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Sunday, Nov. 24
Holiday Artisan Market Xlll: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Quiet Waters Park, 600 Quiet Waters Park Road, Annapolis. 410-222-1777. aacounty.org. Through Jan. 5, 2025.
Jolly Express Cruise: 1-7 p.m. Annapolis City Dock, One Dock St, Annapolis.410-2687601 X100. watermarkjourney.com. Captain Santa at the helm during festive 45-minute evening cruise on Spa Creek, with hot cocoa, holiday music and blankets. Portion of proceeds donated to Historic Annapolis. Ticket includes cruise and first cup of hot cocoa. $13-$25.
Monday, Nov. 25
Holiday Artisan Market Xlll: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Quiet Waters Park, 600 Quiet Waters Park Road, Annapolis. 410-222-1777. aacounty.org. Through Jan. 5, 2025.
Art & Story Time with Mrs. Spears: 10:30-11 a.m., The Chesapeake Children’s Museum, 25 Silopanna Road, Annapolis. 410-990-1993. theccm.org. Interactive reading with Mrs. Spears and her puppet, Puppy. Age-appropriate crafts and other activities for children accompanied by adults. $8.
64 Years of Civil Rights History: 11 a.m.-7 p.m., The Graduate Hotel, 126 West St., Annapolis. 410-990-1993. theccm.org. Live music, speakers, video presentation “Pip and Zastrow,” light refreshments. Supported by grants from Chesapeake Crossroads Heritage Area and the Institute for Museum and Library Services. Free.
Tuesday, Nov. 26
Holiday Artisan Market Xlll: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Quiet Waters Park, 600 Quiet Waters Park Road, Annapolis. 410-222-1777. aacounty.org. Through Jan. 5, 2025.
Golden Knights Chess Club: 4-9 p.m., Whole Foods Market Parole Town Center, 200 Harker Place, Annapolis. 410-227-5854. Players of all levels are welcome for friendly games. Free.
Wednesday, Nov. 27
Holiday Artisan Market Xlll: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Quiet Waters Park, 600 Quiet Waters Park Road, Annapolis. 410-222-1777. aacounty.org. Through Jan. 5, 2025.
Square Dance Lessons: 7-9 p.m., Glen Burnie Improvement Association GBIA, 19 Crain Highway S., Glen Burnie. 410-917-3348. marylandsquaredancing.com. $7.
Thursday, Nov. 28
Thanksgiving Day Eucharist: 10-11 a.m., St. Anne’s Church, Church Circle, Annapolis. 410-267-9333. stannes-annapolis.org. With the Rev. Dr. Manoj Mathew Zacharia.
Holiday Artisan Market Xlll: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Quiet Waters Park, 600 Quiet Waters Park Road, Annapolis. 410-222-1777. aacounty.org. Through Jan. 5, 2025.
Creek Critters Nature Walk: 10:30-11 a.m., The Chesapeake Children’s Museum, 25 Silopanna Road, Annapolis. 410-990-1993. theccm.org. $5-$8.
Friday, Nov. 29
Social Bridge on Fridays: 10 a.m.-noon, Captain Avery Museum, 1418 E. West Shady Side Road, Shady Side. 410-867-4486. captainaverymuseum.org. John Wakeman-Linn, American Contract Bridge League Certified Instructor, leads games of Bridge. All materials provided. Not a class, players should have some experience. Free.
Holiday Artisan Market Xlll: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Quiet Waters Park, 600 Quiet Waters Park Road, Annapolis. 410-222-1777. aacounty.org. Through Jan. 5, 2025.
Jolly Express Cruise: 1-7 p.m. Annapolis City Dock, One Dock St, Annapolis.410-2687601 X100. watermarkjourney.com. Captain Santa at the helm during festive 45-minute evening cruise on Spa Creek, with hot cocoa, holiday music and blankets. Portion of proceeds donated to Historic Annapolis. Ticket includes cruise and first cup of hot cocoa. $13-$25.
Holiday Candlelight Stroll: 7-8:30 p.m., Watermark Office, 188 Main St., Annapolis. 410-268-7601. watermarkjourney.com. Evening walking tour of Annapolis. Period-attired guide leads by lantern for stroll around Maryland’s capital city, trimmed in greenery for the season. $15-$26.
Saturday, Nov. 30
Wildberry Field Market: 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Wildberry Farms LLC, 1047 Saint Stephens Church Road, Crownsville. wildberryfarmmarket.com. Limited seasonal produce, eggs, Farm to Table Food Trailer, rotating small businesses. Free admission.
GriefShare Support Group: 10 a.m.-noon, Community United Methodist Church of Crofton, 1690 Riedel Road, Crofton. 410-721-9129. cumc.net. Place for people to journey together through grief process. Free.
Holiday Artisan Market Xlll: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Quiet Waters Park, 600 Quiet Waters Park Road, Annapolis. 410-222-1777. aacounty.org. Through Jan. 5, 2025.
Jolly Express Cruise: 1-7 p.m. Annapolis City Dock, One Dock St, Annapolis.410-2687601 X100. watermarkjourney.com. Captain Santa at the helm during festive 45-minute evening cruise on Spa Creek, with hot cocoa, holiday music and blankets. Portion of proceeds donated to Historic Annapolis. Ticket includes cruise and first cup of hot cocoa. $13-$25.
Holiday Candlelight Stroll: 7-8:30 p.m., Watermark Office, 188 Main St., Annapolis. 410-268-7601. watermarkjourney.com. Evening walking tour of Annapolis. Period-attired guide leads by lantern for stroll around Maryland’s capital city, trimmed in greenery for the season. $15-$26.
Sunday, Dec. 1
Holiday Artisan Market Xlll: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Quiet Waters Park, 600 Quiet Waters Park Road, Annapolis. 410-222-1777. aacounty.org. Through Jan. 5, 2025.
Jolly Express Cruise: 1-7 p.m. Annapolis City Dock, One Dock St, Annapolis.410-2687601 X100. watermarkjourney.com. Captain Santa at the helm during festive 45-minute evening cruise on Spa Creek, with hot cocoa, holiday music and blankets. Portion of proceeds donated to Historic Annapolis. Ticket includes cruise and first cup of hot cocoa. $13-$25.
Welcome Advent with Lessons and Carols: 5:30-6:30 p.m. St. Anne’s Episcopal Church, Church Circle, Annapolis. 410-267-9333. stannes-annapolis.org. Modeled after fabled Kings College Christmas Lessons and Carols services, service focuses on prophecy of coming of Messiah into the world. Includes congregational hymns, carols sung by choir with organist, women’s ensemble Cantori, Matin responsory.