UNFORGETTABLE HOLIDAY EVENTS IN WHITE MARSH, MD

Watching holiday parades, visiting Santa Claus, and shopping for everyone on your Christmas list are all cheerful ways to celebrate the upcoming holidays. At Koons White Marsh Chevrolet, we absolutely love ringing in the Christmas season. There’s no better way to do that than attend one or more of the holiday festivities happening in the White Marsh area. 

THE REINDEER RAILWAY: EVENING TRAIN RIDES & HOLIDAY LIGHTS

The B & O Railroad Museum is hosting a holiday light celebration during this year on their Reindeer Railway. A family-friendly event that highlights the wonder and joy of the holiday season, this train ride includes two hours of music, activities, and Christmas treats. At Santa’s Winter Village, you and your party will board the Reindeer Railway and enjoy a festive evening. Spiced cider for the kids and spiked cider for adults will be served, along with cookies for everyone. Your children will love wearing complimentary reindeer antlers that light up and add Christmas cheer to the evening.

The Reindeer Railway begins on December 17. Multiple dates are available to choose from and tickets range in price from $10 to $30 per person.  

STATION NORTH HOLIDAY MARKET

If you’re looking for a unique gift for that special someone in your life, then you must add the Station North Holiday Market to your calendar. Featuring a wide variety of Baltimore creators and artists, this Christmas market includes high-quality and locally fabricated goods that will delight anyone on your holiday shopping list. Other artisanal products include hand-made prints, jewelry, ceramics, home goods, bags, food, and more.

When you arrive to do some much-needed holiday shopping, be sure to stay for the hot food and amazing entertainment. Food vendors like Mera Kitchen, Joe Squared, and Black Acres Coffee will be on the scene with their delicious food and drinks to keep you warm while you shop. There will also be a different musical guest featured each night including Rufus Roundtree, John Tyler, and Ray Winder.

The Station North Holiday Market will be held on November 27 and December 11.

ELF RUN

Support a great cause and enjoy some fresh winter air at Hunt Valley’s Elf Run. A portion of the proceeds of this 5K will be donated to the Spirit of Hope Children’s Foundation. The festivities of this family-friendly event include holiday treats like hot chocolate and candy canes for the kids or hot toddies and beer for the adults. The kids will also be excited to meet Santa Clause who will be hanging out with his elves during the Elf Run. 

If you’re supporting one of the runners in this competition, enjoy watching ELF starring Will Ferrell on the big screen while you wait for your friend or family member to finish the race. The Elf Run begins at 8 a.m. on December 4 at Executive Plaza III, 11350 McCormick Rd, in Cockeysville, which is less than 20 miles from White Marsh.

SENSORY-FRIENDLY SANTA EXPERIENCE

For children who need a sensory-sensitive environment to celebrate Christmas, Create Holiday Magic, along with Autism Speaks, is hosting a sensory-friendly Santa Experience this holiday season. Your child will be in a safe, positive environment where they can meet Santa and get their picture taken with him as well. You can support the non-profit organization Autism Speaks with any photo experience purchase.

This event is free and is being held at White Marsh Hall, 8200 Perry Hall Blvd in Baltimore on December 5 and 12 from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

BOXWOOD WREATH MAKING WORKSHOP

Do you enjoy creating your own holiday decor? Then you may be interested in participating in the Boxwood Wreath Making Workshop. Cylburn Arboretum Friends is hosting this craft event and will provide everything you need to make a beautiful holiday wreath. Turn fresh boxwood and a soft-touch wreath frame into a holiday display that will add joy and cheer to your home or office this Christmas season. You may want to bring along a pair of gloves and ribbon or other craft accents to add your own unique flair to this Christmas decoration.

The cost is $45 and space is limited in each workshop. There are several dates to choose from. Invite family members or friends to join you in creating a stunning boxwood wreath at the Cylburn Aboretum, located at 4915 Greenspring Ave in Baltimore, Maryland. 

CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR

There’s nothing like attending craft fairs and bazaars during the holiday season. Hundreds of unique, handmade items make the perfect Christmas gift for family members and friends. Milford Mill United Methodist Church is hosting a Christmas Craft Fair this holiday season. Peruse through the remarkable hand-crafted items by local artisans and vendors. While you’re shopping for those on your Christmas list, you may just find a little something special for yourself. 

The Christmas Craft Fair will be held at the Milford Mill United Methodist Church on December 4, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 915 Milford Rd, Pikesville, Maryland. 

THE AVENUE ANNUAL HOLIDAY PARADE AND TREE LIGHTING

The Avenue at White Marsh hosts a yearly Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting in order to welcome the Christmas season. This year will be their 24th annual tree lighting event. You can view this spectacular display on November 19, while shopping for Christmas gifts at The Avenue or virtually through their Facebook page. During the tree lighting, the ice rink will be open. Enjoy the holiday light display along with an evening of ice skating with family or friends.

The 2021 Holiday Parade will also be hosted by The Avenue at White Marsh on December 4. Along with parade floats from various vendors and organizations, there will also be local high school marching bands, street performers, mascots, dance troops, and much more featured in this yearly event. Be sure to bring your kids to this family-friendly event as Santa Clause will be there to greet your little ones.

If there is a favorite holiday celebration of yours that we missed, we’d love to hear about it. Simply contact us to let us know. We’re always looking for fun and exciting local events to recommend to our customers.

SELL OR TRADE YOUR VEHICLE AT KOONS

Do you have an older vehicle you want to sell or trade in? Now’s a great time to do that with our True Cash Offer program. Simply go to our website, enter your vehicle’s information, and receive an offer. You can sell your vehicle to us for some extra cash this holiday season with no obligation to purchase a vehicle from our dealership. 

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