Baltimore Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025
Your complete guide to the best christmas events in Baltimore and surrounding areas
Baltimore sparkles for the holiday season with holiday activities and festive events clustered around Inner Harbor and Fells Point where historic charm meets seasonal cheer. The Christmas Village in Baltimore, Holiday Makers Market, and Morgan State University Choir Monument Lighting Performance bring music, shopping, and family fun to waterfront promenades and Hampden neighborhoods. From neighborhood parades to tree lightings, Baltimore’s winter events and holiday attractions offer a warm collection of activities and lights for visitors and locals alike.
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Christmas Markets
38 eventsAuthentic German Christmas market in Baltimore's Inner Harbor.
Christmas Lights
12 eventsHalf-mile light display with interactive scenes and carnival rides.
Christmas Shows
12 eventsAnnapolis-inspired Nutcracker with local history
Christmas Parties
6 eventsNew Year's Eve fireworks cruise with DJ and dancing
Other Christmas Activities
31 eventsWorld-class choir performance at Monument Lighting
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New Year's Eve Annapolis Yacht Party
(Annapolis)
New Year's Eve fireworks cruise with DJ and dancing
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Ballet Theatre of Maryland Presents The Nutcracker
(Annapolis)
Annapolis-inspired Nutcracker with local history
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Christmas Village in Baltimore
Authentic German Christmas market in Baltimore's Inner Harbor.
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Maryland Holiday Light Spectacular
(Timonium)
Half-mile light display with interactive scenes and carnival rides.
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Symphony of Lights
(Columbia)
Drive-through holiday light spectacle
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Bel Air Christkindl Markt
(Bel Air)
European-style Christkindl Markt with artisan vendors
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Charm City Lights at Druid Hill Park and the German Christmas Village at the Inner Harbor are two of the city’s largest and most popular holiday events each year.
Miracle on 34th Street is a beloved local tradition, where residents decorate their homes with creative and quirky holiday displays that attract visitors from across the region.
Hampden, especially Miracle on 34th Street, is famous for its festive lights. Other neighborhoods like Mount Vernon and Federal Hill also feature beautiful displays.
The German Christmas Village at the Inner Harbor is the main market, but local makers also appear at craft fairs and holiday pop-ups in community centers and parks.
Visiting Miracle on 34th Street, exploring free light displays in parks, and attending community holiday events are great ways to enjoy the season without spending much.
Charm City Lights, Cascade Lights, and the German Christmas Village all offer family-friendly activities, including rides, crafts, and visits with Santa.