Gwynn Oak Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025
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Gwynn Oak delivers a festive Christmas 2025 with Holiday lights tours and Christmas markets around well-known spots and community centers. Holly-Days at The Maryland Zoo offers family-friendly activities, lights displays, and seasonal shopping that make the holidays special for locals and visitors alike. Enjoy parades, festive shopping, and seasonal tours that bring lights and cheer to neighborhood streets.
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Christmas Markets
39 eventsAuthentic German Christmas market in Baltimore's Inner Harbor.
Christmas Lights
12 eventsHalf-mile light display with interactive scenes and carnival rides.
Christmas Shows
10 eventsAnnapolis-inspired Nutcracker with local history
Christmas Parties
6 eventsNew Year's Eve fireworks cruise with DJ and dancing
Other Christmas Activities
32 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
(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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The biggest annual Christmas events in Gwynn Oak include neighborhood light displays and community markets that bring residents together to celebrate the season with festive activities and local vendors.
Gwynn Oak’s holiday traditions often focus on community-driven light displays and local markets that highlight neighborhood spirit and support for small businesses during the festive season.
Several residential areas in Gwynn Oak are known for their festive decorations and welcoming holiday lights, making them ideal for walking tours or casual drives to enjoy the season’s glow.
Christmas markets and local makers can be found at community centers, parks, and neighborhood events throughout Gwynn Oak, offering a range of artisan goods and holiday treats.
Free or budget-friendly activities include visiting neighborhood light displays, attending local markets with no admission fees, and participating in community holiday events that celebrate the season affordably.
Families with kids can enjoy walkable light displays, festive markets with kid-friendly crafts and treats, and seasonal community events that offer activities suitable for all ages in Gwynn Oak.