Friday, December 14, 2012
Looking for exciting things to do? Check out some of the fun things going on around town.
Each week, Patch puts together a list of local activities and events going on in your area this weekend. Check back weekly and tell us in the comments if you know of any additional activities coming up. To submit an event in the Patch events calendar, click on “Events” at the top of the page and then click on the green "Add an event" button on the right side of the page. Christmas Greenery Workshop The Legend of the Civil War Santa Holiday Trains and Planes Breakfast with Santa College Park Moose Lodge #453 Hosts a Christmas Dinner Dance Mishkan Torah Synagogue Annual Chanukah Party Bowie Senior Chorale Holiday Concert Maryland: A House Divided, an Exhibition Holiday Ornament Emporium Evangel Cathedral Christmas …
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
Do you tell your children that Santa isn't real? Do you let them follow the time-honored tradition? Here's what one local mom has to say about Jolly Ole' Saint Nick.
I can remember as a kid being very excited about Christmas—that nervous feeling you get as you stand in line to ask the man in red for what your little heart desires to see under the tree Christmas morning. Then later in life, when I found out the whole thing was just a myth, I accepted it and moved on. It was a little bit of a letdown, like finding out the wizard is really just a man behind the curtain. But I was never angry with Mom and Dad for propelling fictional characters like Santa, the Easter Bunny or the Tooth Fairy. I think I was sad when I realized I was growing up, and that innocence was gone. But now, as my daughter is starting to be aware of the holidays, I have a new sense of mixed emotions. I am excited to experience with …
Friday, December 2, 2011
Artists and crafters will travel to Greenbelt from across Maryland this weekend — and Santa will fly in from much further north.
It’s that time again for an artists fair extraordinaire. This weekend arts and crafts makers will converge on Greenbelt to kick off its Festival of Lights. Festival-goers can buy unique handmade arts and crafts for holiday gifts, including pottery, jewelry, wood working, fine arts, stationery, handbags, textiles, spa products and more. Many of the artists and crafters are Maryland locals from cities such as College Park, Riverdale Park, University Park, Laurel, Silver Spring, Takoma Park, Ellicott City and Greenbelt — of course. Santa Claus will start things off on Friday night when he helps light the holiday tree. Afterward the Greenbelt Museum will offer free tours of its historic home, decorated for the season. A juried art and craft …
Saturday, November 27, 2010
Head on over to the Mall at Prince George's for a visit with Kris Kringle.
Santa has officially swept off his sleigh and into the Mall at Prince George's just in front of the Macy's store. Interested in meeting him, or letting him know your Christmas wishes? Make your way to the mall until Christmas Eve for photos with Old St. Nick. The mall is offering digital photo packages with free Shutterfly gift cards and "Shining Stars" plush toys, which allow kids to name their own star. Santa will also host breakfast from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. on Dec. 4. The event will include free face painting, balloon creations and door prizes. Kids also get a free gift bag. Breakfast costs $5 per child, or you can bring in a new, unwrapped toy to benefit the WHUR toy drive. Santa will be at the mall until 8 p.m. on Dec. 24, when he …
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Christa Schmidt
3:53 pm on Monday, December 26, 2011
I love this and totally agree with your son, Sarah! more ›