Visit Kent County, Maryland for the Holidays!
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The spirit of the holidays can be found all over Kent County. Join us in celebrating this festive season.
The spirit of the holidays can be found all over Kent County.
Join us in celebrating this festive season.
RiverArts Holiday Sale
November 8 - December 22, 2024
November 8- December 22, 2024
Location: 315 High Street, Chestertown
RiverArts Annual Holiday Show is a great place to find wonderful handmade gifts crafted by our talented artisans. With price points to fit every budget, come by the gallery to find the perfect gift and support both the arts and artists in our community.
Emmanuel Church Annual Christmas Bazaar
November 23, 2024
November 23, 2024 | 8:30 am - 1:30 pm
Location: Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 101 N. Cross Street, Chestertown
Admission: Free
A variety of holiday items for sale, including Elegant Elephants, Botanical Delights, Gourmet goodies, Holiday ornaments, Jewelry and more. All proceeds go to local charities.
For more information, contact Emmanuel Church at 410-778-3477 or by email at emmanuelchestertown@gmail.com
Santa’s Arrival & Parade
November 29, 2024
November 29, 2024 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Fountain Park, Chestertown
Kick-off the holiday season with Chestertown's annual Parade! One of Kent County’s favorite holiday traditions! Line up on High Street to see all of your favorites ring in the holiday season. The annual parade will begin at Dixon Drive and commence at the intersection of High and Spring Street. Enjoy marching bands, classic automobiles, floats and your favorite holiday characters. Kids can meet with Santa at his "house" in Fountain Park to hear all of their Christmas wishes.
For more information visit https://mainstreetchestertown.org/
Dickens of a Christmas Weekend
December 6 - 7, 2024
Location: Downtown Chestertown
Kent County's favorite holiday event. Step back into 1840's London and experience the holiday season as Charles Dickens imagined it. This two day event includes carriage rides, entertainment, home tour, food, book talks, merchandise, and more. And don't forget to come dressed like the dickens!
For full schedule and more information visit https://mainstreetchestertown.org/dickens/.
Santa Arrives by Boat and Crab Basket Christmas Tree Lighting
December 7, 2024
| 6:00 pm
Location: Town of Rock Hall - The bulkhead for Santa's arrival, Main Street Rock Hall for the tree lighting
Christmas festivities kick off in Rock Hall with the arrival of Santa and Mrs. Claus by boat followed by a parade of boats all at the bulkhead at 6:00 PM. The Community Band will be on-hand to entertain - both at the bulkhead awaiting Santa's arrival and on Main Street. Santa will travel by firetruck to Main Street to officiate the lighting of Rock Hall's Crab
Basket Christmas Tree featuring several hundred decorated baskets in memory/honor of loved ones.
Following the tree lighting, enjoy tasty smores roasted over a community firepit and follow Santa and Mrs. Claus to "Santa's House" in the Visitor Center for children to make their Christmas wishes.
For more information, contact the Town of Rock Hall at 410-639-7611.
Deck the Hall, Town Hall
December 7, 2024
Saturday, December 7, 2024 | 6:00 pm
Location: Main Street Galena, Galena Town Hall
For more information call Galena Volunteer Fire Co. at 410-6548-5050.
Come to the Town of Galena to share in the spirit of the Christmas season. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be visiting Town Hall. Come visit to tell Santa what's on your Christmas list and enjoy holiday cookies and hot chocolate.
Mayor Carroll will do a Facebook "drive through Galena" to share the lights of the season on the hunt for the following categories: Best overall display, most colorful display, best traditional Christmas display, best business display and best "Griswald" Christmas display. Feel free to load the family van and do an "in-person" drive-through to experience the holiday lights firsthand.
Harp & Soul - Songs of Hope and Peace 
December 8, 2024
Sunday, December 8, 2024 | 4:00 pm
Location: The Mainstay - 5753 Main Street, Rock Hall
www.mainstayrockhall.org
$20 online and $25 at the door/by phone
The Mainstay is delighted to present another musical celebration with the musical ensemble Harp and Soul’s seasonal visit, These perennial local favorites will offer a program they have titled “Harp and Soul: Songs of Hope and Peace.” The group consists of Meredith Hadaway (harp and concertina), Ben Bennington (guitar and vocals), Rebekah Hock (oboe), and Bob Ortiz (percussion and vocals). They will be joined by special guests, including singer/songwriter Pam Ortiz, pianist Joe Holt, and vocalist Sue Matthews. This year’s concert will feature songs of remembrance, hope, and above all, optimism for the future. Come celebrate the holidays with lovely and lively traditional music from the Celtic tradition and more.
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New Year's Eve Potluck Supper
December 31, 2024
Tuesday, December 31, 2024 | 6:00 pm
Location: The Mainstay - 5753 Main Street, Rock Hall
FREE
Say goodbye to the challenges of this past year and share your hopes for the new year at The Mainstay’s New Year’s Eve Pot Luck Celebration. Bring a covered dish and join us for this community gathering of friends, neighbors and the familiar faces of music lovers. Joe Holt will once again tickle the ivories for the party. Things get underway at 6 PM.