There are many holidays - events from December 9th to 15th

There are many holidays – events from December 9th to 15th

The Herald Mail

Organizations hosting public events on holidays can send information to [email protected] to be added to this list.

Holidays abound – shopping markets, Christmas music, Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” and more

Sales of silver jewelry

Tuesday, December 10th to Thursday, December 12th – 8 a.m. to 4 p.m
Lobby of Meritus Medical Center Hospital, 11116 Medical Campus Road, Hagerstown
Fundraiser. All sales benefit the Meritus Medical Center Auxiliary.

Festival of Lights

Wednesday, December 11th – 6:30 p.m
City Hall Courtyard, 101 N. Court St., Frederick, Md.
Frederick Children’s Choir; Christmas carols; and a moving candle lighting ceremony. For more information, call 301-600-2841 or visit CelebrateFrederick.com.

Hagerstown Christmas Market

Friday, December 13th – 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday, December 14th – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m
University Plaza, 50 W. Washington St., Hagerstown
Outdoor event. Craft vendors, food, Kids Zone, music, Santa Claus (Friday from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.). German Christmas tradition. Volunteers are wanted and students receive SSL lessons. For more information, call 301-693-3021.

Holiday nights at the museum

Fridays, December 13th and 20th, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m
Washington County Museum of Fine Arts, 401 Museum Drive, Hagerstown
Family friendly events. Story Time and Hot Cocoa (December 13) – Bring the kids in their pajamas to listen to a classic Christmas story, sip hot cocoa, then check out the museum exhibits. Holiday Evenings at the Museum: Tours and Toasts (December 20) – Enjoy a holiday cocktail and charcuterie before touring the museum’s exhibits. Free entry on both days. For more information, call 301-739-5727.

Kris Kringle Procession

Friday, December 13th – 6:30 p.m
Starts at the corner of South Carroll Street and East Patrick Street and ends in Baker Park, 121 N. Bentz St. in Frederick, Maryland.
Parade with local groups, Kris Kringle, Frosty the Snowman, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and Jack Frost. Ends in Baker Park with the lighting of the city tree. For more information, call 301-600-2841 or visit CelebrateFrederick.com.

A Christmas story

Friday, December 13th – 8pm (ASL interpreted), Saturday, December 14th – 2pm and 7:30pm, Sunday, December 15th – 2pm
Weinberg Center for the Arts, 20 W. Patrick St., Frederick, Md.
Retelling of Charles Dickens’ classic novel. Ebenezer Scrooge’s journey to redemption, guided by the ghosts of Christmas past, present and future. $17 to $28. Call 301-600-2828, email [email protected] or go to https://tinyurl.com/4wev9m8d.

A Christmas Story The Musical

Friday 13th December to Sunday 15th December – 8pm, Friday and Saturday, 2.30pm Sunday
The Old Opera House, 204 N. George St., Charles Town, W.Va.
Based on the classic film that follows 9-year-old Ralphie Parker and his search for his Christmas present – an official Red Ryder 200-shot range model carbine action air rifle. $17 to $24. Go to https://www.oldoperahouse.org/upcoming-shows/a-christmas-story, email [email protected] or call 304-725-4420.

Christmas Bird Count – Washington County

Saturday December 14th – email [email protected] for times
For location, email [email protected]
Moderated by Mark Abdy of the Washington County Bird Club. For all experience levels. Support research to better understand trends and health of bird populations in the region. Ways to participate: Individually – if you live in the Washington County area, count birds at home feeders and report the results; in a group – register as a team and go to the fields, drive to the different locations. Each team will be assigned a section within the Washington County Circle (also consider participating in the PVAS-hosted Christmas Bird Counts for Charles Town, W.Va. on Sunday, Dec. 15, and Inwood, W.Va. on Sunday, January 15th). 5). Free. Registration required. Send an email to [email protected].

Christmas town in clear spring

Saturday, December 14th and Sunday, December 15th – for times call 301-331-9345 or go to https://www.facebook.com/people/Clear-Springs-Christmas-Towne/100087280038284/
Town of Clear Spring – for locations call 301-331-9345 or go to https://www.facebook.com/people/Clear-Springs-Christmas-Towne/100087280038284/
Breakfast with Santa, Village Market with 32+ vendors, food, Plumb Grove Christmas By Candlelight, greenery and wreath sales, parade, children’s activities, decorated Christmas trees.

Annual cookie walk

Saturday, December 14th – 8 a.m. to 10 a.m
First Church Greencastle, 45 N. Washington St., Greencastle, Pennsylvania.
$5 per dozen. Native American silver and turquoise jewelry is also for sale. All proceeds benefit the church.

Breakfast with Santa Claus

Saturday, December 14th – 8 a.m. to 11 a.m
Clear Spring Volunteer Fire Company Events Building, 12323 Big Spring Road, Clear Spring
All-you-can-eat pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage, gravy and biscuits, orange juice, water and coffee. By donation. For more information, call 301-842-3775.

Breakfast with Santa Claus

Saturday, December 14th – Breakfast 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m., activities until 11:30 a.m
St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, 601 Washington Ave., Hagerstown
Pancake breakfast. Crafts, Christmas story, visit with Santa Claus. Free. For more information, call 301-733-7550.

Colonial Christmas at the Conococheague Institute

Saturday, December 14th – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m
The Conococheague Institute, 12995 Bain Road, Mercersburg, Pennsylvania.
Learn about 18th century Christmas traditions. Watch a feast being prepared, try gingerbread baking, wassailing, games and more. Local food and craft vendors. Hosiery is available in the institute store. Free. For more information, visit www.cimlg.org, call 717-328-2800 or email [email protected].

Black market

Saturday, December 14th – 11 a.m. to 3 p.m
MLK Center, 131 W. North Ave., Hagerstown
Hosted by the Washington County NAACP. Shop and support local Black entrepreneurs.

Open house holiday

Saturday, December 14th – 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m
Rohrbach Inn, 138 W. Main St., Sharpsburg
Tour the inn; homemade holiday treats; The Mercantile Shop is open for gift purchases and offers 10% off all purchases. Book signing with local authors (1-4 p.m.) John Schildt, Steve Stotelmyer, Brad Gottfried, Alex Rossino and Sharon Murray (books available for purchase). To register, send an email to [email protected].

Festive sip and stroll

Saturday, December 14th – 1 to 4:30 p.m
Downtown Waynesboro
Pick up passes at Main Street Park, 25 E. Main St., receive a 5-ounce pour at each location and return passes to Rough Edges Brewing for prizes. Ugly Sweater Contest at Rough Edges Brewing, 4:15 p.m., sponsored by Mainstreet Waynesboro. Tickets, $30, available at Eventbrite and the Mainstreet office.

Onesie Crawl

Saturday, December 14th – 2 p.m. to 9 p.m
Downtown Hagerstown, check in at Vibez Lounge, 49 S. Potomac St., Hagerstown
From 21 years old. Wear a formal or formal one-piece. Participating restaurants and bars include: Vibez Lounge, Meinelschmidt Distillery, Bulls and Bears, Prohibition Hub, Pizza and Pretzel Creations, Real Deal and Alpine Plant Bar. $24 general, $34 VIP. For tickets, visit https://tinyurl.com/5x8j9r6p.

Annual Christmas party

Saturday, December 14th – 4:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m
Blue Ridge Summit Free Library, 13676 Monterey Lane, Blue Ridge Summit, Pennsylvania.
fire truck rides; an appearance by Santa Claus; children’s crafts; Live music by Rich Fehle; Cookies and hot or cold apple cider. A tree decorated with Brandywine Critters ornaments. The library will be open and decorated for Christmas. Memorial tree lighting at 6:30 p.m.; The Blue Ridge Summit Stitchers will draw the winner for their annual quilt raffle. Parking is available in the plaza lot across from the library, on Monterey Lane and other adjacent lots. Entry is free. For more information, email [email protected].

Christmas by candlelight

Saturday, December 14th – 4:30 p.m
Tolson’s Chapel and School, 111 E. High St., Sharpsburg
An evening of traditional Christmas carols, holiday reflections and more. Dress warmly. Sponsored by Friends of Tolson’s Chapel. Annual fundraiser, donations welcome.

Hagerstown Choral Arts presents Noël We Sing

Sunday, December 15th – 3 p.m
St. Ann Catholic Church, 1525 Oak Hill Ave., Hagerstown
Songs and carols of the season. Selections from Gustav Holst, John Rutter, Morten Lauridson and others as well as popular favorites. The audience sings along to selected Christmas carols. Goodwill offer collected.

Advent and Christmas music, organ concert

Sunday, December 15th – 3 p.m
St. Paul United Methodist Church, 750 Norland Ave., Chambersburg, Pennsylvania.
For all ages. Presented by the Chambersburg Chapter of the American Guild of Organists. Voluntary donations to the Organ Guild are accepted. Accessible to disabled people.

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