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Festival of Ice

Downtown Lewistown 1 West Market Street, Lewistown, PA, United States

Founded in 1995, the Festival of Ice is the perfect way to kick off the holiday season in the Juniata River Valley. Held in Downtown Lewistown, this free Christmas event celebrates the jolliest time of the year, and merriment is everywhere! Gaze at the beautifully carved ice sculptures, go for an old-fashioned carriage ride, listen […]

Free

Herndon WinterMarkt

Town of Herndon 717 Lynn St, Herndon, VA, United States

he Herndon WinterMarkt is bringing the old world charm of Christmas in Europe to community-oriented Herndon, Virginia. The holiday market tradition stretches back to Saxony, Germany during the middle ages. Over the centuries, the joys of the traditional Christmas markets spread from town to town, and around the world! These markets feature a delightful blend […]

Free

Snowy Winter Wonderland: Festival of Lights

Regency Furniture Stadium 11765 St. Linus Dr, Waldorf, MD

The "Festival of Lights" within Regency Furniture Stadium, in Waldorf, MD, will come to life this holiday season with acres upon acres of holiday lights and décor, as you walk along the baseball field itself! This event promises to be a unique experience for the entire family. There will be craft vendors, food trucks, Christmas […]

$15

Governors Challenge Basketball Tournament

Wicomico Youth & Civic Center 500 Glen Avenue, Salisbury, MD, United States

The Governors Challenge basketball tournament, held in Salisbury, Maryland, has grown to be the largest holiday basketball tournament in the country. In its 40th year, the Governors Challenge will bring teams from numerous states to the Wicomico Civic Center and surrounding venues from Dec. 26-30. In addition to showcase games and bracket play, the tournament […]

RunSBY (Salisbury Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K)

Salisbury City Park 521 S. Park Drive, Salisbury, MD, United States

RunSBY returns to Salisbury, Maryland, on Saturday, April 1. Events include a marathon, half marathon and 5K. The marathon and half marathon start at the Salisbury City Park and finish in Downtown Salisbury, and the 5K starts and finishes in Downtown Salisbury. The marathon and half marathon begin at 7 a.m., and the 5k begins […]

Eastern Shore Sea Glass and Coastal Arts Festival

Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum 213 N. Talbot Street, St. Michaels, Maryland, United States

The Eastern Shore Sea Glass and Coastal Arts Festival features artisans from around the country exhibiting for sale coastal and sea-glass related jewelry, home décor, art, and more. Alongside the Miles River, the two-day festival ticket includes the arts festival, live music, and entry into all exhibitions and historic structures on the campus of the […]

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