Holiday festivities begin at the Solomons (MD) Christmas Walk

See Santa and the Otter at the Solomons Christmas Walk. Photo courtesy Sherry Reid

Celebrating 33 years at the Calvert Marine Museum

Begin your holiday festivities, with a stroll through the luminaria lit streets during the annual Solomons Christmas Walk on Friday, December 1, and Saturday, December 2, from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. In addition to all of the activities on the island, enjoy Annmarie Garden in Lights and the ever-popular lighted boat parade. The Calvert Marine Museum is offering its own holiday delights for visitors of all ages – and admission is FREE!

On both Friday and Saturday evening, enjoy local musical entertainment:
Friday, December 1
6 – 7 p.m. - Patuxent High School Carolers
7 – 8 p.m. - Patuxent Voices
8 – 9 p.m. - Bruce Rider & Riders

Saturday, December 2
6 – 7 p.m. - COSMIC Flute Choir
7 – 8 p.m. - Sax Appeal Quartet
8 – 8:30 p.m. - Song Birds

Santa and "Bubbles," the museum otter, will visit and spread holiday cheer. Children can create a holiday craft to take home. Enjoy punch and cookies on Friday and Santa's Coffee House on Saturday featuring complimentary coffee, hot cocoa, and holiday cookies.

Shop locally in the Museum Store for high-quality, made in America gifts that will please everyone on your holiday list. Museum members receive 20% off all weekend. The store will be open both nights from 6 – 9 p.m. and is stocked with a unique collection of clothing, hostess gifts, hundreds of regional books, unique holiday cards, custom mugs, Carvel Hall crab knives, beautiful jewelry, gourmet snacks, ornaments galore, and plenty of stocking stuffers.

To learn more about the Solomons Christmas Walk, visit the website at: http://solomonsmaryland.com/solomons-christmas-walk.html.



The museum is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $9.00 for adults, $7.00 for seniors, military with valid I.D. and AAA members, and $4.00 for children ages 5 - 12; children under 5 and museum members are always admitted free. For more information about the museum, upcoming events, or membership, visit the website at www.calvertmarinemuseum.com or call 410-326-2042. Like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, Google+, Instagram and Pinterest.