Celebrate with the Laurel community! Our guide features all the holiday events and activities. For Laurel residents and seasonal visitors, our guide is your passport to festive delights.
This season, immerse yourself in the enchanting displays of the Merriweather Symphony of Lights, where dazzling light installations dance to the harmonies of classic holiday music. In addition to these sparkling sights, enjoy the vibrant atmosphere of the Merriweather District Tree Lighting and Ice Rink Opening, which welcomes families for joyful skating and festive cheer. And the immersive experience at ICE at Gaylord National featuring "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" is something you definitely don't want to miss. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Top Holiday Events In and Around Laurel
- ICE at Gaylord National featuring "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" (National Harbor)
- Merriweather Symphony of Lights (Columbia)
- Holiday Tree Lighting & Fireworks at National Harbor (National Harbor)
- Merriweather District Tree Lighting and Ice Rink Opening (Columbia)
- Merriweather District Holiday Market (Columbia)
- A Crooner's Christmas (Ellicott City)
- B&O Ellicott City Station Museum Holiday Train Garden (Ellicott City)
See these and even more events listed below!
Laurel Holiday Light Displays
Merriweather District Tree Lighting and Ice Rink Opening
What to Expect:
Annual tree lighting and ice rink opening event.
Description:
Join Merriweather District for the annual Tree Lighting celebration and ice rink opening. This festive event marks the beginning of the holiday season with a tree lighting ceremony and the opening of the ice rink. Enjoy the excitement and community spirit as you welcome the holiday season.
Where: Columbia | More Info: Merriweather District Tree Lighting and Ice Rink Opening
Merriweather Symphony of Lights
What to Expect:
Dazzling display of over 300,000 lights in a historic pavilion setting.
Description:
Merriweather Symphony of Lights is a family-oriented holiday spectacle featuring over 300,000 bulbs in larger-than-life animated and stationary light creations at historic Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, Maryland.
Where: Columbia | More Info: Merriweather Symphony of Lights
Holiday Tree Lighting & Fireworks at National Harbor
What to Expect:
Spectacular fireworks display accompanying the tree lighting show.
Description:
The Holiday Tree Lighting & Fireworks at National Harbor features a 60-foot RGB tree illuminated nightly with a holiday medley recorded by the United States Air Force Band. The event culminates in a spectacular fireworks display every Saturday night from November 11 to December 30.
Where: National Harbor | More Info: Holiday Tree Lighting & Fireworks at National Harbor
Laurel Holiday Markets and Shopping
Merriweather District Holiday Market
What to Expect:
Unique holiday shopping experience with regional vendors.
Description:
Visit Merriweather District's annual holiday market to support unique small businesses and explore a variety of holiday pop-ups from regional vendors. Enjoy hot cocoa from The Charmery, sip wine in the outdoor wine chalet, and listen to carolers while checking off your holiday shopping list.
Where: Columbia | More Info: Merriweather District Holiday Market
Laurel Holiday Shows and Entertainment
A Crooner's Christmas
What to Expect:
Classic Christmas crooner hits performed by a high-energy swing band.
Description:
Good Shot Judy performs a swingin' good holiday show with classic Christmas crooner hits from artists like Frank Sinatra, Bing Crosby, and Dean Martin, accompanied by their 10-piece high-octane swing band.
Where: Ellicott City | More Info: A Crooner's Christmas
ICE at Gaylord National featuring "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer"
What to Expect:
Larger-than-life ice sculptures of Rudolph and friends.
Description:
At Gaylord National, ICE features intricately carved ice sculptures from the classic 1964 animated television special "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer." This 20,000-square-foot attraction includes 12 scenes with beloved characters like Clarice, Bumble, and Hermey, showcasing the story of Rudolph's journey from being different to discovering his special gift.
Where: National Harbor | More Info: ICE at Gaylord National featuring "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer"
Laurel Other Holiday Activities
B&O Ellicott City Station Museum Holiday Train Garden
What to Expect:
Historic train models in a historic railroad setting.
Description:
The B&O Ellicott City Station Museum presents a Holiday Train Garden featuring intricate train models set up throughout the historic station, including the year-round exhibit in the Freight House. This event is open to all ages and available during normal business hours.
Where: Ellicott City | More Info: B&O Ellicott City Station Museum Holiday Train Garden
Festive Fun in Nearby Cities!
Discover Holiday events in hundreds of cities worldwide. Check out these nearby locations for more festive fun!
- South Laurel (2 miles)
- Scaggsville (4 miles)
- Fairland (6 miles)
- Greenbelt (7 miles)
- Odenton (8 miles)
- Severn (8 miles)
- Hanover (9 miles)
- College Park (9 miles)
- Columbia (10 miles)
- West Elkridge (10 miles)
- Crofton (11 miles)
- Ilchester (11 miles)
- Landover (12 miles)
- Wheaton (12 miles)
- Ellicott City (12 miles)
- Chillum (12 miles)
- South Gate (12 miles)
- Aspen Hill (12 miles)
- Silver Spring (12 miles)
- Olney (12 miles)
- Bowie (13 miles)
- Glen Burnie (13 miles)
- Arbutus (13 miles)
- Catonsville (13 miles)
- Pasadena (15 miles)
- North Bethesda (15 miles)
- Bethesda (16 miles)
- Rockville (16 miles)
- Severna Park (16 miles)
- Woodlawn (17 miles)
- Washington (17 miles)
- Milford Mill (18 miles)
- Suitland (18 miles)
- Suitland-Silver Hill (18 miles)
- Lochearn (18 miles)
- Gwynn Oak (18 miles)
- Baltimore (18 miles)
- Randallstown (19 miles)
- Arnold (19 miles)
- Gaithersburg (19 miles)
- Montgomery Village (19 miles)
- Potomac (20 miles)
- Pikesville (20 miles)
- Arlington (20 miles)
- Dundalk (20 miles)
- Annapolis (21 miles)
- McLean (21 miles)
- Eldersburg (22 miles)
- Oxon Hill-Glassmanor (22 miles)
- North Potomac (22 miles)
- Owings Mills (22 miles)
- Baileys Crossroads (23 miles)
- Alexandria (23 miles)
- Clinton (23 miles)
- West Falls Church (24 miles)
- Towson (25 miles)
- Essex (25 miles)
- Lincolnia (25 miles)
- Parkville (25 miles)
- Reisterstown (26 miles)
- Rose Hill (26 miles)
- Annandale (26 miles)
- Carney (27 miles)
- Middle River (27 miles)
- Reston (28 miles)
- Springfield (28 miles)
- Cockeysville (29 miles)
- Oakton (29 miles)
- Fort Washington (29 miles)
- Hunt Valley (30 miles)
- Perry Hall (30 miles)
- West Springfield (30 miles)
- Fairfax (30 miles)
- Herndon (30 miles)
- Woodlawn (31 miles)
- Burke (31 miles)
- Sterling (32 miles)
- Oak Hill (32 miles)
- Waldorf (33 miles)
- St. Charles (34 miles)
- Chantilly (34 miles)
- Ashburn (35 miles)
- Saint Charles (35 miles)
- Centreville (36 miles)
- Edgewood (37 miles)
- Frederick (37 miles)
- South Riding (37 miles)
- Lake Ridge (37 miles)
- Leesburg (38 miles)
- Bel Air South (40 miles)
- North Bel Air (40 miles)
- Bel Air North (40 miles)
- Dale City (40 miles)
- South Bel Air (41 miles)
- Manassas (41 miles)