From Garden Lights to Starry Nights, Calvert County Celebrates the Holiday Season

PRINCE FREDERICK, Md., -- November 21, 2006 - The holidays are upon us and, once again, Calvert County offers a variety of special events and festivities to help you ring in the season and ring out the old year.

December 2 (11:00 am – 4:00 pm)
Holiday Open House
Main Street Gallery, Prince Frederick – A celebration of fine contemporary arts and crafts on display in a festive holiday setting.
410-535-3334

December 2 – 3 (10:00 am – 5:00 pm)
Antique Christmas Festival Open House
Countywide – various antique centers – Visit various antique centers in the County for a unique Christmas festival featuring antiques, unique gifts and refreshments.
410-867-3277 or 410-257-3153

December 3 (check in at 12 noon; parade starts at 2:00 pm)
33rd Annual Christmas Parade (Rain Date December 10)
Fox Run Shopping Center, Prince Frederick – Annual Christmas parade featuring local school bands, floats, custom and antique cars/trucks and Jolly Old St. Nick.
410-535-0026

December 8 (6:00 pm– 9:00 pm) – 9 (10:00 am – 9:00 pm)
22nd Annual Solomons Christmas Walk
Solomons, Island-wide – Stroll Solomons’ candlelit streets, browse in unique shops. Enjoy art, music, entertainment, puppet show and boat light parade.
www.sba.solomons.md.us or 410-326-1950

December 8 – 31 (6:00 pm – 9:00 pm / closed December 24)
Garden in Lights
Annmarie Garden, Solomons – A whimsical drive-through holiday light display filled with light sculptures custom created by the staff at Annmarie Garden. Suggested donation: $5 per car. www.annmariegarden.org or 410-326-4640

December 9 (11:00 am – 1:00 pm)
Greens Sale & Beach Hayride
American Chestnut Land Trust, Port Republic – Purchase freshly cut evergreens, wreaths and garland for holiday decorations, drink hot cider and take a hayride to the beach on a tractor-pulled wagon. www.acltweb.org or 410-586-1570

December 10 (8:00 am – 1:00 pm)
Breakfast with Santa and His Elves
Rod N Reel Restaurant & Marina, Chesapeake Beach – Kids can meet Santa, sit on his lap and visit his workshop to create a holiday craft to keep. Enjoy breakfast buffet by the Bay. www.chesapeakebeachresortspa.com or 877-Rod N Reel

December 29 (12 noon – 2:30 pm)
New Year’s Eve Party
Senior Centers – 450 W Dares Beach Road / 90 Appeal Lane / 9010 Chesapeake Avenue – Come celebrate New Year’s during the noon hour.
410-535-4606 or 410-257-2549 or 410-586-2748

December 31
New Year Eve’s Celebration
Isaac’s Restaurant, Solomons – Bring in the New Year with the best of Southern Maryland. Packages and entertainment available. Call for reservations.
www.isaacsrestaurant.com or 410-326-6311 x2144 or 410-394-3616

December 31
New Year Eve’s Celebration
Rod N Reel Restaurant & Marina, Chesapeake Beach – Dine and dance in the New Year. Enjoy dinner and entertainment throughout the night. Special hotel packages available.
877-Rod N Reel

For more information on the Calvert County, Maryland Department of Economic Development, our visitor sites and attractions and the services available to assist County businesses, call 410.535.4583, 800.331.9771 or 301.855.1880; or send an e-mail to info@ecalvert.com