Low Cost or Free Christmas Events in Salisbury Maryland Area

With the holidays fast approaching, many of us find ourselves with out as much holiday spirit as in past years due to the tough economic times. So, I gathered a list of local Salisbury area holiday events that are either low cost (under $10) or FREE to help you get in the holiday spirit. Please e-mail me at bjrychener@gmail.com if you would like your low cost or free holiday event listed here.

NOVEMBER 30

Fruitland Christmas Lighting
Date: Monday, November 30, 2009 at 06:30 PM
Duration: 1 Hour 30 Minutes
Contact Info: Amanda Pollack
Email: apollack@gmbnet.com
URL:http://www.fruitlandchamber.com

Christmas lighting - Monday, November 30, 2009 from 6:30 to 8:00 pm at Fruitland City Hall. Come join the Fruitland community for a street lighting and visit from Santa Claus sponsored by the Fruitland Chamber of Commerce.

NOVEMBER 4

NOVEMBER 14

Country Christmas Memories
OC Jamboree, West Ocean City, Maryland - Live stage show that depicts all the magic, splendor and joy of Christmas, past and present.

Time: 8pm
Suggested Age Group: All Ages
Location: OC Jamboree, West Ocean City, Maryland
Contact Information: 410-213-7581
Website: http://www.ocjam.com

NOVEMBER 19

Country Christmas Memories
OC Jamboree, West Ocean City, Maryland - Live stage show that depicts all the magic, splendor and joy of Christmas, past and present.

Time: 2pm
Suggested Age Group: All Ages
Location: OC Jamboree, West Ocean City, Maryland
Contact Information: 410-213-7581
Website: http://www.ocjam.com

NOVEMBER 19 thru JANUARY 2, 2010

Winterfest of Lights
Enjoy this award-winning holiday paradise created for the whole family! More than one million holiday lights sparkle throughout your favorite beach resort. Take a drive through the Tunnel of Lights at Ocean City's Inlet to enjoy the nautical displays of holiday lights. Tour the streets of Ocean City to see the old-fashioned lighted wreaths & the Avenue of Trees on Baltimore Avenue from 15th to 32nd Streets. Then it's on to Northside Park to see hundreds of animated lighted displays. Relax in the heated tent, enjoy entertainment on selected nights & sip hot chocolate at the new patio café. Browse Yukon Cornelius' gift shop for a special gift & have a photo taken with Santa. Board the Winterfest Express to tour the lights, including the themed exhibits of the Twelve Days of Christmas & your favorite fairy tales.
Small fee to ride tram. Free for those 11 & younger.
Sun.-Thurs., 5:30-9:30 p.m.; Fri.-Sat., 5:30-10:30 p.m.
800-OC-OCEAN. (800-626-2326) 410-250-0125;
www.ococean.com.
Townwide, Inlet lot & Northside Park, 127th St., OCEAN CITY, MD, 21842

NOVEMBER 20

A Christmas Carol
Fulton Hall Theatre, Salisbury University of Maryland - This timeless, holiday classic is a story of hope and second chances. Bring the whole family and let this familiar story become new again.

Time: Fri, 8pm; Sat, 2pm & 8pm, Sun, 2pm.
Suggested Age Group: All Ages
Location: Fulton Hall Theatre, Salisbury University of Maryland
Contact Information: 410-543-6278
Website: http://www.salisbury.edu/theatreanddance

NOVEMBER 27

23rd Annual Festival Of Trees
Easton, Maryland - Since 1986, through the annual fundraiser, Festival of Trees, the Friends of Hospice has contributed more than $2 million to the Talbot Hospice Foundation. Over 800 volunteers work each year to make the Festival an outstanding success.
"Joy To The World" will be the 2009 theme and the trees will reflect the talents of the volunteer designers who take their motivation from a familiar Christmas song or carol. Individuals, businesses and community organizations participate in the Festival by sponsoring a Christmas tree.

Suggested Age Group: All Ages
Location: Easton, Maryland
Contact Information: 410-819-FEST (3378)

NOVEMBER 28

Country Christmas Memories
OC Jamboree, West Ocean City, Maryland - Live stage show that depicts all the magic, splendor and joy of Christmas, past and present.

Time: 8pm
Suggested Age Group: All Ages
Location: OC Jamboree, West Ocean City, Maryland
Contact Information: 410-213-7581
Website: http://www.ocjam.com

NOVEMBER 30

Country Christmas Memories
OC Jamboree, West Ocean City, Maryland - Live stage show that depicts all the magic, splendor and joy of Christmas, past and present.

Time: 2pm
Suggested Age Group: All Ages
Location: OC Jamboree, West Ocean City, Maryland
Contact Information: 410-213-7581
Website: http://www.ocjam.com

DECEMBER 1 thru DECEMBER 25

Victorian Christmas
Celebrations include life-sized storybook window displays, horse & carriage rides, house tours, concerts, parade. Victorian fashion show & teas. Santa visits weekends at the Atlantic Hotel & music fills the streets.

Fee for some events.
Carol Kenney, 410-641-4775. www.berlinmdcc.org.
Historic Berlin, BERLIN, MD, 21811

DECEMBER 2

Country Christmas Memories
OC Jamboree, West Ocean City, Maryland - Live stage show that depicts all the magic, splendor and joy of Christmas, past and present.

Time: 8pm
Suggested Age Group: All Ages
Location: OC Jamboree, West Ocean City, Maryland
Contact Information: 410-213-7581
Website: http://www.ocjam.com

DECEMBER 3

Country Christmas Memories
OC Jamboree, West Ocean City, Maryland - Live stage show that depicts all the magic, splendor and joy of Christmas, past and present.

Time: 2pm
Suggested Age Group: All Ages
Location: OC Jamboree, West Ocean City, Maryland
Contact Information: 410-213-7581
Website: http://www.ocjam.com

A Christmas Carol
Fulton Hall Theatre, Salisbury University of Maryland - This timeless, holiday classic is a story of hope and second chances. Bring the whole family and let this familiar story become new again.

Time: Thurs-Fri, 8pm; Sat, 2pm & 8pm, Sun, 2pm.
Suggested Age Group: All Ages
Location: Fulton Hall Theatre, Salisbury University of Maryland
Contact Information: 410-543-6278
Website: http://www.salisbury.edu/theatreanddance

DECEMBER 4

Holiday Artist Show
Art Institute & Gallery, Salisbury, Maryland - Features artisan work, multi-media works and much more for holiday gift giving.

Time: 5pm-7pm
Reception Date: Friday, Dec. 4
Suggested Age Group: All Ages
Location: Art Institute & Gallery, Salisbury, Maryland
Contact Information: 410-546-4748
Website: http://www.aiandg.com

Centreville Christmas Parade
Centreville, Maryland - Christmas nighttime parade celebrating the Holiday Season with antique cars, bands, lighted floats, fire engines, clowns & more! Open to all entries.

Time: Friday, 6:30 p.m.
Suggested Age Group: All Ages
Location: Centreville, Maryland
Website: http://www.discoverqueenannes.com

Parksley Old Fashioned Christmas
Parksley, Virginia - Merchants open 5:30-9 p.m. Santa arrives by fire truck. Hayrides, musical performances, and face painting. Craft Show set up in Town Council Chambers & Gift Shop area of the Eastern Shore Railway Museum. There is a small fee for crafters. Free hot cocoa.

Time: 5:30PM
Suggested Age Group: All Ages
Location: Parksley, Virginia
Contact Information: Denise Bernard: 757-665-4618
Website: http://www.parksley.com

Holiday Stroll Event in Milford
Milford, Delaware

Suggested Age Group: All Ages
Location: Milford, Delaware
Website: http://www.visitdover.com

Children's Beach House Annual Holiday Art Show & Silent Auction
Children's Beach House Holiday Art Show & Silent Auction. Enjoy the opportunity to view and purchase artwork from over 100 local artists. Fri., 12/4 $85 for opening reception. Sat. 12/5 Free from 10a - 4p, Sun. 12/6 Free from

Noon - 3p.
1800 Bay Avenue, LEWES, DE, 19958

DECEMBER 5

Family Holiday Crafts
Ward Museum, Salisbury, Maryland - Family Holiday Crafts event is going GREEN! Families and children create and make personalized gifts such as jewelry, ornaments, wreaths, birdfeeders and other crafts from recycled and sustainable materials. Refreshments, snacks and other items will be sold.

Time: Noon-3pm
Cost: Free
Suggested Age Group: All Ages
Location: Ward Museum, Salisbury, Maryland
Contact Information: 410-742-4988, x104
Website: http://www.wardmuseum.org

Country Christmas Memories
OC Jamboree, West Ocean City, Maryland - Live stage show that depicts all the magic, splendor and joy of Christmas, past and present.

Time: 8pm
Suggested Age Group: All Ages
Location: OC Jamboree, West Ocean City, Maryland
Contact Information: 410-213-7581
Website: http://www.ocjam.com

19th Century Christmas
Furnace Town, Snow Hill, Maryland -

Time: 12pm-4pm and an evening church service.
Suggested Age Group: All Ages
Location: Furnace Town, Snow Hill, Maryland
Contact Information: 410-632-2032
Website: http://www.furnacetown.com

Victorian Christmas Celebration
Julia A. Purnell Museum 208 West Market St., Snow Hill, Maryland - Join us for an old-fashioned holiday party. There will be live music, refreshments and a Victorian Christmas tree exhibit.

Time: 10.00 am - 4.00 pm
Cost: General Museum Admission

Suggested Age Group: All Ages
Location: Julia A. Purnell Museum 208 West Market St., Snow Hill, Maryland
Contact Information: Claire Otterbein 410-632-0515
Website: http://www.purnellmuseum.com

Family Christmas Musical Show
Washington High School, Princess Anne, Maryland - Performance and silent auction, cake sale, food.

Time: 7:00-11:00 pm
Suggested Age Group: All Ages
Location: Washington High School, Princess Anne, Maryland
Contact Information: Deal Island/Chance Lions Club (Bill Sailer) 410-784-2785
Website: http://www.webauthority.net/lions.htm

Christmas in Princess Anne
Princess Anne, Maryland - Pictures with Santa arts & crafts for children, story time at firehouse. ADA.

Time: 8:30-10:00 am Breakfast with Santa, 11:00 am parade
Suggested Age Group: All Ages
Location: Princess Anne, Maryland
Contact Information: Sharon Harris 410-651-0422
Website: http://www.townofprincessanne.com

Christmas Candlelight Tour
Princess Anne, Maryland - Tour of private homes in historic district followed by holiday reception at Teackle Mansion.

Time: 6-10 pm
Suggested Age Group: All Ages
Location: Princess Anne, Maryland
Contact Information: Somerset County Historical Society 410-651-2238
Website: http://www.teackle.mansion.museum

Chincoteague Old-Fashioned Christmas Parade
Chincoteague, Virginia - Christmas parade featuring floats, marching bands, color guards, Saltwater Cowboys, Fire Companies from around the Eastern Shore, and a special visit from Santa.

Time: 7:00 p.m.
Suggested Age Group: All Ages
Location: Chincoteague, Virginia
Contact Information: 757-336-6161
Website: http://www.chincoteaguechamber.com

Heck with the Malls
Centre for the Arts and St. Paul's Church - Centreville, Maryland - Holiday shopping at its best. Find unique gifts for friends and family and bring home something for yourself.
In its 13th year, this annual event is a must do! Hand-crafted soaps and lotions, jewelry, mosaics, photography, fashion and home accessories, one-of-a-kind purses, ceramics, wood and metal sculpture, holiday ornaments, watercolors, wildlife carvings, Native American clothing, and book signings. When you finish shopping with area artists, visit downtown Centreville where merchants will have extra discounts and refreshments for holiday shoppers.

Time: 9 am to 2 pm.
Suggested Age Group: All Ages
Location: Centre for the Arts and St. Paul's Church - Centreville, Maryland
Website: http://www.discoverqueenannes.com

Midnight Madness
St. Michael's, Maryland - Special sales, refreshments. Midnight prize drawing.

Time: Shops open `til midnight.
Suggested Age Group: All Ages
Location: St. Michael's, Maryland

Easton Old Tyme Holiday Parade
Easton, Maryland - On the first Saturday in December, downtown Easton is filled to over-flowing with a parade of floats, fire trucks, horses, antique cars, bands, and folks of all ages dressed up in Victorian costume.
The downtown sparkles and twinkles in festive decor and the streets are lined with hundreds of cheering fans.

Suggested Age Group: All Ages
Location: Easton, Maryland

Old Fashioned Christmas Model Train
Sudlersville Train Station Museum, 101 Linden Street, Sudlersville, Sudlersville, Maryland - Museum Open - Model Train Running - Refreshments

Time: Saturday, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Suggested Age Group: All Ages
Location: Sudlersville Train Station Museum, 101 Linden Street, Sudlersville, Sudlersville, Maryland
Contact Information: Mary Godfrey 410.438.3501
Website: http://www.discoverqueenannes.com

Lewes Historical Society's Annual Christmas House Tour
Lewes, Delaware -

Suggested Age Group: All Ages
Location: Lewes, Delaware
Website: http://www.leweschamber.com

Lewes Chamber's Annual Christmas Parade, Tree Lighting & Caroling
Lewes, Delaware -

Suggested Age Group: All Ages
Location: Lewes, Delaware
Website: http://www.leweschamber.com

Holiday Greens Sale
Adkins Arboretum - 12610 Eveland Road - Ridgely, Maryland - Adkins Arboretum is a 400-acre native garden and preserve promoting the conservation of plants native to the Delmarva Peninsula. Open daily 10 am to 4 pm except Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Cost: $3/adults; $1/children and free for members.
Suggested Age Group: All Ages
Location: Adkins Arboretum - 12610 Eveland Road - Ridgely, Maryland
Contact Information: - Saturday, December 5, 2009
410-634-2847 ext. 0
Info@adkinsarboreutum.org
Website: http://www.adkinsarboretum.org

Holiday Joy - Mid-Atlantic Symphony Concert
Experience all the holiday glory, enjoy the sounds of the season with traditional music and holiday favorites. Amy Lynn Call, Soprano and Brian Ming Chu, Bass are the MSO guest soloists with Maestro Julien Benichou conducting. A PERFECT HOLIDAY TREAT!

P.O. Box 3687, OCEAN CITY, MD, 21843

DECEMBER 6

Mardela Springs Heritage Christmas Tour

Date: Sunday, December 06, 2009 at 04:00 PM
Duration: 3 Hours
Contact Info: Adkins Historical and Museum Complex Carolyn Adkins
410 302 2298
Email: adkins5829@gmail.com

Start at the Mardela Springs Volunteer Fire Co. on Station Street to pick up your program, Tour the town by Trams Bring a Flashlight *Christmas Coloring Contest *Entertainment at the Emmanuel U. M. Church, *First Baptist Church of Mardela, *Mardela Wesleyan Church and *Fire House *Craft Vendors at the Fire House *Food by Millie's Roadhouse with dining in Lodge Hall on Adkins Complex *Train Display at Cannery *Walking Tour of historic homes *Live activities of the 19th Century at: *The Spring House (live nativity),*Barren Creek Springs Church,*Barren Creek Heritage Museum, *Bratten-Taylor General Store, *Gravenor-English One Room School House *Young's Purchase Farmhouse, *Memorial Building, *New this year* *The Cannery Building, and *Whitelock Victorian Home. Santa will arrive by Fire Truck

University Chorale and Chamber Choir
Holloway Hall, Salisbury University, Salisbury, Maryland -

Time: 4:30pm
Cost: Free
Suggested Age Group: All Ages
Location: Holloway Hall, Salisbury University, Salisbury, Maryland
Contact Information: 410-543-6385
Website: http://www.salisbury.edu

Breakfast With Santa And Oxford Ladies Auxiliary Christmas Crafts Bazaar
Oxford Road (Route 333) - Oxford Volunteer Fire Department - Oxford, Maryland - What could be better than pancakes, eggs, bacon, sausage, hash brown potatoes, coffee, juice, and more - served to you on a Sunday morning! Proceeds benefit the Oxford Volunteer Fire Department Services.
Visit the Ladies Auxiliary Christmas Crafts tables - baked goods, gifts, and hand made items. Visit with Santa and have the children sit on his lap and have their pictures taken.

Time: 7:00am to 11:00am.
Suggested Age Group: All Ages
Location: Oxford Road (Route 333) - Oxford Volunteer Fire Department - Oxford, Maryland

Christmas Parade
Wonderful holiday parade with high school bands, floats & marching units. Many activities in Gold Coast Mall following the parade. Saturday, 11 a.m. Parade route to be announced.

Honey Jarvis, 410-524-9000. Honijarvis@cs.com.
North Ocean City, OCEAN CITY, MD, 21842

DECEMBER 7

Classical Christmas, Dinner & Concert
Atlantic Hotel & Taylor House Museum, Berlin, Maryland -

Time: 6pm & 8pm
Suggested Age Group: All Ages
Location: Atlantic Hotel & Taylor House Museum, Berlin, Maryland
Contact Information: 410-641-1019
Website: http://www.taylorhousemuseum.org

Country Christmas Memories
OC Jamboree, West Ocean City, Maryland - Live stage show that depicts all the magic, splendor and joy of Christmas, past and present.

Time: 2pm
Suggested Age Group: All Ages
Location: OC Jamboree, West Ocean City, Maryland
Contact Information: 410-213-7581
Website: http://www.ocjam.com

DECEMBER 9

Country Christmas Memories
OC Jamboree, West Ocean City, Maryland - Live stage show that depicts all the magic, splendor and joy of Christmas, past and present.

Time: 8pm
Suggested Age Group: All Ages
Location: OC Jamboree, West Ocean City, Maryland
Contact Information: 410-213-7581
Website: http://www.ocjam.com

DECEMBER 11

Christmas in St. Michaels
St. Michaels, Maryland - Christmas in St. Michaels is an annual holiday celebration held the second weekend in December. A black tie benefit gala kicks off the weekend festivities that include a festive parade, Breakfast with Santa, Santa's Wonderland for the children, and tours of local historic homes and buildings, allowing visitors to savor the history of this charming town.
These signature events are enhanced with plenty of good food and seasonal music, art, antique and book sales. Proceeds from the weekend's special ticketed events go to support local organizations.

Suggested Age Group: All Ages
Location: St. Michaels, Maryland
Contact Information: 410-745-0745

Moonlight Madness
Easton, Maryland - The merchants of Downtown Easton along with Easton Main Street present the 4th Annual Moonlight Madness! Participating downtown Easton businesses will offer special discounts, music and holiday cheer. The drawings will take place at the Avalon Theatre at 10pm. Tickets collection and entertainment will begin at 9pm. You must be present to win.

Time: Stores open until 10pm.
Suggested Age Group: All Ages
Location: Easton, Maryland

Holiday Weekend Open House
Downtown Stevensville, Maryland - Please visit our website for more details.

Suggested Age Group: All Ages
Location: Downtown Stevensville, Maryland
Please visit our website for more details.
Website: http://www.discoverqueenannes.com

DECEMBER 12

Country Christmas Memories

OC Jamboree, West Ocean City, Maryland - Live stage show that depicts all the

Time: 8pm
Suggested Age Group: All Ages
Location: OC Jamboree, West Ocean City, Maryland
Contact Information: 410-213-7581
Website: http://www.ocjam.com

Crisfield Christmas Parade
Main Street, Crisfield, Maryland -

Time: Sat 6:00 pm
Suggested Age Group: All Ages
Location: Main Street, Crisfield, Maryland
Contact Information: Crisfield Area Chamber of Commerce 410-968-2500/800-782-3913
Website: http://www.crisfieldchamber.com

DECEMBER 14

Country Christmas Memories
OC Jamboree, West Ocean City, Maryland - Live stage show that depicts all the magic, splendor and joy of Christmas, past and present.

Time: 2pm
Suggested Age Group: All Ages
Location: OC Jamboree, West Ocean City, Maryland
Contact Information: 410-213-7581
Website: http://www.ocjam.com

DECEMBER 16

Country Christmas Memories
OC Jamboree, West Ocean City, Maryland - Live stage show that depicts all the magic, splendor and joy of Christmas, past and present.

Time: 2pm
Suggested Age Group: All Ages
Location: OC Jamboree, West Ocean City, Maryland
Contact Information: 410-213-7581

Home for the Holidays Event
Dover, Delaware - Parade, entertainment, Santa, and more, free and fun for families, sponsored by the Downtown Dover Partnership.

Suggested Age Group: All Ages

Location: Dover, Delaware
Contact Information: 302-678-2940
Website: http://www.visitdover.com

DECEMBER 19

Country Christmas Memories
OC Jamboree, West Ocean City, Maryland - Live stage show that depicts all the magic, splendor and joy of Christmas, past and present.

Time: 2pm
Suggested Age Group: All Ages
Location: OC Jamboree, West Ocean City, Maryland
Contact Information: 410-213-7581
Website: http://www.ocjam.com

DECEMBER 19

Party at the Palace
The Stage Door Gallery, Mason Avenue, Cape Charles, Virginia - Our annual open house luncheon in The Stage Door Gallery. Live music, open bar. Bring food to share. Merry Christmas!

Time: 11:30AM
Suggested Age Group: All Ages
Location: The Stage Door Gallery, Mason Avenue, Cape Charles, Virginia
Contact Information: 757-331-2787
Website: http://www.stagedoorgallery.com