Love Christmas music? Movies? Shows? And ghosts and nutcrackers? We've got you covered
Make your holidays even more festive by enjoying some of these local events:
Sunday, Dec. 10
Celebration of Trees
Sunday, Dec. 10 - 2 to 7 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 12 - 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 16 - 3 to 9 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 17 - 2 to 7 p.m.
Springfield Barn
12 Springfield Lane
Williamsport
Santa and Mrs. Claus, sleigh rides, photo opportunities and 150 decorated trees. Call 301-573-0459 or email springfieldbarnweddings@gmail.com
The Nutcracker
Sunday, Dec. 10 - 3 p.m.
The Maryland Theatre
21 S. Potomac St.
Hagerstown
Presented by the City Ballet School. $20 to $75. Call 301-790-3500 or email ajv@mdtheatre.org.
White Christmas
Sunday, Dec. 10 - 7 p.m.
Apollo Civic Theatre
128 E. Martin St.
Martinsburg, W.Va.
1954 musical comedy starring Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye and Rosemary Clooney. Free. Go to https://apollocivictheatre.org/ or call 304-263-6766.
Tuesday, Dec. 12
A Christmas Carol
Tuesday, Dec. 12 - 7:30 p.m.
The Maryland Theatre
21 S. Potomac St.
Hagerstown
Charles Dickens' story of redemption. $34 to $54. Go to https://www.mdtheatre.org/ or call 301-790-2000.
Wednesday, Dec. 13
Blue Christmas Service
Wednesday, Dec. 13 - 7 to 9:30 p.m.
Unity of Hagerstown
St. Mark's Fellowship Center
18313 Lappans Road
Boonsboro
Candlelight service for those grieving, lonely or blue. Donations accepted. Email unityhagerstown@gmail.com or call 240-409-5940.
Thursday, Dec. 14
Christmas with Elvis
Thursday, Dec. 14 - 6 p.m.
Washington County Playhouse Dinner Theater
44 N. Potomac St., rear
Hagerstown
Elvis' greatest hits and his version of Christmas songs with Jeff Krick Jr., Elvis tribute artist. Preceded by a dinner buffet. Full service cash bar available. Children younger than 5 not admitted. $63 adults, $57 active military and first responders, $53.50 children (ages 6 to 12). For tickets (includes dinner and show), go to www.washingtoncountyplayhouse.com or call 301-739-7469.
John Tesh & His Big Band — A Jazzy Swingin’ Christmas
Thursday, Dec. 14 - 7 p.m.
The Maryland Theater
21 S. Potomac St.
Hagerstown
Big band-style arrangements of memorable Christmas songs and selections from his album, A Romantic Christmas. $29 to $79. Go to https://www.mdtheatre.org/John-Tesh or call 301-790-2000.
Friday, Dec. 15
Hager House German Christmas Tours
Friday, Dec. 15, and Saturday, Dec. 16 - 10 a.m., noon or 2 p.m.
Jonathan Hager House Museum
110 Key St. (in the City Park)
Hagerstown
Discover how the holiday was celebrated in colonial times. $6 adults; $4 ages 62 and older, ages 13 to 17, and military; $3 ages 6 to 12. Purchase commemorative ornaments: Hager House ($15), City Park Lake swan ($15). Call 301-739-8577 ext. 170 or go to www.hagerhouse.org.
Christmas with Santa
Friday, Dec. 15 - 3 to 5 p.m.
Hagerstown Police Department
50 N. Burhans Blvd.
Hagerstown
Santa Claus, games, activities, refreshments, music, and information from community partners. No pets. Christmas photos available, or bring your own camera. Admission is free.
4th Annual Advent/Christmas Drive Thru Event
Friday, Dec. 15 - 7 to 8:30 p.m.
St. Ann Church
1525 Oak Hill Ave.
Hagerstown
Nativity scene and advent wreath. Giveaways, photo opportunity, hot chocolate stations. Bring a donation for the REACH shelter. Call 301-733-0410 ext. 105, email ksebrosky@stannchurch.com or go to www.stannchurch.com.
Saturday, Dec. 16
Colonial Christmas
Saturday, Dec. 16, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The Conococheague Institute
12995 Bain Road
Mercersburg, Pa.
Wassail - Colonial Christmas Program, 11 a.m.; preparing a Christmas feast, noon; gingerbread treats, 1 p.m.; Christmas crafts, 2 p.m.; games and gambols, 3 p.m.; Wassail Bowl at the Ordinary - tavern program with historic recipes, 4 p.m.; all day book sale and stocking stuffer treats in the gift shop. Free admission; donations appreciated. Go to www.cimlg.org, email info@cimlg.org or call 717-328-2800.
Christmas Tour of Churches
Saturday, Dec. 16 - 1 to 5 p.m.
Mount Moriah Lutheran Church
15116 Foxville Church Road
Sabillasville
and
Foxville School House
14814 Foxville-Deerfield Road
Sabillasville
Free self-guided tour of the churches of Myersville, Harmony, Wolfsville and Foxville. Go to www.mwahistory.com or https://www.facebook.com/StPaulsGreenburgMD, or call 240-405-2173.
The Nutcracker
Saturday, Dec. 16 - 3 p.m. and 7 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 17 - 3 p.m.
Capitol Theatre
159 S. Main St.
Chambersburg, Pa.
Presented by the Chambersburg Ballet. Professional guest artists. $11 to $21. Call 717-263-0202 or go to www.chambersburgballet.org.
Home for the Holidays
Saturday, Dec. 16 - 7 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 17 - 3 p.m.
The Maryland Theatre
21 S. Potomac St.
Hagerstown
Presented by the Maryland Symphony Orchestra. Conductor Elizabeth Schulze and special guests. Sing-along celebration of the season. $29 to $79. Call 301-797-4000 or go to https://www.mdtheatre.org/performances-events.
Sunday, Dec. 17
Christmas Children's Program
Sunday, Dec. 17 - 9:30 a.m.
Emmanuel United Methodist Church
802 Summit Ave.
Hagerstown
Children's program theme from Disney movie Frozen. Call 301-733-4720.
Pikeside Christmas Cantata
Sunday, Dec. 17 - 10:45 a.m.
Pikeside United Methodist Church
25 Paynes Ford Road
Martinsburg, W.Va.
Handicapped accessible. Call 304-263-4633 or go to www.pikesideumc.org.
Christmas Caroling
Sunday, Dec. 17 - 5 p.m.
Emmanuel United Methodist Church
802 Summit Ave.
Hagerstown
Meet at the church to go caroling in the neighborhood. Call 301-733-4720.
Thursday, Dec. 21
White Christmas Movie and Holiday Social
Thursday, Dec. 21 - movie 3 p.m. and 6:30 p.m., social 5 p.m.
Capitol Theatre Center
159 S. Main St.
Chambersburg, Pa.
Starring Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye, Rosemary Clooney and Vera-Ellen. Santa, holiday treats, concessions, adult-themed drinks, beer, wine. $5. Tickets sold at the door only. Sponsored in part by Menno Haven Retirement Communities.
Christmas with the Crooners!
Thursday, Dec. 21 - 6 p.m.
Washington County Playhouse Dinner Theater
44 N. Potomac St., rear
Hagerstown
American standards songbook performed by Playhouse favorites. Preceded by a dinner buffet. Full service cash bar available. Children younger than age 5 not admitted. $63 adults, $57 active military and first responders, $53.50 children (ages 6 to 12). For tickets (includes dinner and show), go to www.washingtoncountyplayhouse.com or call 301-739-7469.
Friday, Dec. 22
The Golden Girls 2: Another Merry Murderous Christmas
Friday, Dec. 22, and Saturday, Dec. 23 - 6 p.m.
Washington County Playhouse Dinner Theater
44 N. Potomac St., rear
Hagerstown
Dorothy Zwieback, Blanche Delovely, Rose Niblet and Sophia Tiparillo are throwing another of their famous Christmas parties. But where is Dorothy? Preceded by a dinner buffet. Full service cash bar available. Children younger than age 5 not admitted. $63 adults, $57 active military and first responders, $53.50 children (ages 6 to 12). For tickets (includes dinner and show), go to www.washingtoncountyplayhouse.com or call 301-739-7469.
Saturday, Dec. 23
Christmas Luncheon
Saturday, Dec. 23 - 12:30 p.m.
Emmanuel United Methodist Church
802 Summit Ave.
Hagerstown
Free. Celebrate Christmas with neighbors. Call 301-733-4720.
Sunday, Dec. 24
Christmas Eve Service with Cantata
Sunday, Dec. 24 - 9:30 a.m.
Emmanuel United Methodist Church
802 Summit Ave.
Hagerstown
Call 301-733-4720.
Pikeside Christmas Eve Worship
Sunday, Dec. 24th - 3:30 p.m. and 6 p.m.
Pikeside United Methodist
25 Paynes Ford Road
Martinsburg, W.Va.
Family worship services. Candlelight, communion, traditional hymns, readings and carols. Handicapped accessible. Call 304-263-4633 or go to www.pikesideumc.org.
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
Sunday, Dec. 24 - 7 p.m.
Mount Moriah Lutheran Church
15116 Foxville Church Road
Sabillasville
Go to https://www.facebook.com/StPaulsGreenburgMD or call 240-405-2173.
Christmas Eve Service with Holy Communion
Sunday, Dec. 24 - 9 p.m.
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
13025 Greensburg Road
Smithsburg
Go to https://www.facebook.com/StPaulsGreenburgMD or call 240-405-2173.
Christmas Eve Service with Manger Walk
Sunday, Dec. 24 - 9 p.m.
Emmanuel United Methodist Church
802 Summit Ave.
Hagerstown
Call 301-733-4720.
Tuesday, Dec. 26
Historic Houses of Worship Tour
Tuesday, Dec. 26 - 3 to 7 p.m.
Downtown Hagerstown
More than 10 houses of worship. Enter your photos to win a prize from the Washington County Arts Council. Music and snacks at some of the stops along the tour. Sponsored by the city of Hagerstown. Go to facebook.com/HagerstownHOWTour; email patakelley@aol.com or director@harccoalition.org
Sunday, Dec. 31
New Year’s Eve Service
Sunday, Dec. 31 - 9 a.m.
Mount Moriah Lutheran Church
15116 Foxville Church Road
Sabillasville
Go to https://www.facebook.com/StPaulsGreenburgMD or call 240-405-2173.
Pikeside New Year's Eve Worship
Sunday, Dec. 31 - 10:45 a.m.
Pikeside United Methodist Church
25 Paynes Ford Road
Martinsburg, W.Va.
Handicapped accessible. Call 304-263-4633 or go to www.pikesideumc.org.
New Year’s Eve Service
Sunday, Dec. 31 - 11 a.m.
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
13025 Greensburg Road
Smithsburg
Go to https://www.facebook.com/StPaulsGreenburgMD or call 240-405-2173.
Krumpe's Donut Drop
Sunday, Dec. 31 - 5 to 7 p.m.
Public Square
Hagerstown
Fireworks, live music from DJ Sidekick, free AC&T coffee, hot chocolate and Krumpe's donuts to the first 5,000 people. Sponsored by the city of Hagerstown.
Totally Awesome 80s New Year's Eve
Sunday, Dec. 31 - 8:30 p.m.
Washington County Playhouse Dinner Theater
44 N. Potomac St., rear
Hagerstown
Floor show, DJ, dance floor, dinner, midnight champagne toast, continental breakfast. Children younger than 5 not admitted. $100. For tickets, go to www.washingtoncountyplayhouse.com or call 301-739-7469.
This article originally appeared on The Herald-Mail: Upcoming holiday events
