Unique Holiday Happenings For Families
From the bizarre to the traditional, you can find all kinds of wonderful ways to celebrate the holidays in Baltimore.
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From the bizarre to the traditional, you can find all kinds of wonderful ways to celebrate the holidays in Baltimore.
Funkstown has been home to Irene Owens since 1973. About 12 years ago, she joined the town's Olde Tyme Christmas committee, after hearing about it from a new neighbor who was on the panel.
When there's snow on the ground and presents under the tree, there's no better way to get into the holiday spirit than to see a dazzling display of angels, wreathes, elves and candy canes in one of the area's light shows. Some shows are in town, others in the suburbs and others are at the beach. We've listed some of the most notable ones, along with tips on where to grab a drink or dinner nearby.
Baltimore Police have teamed up with a national retailer to bring some holiday joy to deserving school kids in Baltimore.
Listen to continuous Christmas music on 101.9 Lite FM.
This farm near the Pennsylvania line was known for its real reindeer. Now, visit Santa and ride a train, while picking out your Christmas tree.
See how Baltimore residents celebrate Christmas in each of these three towns. From an Amish Christmas village to displays that light up the night, each one will make your holiday special.
Oh, the weather outside is frightful. But that's not stopping the kiddos from begging you to drive all over town, wait in line for at least 45 minutes, and pay a ridiculous amount of money to capture the moment on camera, just so they can climb into Santa's lap for a few minutes and whisper in the big guy's ear about what they want him to bring them for Christmas is it?! You know you're going to do it. It's just a matter of when and where. This list should help with that.
The holidays will be a little warmer thanks to one Baltimore church and its parishioners. They're reaching out to the homeless and the needy this holiday season.
With the big shopping weekend behind us, Baltimore is pulling out its holiday lights. Now Charm City's getting national recognition for some of the best displays anywhere.
Baltimore is getting ready for Christmas! Also, we have post-Thanksgiving pointers on watching what you eat.
A park in Maryland is already decorated for Christmas with over a million lights.
On Saturday night, Hampden will transform into a spectacular Christmas spectacle.
Holiday office parties can be more difficult than expected. Debating what to bring, how to act around your boss and how much liquor you can consume can take the fun out of what is supposed to be a relaxed affair. Searching for a festive yet appropriate outfit is the biggest struggle for many. To make this unsuspectingly stressful event easier, follow these few tips when dressing for the occasion.
Baltimore City gets into the holiday spirit, and one new attraction looks like something straight out of Las Vegas.
With Thanksgiving plans underway, the holidays are just around the corner. And Friday night in Baltimore County, it's beginning to look a lot like Christmas.
During the holiday season, it's important to remember those in need. One important way is to give back to the community and in Baltimore there are a ton of ways to do it. But planning ahead is key. From animal rescue to serving food, here is a list of a few places to volunteer this holiday season and how you can give back.
Uncovering worthy gifts for the adventurous world traveler can be difficult. From a travel diary to a language course to a tricked-out Nikon camera, presents that are both fun and useful are the way to go.
As people take down their holiday decorations, the city is offering a service to turn those Christmas trees into mulch.
The snow we've been expecting has arrived.
President Barack Obama capped a quiet Christmas Saturday with a surprise visit to a Marine base to thank U.S. troops for the sacrifices they've made, including being away from their families at the holidays.
The weather is one big question mark for travelers hitting the roads and the airports this weekend.
Area parishioners are honoring the birth of Jesus.
If there were an award for the Metro employee with the most Christmas spirit, Willita Wright would surely be the front-runner.
Christmas day may start out partly sunny before clouds begin to increase ahead of the upper level feature associated with the current Midwest storm.
