It’s Here!

Advent hasn’t event started yet, but the local Christmas season is in full swing. Somehow one of my favorite annual events has snuck up on me.

The WBAL Concert for Kids is this weekend in Oakland Mills. This year you have your choice of two days and events. Saturday afternoon is the Family Matinee of the Pops Concert, with full Pops Concert in the evening. Then, on Sunday evening at the Owen Brown Interfaith Center there’s the Classical Concert for Kids.

These concerts showcase the work and gifts of our local young people and are a great way to kick off your holiday season. You can get tickets here.

The Howard County Conservancy is having their annual NaturalHolidaySale Saturday from ten am to 3 pm.

Come enjoy our annual Holiday Sale- fun for the whole family! Browse locally crafted natural gifts while enjoying music and refreshments. Children will enjoy creating whimsical critters from cones, pods and seed heads with the help of our naturalists! Vendors include Caldron Crafts, Chesapeake Sea Glass Mosaics, Cross County Garden Club, Dea’s Masks and More, Dorsey Hall Garden Club, Druzy Daze, Ellicott City Sauce Co and Vill’s Dills, Flowers by Eden, Forever Favorites, Greenbridge Pottery, Howard County BeeKeepers, Magnor Natural Beauty Products, Maloney Photography, Mindte’s Meadows, Mossaholic, Neat Nick Preserves, Pocket Pets, Sunroom Studios and Wolf Den Crafts.

I’m intrigued by the new event at the Chrysalis and I’m going to try to stop by this Saturday. Celebration in the Woods features:

artist-decorated trees, live performances, a “snow” ball pit, seasonal crafts, and winter treats such as hot chocolate, apple cider, mulled wine, and more! Also, as a special treat for the kids, Santa will be visiting the Chrysalis at 3 pm each day.

The annual lighting of the Bollman Bridge at Historic Savage Mill is this Saturday at 6 pm.

Holy mackerel! The Mall is hosting a Winter Wonderland Festival Saturday from 1-5pm. (Nordstrom Court)

Join us for a free, family-friendly event featuring a silent disco, crafts, entertainment, giveaways and more! Plus, special appearances by a few of your favorite characters!

What’s a silent disco?

Sunday it’s Jazz in the Mills in Oakland Mills!  Holiday Extravaganza featuring Steve Washington at the Other Barn on Sunday, Dec. 2 at 5:00 pm. Dinner buffet included. Best to purchase tickets in advance! More info on the OM Website.

And, last but not least, the perennial favorite Symphony of Lights is open for drive throughs and
this Sunday for the Festive Families Walk from 5-8 p.m.

We’re just hoping to get our outdoor lights up this weekend. What about you?