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Sunday, Dec. 22

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.

Christmas Tree Sales: 10 a.m.-7 p.m., 5444 Muddy Creek Road, Churchton. 410-867-2599. shadydsidecommunitycenter.com. Shady Side Community Center will be selling Christmas trees. Proceeds benefit community events, Scout Troop 853 and local charitable organizations.

St. Anne’s Adult Forum focuses on Gospel of Luke: 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., St. Anne’s Episcopal Church’s Parish Hall, 199 Duke of Gloucester St., Annapolis. 410-267-9333. stannes-annapolis.org. St. Anne’s Adult Forum will focus on Gospel of Luke. Free.

“The Nutcracker”: 1 p.m. and 4:30 p.m., Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts, 801 Chase St., Annapolis. 410-224-5644. balletmaryland.org. Ballet Theatre of Maryland commemorates 20th anniversary of Dianna Cuatto’s production of “The Nutcracker.” BTM offers family-friendly Sugar Plum Party before every Sunday show. $46.51-$57.07.

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.

The Talent Machine Presents “A Jolly Holiday”: 2 p.m. and 6:30 p.m., Indian Creek School, 1130 Anne Chambers Way, Crownsville. www.talentmachine.com. High-energy production featuring cast of 42 children ages 7-18 from all over the region, along with Rudolf, Frosty, Santa and the Elves with music and dancing. $20.

Monday, Dec. 23

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.

The Talent Machine Presents “A Jolly Holiday”: 2 p.m., Indian Creek School, 1130 Anne Chambers Way, Crownsville. www.talentmachine.com. High-energy production featuring cast of 42 children ages 7-18 from all over the region, along with Rudolf, Frosty, Santa and the Elves with music and dancing. $20.

Tuesday, Dec. 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.

Join the Merriest Nativity Story Celebration in Town: 3-4 p.m., St. Anne’s Episcopal Church, Church Circle, Annapolis. 410-267-9333. https://bit.ly/3YRp2Vn. The Children’s Christmas Eve Pageant.

Christmas Eve Candlelight Services: 4 p.m. and 7 p.m., Rejoice Fellowship, 7606 Quarterfield Road, Glen Burnie. 410-760-3084. rejoiceelca.org. Free.

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.

Christmas Eve Services: 5:30 p.m. and 10 p.m., St. Anne’s Episcopal Church, Church Circle, Annapolis. 410-267-9333. https://bit.ly/3YRp2Vn. Feast of the Holy Nativity Candlelight Eucharist with carols, choir, organ and brass.

Thursday, Dec. 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.

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, Dec. 27

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.

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, Dec. 28

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.

Sunday, Dec. 29

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.