

A brilliant seasonal spectacle is coming to the Zoo this winter! Drive or walk through a festival of lights shaped...... MORE »

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20. Catonsville Christmas Light Show

Weekly on Monday , Tuesday , Wednesday , Thursday , Friday , Saturday , Sunday
Friday, December 4 - Friday, January 1

Town of Catonsville

Catonsville

Tune your car radio to FM 88.7 to listen to the lights in the comfort of your own warm car....... MORE »

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21. Explore the Maryland Science Center

Weekly on Saturday , Sunday
Saturday, December 5 - Sunday, March 28

Maryland Science Center

Baltimore

Interactive exhibits. A planetarium and a giant screen theater. Science encounters and live shows. Learn something new every day!...... MORE »

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22. Open Play at Port Discovery

Weekly on Saturday
Saturday, December 5 - Saturday, January 2

Port Discovery Children's Museum

Baltimore

Looking for fun things to do with kids that the whole family will enjoy? Port Discovery features three floors of...... MORE »

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23. Guinness Holiday Light Walk

Weekly on Thursday , Friday , Saturday , Sunday
Saturday, December 5 - Thursday, December 31

Guinness Open Gate Brewery US

Halethorpe

To accompany the tree this season, the brewery will feature a number of glowing outdoor installations that range from the...... MORE »

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24. Miracle on 34th Street in Hampden

Weekly on Monday , Tuesday , Wednesday , Thursday , Friday , Saturday , Sunday
Saturday, December 5 - Thursday, December 31

Town of Baltimore

Baltimore

Celebrate the holiday spirit that one small miracle of a block shines! Visit the Dog House to enjoy cocoa &...... MORE »

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25. Open Play at Totsville

Weekly on Friday , Saturday , Sunday
Saturday, January 2 - Sunday, March 28

Totsville Indoor Playground

Glen Burnie

Children have a special way of adding joy to every day and having a special place to play regardless of...... MORE »

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