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Presented by the Annmarie Gift Shop, the Ornament Show & Sale is a juried show that features hand-crafted ornaments by more than 25 regional artists. This is the perfect place to find unique and affordable gifts for friends and family. The ornaments are beautifully hung on trees displayed in the Main Gallery of the Arts Building. Visitors shop off the trees and take their purchases to the Gift Shop. The show kicks off before Thanksgiving and runs through early January. During Garden In Lights, the show is open late!

Get ready for some great holiday shopping! The Main Gallery will have a wide selection of handmade works perfect for everyone on your list. You'll find a wide selection of affordable one-of-a-kind items made with love! All artwork will be on display in conjunction with our annual holiday Ornament Show & Sale.

BUNDLE UP! Most of the light show activities are outside, including admissions, holiday pop-up shops, food & drink service, seating, and or course, the light show! The Arts Building will be open for shopping only! Join us for the most magical time of year as the grounds of Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center are transformed into an outdoor twinkling wonderland! Annmarie Garden In Lights will transport you and your family to an enchanted world full of glowing "light sculptures" and wondrous light installations. Discover magical creatures, wintery wonderlands, musical holiday scenes, deep sea treasures, sparkling trees, and so much more! You'll find sparkling delights and fun photo ops around each corner!

Admission to train display is included with light show ticket. Please note that light show requires an advance timed-entry ticket. Guests of all ages will delight in this beautiful train display brought to us by our friend George Leah, Jr. It's a charming exhibit that will spark memories of Christmases past and delight those new to model trains. George will be operating an "O" scale train display featuring trains from the 1950s through today, meandering through a miniature landscape. George has expanded the display to 25'x10' to include a winter village, an animal park, a magical frozen lake, princesses, and a spaceship Earth section. George will be available to talk with and ask questions. Masks are required inside the Arts Building for all guests over the age of 2.

Join us on December 8th and 9th at 6:30pm as we teach you the basics of leather tooling and show you how to make a tooled leather holiday ornament. This workshop is perfect for ages 13 and up! If you're looking for a one of a kind ornament and a one of kind experience then grab a friend and learn how to make a leather ornament!

This program is designed to invite adults and children 18 months to 3 years to discover the museum together through music, stories, and special activities. Join us for story time and a take away craft, available while supplies last. Sessions are 15-20 minutes. Capacity limited to 12 people per session.

Check out the holiday exhibit currently at ArtWorks at 7th "Christmas Treasure Hunt" and purchase some art made by local artists as a unique gift. Gallery of works available for purchase in person and online.

Snap a photo with one of our sweet animals from the Merry Menagerie! Visit with a camel, donkey, mini cow, and pony, each decked out in their holiday finery! Animals courtesy of Mary's Go Round. Advance tickets required.

Check out the holiday exhibit currently at ArtWorks at 7th "Christmas Treasure Hunt" and purchase some art made by local artists as a unique gift. Gallery of works available for purchase in person and online.

Adult Program. Raptors are an important part of our ecosystem but they are facing some hard times these days. Come learn about what is being done to study these birds and help save them. Naturalist Gene Groshon will share stories from current research projects, conferences and working with a raptor researcher in Wisconsin.

We are back for our holiday performances. Based on "The Haunted Man and the Ghost's Bargain", the best selling Christmas novel of memories and forgiveness by Charles Dickens. Directed by Sid Curl. Check back for more details.

Join us for our 2nd Annual Holiday Market! We've tripled in size this year with 3 greenhouses full of vendors!! Over 30 vendors with a wide array of products.

If you’ve ever wanted to try your hand at blacksmithing but didn’t know where to start this is the perfect class for you! Join us as we show you the basics of blacksmithing as you make your very own S-hook. This workshop is perfect for ages 15 and up.

Join us for the 19th annual Northern Band Boosters Holiday Craft Fair! With over 80 expert crafters and vendors, you are sure to find the perfect gift for everyone. Bring the family and enjoy something for adults and kids alike! Admission is free, donations are appreciated.

Expert craftsmen with sensational gifts for your holiday giving, homemade gourmet cocoa and Glühwein, music and home-baked goods make the 16th Annual Christmas Market the place to be. Bring your red or green boot mug from previous years to buy beverage refills. Rain, snow or shine! Free admission & parking.

The Bûche de Noël cake is a French Christmas tradition that dates back to the 19th century. The cake represents the yule log that families would burn starting on Christmas Eve, symbolizing the new year to come. It is thought to bring good luck to the family. While no one is positive on exactly how the yule log turned into a cake, everyone can agree it's a delicious tradition. Make this tradition part your family’s holiday this season as we show you how to make your very own.

Check out the holiday exhibit currently at ArtWorks at 7th "Christmas Treasure Hunt" and purchase some art made by local artists as a unique gift. Gallery of works available for purchase in person and online.

The gallery is hosting an open studio for the paintings of Carmen Gambrill. Dec 11,12,18,19 from 11 to 3 each day. Refreshments, good cheer and special holiday pricing on paintings. Gallery clothing is 50% off as well. join us!

Join us where we will be making pinecone bird feeders and pinecone snowmen followed by a campfire with apple cider and s'mores.

Dress for cool weather by layering your cozy holiday shades like red and green. Bring your chair or blanket to get comfy on the beach to watch this classic Christmas movie.

We are back for our holiday performances. Based on "The Haunted Man and the Ghost's Bargain", the best selling Christmas novel of memories and forgiveness by Charles Dickens. Directed by Sid Curl. Check back for more details.

Check out the holiday exhibit currently at ArtWorks at 7th "Christmas Treasure Hunt" and purchase some art made by local artists as a unique gift. Gallery of works available for purchase in person and online.

The gallery is hosting an open studio for the paintings of Carmen Gambrill. Dec 11,12,18,19 from 11 to 3 each day. Refreshments, good cheer and special holiday pricing on paintings. Gallery clothing is 50% off as well. join us!

Join us at Friday's Creek Winery! Just $10 gets you into the door and gets you a glass of wine or 5 wine samplers and light hors d'ouvres! $3 from every ticket sale will be donated to the National MS Society for MS Research! Your pre-registration also gives you a 15% off total sale coupon for a single transaction towards IBH Creations & Boutique pop up boutique! We will have select HAND PICKED vendors at this event too so you can cross some people off your holiday shopping list!! Support small business this holiday season. OH and who doesn't LOVE a sip and shop type experience.

We are back for our holiday performances. Based on "The Haunted Man and the Ghost's Bargain", the best selling Christmas novel of memories and forgiveness by Charles Dickens. Directed by Sid Curl. Check back for more details.

Visit with Santa @Annmarie Garden in Lights. Join us for the most magical time of year as the grounds of Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center are transformed into an dazzling interactive experience! Annmarie Garden In Lights will transport you and your family to an enchanted world where they will discover glowing "light sculptures" and wondrous light installations. Discover magical creatures, wintery wonderlands, musical holiday scenes, deep sea treasures, glowing trees, and so much more! Advance timed tickets are required.

Join us for the most magical time of year as the grounds of Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center are transformed into an dazzling interactive experience! Annmarie Garden In Lights will transport you and your family to an enchanted world where they will discover glowing "light sculptures" and wondrous light installations. Discover magical creatures, wintery wonderlands, musical holiday scenes, deep sea treasures, glowing trees, and so much more! Golf cart tours will be available on a first-come, first-served basis for guests with mobility issues.

Please join us on Facebook every 2nd Tuesday of each month as we take kids on a journey back in time!

Come join us for a holiday story, crafts, and games. For ages Pre-K through Elementary. Pre-registration is required.

Check out the holiday exhibit currently at ArtWorks at 7th "Christmas Treasure Hunt" and purchase some art made by local artists as a unique gift. Gallery of works available for purchase in person and online.

Check out the holiday exhibit currently at ArtWorks at 7th "Christmas Treasure Hunt" and purchase some art made by local artists as a unique gift. Gallery of works available for purchase in person and online.

Bring your quilting, needlework, knitting, crocheting or other project for an afternoon of conversation and shared creativity. Calvert Health Dept. recommends that you wear a mask over your nose and mouth regardless of vaccination status.

Grab your family and friends (kids welcome) and come sing some Christmas tunes with us at Scorpion's Christmas Karaoke Night: Friday, December 17 from 6-9pm. (Yup, we're staying open late that night!) Free and open to all! Food Truck that night: AZTK TexMex.

Our annual Breakfast with Santa is back! We will be doing our usual buffet-style breakfast, while following all COVID-related protocols in effect on the date of the event. Entry by donation.

Learn the basics of blacksmithing in this hands-on workshop. Whether you have a fireplace, fire pit, or wood stove, why not tend the flames with a fire poker that you forged yourself? Join us as we take simple bars of steel and turn them into something amazing. This workshop is perfect for participants aged 15 and older.

Check out the holiday exhibit currently at ArtWorks at 7th "Christmas Treasure Hunt" and purchase some art made by local artists as a unique gift. Gallery of works available for purchase in person and online.

The gallery is hosting an open studio for the paintings of Carmen Gambrill. Dec 11,12,18,19 from 11 to 3 each day. Refreshments, good cheer and special holiday pricing on paintings. Gallery clothing is 50% off as well. join us!

Holiday sipping until you drop while you shop! Unlimited free wine and mimosa's while you shop.

Santa will trade in his sleigh for a day to golf cart around the town! Come out to visit when you see him making his way down your street!

Residents and their guests are invited to warm up around the campfire and enjoy hot chocolate while you roast marshmallows!

Adults not required. Come help us with the Jug Bay Christmas Bird Count. These surveys help to show population trends in the different species of birds wintering in our area. We will hike around our designated park/area and attempt to identify and count all the birds we see.

Check out the holiday exhibit currently at ArtWorks at 7th "Christmas Treasure Hunt" and purchase some art made by local artists as a unique gift. Gallery of works available for purchase in person and online.

The gallery is hosting an open studio for the paintings of Carmen Gambrill. Dec 11,12,18,19 from 11 to 3 each day. Refreshments, good cheer and special holiday pricing on paintings. Gallery clothing is 50% off as well. join us!

Join us for an evening around the bonfire, while listening to poetry readings and songs. We will be offering light snacks and beverages. Dress warmly for the outdoor event.

For preschoolers ages 3 – 5, with an adult. This program focuses on one of the museum's three themes. Join us for story time and a take away craft, available while supplies last. Sessions are 15-20 minutes. Capacity limited to 12 people per session.

Check out the holiday exhibit currently at ArtWorks at 7th "Christmas Treasure Hunt" and purchase some art made by local artists as a unique gift. Gallery of works available for purchase in person and online.

FREE POLAR EXPRESS SHOWING, Christmas eve morning, December 24th at 10am. Come join us and get in the holiday spirit! Concessions will be available for purchase, so bring your annual pail for our fresh hot popcorn.

Check out the holiday exhibit currently at ArtWorks at 7th "Christmas Treasure Hunt" and purchase some art made by local artists as a unique gift. Gallery of works available for purchase in person and online.

Check out the holiday exhibit currently at ArtWorks at 7th "Christmas Treasure Hunt" and purchase some art made by local artists as a unique gift. Gallery of works available for purchase in person and online.

Check out the holiday exhibit currently at ArtWorks at 7th "Christmas Treasure Hunt" and purchase some art made by local artists as a unique gift. Gallery of works available for purchase in person and online.

The Chesapeake Bay becomes home to many waterfowl during the winter months. Check out a bird watching kit to use along the museum’s marsh walk and play a round or two of the bird migration game. Create a pine cone bird feeder to take home (limited, while supplies last). Activities are appropriate for ages 5-10.

Winter is peak harvesting season for Crassostrea virginicia, the Eastern oyster. Programming will showcase “Rock E. Feller,” the museum’s giant oyster model and oystering boats in the museum collection. Create your own toy skipjack to take home (limited, while supplies last). Activities are appropriate for ages 5-10.

Join us for the most magical time of year as the grounds of Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center are transformed into an dazzling interactive experience! Annmarie Garden In Lights will transport you and your family to an enchanted world where they will discover glowing "light sculptures" and wondrous light installations. Discover magical creatures, wintery wonderlands, musical holiday scenes, deep sea treasures, glowing trees, and so much more! Golf cart tours will be available on a first-come, first-served basis for guests with mobility issues.

At the close of the Miocene Epoch, regional waters began to cool as the world entered a new age. Discover which animals adapted to these changes and which faced extinction as you explore our Treasures from the Cliffs exhibit. Practice excavating a fossil (limited, while supplies last). Activities are appropriate for ages 5-10.

For preschoolers ages 3 – 5, with an adult. This program focuses on one of the museum's three themes. Join us for story time and a take away craft, available while supplies last. Sessions are 15-20 minutes. Capacity limited to 12 people per session.

Check out the holiday exhibit currently at ArtWorks at 7th "Christmas Treasure Hunt" and purchase some art made by local artists as a unique gift. Gallery of works available for purchase in person and online.

Check out the holiday exhibit currently at ArtWorks at 7th "Christmas Treasure Hunt" and purchase some art made by local artists as a unique gift. Gallery of works available for purchase in person and online.

Got New Year's Eve plans? Now you do! Plan on a night of good beer, good friends and good food at Scorpion Brewing Co. on New Year's Eve this year! Sassafras Farm will be cooking up a whole hog and the beer will be flowing. No tickets necessary, just drop-in! They will sell until they are sold out starting at 5pm.